Train Collision Kills 28 on Long Island Rail Siding
A crowded Long Island commuter train ran a stop signal and collided head on with another at a single track siding in Rockville Centre. 28 dead, about 100 injured, many in critical condition. Motorman Jacob Kiefer arrested on second degree manslaughter.
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Settlement Doubtful As Coal Talks Extend Into Weekend
President Truman's fact finders say a coal settlement this weekend is very doubtful and no action will be taken before Monday. David L. Cole notes miners may return to work, aided by John L. Lewis urging an immediate restart. no seizure powers are sought.
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Democrats clash with Truman on spending and budget
Washington reports that Senate Democrats led by George of Georgia challenge President Truman’s claim that federal spending cannot be cut enough to balance the budget. Byrd backs balancing with belt tightening and McCarran pushes cuts to Europe recovery.
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Trains Collided Without Warning in Suburban Crash
In Rockville Centre New York February 18 a collision of two commuter trains killed 28 people and left many injured. Passengers recount the moment the crash occurred and rescue workers rushed to free survivors as floodlights lit the wreckage and onlookers watched in silence.
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Stan Johnson
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Floods Leave 35000 Homeless as Dangers Grow Across Regions
Floodwaters across Louisiana Mississippi and Arkansas have displaced about 35000 people with 23000 homeless in Arkansas and 8000 in Louisiana and Mississippi. An estimated 6000 to 8000 more could be driven from lowlands by March 1 as Red Cross warns. A blizzard and frigid air sweep the north central U S with subzero winds and drifting snow.
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Hundreds of Mules Die in Atlanta Stockyards Fire
A blaze gutted the National Stockyards Commission Company building in Atlanta early today. An estimated 350 to 400 mules were burned, valued around $80,000 with a $160,000 loss to the property. About 50 mules were saved. owners numbered about ten dealers. The cause remains unknown.
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Bank Cashier Reveals 15 Years of Borrowed Funds Hell
Damon Grow a respected Jackson Ohio bank cashier admits embezzling 102000 dollars over 27 years while serving as First National Bank clerk and later cashier. In Columbus prison he describes a life of mounting borrowings driven by family costs and ongoing stress.
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Churchill Calls East West Talks On Atom Control
Winston Churchill urged high level talks between the west and Russia on atomic bomb control outside the United Nations. Prime Minister Attlee planned to comment in a Labor broad cast from Chequers Court. Bevin countered, while Churchill insisted agreement of great powers is needed for security against atomic threats.
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Phone Strike Set for February Amid Wage Clash
Washington reports CIO telephone workers plan a strike next Friday unless Bell System negotiators meet a 15 cent per hour wage demand. Joseph Beirne of the Communications Workers of America says orders to present the contract demand have been sent to 25 divisions and hints at a possible settlement if management engages seriously. Bell officials call the proposal on a package basis and accuse the union of "hit and run bargaining" after a earlier walkout without disclosing demand figures.
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Willis Smith Considers Opposing Senator Graham in NC
Raleigh February 18 Willis Smith a 62 year old lawyer and former legislator says he will decide soon whether to oppose U S Senator Frank Graham in the coming Democratic primary. Smith notes broad support across North Carolina and cites Graham’s opposition mainly from other candidates.
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Vogeler Pleads Guilty as American Agent in Hungary
American businessman Robert A. Vogeler admitted espionage charges in a Hungarian court, saying as an American agent he aided atom physicists' escape and used his ITT role as cover. He claimed U S Army intelligence directed him since 1942 to obtain radar, rocket, uranium, and oil data and contact physicists.
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Robert A. Vogeler
International Telephone and Telegraph Company
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Europe
U. S. Army
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Mrs Vogeler Denies Husband Coerced Confession
Vienna reports quote Mrs. Robert Vogeler defending her husband Bob Vogeler who has confessed as an American espionage agent. She claims he is recounting lies forced on him for three months and suggests torture or drugging. Details cover their marriage in Ghent and U.S. careers with Kellogg, Bell, and T and T.
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Belgium
United States
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Jackson Heights
Long Island N.Y
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Kellogg Switchboand and Supply Company
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Johnston County Librarian Dies in Head On Crash
Clayton February 18 Miss Virgina Williamson 39 a Smithfield resident was killed instantly when her car collided head on with a Carolina Trailways bus on U S 70 three miles from Clayton Witnesses said she swerved to avoid a pickup and then struck the bus The bus driver Nathan Ira Perry Jr 26 of Raleigh was injured with a bruised leg and hand lacerations
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Raleigh
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North Carolina factory employment stable in January
North Carolina manufacturing employed 400 300 workers in January, up 1.5 percent from a year earlier and just shy of December. Hourly factory earnings averaged 105.5 cents while the work week slipped 1.3 percent to 39.5 hours, reducing weekly earnings to 41.70.
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