Textile Workers Strike Paralyzes Wool and Worsted Mills
In Boston on February 16 a large wage dispute triggered a widespread walkout. About 700 workers formed a morning picket outside Pladite the Woodeeka company while some 11,000 workers across Lawrence and surrounding areas faced disruption at Woolen Mills, Wood mill, and related plants. The American Woolen company faced demands for a 15 cent hourly raise plus cost-of-living protections and vacation benefits. Most striking plants are in New England with some units elsewhere.
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Boston
Woodeeka Company
Lawrence
M . Mass
American Woolen Company
Emil Rieve
American Woolen
Reive
National Wage Stabilition Board
Pease
Aly
Pmenee
Mass
Ayaa ’ Company
Cerca
Podlage- Pda
Arden Mile
Fitchburg
Woonsocket Worsted Co
Woonsocket
R. 1
River Wool Combing Co
North Smithfield
Berkshire Mills
Pittsfield
New England
mid-Atlantic
Midwest
New York
Gold Shares Lead Quiet Mixed New York Market
Stocks opened with mild gains and losses as gold shares led the day. A few issues gained while others slipped with a narrow range. a two for one stock split was discussed by directors. Notable movers included Sears Roebuck and Standard Oil with several others showing small changes.
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New York
Sears Roebuck
Peeeewed Distillers
American Power Light
Alaska
Juneau
Homestake
Cynamia
Nae de Carbide
Unthern Railway
Standard Oil (Nj
U.S. Gypsum
Kennecott Copper
U.S. Steel
Tyrene
Cal
International Paper
Union Pacific
United Air Lines
Smuggled Gold Found Aboard Queen Elizabeth
Customs authorities seized more than 300 pounds of gold allegedly smuggled on the liner Queen Elizabeth. Gold cubes were hidden in metal pockets under rear mudguards on a car aboard the British vessel. At 35 dollars an ounce, the 12 ounce pound value would reach about 126000 dollars.
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New York
U. S
Fire sirens miscue triggers quarry alarm
In Bampton England on February 16 Fore man Jim Denscome in a quarry observation tower rang a field telephone with a blast warning. Instead the town fire sirens wailed pulling the entire fire department to the scene as Denscome had dialed the wrong line to the public exchange causing a false alarm.
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Bampton
Eng
Jim Denscome
Denscome
Plon Public Exchange
Crackles Past Church Toss: Man Expelled for Misconduct
A fragmented notice recalls a church expulsion of a man for misconduct, highlighting conflict within a religious community and the society’s response during that period.
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Meninle
Harrison Tax Case Postponed
Harrison and Blaylock face income tax evasion charges with Judge Hayes delaying judgment. Blaylock absent due to confinement in a mental institution. Defense cites prolonged delay and strain on Harrison, who has cooperated with the court amid the repeated postponements. The case had been set for middle district proceedings in Middle Ohio area.
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Fred Flagler, JR
Enterprise
Ohn
Hayecourt Maren
Dr. Harrison
High Point
D. R. Blaylock
Asheboro
Hayes
Harrison
Blaylock
Seward Cotton Mills
Worthville
Middle District
Clifford Frazier
Greensboro
Unimpressed By Truman Pessimism
Tax-writing lawmakers voiced skepticism toward President Truman's claim that delaying tax action fuels inflation. House Ways and Means Chairman Doughton urged full hearings before any tax bill, while Reed and Simpson warned that delaying could raise living costs and hit wage earners. The committee's stance undercuts Truman Snyder quickie plan and splinters over excise hikes amid AFL opposition and support for a $10 billion boost with later increases.
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Washington
Truman
Doughton
D.-N.c
House
Ways and Means Committee
Reed
New York
Richard Simpson
R.-Pa
Snyder
AFL
Treasury
Arthur A. Elder
Juliet and Costa face trial over mountain romance in Crete
In Crete and Athens a dramatic tale unfolds as Costa Kephaloyannis, charged with forming an armed band to abduct Juliet, awaits verdict that could bring the death penalty. Meanwhile Tassoula Petracogeorgi, bound by family feuds and love, yearns for her husband Costa as their political tensions deepen.
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Athens
Greece
Crete
Juliet
Romeo
Costa Kephaloyannis
Canea
Costa
Gong Tassoula
Grippe
Tassoula
Sophocles Venizelos
Liberal Party
Gouget
Venizelos
George Petra
Allied Army May Double Size In Next Year
Secretary Acheson said Western European combat forces may double in the next year as the Truman administration plans to send 100000 more U S troops to Europe. He stressed balanced land sea and air power to deter aggression and warned against delaying European defense.
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Washington
Acheson
Truman
United States
Europe
America
George Marshall
Germany
Marshall
Taft
Ohio
White House
Tito
Russia
Alexander Rankovic
Twelve Inch Snowstorm Paralyzes Tokyo and Surrounding Areas
Tokyo faces its heaviest snowfall since 1936 with 12 inches of snow paralyzing the city. Eight dead and 83 injured in the Tokyo Yokohama region as 33 boats sunk or washed away. 14 U S naval ships grounded by high winds, with 13 refloated. Rescue ships report 10 passengers and 37 crewmen aboard a Swedish vessel safe.
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Tokyo
Tokyo-Yokohama
Kyodo
U. S
Yokosuka Naval Base
Badoeng Strait
Christer Salen
Yokohama
Crossing 38 North debated as Korea war unclear
Tokyo officials report Truman cleared muddied waters about a possible 38th parallel crossing in Korea. MacArthur retains authority to decide north of the boundary, while UN forces have started crossing south, with no official halt requested.
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Tokyo
MacArthur
Truman
38Th Parallel
Korea
United Nations
U. N
Scott Expected To Air Talk To North Carolina Legislators
Governor Scott will deliver a 15 minute statewide radio address at 8 p m urging citizens to pressure legislators on a package including a teacher salary scale 2200 to 3100 a year hospital building for the Medical Care commission mental care and state employee pay increases plus city street and other funding requests.
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Raleigh
Scott
State Farm Bureau
Asheville
Medical Care Commission
Wage Stabilization Board Faces Labor Walkout Over 10 Percent Cap
Labor members of the Wage Stabilization Board walked out in protest of a proposed ten percent ceiling on wage increases from Jan 15, 1950 to July 1. The 6-3 vote approved a formula, while labor leaders pledged further action with the United Labor Policy committee.
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Eee
Wage Stabilization Board
Aeep
United Labor Policy Committee
Eric Johnston
Danger of Titoism as Yugoslavia Pushes Free World Outpost
AP analyst DeWitt Mackenzie assesses Yugoslavia under Marshal Tito as Europe’s focal danger due to Titoism threatening Moscow’s control. Russia counters with moves at Yugoslavia’s borders while Tito solidifies loyalty in a state guarding the Aegean and Mediterranean gateways.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Yugoslavia
Europe
Marshal Tito
Russia
Acheson
Tito
Moscow
Italy
France
Czechoslovakia
Hungary
Romania
Bulgaria
Albania
Aegean Sea
Mediterranean
New Enemy Build Up Reported On Korean War Front
Allied forces report continued enemy pressure across the central front near Chechon Wonju and Chipyong with a massing Chinese and Korean Red buildup. U.S. and Allied units countered with reinforcements as estimates suggest up to 150000 enemy troops could threaten the central front.
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Clements Torn
Genk
H Boys
Aullal
Chechon
Seoul
Han River
Eighth Army
Mei
V Won
Eee - Sanee
Chipyong
Wonju
Southeas
Chi
John Randolph
Chin
Weather forecast notes chilly night and mild tomorrow
A cold night with a low near 28 degrees precedes a sunny day as the high climbs to about 46. The report also incorrectly notes last night's low as a dollar amount rather than temperature.
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Vula
M.L.P
Japan
Red
Pyongyang
North Korea
South Korea
Oeg
Wonsan Harbor
Rieve
United Textile Workers
Elmer E. Walker
Machinists Union
H. C. Bates
Bric
Bates
al J. Hice
Cyrus S. Ching
Charlotte
Weather Bureau
Max
Charleston
Chicago
Los Angeles
Mt. Mitchell
New Orleans
Csessess
Cossevess
San Antonio
Wilmington
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