Printers' Strikes Spread Across Cities Amid Unfair Labor Claims
Unions face legal challenges as 16 western Pennsylvania firms file unfair labor practice complaints against the AFL typographical union over strikes in newspapers in four cites. Taft-Hartley law questions loom as publishers accuse the union of slowdowns featherbedding and coercion. The strike bloc affects papers with over 3 million in circulation and includes Chicago Jamestown Allenstown Hammond Detroit. tensions grow as hearings set for Indianapolis and regional NLRB actions proceed.
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United Press
AFL Typographical Union
Western Pennsylvania
A& Move
Indianapolis
American Newspapers Publishers Association
National Labor Relations Board
Cincinnat
NLEB
Koc Conplaint
Chibrubes
Chicago
Chicago Defender
Jamestown
Jamestown Post-Journal
Allenstown
Call and Chronicle
Tea Union
Hammond
Ind
Hammond Times
Detroit
Detroit Times
Detroit Free Press
Chicago Federation of Labors Executive Board
Molina
Three Sons Killed in War Mother To Become Citizen Now
Lyndhurst New Jersey AP widow Stella Lewandowski lost three of four sons in World War II. She sought proof of legal entry for US citizenship and learned from a shipmate that her ship was the Patricia of Hamburg American Line, docking Hoboken June 15 1905. Her husband had become a citizen in 1923, but automatic citizenship for wives was voided in 1922. Local memorials honor the Lewandowskis with Lewandowski Street and the A W Lewandowski post of Amvells.
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Lyndhurst
N. J
United States
Stella Lewandowski
Lawandowski
Hoboken
Vallenty
Gold Star Mothers of America
Alexander
Walter
William
En Lewandowski
A.W.W. Lewandowski
Amvelss
France grants government strike control amid nationwide walkout
The majority signaled negotiations with the government would be favorable to a resumed dialogue after declaring negotiations terminated. A new strike control law passed parliament and heads to Auriol for final signature, enabling penalties for strikers and agitators while reassuring non strikers. Dispatches from Lille Lyon Marseille Bordeaux note easing unrest as workers return to jobs and trains resume to Avignon. American coal shipments arrive with French troops overseeing unloading at Le Havre Cherbourg as rail crews resume service.
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Auriol
Mediterranean
Associated Press
Lille
Lyon
Marseille
Bordeaux
Avignon
Paris
le Havre
Cherbourg
Electric eye device built for sewing operator aptitude tests
A new foolproof electric eye device has been developed to assess aptitude for sewing machine operators in the garment industry. The instrument promises objective measurement of operator skill, aiming to improve training and hiring standards in garment work.
Polish Premier Cyrankiewicz Talks Peace and Poland Policy
Polish Premier Cyrankiewicz, in a Warsaw interview, urges German demilitarization and European unity to prevent renewed war. He warns economic hegemony in Germany could spark conflict, stresses Western frontiers must stay, and advocates rebuilding Poland democratically with open American support free of political strings. He calls for objective press coverage of Polish efforts and collaboration with Socialist parties in Europe.
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Germany
Europe
Cyranklewicz
Poland
PPS
Polish Socialist Party
Communist Party
PHR
Polish Workers Party
Cominform
Iroe
Presidium
Warsaw
Cyrankiewicz
Joe
United States
Kosciuszko
Junker
Anis
Youth Center Gains From Conscience Fund
In Moultrie Georgia a storekeeper’s loss in 1943 became a 1947 gift to the local youth center. A youth, confessing a theft of two pairs of pants four years earlier, offered to pay. The manager declined funds for 1843 but advised giving 15 dollars to the youth center, which then received the donation.
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Moultrie
City Workers Merit Plan Proposals Outline Pay and Overtime Rules
A document details city personnel changes for merit based positions, including two year service eligibility, probationary status, and certification by the City Commission. It covers salary ranges tied to position classifications, annual step raises, promotions with raises, transfers with no pay cut, and reemployment at prior rates. Substantiating provisions set allowances, overtime rules, compensatory time limits, and salary adjustments to minimum or maximum within class ranges while permitting discipline and broad financial conditions to justify pay changes.
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la Feet
Wike Qualif
Clack
Oblic
Dethan
Nerronnel Board
Vmor
Omvet
USA
City lays out employee holiday and leave rules
The document designates Independence Day Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day as holidays with others added by the personnel board. It sets vacation leave at 24 days per year, accrual up to 9 days, and requirements for medical certification beyond two weeks. Resignations notices five work days, and suspensions up to 30 days. Amendments require posting, a public hearing, and board approval.
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Tang
Pood Stendum
Worl
Ranonting Authority
Personnel Board
City Commission
Aatele
Pearl Harbor Attack Held Useful Lesson
Tokyo reports General Masuo Kamoto Chase reflects on Pearl Harbor as a warning. He warns to remain vigilant against threats and asserts the attack revealed the cost of war and the need for stronger precautions for future security.
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Pearl Harbor
Tokyo
Peat Harper
Kam
Chase
Tades
Fragmentary PAD Specs Notes From Ve Orsonary Meeting
A garbled OCR item references PAD specs and a VE Orsonary meeting. It mentions a tower and Oat Ees, with unclear details about participants or outcomes.
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Orsonary
Otheroueb
Fragmented editorial notes on governor and national events
The page fragment records editorials and quotes about Governor Folom and national figures. It notes reactions to Truman and Dreyfus era rhetoric, mentions the Life article and various named items, and shows a wary editorial tone on decorum and politics.
Salvation Army toy workshop seeks donations and volunteers
Community drive aims to stock baskets with toys and winter items for children. Captain O nen leads the effort with the Salvation Army and local groups to collect and process used toys, clothing, and school supplies for distribution. Alongside the workshop, Scouts and veterans organizations coordinate welfare cooperation and deliveries in the city.
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Tts
Arecromg
O. Nen
Arm
East Cranford Screet
Tcr
Salvation Army
Gisis
Veterans Orgatecatocs
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Olsen
Crrist
Src
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Cr Wa Olax
VFW
Big Four in Deadlock Over Soviet Reparations at Moscow
In a two hour session at Moscow officials clashed over Germany reparations. Molotov demanded full Soviet reparations before agreeing to any basic economic principles, while Britain and the United States argued Germany cannot pay and should not be burdened. The Wester n ministers pressed for a comprehensive Soviet paper, but Molotov refused, leaving the group deadlocked and returning to a list of disagreements.
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Lomdon
Moscow
Germany
Molotov
Bidault
Soviet Union
Britain
America
United States
Esterday
Marshall
Bevin
Legal docket lists multiple civil cases and petitions
The calendar includes claims against Summerford to accomplish an unlawful purpose defrauding the county, plus Meadows denial. Tuesday features City of Dothan suits for damages and beer sale violations. Wednesday covers detinue and assumpsits while Thursday adds the Meadows case and condemnation action.
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Summerford
Trouston County
Meadows
Charles J. Faulk
ACL. Railroad Co
R. F. Watson
A. H. McGowan
L. W. Terry
M. A. Nall
Detinue
Carrie Bell Collins
Rubaza Lee Collins
City of Dothan
Jerry Fowler
Bobby Joe Hulse
Denver Holland
Jewel Newton
L. A. Long
J. J. Maddox
T. F. Cravey
George Lewis
Mary Jones
Floyd Carroll
C. M. Scott
Teddy Riley
Maurice Chevalier Pays Back Taxes
French singer Maurice Chevalier returned to California after 12 years and was billed $20,918 for the 1935 income tax. He said he had gone to France after filming in Hollywood and did not realize the tax was due. He paid, noting California has been good to him.
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San Francisco
Maurice Chevalier
California
Chevalier
France
Hollywood
Frontier Asthma Medicine Free Trial Ad
Free for asthma during winter offers a no cost trial of Frontier Asthma Medicine for temporary symptomatic relief of bronchial symptoms. Requires careful use and directs readers to send to Frontier Asthma Co. 6018 Frontier Bldg Niagara St Buffalo NY.
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Frontier Asthma Company
Frontier
Aun
Frontier Asthma Co
Niagara St
Buffalo
N. Y
Multitlocvered Flower Display At Public Event
A damaged OCR item describes a large decorative display with hundreds of flowers and a lime blaze or beacon, amid a scene of small fireworks and a tank setup, suggesting a staged public event with lighting and effects.
Montgomery Upset Over Legislature Call For Special Session
In 1947 a heated statewide dispute centers on an amendment to let the Legislature convene for legislation. Gov. James E. Folsom campaigns against it, with Sen. Swift urging support in Brewton. Opponents led by Rep. Ira B. Thompson push an eight point case to defeat the measure as organizers plan statewide speeches. Folsom continues touring Heflin and Anniston urging defeat, arguing the governor should call sessions, not be hogtied by lawmakers.
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Swift
Cane
Folsom
Aly
Ira B. Thompson
Crenshaw County
Thompson
Yfolsoz
Heflin and
Anniston
Crops in Desert Farmers Irrigated by Salt River Ditches
In arid Arizona, early Americans grew crops long before Columbus. A vast irrigation network 150 miles long carried water from the Salt River. Ditches up to 8 feet wide and 10 feet deep threaded through the rocky soil.
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Arzona Desert
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