Rail unions seek wage hike as mediation moves to avert strike
Federal mediation chief Frank P. Douglass says there is a possibility to offer new recommendations to stave off the nationwide rail strike set for the near term. He notes a constructive disposition on both sides as mediators meet with carriers and unions. The core dispute remains a 30 percent pay rise sought by engineers, firemen, enginemen, and switchmen, with a minimum $3,009 daily wage, amid stalled negotiations and limited arbitration.
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Chigagg
Federal
National (Railway) Mediation ‘Board
Frank P. Douglass
Hoatd
Fieeboard
Skators
Lass
Douglass Bald
Brotherhoods
R. R. Mediators
Kay Thomas Campaign Expenses Reported in Charleston
James Kay Thomas, Charleston attorney and Democratic gubernatorial candidate, filed with the secretary of state a campaign report showing contributions of 2200 and expenses of 3598.68. His declared costs totaled 2564.48 for headquarters 293 for advertising and 641.60 for travel plus a 100 filing fee. He listed twelve contributors including John Thomas 500 H D Battle 400 Martha Thomas 250 John Kay 200 Godfrey L Cabob W O Rosenberry and R Spilimin 100 each Jessie Thayer Julie Beckley Jordan and see Kay Thomas page 3.
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Charleston
James Kay Thomas
Secretary of State
Thomas
John Thomas
H. D. Bat‘tle
Martha Thomas
John Kay
Godfrey L. Cab‘ob
W. O. Rosenberry
R. 'Spilimin
Jessie ‘Thayer
Julie Beckley Jordan
Kay Thomas
Derby Day Rain Spoils Early Derby Preparations
Light rain fell in scattered sections including Louisville as Derby Day began. The Federal Weather Bureau reported rain in the derby town around 4 am CST with showers forecast across portions of the Midwest and Ohio Valley, delaying outdoor activities and affecting plans for the day.
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Chicago
Louisville
Federal Weather Bureau
Derby
Tmittsville Arcs
Ohio
Bains
Take-Home Pay Raise Begins For Millions Of Taxpayers
The $4.8 billion annual tax cut starts today, lowering withholdings for more than 50 million taxpayers. About 7.4 million will be fully exempt from income tax, with refunds delayed until 1949. Treasury says reductions total $690 million in May and June, boosting May retail sales as taxpayers gain more cash.
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Washington
Congress
Truman
Treasury
Thomas Charges Begin To Stir State Crowd
Washington May 1 The 70-group Air Force expansion bill faced no action likely until late next week as senate fights over non military issues blocked passage. Chairman Bridges sought unanimous consent to suspend rules to speed the measure.
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Edwin B. Harkinson
Washington
Senate
Bridges
R.N.H
Senate Appropriations Committee
May Day attack targets Greek Justice Minister in Athens
A May Day assassination attempt on Greek Justice Minister Christos Ladas triggered martial law in Athens. Police said the attacker, under orders from a Communist execution squad, wounded a police officer and was wounded himself. The minister survived after being struck by grenade fragments. The move followed a meeting of law enforcement chiefs and the army.
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A Commie
Temler Themistokles Sophoulis
Christos Ladas
Ladas
Jatte
Athens
Resee Olaim
City Council to Hold Public Meeting on Power Purchase
Indications of strong opposition to the purchase of street light power from Monongahela Power Company surfaced as a council meeting with citizens nears. City Manager Decker noted thorough study and engineering data on the power plant, costs, and alternatives, with sewage charges and garbage disposal costs also on the agenda. A large turnout is expected at City Hall, possibly requiring larger quarters.
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Monongahela Power Company
Haseen
City Hall
Decker
Russ Dotson
Whole Labor Story Looks Gloomy Now
The Associated Press reports on May Day as labor faces a looming postwar crisis. Strikes and threats involve coal auto rail electrical and meat workers totaling nearly one million and potentially affecting related industries nationwide. Rail mediation chief Frank P. Douglas sees a chance to avert a nationwide railway strike set for May 11.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Federal Rail
Frank P. Douglas
Liree
Douglas
Bluefield High School Fire Threatens Biology Labs
A blaze on the second floor of the biology laboratories at Beaver High School in Bluefield today threatened the building briefly before firefighters contained the fire. Water damage affected the home economics area on the floor below. cause undetermined and no injuries reported as classes were not in session.
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Bluefield
Beaver High School
E.L. McClure
Chase
Ston
Stassen Supporters Face Early Convention hurdles
Washington May 1. Some Republicans plan a new strategy to block an early Stassen stampede at the Philadelphia nominating convention. Delegates from seven key states may keep their 300 votes behind favorite sons to test other contenders strength, aiming to stall early moves toward Harold Stassen and avoid a repeat of 1940 when Wendell Willkie led.
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Jack Bell Washington
Stassen
Philadelphia
Harold “B. Stassen
Wendell Willkie
Senator Ropert
St. Ohio
West Virginia Academy of Science elects leaders
Montgomery May 1 high school and college groups meet for the annual West Virginia Academy of Science session. Dr Nelle Ammons of West Virginia University heads the senior academy. Jack Welton of Fairmont West High elected president of the junior academy with Robert Schaub Marshall High and Thomas Springer Pauley West as officers. Junior Collegiate Academy for college students opened. next meeting planned at Elkins with Davis and Elkins College scheduled for April 29-30, 1940.
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Montgomery
West Virginia Academy of Science
Nelle Ammons
West Virginia University
Jack Welton
Fairmont
West High School
Robert Schaub
Marshall High School
Huntington
May Day uprisings split world workers contrasts
May Day demonstrations across continents split between Communist and Western blocs. In Athens martial law followed an assassination attempt on Justice Minister Christos Ladas, with the shooter said to be under Communist orders. Berlin saw tens of thousands protest and support debated policies, while Moscow staged a large Red Square display as Stalin reviewed the parade.
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Freas
Athens
Christos Ladas
Trieste
Rome
Berlin
Henry Rutz
American Federation of Labor
Moscow
Stalin
Red Square
Nikolai Bulganin
U.S
Walter B. Smith
Russia
Stalin Assumes Center Stage at Moscow May Day Parade
In Red Square Stalin appeared in a neat military uniform atop Lenin's tomb during the largest May Day celebration. Foreign diplomats watched as Bulganin praised the armed forces and the postwar economy while urging timely completion of the third year of the five year plan.
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Ely
Gilmore
Soviet Union
Overloading crackdown urged in Fairmont area
Fairmont planning commission chairman E C Griswold urged county court and Fairmont board to convene a study meeting on truck and coal overloading. Invitations would go to truckers coal companies Road Commission and other affected groups and individuals.
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Fairmont
E. C. Griswold
Kentucky Derby Bet Lust Drives Wallet Theft
Adele Lucy Robertson, 20, of Louisville, was held on 1000 dollar bail after police said she stole a wallet from a man dozing in Grand Central station waiting room. Her attorney cited her Kentucky blood and desire to bet on the Derby, with the judge hearing the remarks in court.
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Wew York
Adele Lucy Robert~son
Louisville
Grand Central Station
Miss Ropertson
Edward Anlevy
Lewis Faces Two Front Battle On New Coal Contract
John L. Lewis moves to restart bargaining with soft coal operators as the United Mine Workers seek a new pact before June 30. The southern group, excluded from last year’s talks, could face further court actions if Moody’s United Mine Workers alliance challenges the pension fund talks and bargaining rights. Moody has sued with NLRB over alleged unfair labor practices.
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John L
Imnett
United Mine Workers
T He Southern Group
Lewis
Wogyeph E. Moody
Dikte
Rains Bring Cooler Temperatures Midweek
Rainy spell cooled Grafton to a 31 degree low, with a 62 high earlier. By noon the thermometer rose to 66 as overcast skies and thundershowers shift to occasional rain tonight. Forecasters expect springlike conditions tomorrow.
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Grafton
West
Six Arab States Armies Move Over Border
Arab nations around the Holy Land launched a coordinated invasion of Palestine with pincers from north and south. Haganah outposts near three settlements engaged in heavy fighting as Egyptian troops crossed at midnight and King Ibn Saud ordered Arab forces to join. Reports from Amman and Jerusalem indicate Jordanian frontier activity limited, with Jerusalem area remaining tense as fighting persisted near the city.
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Carter L. Davidson
Jerusalem
Holy Land
Palestine
Tel Aviv
Anah
Haganah
Cairo
Tbn
Saud
Baud
Sity
Yaeriay
Amman
Tand
Al '8
Arab Legion
Jordan
British
Palestine Command
Hatte
Palestine Fight Fraught as UN Deliberations Stalemate
Larry Hauck reports from Lake Success that the Palestine crisis drains UN morale after 28 months of debate. The assembly, trusteeship and security councils grind on with fruitless discussions as Britain urged a solution, leaving Palestine as a continuing UN problem and escalating fighting.
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Larry Hauck
Lake Success
Mag
Palestine
United Nations
Holy’ Land
Special ‘Assembly
Trusteeship Council
Security Council
U.N
Britain
Assembly
Cernerion
May Day Celebrations Amid Global Labor Tensions
May Day observances unfold worldwide under tension with strike threats and Communist rhetoric. In the Soviet Union, Moscow prepared a 20 salvo salute as a million lined Red Square while Marshal Bulganin urged unity for the workers holiday amid tensions with rival factions.
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Associated Press
Trieste Free Territory
Moscow
Red Square
Nikola Bulganin
Local Notices and Names Fragment Prompting Confusion
Fragmentary OCR text mentions individuals such as Mrs James Brown at 114 West Hparta Avenue and names Benny Bingnore Laka Shaotia Trona Dave OBe or the Diktis. The readable portion suggests an invitee or presentation event but lacks coherent details and dates.
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the Gratton
Ben
James Brown
West Hparta Avenue
Benny Bingnore
Laka
Shaotia
Dave O'Be
The
Diktis
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