Truman labor plan meets steel union opposition
President Truman's proposals to end strikes and curb wildcat actions encountered united resistance from top CIO AFL leaders. Philip Murray blasted the plan in a Pittsburgh radio address, joining John L. Lewis and William Green in criticizing federal intervention in the General Motors labor dispute affecting over 200000 workers. Congress moves to draft a bill to implement the See-O10HEAD page a.
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Philip Mariin
CIO
United Steelworkers Union
Murray
Pittsburgh
AFL
William Green
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
General Motors
Washington
Senate Sent UNO Measure to House for Action
The Senate backed active U N O participation by a 65 to 7 vote after approving 550 million dollars for UNRRA and sending the measure to the House. Sen McKellar shifted to press for speedy approval as House debate opened on a larger 1.35 billion pledge ahead of the December recess.
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United Nations Organization
McKellar
D-Tenn
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House
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Bloom
D-Ny
Foreign Affairs Committee
London
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Moore
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Shipstead
Minn
Taft
Ohio
Wherry
Neb
Theatre Ticket Prevent This Clipping Aditaion Striking Text
A clipped apparent theatre ticket notice references Strand or Dixie venues and possible identification requirements. It notes that admission may be restricted without proper ID and cautions readers about gate rules. The item reads like a brief public notice affecting patrons.
India Independence Opened By Britain Labor Policy
London reports Britain's new labor government endorses Indian self government and full freedom if desired. Robert Morrison states India may withdraw from the British commonwealth, while a non partisan parliamentary committee will study India to prepare for possible independence.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
London
Britain
John Bull
India Subcontinent
Robert Morrison
Labor
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House of Commons
Morrison
Laborites
M'Kenzie
Mansfeldt Denies Shooting In Murder Trial
San Francisco socialite Mrs. Mansfeldt, charged with murdering nurse Vada Martin, testifies she has no memory of the events before or after the Oct 4 slaying and claims she was in a somnolent state. She sobs as she describes suspicions of her husband’s infidelity. See page 4.
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Irene Mansfeldt
Vada Martin
Mansfeldt
House To Hear Truman Plan Despite Union Opposition
Congress hears a prediction that the house will give President Truman's fact finding plan a chance to prove its value despite opposition from the CIO AFL and United Mine Workers. CIO president Murray calls it a plan to weaken labor unions while Ramspeck predicts the house will approve the president's recommendations and let him carry it out. Senate action hinges on the house vote. See HOUSE page 4.
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Pearl Larbor
Leonard Therow
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George C. Marsal
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Forei Relations Committee
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Patrick
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Harley
Republicans Draft Principles for 1948 Platform
Congressional Republicans meet to frame a statement of principles aimed at boosting House and Senate seats next year. Leaders say the general outline supplements the 1944 Chicago platform and warns against expecting a detailed plan.
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National Committee
Chicago
House
Real Battles Hard To Find In War For Manchuria
HAL Boyle reports from Chi nhsien Manchuria that Chiang Kai Shek battles to retake Manchuria focus on supply lines not large scale combat. Nationalist forces push toward Mukden with few battle deaths, while Communists offer limited resistance and gains remain costly for them.
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Hal Boyle Chinhsien
Chiang Kai-Shek
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Mukden
Great Wall
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Yu Hsih-Chung
Tu Yu Ming
There's Good News For Motorists Today The Prospects Looking Up
Washington reports rising hopes for motorists as about 400000 new casings will reach the market in a month. Surplus auto truck and tractor tires will follow at a sizeable rate as the government exits the rubber-from-alcohol program. The three grain alcohol plants closing may spark an oil alcohol debate, with 300000 tons of natural rubber expected to flow in next year.
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Dec
Consumer Goods Division
War Assets Corporation
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
RFC
United States
Hirohito War Role Question Shocks Tokyo
In Tokyo two political questions rose about Emperor Hirohito's possible influence on Japan's entry into World War II. Independent Diet member Isanji Tanaka pressed Minister Joji Matsumoto on abdication, while Premier Shidehara stated Hirohito bore no war responsibility. A retired general claimed Hirohito attended a secret late 1941 palace conference suggesting the emperor warned of possible conflict.
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Diet
Joji Matsumoto
Kyodo
Tanaka
Prince Konoye
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House of Representatives
Kijuro Shidehara
House
Toshizo Nishio
Associated Press
Imperial Palace
Nishio
Supreme War Council
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West Virginia Theater Planned at Dunbar
West Virginia brief notes the start of a $70 000 theater building project in Dunbar with expected completion by next April and a seating capacity of 900. Kanawha Theaters Inc president H R Custer disclosed the figures.
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Charleston
Dunbar
H.R. Custer
Kanawha Theaters, Inc
Negotiations Break as GM Chrysler Strike Widens
Detroit December reports say talks between CIO UAW and Chrysler broke off after UAW rejected a one year extension and Chrysler declined a six week extension. The wage demand remains at an 80 percent increase, with no new offer from the union. No interruption of deliveries expected despite contract termination as deadlock lasts.
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Dec
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United Automobile Workers
Chrysler Corp
Robert W. Conder
Chrysler
Uaw-Cio
UAW
Conder
Pearl Harbor clocks intrigue in Army Navy memo
Congressional investigators examined a Gerow memorandum from November 1941 showing Henry Stimson urged not to push Japan to reopen talks. The note indicated caution over any recommendation to President Roosevelt to reopen diplomacy, while warnings of counter-action if Japan attacked were discussed.
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