Lewis Welfare Fund Gains Public Backing and Influence
James Marlow analyzes John L. Lewis's coal strike and the welfare fund he pushed, noting government approval of a 5 cent per ton royalty and the potential spread of funded demands to other unions. He explains how Lewis used generalized demands to force government seizure of mines and extended wartime powers to secure concessions, warning future leaders may imitate this approach while wartime authority lasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Marlow Washington
John L. Lewis
Lewis
United Mine Workers
National Labor ‘Relations
President Critics Split Over Case Bill Draft Clause
Senator Morse criticized the President for proposing a draft clause and calling Republicans political. He argued the Case bill would provoke more labor trouble and said a veto would not redeem the President for displaying poor judgment in crisis by backing unconstitutional legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse R. Ore
Senate
Morse
Sugar Ration Rules Expanded for Service Members on Leave
A new ruling from the local price control board widens sugar rations for servicemen on furlough. Furloughs up to 120 days now receive furlough rations without needing separate ration books, announced by King W Snell District Veterans Advisor for the Office of Price Administration. Previously 60 days or more required return of ration books, and shorter leaves used standard furlough rations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price Control Board
King W. Snell
Office of Price Administration
President Truman Hopes to Visit Manila for Independence
President Truman said at a news conference that he hopes to visit Manila on July 4 for the inauguration of Philippine independence. He cautioned that the trip depends on the legislative situation, which he could not decide at that time.
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Washington
Truman
Wedding Veil Said to Shield Bride from Evil Spirits
Local legend spans generations as villagers believe the wedding veil protects the bride from malevolent spirits. The superstition holds that without the veil the bride could face harm or misfortune during the ceremony.
Diplomas Awarded at Morgan County High School Commencement
Forty one seniors receive diplomas at Morgan County High School as the 1946 graduates are led by Rev Thomas Hatchett in an 8 p m commencement at Riddle auditorium. James Bennett and Nina Guyton Mitchell deliver talks on New Horizons and Youth Views The Horizon. The program includes speeches by Doris Roberts Reba Penn and Tom Andy Bennet with music by Tschaikowsky Meyerbeer and a girl’s trio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riddle
Morgan County High School
New Horizons
Thomas Hatchett
Elgar
Wanday Praytor
Doris Roberts
Reba Penn
United Nations Organization
Tom- Andy Bennet
Will
Mary Cecil Johnson
Tschaikowiski
Wilma Spanos
Jean Praytor
Betty Clark
Edwin C.’ Prince
Bennett
B. G. Hall
Nina Guyton
Mitchell
G. Meyerbeer
Judge W. W. Callahan Remains Active at 83
The 83 year old judge from Alabama, former Morgan County circuit judge, now assistant state attorney general and chief trial attorney since 1941, continues daily court work. He recalls the Scottsboro case and says it spawned misrepresentation and bitter racial tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Callahan
Scottsboro
Associated _ Press
Montgomery
Alabama
Morgan County
State Legal Department
No Indictment in Slaying Voted in Birmingham
Jefferson county grand jury declined to indict Dewey Murchison a city police officer charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Henry Martin Brown 21 at a Five Points nightclub relatives had sworn a murder warrant Murchison said he fired after Brown struck him Solicitor Robert E McAdory said charges would be placed before a new grand jury to be organized 261 true bills and 30 no bills reported in final session
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Jefferson County Grand Jury
Dewey Murchison
Henry Martin Brown
Murchison
Brown
Robert E. McAdory
Markets Slip After Long Rally On May 31
New York stock market activity cooled after a long rally as declines ranged from fractions to over 2 points. Transfers neared 1.3 million shares with few buyers cautious over lingering labor strife and worries of further earnings dents. Bonds showed narrow, uneven movement.
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New York
Markets at a Glance May 31 Stocks Fall Bonds Narrow
New York stocks slide as profit taking depresses leaders. Bonds show irregular price moves and narrow changes. Cotton remains steady with mill and New Orleans demand. Chicago wheat unchanged at ceilings, corn up 1?4, oats strong on short covering. Hogs active and steady at ceilings, top price $14.85.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Orleans
Chicago
Nashville Livestock Market Report May 31
Cattle receipts very light with nominal steady tone. Steers 15.50 for medium and good. calves 15.00-17.00 top. cows 7.00-9.50 canners to high quality 14.00-16.00 for heifers mostly 14.00-16.00. bulls 12.00-14.00. Hogs 14.55 ceiling for 120-500 lb barrows and gilts general steady. sheep 16.50-17.50 for springers to 17.50 top. ewes and wethers 13.00-16.00. year-ago receipts down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Federal State Departments of Agriculture
Soviet curbs draw protest over Korea inspection
The U S reparations commission faced tight Soviet restraints in the occupation zone as Edwin W Pauley protested. Col Gen I M Chistiakov barred access to two of five industrial areas and closed a fiber plant to the mission while photographers were forbidden. The mission is tightly guarded and denied air travel citing lack of landing facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Roberts
Seoul
U. S. Reparations Commission
North Korea
Edwin W. Pauley
Pauley
Ernst L. Klein
I. M. Chistiakov
Christiakov
Moscow
Senate coalition seeks to block Truman emergency program
Senate Republicans and New Deal Democrats push to wreck the proposed emergency legislation as a threatened June 15 maritime strike looms. Leon Murray notes moves to end floor debate and return to committee while Barkley hints sending the bill to interstate commerce for study if the labor dispute ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Republicans
Leon Murray
D.mont
Alae Ewer
Barkley
Interstate’ Commerce Committee
Congress
John Bull and the History of John Bull
A reference to the personification John Bull as the English nation from a pamphlet titled The History of John Bull published anonymously in 1712 by John Arbuthnot, a Scottish satirist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bull
John Butland
John Arbuthnot
Alexander Pushkin and the claim of mixed African ancestry
The statement notes that Alexander Pushkin, often dubbed the Shakespeare of Russia, was said to have one eighth African blood. It presents a historical claim about his ancestry without supporting details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Pushkin
the Shakespeare of
Russia
Injured Trinity youth is improving after car strike near Wheeler
Billy Terry of Trinity remains hospitalized at Baugh's infirmary recovering from injuries suffered Sunday when struck by a car on Highway 20 about two miles east of Wheeler. Rev G M Davenport preaches at Central Methodist Sunday morning on Drawn To God By Loneliness and at 7:30 p.m. on The Battle Above The Clouds. Central Methodist young people plan a Saturday night gathering at 7. Westside Presbyterian Vacation Bible School continues next week, and W G Maze will travel Friday to Plainville Ohio to join his wife and children visiting relatives there.
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Billy Terry
Trinity
Baugh’s Infirmary
Highway 20
Wheeler
G. M. Davenport
Central Methodist Church
Westside Presbyterian Church
W. G. Maze
Plainville
Ohio
Stettinius to Stay at Post Despite Resignation
Edward R. Stettinius Jr. has submitted his resignation as United Nations Security Council representative, but President Truman says he will refuse to accept it. Truman and Byrnes want Stettinius to remain as U.S. delegate, believing he will stay. This marks a third offer to leave government service as Stettinius claims his UN work is done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edward R Stettinius Jr
United Nations Security Council
Truman
Byrnes
Stettinius
United States
San Francisco
Retail coal prices under adjustable pricing order
Morgan area price control board received a report on retail sales of bituminous coal in small lots. Five tons or less sold to households must use current ceiling prices. Sellers should secure purchaser agreements before delivery and note that prices may adjust under the OPA order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Area Price Control Board
B. B. Burton
OPA Price
OPA
Burton
Musicians study plan to spend one million dollar fund
James C. Petrillo leader of the American Federation of Musicians says the union will explore spending its one million dollar job fund at the annual convention in St. Petersburg Florida. He expects arrest for violation of the LEA law and would welcome a test of its validity. The new law imposes jail terms and fines for unions pressuring stations to hire excess personnel. Petrillo recently called a strike at radio station WAAF Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
Fla
James C. Petrillo
American Federation of Musicians
Petrillo
Federation
LEA
WAAF
Chicago
Unification report due today for Army and Navy
President Truman expects a report from top military advisers on his proposal to unify the Army and Navy. Secretaries of War and Navy were given until today to conciliate differences on coordination of the armed forces and Truman will review the findings with officials on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army
Navy
Truman
Corner Point Where Four States Meet
The only spot in the United States where a house could have each of its four corners in a different state lies at the common meeting point of Utah Colorado Arizona and New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Utah
Colorado
Arizona
New Mexico
Congress moves to clear big postwar tasks before July 1
Congress nears end of fiscal year with draft and price control deadlines. The House endorsed a March 15 extension for Selective Service. the Senate lags. OPA reports 46,903 dollars in overcharge penalties from 44 southeastern furniture firms and 21 suits worth 188,369 dollars plus 35 injunctions to curb inflation. Great Lakes Industries and United Furniture Company faced major suits and judgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
House
Senate Military Committee
Senate
Senate Banking Committee
Pacific
OPA
Morgan Area
Atlanta
Great Lakes
High Point
North Carolina
United States
United Furniture Company
Lexington
N. C
Helicopter Mail Service Planned Between Suburbs and Cities
The Postoffice Department plans to use helicopters to shuttle air mail between suburban communities and a central airport in all large cities. Second assistant Postmaster General Gael Sullivan said the system could guarantee 12 hour air mail service between any two metropolitan areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Postoffice Department
Gael Sullivan
Labor Dispute Delays Coal Mines and Maritime Strikes
Truman officials report a lull as seven maritime unions seek a contract with Lewis while unions press wage demands of 22 to 35 cents an hour. A looming June 15 strike by 200 000 longshoremen and seamen prompts renewed negotiations. Hudson and Manhattan line engineers stay on strike, halting 115 000 daily riders between New York and Northern New Jersey over an 18 12 cent wage increase issue after a nationwide rail stoppage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Labor Department
Hudson and Manhattan Railroad Electric
New York City
New Jersey
UN council debates freedom of information and press role
At the United Nations in New York on May 31 the economic and social council opened discussion on Mrs. Roosevelt’s human rights commission report. The Soviet representative objected to emphasis on freedom of information and pressed for direct government representation on commissions. Belgian and Brazilian delegates urged publication of UN supplied news and summarized the Franco Spain probe findings without specific recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United Nations Economic and Social Council
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Commission On Human Rights
Nikolai J. Feonov
Feonov
Russia
Council
Fernand Dehousse
United Nations
U. N
League of Nations
Pedro Leno Velroso
Security Council
Franco Spain
Late Voters Entitled To Vote After Polls Close
In Dothan Alabama on May 31 James F. Matthews assistant to the state Attorney General ruled that voters present and waiting at polling places when polls close are eligible to vote. He advised clerks to list those present and vote them in as per law, construing voting room wording to fulfill the statute’s intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Ala
James F. Matthews
Houston County
Saxon Poyner
Matthews
Poyner
No Hurry to Fill High Court Post
President Truman said he was in no hurry to pick a new Chief Justice and that Treasury Secretary Vinson was not being considered for the post. He also said he hoped to fill the vacancy in June but stressed there was no hurry and the Supreme Court was getting along well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Treasury
Vinson
World Bank
Supreme Court
Fifth of Alabama Miners at Work
An estimated one fifth of Alabama's 23 000 unionized miners were at work under the federal soft coal settlement. About 8 000 in operation at the major mines with skeleton crews at others. Republic Steel crews near 50 percent at its Slopes. Coal also mined at two of Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad Co.'s five mines. John J. Hanratty predicted full production by Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Alabama
Big Ca
Republic Steel Corp
Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad Co
John J. Hanratty
United Mine Workers
Delta shaped land at river mouth described
A triangular river mouth landform known as a delta forms where a river disperses into distributaries. The name arises from its outline resembling the Greek letter Delta.
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Indianapolis Speedway
Paul Russo
Russo
Wall Street
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Sunbury
New York State
Curtis Duke
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
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Auburn
NEW Mail Service
Susquehanna River
Waverly
N. Y
U. S
Alabama Miners
James L. Rankin
Decatur
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