Rock Island Strike Faces Army Seizure Over Profits
The government seized the Rock Island system to end the 14 day strike. Union leaders resisted, demanding the profits of the railroad be seized as well as labor. Army action followed with Lt. Col. Sams arriving to take control and negotiations ongoing with the National Railway Mediation Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Army
Justice Department
Rock Island
J. D. Farrington
Chicago
Glover
Karl R. Benedtsen
Washington
John Curnan
Davenport
Switchmen
Union
Thomas E. Sams
E.S.T
National Railway Mediation Board
Senate OKs foreign aid bill with multi billion defense totals
The Senate approved a foreign aid measure totaling 34.7 billion dollars in cash and contract authority, with 32.5 billion in cash and 2.18 billion in contract authority. The plan trims President budget proposals, lists defense funding near 13.29 billion in cash, and includes atomic defense expansion funds amid high war costs.
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House
Senate
O'Mahoney
Defense Department
Veterans Administration
Truman
Atomic Energy Commission
Warships Shell Lines threaten Pusan and coast bridges fall
Warships shell lines nearing Pusan and coast road blocks near Pyonggoktong. Communist offensives press with tanks and guns. Forts, bridges and rail lines disrupted while American forces receive reinforcements and air support.
Southern furniture market kicks off in High Point tonight
Furniture Mart Ready opens with arrival of key industry figures including Henry Foscue Tom Evans and guests Leo Herr Lambert Hammond and others. Press Day will feature extensive media participation and broadcast across nine stations as buyers tour displays in High Point and surrounding venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EAL
Henry Foscue
Tom Evans
Evans
Foscue
Southern Furniture Manufacturers Association
Leo Herr
National Retail Furniture Association
Lambert J. Hammond
Southern Retail Furniture Association
Department of Commerce
North
South Carolina
Via
Tennessee
United States
South
Southern Furniture Exposition
High Point
Tomlinson and Heritage
Boyle Raises FEPC Flag
Boyle raises FEPC flag as votes loom in the May 19 test. Senator Byrd of Virginia says there is no change in the lineup while Lucas urges full attendance. Boyle calls the issues vital amid global tensions and defends equal rights before the law for all Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrd
D.-Va
Lucas
Boyle
Michigan Prison Riot Suppressed After Threat to Life
Williams survived a prison uprising as inmates attempted to break out. Warden Kerr credited Kerr with saving Williams’ life and stopping the riot, while state police rushed to the Upper Peninsula prison to prevent a larger disturbance. The incident recalled a 1939 plot to seize officials. The National Geographic Society notes 16 million lightning storms occur yearly.
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Williams
Stearns
Mess Hall
Marquette
Upper Peninsula
Donald S. Leonard
Kerr
Charlotte Truck Driver Jailed For Mistreating Children
A 46-year-old truck driver Bruce Hendricks was jailed after five children plus two more were taken by car for four hours. He faced drunken driving and mistreating children charges with the group pulled from Derita road. They were given money and offered treats before being taken to the Catawba river where the oldest girl resisted undressing.
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Charlotte
Joe Whitley
Bruce Hendricks
Derita Road
Here
Hendricks
Catawba River
Wounded U S Soldiers Lie In War’s Grim Aftermath
A reporter details wounded U S soldiers left behind in battle, noting personal effects like a woman's photos and a key ring. Medics and aides struggle with losses as a bronze sergeant cries, while staff debate odds and ammunition amid chaotic care.
Pecan Tree Requires Less Care Once Established
A pecan tree is noted to need less ongoing care than other fruit trees after it becomes established. The statement highlights low maintenance once mature, contrasting with more demanding fruit crops.
Fights Leave Man Hospitalized and Women jailed After Altercations
Roy Super, 25, of 1306 Kivett drive, was stabbed in the abdomen during an argument on Kivett drive and taken to Boulevard unit hospital for observation. Henry Williamson, 25, of Hoskins street, is sought by police as the stabbing suspect. At 530 East High street three women, Sarah Wright and Pauline Gay received cuts, and Inez Gaddy was charged with assault with a deadly weapon. Wright and Gay were treated and jailed in default of $200 bond each.
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Chonan
Taejon
Wonju
MacArthur
Taegu
Pusan
U. S
North Korea
Korea
United Nations
Truman
Moscow
Literary Gazette
Trygve Lie
Lie
the Gazette
Wall Street
Roy Super
Kivett Drive
Boulevard Unit Hospital
Super
Henry Williamson
Hoskins Street
East High Street
Sarah Wright
East High
Pauline Gay
Wright
Inez Gaddy
Inez
Pauline
Primary campaign lines in South Carolina race
The piece outlines 1964 South Carolina primary debates with Johnston backing federal aid to general education and Marshall plan removal, Thurmond opposing federal encroachment on states rights and taxiation, Byrnes denouncing federal overreach, and a first time Negro candidate A J Clement Jr challenging Rep L Mendel RiversAlongside are opponents Hugo Sims James Hare and Joseph Bryson.
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Johnston
Thurmond
Byrnes
A. ‘.J. Clement, Jr
Charleston
L. Mendel Rivers
Hugo S. Sims, Jr
James B. Hare
Joseph R
Bryson
Indictments in Beach Gambling Probe Total 41
A Prince William Court House report notes 41 indictments issued by a grand jury probing gambling and common nuisance in Virginia Beach and Princess Anne county. Most indictments allege illegal slot machines, with whisky sales leading to common nuisance charges. The panel found no admissible evidence of a bag man or verifiable betting on horse racing or other events.
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Princess Anne Courthouse
Virginia Beach
Princess Anne County
Virginia
Texas Right to Subdivide Into Four Additional States
The Texas clause affirms the state's constitutional power to partition into up to four separate states. This right remains part of historical legal debates about boundary changes and state sovereignty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Uncommon Variety Suggested for Global Good
The article argues for embracing uncommon approaches to global problems beyond standard solutions. It emphasizes creativity, adaptability, and cross discipline cooperation as key to progress across nations and industries.
Heavy eaters face expense account pitfalls says docs tor
A concise note warns that large diners may struggle with expense accounts, highlighting the financial risk and potential audits.
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Docstor
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Tokyo
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J. G. Anderson, JR. Developers
P. O. Box
Holly Ridge, N. C
Michigan
The
National Geographic Society
S. C
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Hin
CENA
Atic
Sali Lab
Sowice
Plymouth
Hotchkiss Drive
Plymouth Division
Chrysler Corporation
Detroit
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