Lewis Counts Up His Assets After AFL Split
John L. Lewis quits the AFL and disaffiliates the United Mine Workers, gaining freedom in the 1948 presidential campaign and the chance to organize workers outside the coal industry. His move challenges Taft Hartley pledges and sets up independent action in labor politics and potential legal battles.
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Veteran Nash Dies at 107 in Sulphur
Burrell Nash a Confederate veteran aged 107 died in Sulphur Oklahoma at 11 days before his 108th birthday. Born December 24 1839 near Atlanta Georgia he served five years with rank of private first class and was wounded twice in the Civil War.
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Eight Men to Go on Trial in Limestone Circuit Court
Eight men, seven of them Negro, face capital charges in Limestone circuit court this week. Judge James H. Crow presides. Monday trials include Thomas Smith for first degree murder over the knife slaying of Lines Chambers during gambling. George W. Maslin, Negro, charged with murder in the shooting of Turner Meals during a Dollar dispute. Bill Lee, Negro, charged with first degree murder for shooting Manuel Slaughter. Trial law firms Malone and Malone for Smith and Maslin, and Thomas S. Woodroof for Lee. Grand jury reports record capital indictments and calls for stricter penalties for concealed weapons.
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James H. Crow
Thomas Smith
Malone
George W. Maslin
Turner Meals
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Athens
Bill Lee
Manuel Slaughter
Thomas S. Woodroof
Girls Admit Thefts In Atlanta Shops
Police report two Black girls aged 10 and 11 admitted stealing about $100 worth of dolls doll dresses and clothing from department store Christmas counters in Atlanta. They were placed in the detention home.
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Atlanta
Chicago slayings tied to death ride and gang conflict
Police recount a savage murder spree in which Daley, Morelli, John Kuesis, and Fentress ambushed four men in a garage then drove off with a six shot exchange. Nick Kuesis survived after being dumped in a snow bank while Baker and others faced life threatening injuries. Daley and Morelli were later killed in a police siege as Fentress surrendered. Police compare the killings to the 1929 St Valentine’s Day Massacre.
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Lowell Fentress
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Chicago
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Frank Pape
Richard Austin
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Emil Smicklas
Aiken
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Canada seen to take conciliatory role in UN security council
Canada expected to assume a conciliatory role on the UN Security Council as Poland, Australia and Brazil depart. The lineup includes Russia as a permanent veto-wielder. Argentina and Canada join Ukraine as seats change. Prompted by Secretary-General Lie, discussions center on Palestine and war-mongering amid shifting council dynamics.
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Jan. Plies
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Australia
Brazil
Enrique Corominas
L. D. Wilgress
Switzerland
Andrew L. Galagan
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Palestine
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Russia
U. N. Atomic Energy Commission
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Ukraine
Soviet Union
Italian girl finds American husband in Michigan
Elena Favereto, a 24 year old Genoa native who learned her GI fiancé died in an accident, married Navy veteran John Kandro in Iron River Michigan. The ceremony followed an Ellis Island delay with Red Cross help extending her passport deadline.
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Red Cross
Heed Heat Prostration Cases In New Jersey Tavern
Police logs show two heat related collapses in Irvington and Union City as high temperatures and heavy clothing heightened danger. Ambulance doctors attribute the incidents to heat. Nelson, 55, Irvington, collapsed in a tavern, with Sgt. Teufel recording heat prostration in the blotter.
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