Retroactive wage suits filed in federal courts surge
Nearly two billion dollars in wage claims have been filed in federal courts across 19 districts yesterday. Chicago reports 32 suits involving about 40 thousand dollars each. Courts anticipate the final total could exceed five billion as actions spread to Detroit Philadelphia Boston St Louis Cleveland Los Angeles Cincinnati Tulsa and more with no specific amounts yet set.
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Portal
Bildollars
Chicago
Oi Associated Press
New
Detroit
Philadelphia
Boston
St. Louis
Cleveland
Los Angeles
Cincinnati
Tulsa
Ola
Buffalo N
Dayton
O. Utica
N. Y
Huntington W. Va
Newark
N. J. Peoria
Springfield
Dubuane, In
Pittsburgh
New Year Celebrations Across the Nation
The AP reports New Year festivities nationwide with crowds in New York and a fatal crash toll rising after midnight. In San Francisco a cab drivers strike halts 600 taxis at peak celebration. Atlantic City hotels fill for parties and a First Baby contest offers prizes. Virginia ends liquor rationing as stores close for the holiday.
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Associated Press
York
Gallare
Grena H Vilage
San Francisco
Atlantic City
N. J
Alcoholic ‘Beverage Control Board
Senate GOP moves to oust Bilbo as strategy forms
In Washington on New Year’s Day Senate Republicans plot steps to remove Theodore G Bilbo of Mississippi from the Senate. Taft chairs a steering committee to pursue an independent Justice Department inquiry, with contractors probe and party reports shaping the plan. Morgantown obituary notices W O Parriott retired bug store owner dies at 67 with widow and two sons surviving.
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Marvin L. Arrowsmith
Washington
Senate
Theodore G. Bilbo
Mississippi
Taft
Ohio
Justice Department
Bilbo
Wong
Senate War Investigating Committee
Special
Senate Campaign Investigating Committee
New Republican
Morgantown
W. O. Parriott
Wiliam Parriott
Morgantown Post
Time West Virginia University
Robert Parriott
President Truman Returns to Washington After Yacht Stay
President Truman arrived at the White House this morning after greeting 1947 aboard the presidential yacht Williamsburg tied at the Navy Yard. Aides and he rode through sleet and snow as downtown Washington appeared like a deserted village.
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Washington
Truman
White House
Williamsburg
Navy Yard
Potomac River
Chinese Students Provoke Anti American Parade in Shanghai
In Shanghai on New Year’s Day about a thousand Chinese university students staged a vehement anti American demonstration near U S military quarters. An army lieutenant assisting a woman was struck with bamboo canes and a photographer was assaulted while trying to document the scene. The crowd shouted obscenities and blocked the photographer’s view before dispersing.
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Shangghat
Associated Press
Leutenant
Joffre
Shanghai
China
A. S
Theatre Ticket Ad Tags at the Strand or Dixie
Local theatre promotions invite patrons to book seats for tonight’s presentation at the Dixie venue. The notice mentions the Mine showing and references guests Tha i Gearin sats and additions as part of the nightly program.
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Strand
Dixie
Gearin Sats
ieNeiph
Bette
Paul
Republican leadership turmoil fades in post election rush
In Washington on New Year’s Day Congress Republicans near unity as Clarence J Brown withdraws in favor of Charles A Halleck for House floor leader. Dewey backs Halleck while Jenkins and Dirksen exit race. Senate Republicans also resolve leadership with Taft as steering chair and Vandenberg pro tem.
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William F. Arbogast
Washington
Clarence J. Brown
Ohio
Charles A Hulleck
Indiana
House
Thomas Jenkins
Everett M. Dirksen
Ilinois
Brown
Halleck
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Senate
Taft
Vandenberg
Recapture of Oakland Jailbreak Boys Ends Ten Hours Freedom
Four youths who escaped the Garrett county jail near Oakland were recaptured in a railroad signal tower east of Swanton after stealing a pickup, pistols, and rifles from an Oakland hardware store. The men were identified as William Lewis Jr and Everett Ridings from Bear Chance Pennsylvania and Terra Nova Alto West Virginia, along with Edward Lewis and Carl Jamison of Oakland.
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Oakland
Garrett County
Swanton
J. S. Teats
William Lewis, Jr
Bear Chance
Everett N. Ridings
Terrango Alta
W. Va
Edward Lewis
William
Carl Jamison
Congress Eyes Truman War Power Restitution
Republicans on Capitol Hill debate which wartime powers to restore or discard after President Truman ended World War II hostilities. Rep. Michener and other leaders call for a quick review of nearly 500 emergency controls and potential repeal of nonessential laws, as details from the State of the Union loom. The timing affects excise tax cuts and the agricultural price support program slated to expire in 1948.
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Washington
Jan
Truman
GOP
Rep
Michener
Michigan
House Judiciacy Committee
Congress
Capitol Hill
Treasury
Rescue of Four Firemen in Manhattan Building Collapse
Firefighters fought glare of searchlights to free four comrades buried as three floors of a Manhattan building at 149 Broadway collapsed during a four alarm blaze near Wanamaker department store. Fireman Michael Bennett was last recovered after lying under rubble since 8 p.m. the previous night. Authorities believe water pressure caused the upper floors to buckle.
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New York
Manhattan
Michael Bennett
Broadway
Wanamaker Department Store
Greenwich Village
Woman Dies On Rails Of Reading Railroad
The decapitated body of 27-year-old Gertrude Griner, a telephone supervisor, was found along the Reading railroad in North Wales. Police say she left home about 5 pm and was likely killed three hours later. engagement to be announced Saturday. Coroner to hold inquest.
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North Wales
Reading
Edward Yew
Veit
Gertrude Griner
Parcel Post Relief Extends Across Berlin and Zone
Germany orders extended parcel post relief to all four occupation zones including Berlin. Since June gift parcels from the United States have delivered food clothing soap and medical supplies, totaling over 3 million parcels by December 27. Restrictions limit one gift parcel per week per addressee and require relief items such as nonperishable foods and clothing.
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Berlin
United States
Spain
Japan
Germany
Five Killed In Plane Crash Near Charleston Tonight
A DC 3 freighter crashed near Charleston, South Carolina, killing all five on board. The crew included Captain Thomas A. Austin of San Fernando California, Captain James McNeal of Dania Florida, First Officer Elmer J. Kortman of Westfield New Jersey, and stewardesses Maria Olga Bodmer of New York City and Doree Wynn. The route was Newark New Jersey to Miami Florida. Local police identified the victims and noted the bodies were burned beyond recognition.
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Charleston
8. C
Newark
Miami
Fla
Walter Stennell
Thomas A. Austin
Beaver St
San Fernando
Calif
James McNeal
13Th St
Dania
Elmer J. Kortman
Senaca
Westfield
N. J
Maria
Olga Bodmer
Thayer St
New York City
Doree
Wynn
Snow blankets West Virginia with conditions snarled
West Virginia receives up to eight inches of snow on New Year day. Road crews deploy plows, cinders, and chain advisories. major routes blocked by slides and nearly impassable in several areas. Traffic slowly being restored as melting begins under light showers.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Road Commission
Delbarton
Lenore
Mingo County
Commission
Richwood
Marlington
Becaus
Greenbrier
Nicholas
Elkins
Princeton
Mingo
Logan
Parkersburg
Panjandie
Clarksburg
Taylor County
Sesson
Cin
Grafton
Here
Trap Springs
Howe
Britain and U S Plan Military Equipment Standardization
London sources confirm for the first time that Britain and America have agreed in principle to standardize certain small arms to fixed US sizes and patterns. Military experts from both nations are discussing the scope while no all embracing decision has been made.
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London
Britain
America
United States
Associated Press
U. S
Daily Worker
New York
Rock detectives chief and lieutenant shot in park
LITTLE ROCK Ark Jan 1 The chief of Live Rock detectives and his lieutenant were found shot to death today in a suburban park area near police headquarters Chief N Martin 51 and Lieutenant Jack Deubler about 40 were found by a rabbit hunter around 9 30 am beside their squad car Deubler was shot in the back with a shotgun and Martin in the head with a large caliber revolver
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Little Rock
Ark
Live Rock
N. Martin
Jack Deubler
Deubler
Martin
Two Prisoners Die in Basement Fire at Baltimore County HQ
Two men, John Robert Morris 19 Towson and Harry Flowers of Lutherville, died from accidental suffocation in a basement cell block at Baltimore County police headquarters after a burst of flame blocked access. Patrolmen and fire crews battled dense smoke. bodies recovered after an hour of artificial respiration failed.
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Towson
Jjan
Baltimore County Police
John Robert Morris
Tow- Son
Harry. Flowers
Mens
Lutherville
Baltimore
Sioor Court Room
Rollin Hudson
Fire destroys Cadiz ice plant and Cadiz Hotel
Hopkinsville Ky fire officials report a blaze at the Cadiz Ice Plant and Cadiz Hotel in Cadiz Kentucky with damage unofficially estimated at twenty five thousand dollars or more. One person escaped unharmed while one injury was noted as firefighters battled flames with greengas and other equipment. The Cadiz Fire Department responded to the call.
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Hopkinsville
Cadiz
Cadia
Cadiiz
West Ville
Cain
Firemen Called To West Main Street Home
Firemen were dispatched at 12 10 p m to the home of A Bragg at 707 West Main street to extinguish a fire that burned a divan in the living room. Fire Chief L H Greenwald reported no other losses.
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A. Bragg
West Main’ Street
L. H. Greenwald
Wreck in Frisco Injures Eight at New Year Parade
Eight persons were hurt when a car ran out of control on a market street sidewalk in Frisco during New Year's events. Patrolman Andrews Yakar said the driver Raymond Martinez, 21, claimed unknown assailants forced into his car and beat him, causing the crash.
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Francisco
Andrew
Yakar
Raymond Martinez
New Year's traffic toll reported across nation
Motorists kept to cautious speeds as icy roads prevailed on New Year s Eve and early New Year s Day. A nationwide survey counted 12 traffic fatalities and two violent deaths linked to holiday celebrations since 6 p m yesterday, with preliminary state totals showing several deaths in California Oregon Pennsylvania Arkansas Missouri Ohio and Wisconsin.
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Associated Press
The
National Safety
New York
Hardee
California
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Arkansa
Mbskachuette
Ohio
Wisconsin
Court Reverses Wheatley Term in Kidnaping Case
Fourth Circuit reverses a Wheately term involving Richard Lawrence of East Liverpool Ohio. The charge centered on kidnapping and transportation from Newell West Virginia to East Liverpool. Judge William E. Byaltd faulted jury and opinions note the reversal after a defendant’s sentence was passed.
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Butriee
Richard Lawrence
East Liverpool
Wheately
Derry
Wilson
Newell
W. Va
Elst
Liverpool
Willam E
Dudge Hany
Deep Snow Ushers In New Year Here
Fragments describe cold weather with deep snow and a New Year greeting. A thermometer reading near twenty six degrees and a low dipping below yesterday’s high is noted, signaling unusually frigid conditions for the area.
Beald Jones Highlights B O Coal Loadings
A Monongah division report notes the Baltic, Maryland to Ohio Railroad hopper car situation. Beald Jones points to coal loadings as a key factor in the line serves. The article calls attention to loading figures and the impact on operations.
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Baltic Mre and
Ohio Railroad
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