Labor Day Strikes Rattle Coast to Coast
News from Washington reports a wave of labor action during Labor Day weekend as a West Coast maritime strike and New York City AFL teamster walkout disrupt operations. Some 16,000 oil workers in nine California refineries joined the stoppage within 48 hours, raising fears of broader economic impact while wage settlements of 11 to 15 cents an hour are seen as not accelerating inflation. A mediation panel was formed to push negotiations forward and curb price pressures. The article notes optimism in wage trends but warns of potential gasoline shortages if refinery strikes persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold W. Ward
Washington
Josue
West Coast
AFL Teamsters
New York City
California
Edwin G. Nourse
Truman
Nourse
Harry Brigdes
San Franisco
Cio-Longshoremen
Waterfront Eelliere Association
Faie
Tyne
Pacific
West
Oregon
Nevada
Arizona
Astry
Federal Mediation Service
Clovell
Oncom
Truman Dewey Woo Labor Vote
President Truman and Gov. Dewey sought AFL support in a joint AFL interview. Truman blasted the Republican-led Congress over labor costs and vetoes while Dewey claimed labor backing for the Republican ticket in November. The exchange touched Taft Hartley and labor figures amid campaign rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Dewey
Five Injured In Dothan Area Traffic Crashes
Five persons were injured in late Friday and yesterday crashes around Dothan. J B Knotts Jr 23 Bainbridge Ga sustained chin lacerations and bruises after his car struck the rear of a truck driven by Royce Singletary 38 of Dothan on the Ashford highway near Barfield store. Singletary slowed for a stop without signaling and traffic was wet investigators said. Other injuries occurred when Roy Bruce Cook 36 Anniston and Frank Dickson Folsom 3 Klahrssee collided on U S 231 near Hale County line. Ida Mae Cook 27 Anniston suffered chin lacerations and a fractured left arm. Nell Folsom five Tallahassee Fla lacerations of the right eye and Mary Folsom 35 Tallahae Fla serious bruises. The highway patrol cited weather and driver error as factors.
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Dothan
J.B. Knotts, Jr
Bainidge
Nell Folsom
Tallahasae Fiz
Richard Folsom
Tallahas- Mee
Mary €. Folsom
Tallahae- Be
Ida Mae Cook
Anniston
Knotts
Royce Singletary
Dothan City
Limi
Ashford Highway
Bar- Held
Frank Dickson Folsom
Klahrssee
U. S
Debated clash sought between Carmichael and Andrews in Alabama
Attorney General A A Carmichael and Third District Congressman George Andrews were invited by the Dothan Kiwanis Club for a public debate on whether the states rights Democrats betrayed Alabama. Andrews, a Dixiecrat supporter, would take the negative. Carmichael’s acceptance was not yet confirmed as of now. If he agrees the debate would likely be held September 58 or soon after.
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A. A. Carmichael
Third
George Andrews
Dothan Kawanrs Club
Alabama
Andrews
Carmichael
Montgomery
South
Truman
John W. Bish
Kisants Program
Carmichietl
Republicans Push Southern Vote Strategy In Wake Of Edged Derry
In Washington Republicans unveil new moves to win Southern voters for Thomas E. Dever and Warren. The campaign plan focuses on influencing rural and regional blocs as party officials argue for broad support across states.
New Orleans hit by hurricane but light damage noted
A hurricane swept New Orleans and parts of Louisiana with strong winds and heavy rain. No fatalities or injuries were reported in the city or along the path, though downtown signs, glass, and some frame homes were damaged. Lake Pontchartrain rose and fell, and about 2,000 residents sought shelter, with several vessels sunk or damaged in the yacht harbor.
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New Orleans
New Oreleans
Mississippi
Alabama
Louisiana
Migélement
U. S S
Meridian
Lake Ponchartrain
Gulf
Moisant International
Delesseps Morrison
al Fey
Lake Pontehartai
Bucktown
Jefferson Parish
Bunlding
City
Auditorm
Bare Bar
New OT Turn
Nations Arrange For Isotopes From U S Uranium Pile
Oak Ridge Tennessee report by the Atomic Energy Commission says twenty one nations have arranged to receive radioactive isotopes from the U S stockpile. Fifteen countries have already received shipments from Oak Ridge National Laboratory for medical and biological research as part of President Truman’s 1947 pledge.
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Oak Ridge, Tenn
Atomic Energy Commission
Uncle Sam
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
AEC
Truman
United States
Australian
Argentina
Australia
Belgium
Canada
Cuba
Denmark
France
Tceland
India
Ireland
Italy
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Peru
Spain
Sweden
Turkey
Union of South Africa
United Kingdom
Iceland
Civic Leaders Hear Festival Plans For Wiregrass Dothan Event
Civic leaders in Dothan learn of the National Peasant Festival plans to be a major Wiregrass event covering South Ocean Alabama, portions of Georgia and Florida. Alia Lee, festival chair, outlines a detailed schedule. Willain deals, president of the Nanansi Meant Counted, pledges support. parade, ball, and coronation are discussed amid community enthusiasm.
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Victor Soit
Dothan
Acca
Alia Lee
South Ocean
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
Burcess
Willain
Roekinl
Ian Et Onderaas
Lee
Tn Ag
Hin
Bert
Grong
Mheany
Ated
Tornadoes Kill Two Children in Florida and Georgia
Vicious twisters believed linked to Gulf coast hurricane kill two children and injure several others. Damage nears 500000 across Florida and Georgia with extensive crop losses in tobacco belts. In Georgia no fatalities but homes and barns damaged near Cairo and Belcher. Albany area also hit by high winds and storms.
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Havana
Fla
Florida
Georgia
Bovhong Listers
Pest
Gray County
Cairo
Whitham
Belcher
Decatur County
Cleve Cutts
Pewnute
Meigr
Mitchell County
Doig
Worth County
Thomas County
Albany, Ga
Little Havana
Fternoon
Havana Automobileler
Socialists Agree To Join Schuman Cabinet Effort
Socialists moved to back Schuman’s effort to form a government in France, agreeing in principle to join a coalition cabinet aimed at curbing the rising cost of living and labor demands. President Auriol urged swift action to avoid elections and a potential left-right clash.
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Joseph W. Grigg
Stobert Schuman
Inet Imitht
France
Cauttia
Salo
Feabinet
Schuman
Werinay tanchitelgneTinakes
Schumani Dude
Hin Sucergon
André Marie
Schanan
Leelahae
Cimene “Autti
Sehutusa
Jie
Schunga
Yenisi
Charles I de Gaulle
Republican
Poher
Commandats
de Gasiliats
Lees Aion Schuman
Mardis
Talks Near End Boost Hopes Amid Berlin Crisis
Soviet and U S officials report six American soldiers held in Berlin with one released as four power talks enter a final stage. Negotiations focus on ending the 72 day blockade while no decisions on crisis resolution are made.
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Edwin Shanke
Berlin
Sanday API
U.S
Adday
Farnl
Mussinix
Mtg
At M
Quartery
Bers
Moscow
Berle
Herlin
Genereals
Luciala J. Clay
Brisa Robertson
Peoria Koonke
Marshal Varsity Sokolovaky
Mie
Alexander Kotskov
London
Germany
Blocae Jade
Paul Mantz Wins Bendix Third Time in Cross Country
Cleveland report shows Paul Mantz of Mew the hotel teat winning the Bendix for the third time in a cross country race. Mantz posted a time near record pace with an average speed around 447 990 miles per hour, leading a field that included Hinton and Carney among others. The event covered a 20s mile course from Deane Beach, California, with Mantz securing first place ahead of rivals and setting a swift pace that drew note from observers.
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James J. Ntara Cleveland
Paul Minty
EB Genue
Deane Beach
Cale
Hinton BO Carney
Houston
Trene
Mintz
Ville Tae
Marquetine Cochran
City Labor Day Hours Shaping Up Across Town
Local businesses prepare for Labor Day with limited hours and closures. Stores, notably major retailers, announce shortened or closed operations while essential services maintain some functions. Residents are advised to plan ahead for shopping and deliveries as the holiday approaches.
Peacetime draft registers 200 daily at city office
The draft board reported an average of about 200 men registered daily after August 36 at the Columbia temporary office, which closed yesterday after a day of operation with no registrations. Registrants from Hotton County gathered at the Columbia office, and the board planned to reopen later.
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Reginica
Columbia Wits
Mort Men of Hotton Canty
Patend
Columbia
Dothan
Columbieaa
Merday
Diy
Walt Rengey
Bern
Juliana Becomes Netherlands Queen by Mass Turmoil
A chaotic report from Amsterdam details Juliana’s ascent to the Dutch throne amid upheaval. The piece notes Queen Wilhelmina’s abdication anticipation and Juliana’s appearance at the palace, with references to public sentiment and royal ceremony.
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Robert Pfaff
Amsterdam
Wilhelmina Moe & Tre
Cep Teventold
Isha
Tersef Ior
Nove Td Palace
Tee
Man
Calace
Quadruple Amputee Veteran Registers For Draft
Jimmie Wilson, a quadruple amputee, registered for the draft alongside older and younger men. He is the sole survivor of an Army bomber crash in the Vermont mountains in October 1948. He hopes to prevent further war if people wake more to forest in their government. He recently attended a convention by Philadelphia.
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VNU
Jimmie Wilson
Vermont
Oetober
Wilvem
Whiladylphta
School Bells Ring Out Tomorrow For City and County
School bells ring tomorrow signaling the start of classes for city and county students. Officials urge punctual attendance and note new schedules and bus routes may affect student commutes.
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AFL
Thomas E. Dewes
New York
American Federation of Labor
Congress
American Federations
AFL Monthly
Tod Wolon
Yabor
Carmichael Andrews
E Herbert Brownell, Jr
Companym Vo
Issae
Thomas E. Dever
Warren
Damane
Willian F. Seals
National Peanut Council
Seals
Civie
Shawn
Jim Brenan
Bet
Co 1 Portosini
Soviets
Nnd
Hoviet Dirk
Merael Georievicn
Lokin
Tright
Indie
Supreme Soviet
Commont Proly
Rermulsalon
AVY Wirephota
Paul Mantz
Bendix
Haber Royan Bethan
Arly
Merpanote Cartes
Tay
Pavitaster
Honetofeatot
Juliana
Cpa
Sibaass
Anny
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