Wildcat Strike Threatens War Effort Across Rail System
A wildcat strike by railroad switchmen spread from Chicago to eight cities within a day, affecting 18 carriers and triggering embargoes. The stoppage halted freight and passenger movements, led to train cancellations, and prompted army and Justice Department scrutiny as unions and railroads faced injunctions and wage dispute tensions.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Detroit
Rail Union
One Steel Company
City Street Maintenance Bill Proposed in State Legislature
RALEIGH Jan 31 The general assembly debated a bill to have the state build and maintain all city streets within the state highway system using highway commission funds without a tax increase The plan would allocate 5 000 000 a year to assist cities and towns Senator Junius Powell of Columbus introduced the measure which 37 senators supported The bill contrasted with Governor Scott and highway officials who favored providing additional tax funds The league of municipalities backs state action but with limited scope The league plans a 5 cent license plate raise and a half cent per gallon gas tax hike to raise about 9 000 000 annually plus 2 500 000 already distributed for street work The bill was one of 14 dropped in the hopper yesterday Also Revenue Commissioner Eugene Shaw asked for 741 674 to expand tax enforcement efforts Governor Scott referenced in his biennial message.
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General Assembly
Highway Commission
Junius Powell
Columbus
Senate
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Powell
League of Municipalities
Ell
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Eugene Shaw
State Appropriations Committee
United Nations labels China aggressor in Korea vote
The UN political committee declared Communist China an aggressor in Korea at a tense session. Britain France Canada and Atlantic pact allies supported, while India Burma Russia Poland Czechoslovakia White Russia and Soviet Ukraine voted no. Several nations abstained. Saudi Arabia did not participate. The security council planned to meet to move toward General Assembly action on the American resolution.
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India
Burma
Russia
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Soviet
Ukraine
Afghanistan
Egypt
Indonesia
Pakistan
Sweden
Syria
Yemen
Yugoslavia
Saudi Arabia
U. S
U. N
Peiping
Sir Benegal N. Rau
Asian Bloc
How Is Radioactivity Detected
The article contrasts detectable versus dangerous radioactivity levels and notes Geiger counters respond to everyday items like luminous watch dials. It emphasizes not overreacting to reports of radioactivity and urges calm in interpreting measurements.
Eisenhower to Report on Europe and U S Troop Needs
General Eisenhower began a 21 day European tour to press for a larger U S troop buildup in Western Europe under NATO. He will meet President Truman and key officials, address Congress, and testify before foreign relations and armed services committees on Europe defense and allied reliance.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
U. S
Europe
North Atantic Treaty Organization
NATO
Truman
State Acheson
Defense Department
Eisenhower
Washington National Airport
Military Academy
West Point
N. Y
Canada
Cabinet
Ithe
Military Committee of
Pentagon
Houses
Congress
Congressional Library
Foreign Relations and
Armed Services Committees
Congressional
Connally
D.-Tex
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Alread
Acheson
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Omar Bradley
Two More Near Death From Blaze in Hoquiam Home
A January Hoquiam fire at a rambling frame rest home killed six residents and left two more near death as 14 residents were trapped by smoke and flames. Firemen and volunteers rescued 16 others, with the blaze likely starting in a basement drying room and spreading upward through hallways.
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Hoquiam
Wash
C. A. Potter
Glenn W. Haney
McClary Convalescent Home
Harriet McClary
Atomic Work Progressing At Full Speed
The atomic energy commission reported continued progress in atomic weapons development and said facilities run at full capacity. The nine semi annual report to Congress outlined new raw material sources and growing plants, but kept hydrogen bomb details secret. About 1,600 people were denied access or left during investigations, while about 198,400 received clearance in four years.
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Washington
Atomic Energy Commission
Congress
Truman
FBI
Commission
Steel Decline Hurts Market
New York stock action showed a mixed steel sector with prices down about a point on active trading. U S Steel Bethlehem Steel and Youngstown Sheet & Tube led the declines, while United Air Lines American Tobacco Union Carbide Allied Chemical and Sears Roebuck gained. General Motors Chrysler Goodyear and rail and copper issues slumped.
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U. S. Steel
Bethlehem Steel
Youngstown Sheet & Tube
United Air Lines
American Tobacco
Union Carbide
Allied Chemical
American Tele- Sears Roebuck
Zenithadio
General Motors
Chrysler
Goodyear
New York Central
Baltimore & Ohio
Union Pacific
Canadian Pacific
Standard Oil (Nj
International Paper
American Can
American Cyanamid
Kennecott Copper
Anaconda
Allied forces press dawn push against Chinese Reds in Korea
Allied ground troops with air and naval support push along central and western Korean fronts near Suwon and Seoul as casualties rise. U S Missouri and Task Force 77 strike Kosong while 10th corps advances and reports heavy enemy dead amid fierce hand to hand fighting.
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Tokyo
U.N
Suwon
Seoul
U. S S
U. S
Manchester
Kansong
Kosong
Missouri
10Th Corps
Fifth Corps
Associated Press
William C. Barnard
William Waugh
Eighth Army
Waugh
U. N
Pay Increase Despite Wage Freeze Sparks Debate
Senator Byrd criticized allowing wage increases while a general wage freeze remains. The Wage Stabilization board considered exempting boosts like a 20-cent hourly rise for John L. Lewis mine workers, delayed by the freeze. Officials sought equitable adjustments as price and wage controls continued.
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Washington
Byrd
Imeae
Wage Stabilization Board
Cyrus Ching
John L. Lewis
Bitter Arctic Cold Grips Nation Amid Snow and Ice
A vast winter storm crosses the United States bringing subzero temperatures from New England to the Rockies. Texas endures its worst storm of the season with nearly 60 weather-linked deaths and widespread school closures. Crop and livestock losses appear in the Rio Grande Valley while natural gas use surges for heating.
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Associated Press
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New England
Rocky Mountains
Gulf
Louisiana
Texas
Caribou
Rocky Mountain
Denver
U. S. Weather Bureau
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Great Lakes
Ohio River
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Rocky Mountain States
Rockies
Rio Grande Valley
Colorado
Wyoming
Monarch Pass
Madison
Wis
Chicago
North Central
Talks End On Note Of Cooperation
President Truman and French Premier Rene Pleven closed two days of talks with a communique pledging no appeasement of aggression by the Soviet Union or Communist China. They favored an honorable settlement in Korea and promised to seek negotiations to settle disputes, while staying firm in the North Atlantic defense lineup. Pleven remained for a Capitol Hill lunch and planned to depart for Canada, reassured by U S intentions and American aid for Indochina.
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Washington
Truman
Rene Pleven
Soviet
Russia
China
France
Germany
Korea
United States
Pleven
White House
U. S
Europe
Capitol Hill
Senate
Leslie Biffle
Canada
Paris
North Atlantic
Indochina
Three Killed When Bridge Collapses in Quebec
Three people died when the Duplessis bridge in Three Rivers collapsed early today over the St. Maurice river, as three cars plunged into the water. A fire at the Verdon hotel in Sorel injured guests and left two missing. Police feared a possible fourth death until car recovery.
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Three Rivers
Quebec
Duplessis
St. Maurice River
Verdon
St. Lawrence River
Sorel
Here
Fomne
Cap de Madeleine
Crackles a Vacationer Post Card Line
A wry quote notes the humor of a traveler who travels far to send a postcard he might not want to receive if home. The remark credits M. LP as the author and reflects on travel distance and social quirks.
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