AFL Seamen Face Strike Pressure At Maritime Council
Washington June 7. Top leaders of the CIO national maritime union join a strike strategy session with the NMU council from 40 ports. They boast a $1,000,000 strike fund and CMU backing as talks stall eight days before a planned walkout. AFL seamen vote for quick strike polls in New York and other cities amid labor department skepticism. Negotiations on the east coast slated for 8 p.m. EST.
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Washington
CIO
National Maritime Union
AFL
NMU
National Council
Committee For Maritime Unity
CMU
New York
AFL Seafarers International Union
The
Sailors Union of the Pacific
Cio-Demin
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Seattle
AFL Seamen's
Lundeberg
Labor Department
J Curran
Angers
American Federation of Labor Seamen
Atlantic
Gulf of Mexico
Pacific
Hawaii
New York Harbor
Russians Slash Occupation Army in Austria
Vienna reports that Russian forces will shrink their Austrian occupation by 30 000 to 40 000 troops, reducing total to about 60 000. An Austrian source notes further demobilization could push withdrawals to over 100 000 in total, while allied commanders seek relief for the Austrian economy.
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Vienna
Austria
United States
Britain
France
Confirmation 4 expected to come quickly
President Truman's picks Vinson for chief justice Snyder for treasury secretary prompted expectations of rapid Senate confirmation. Senators urged smooth process with bipartisan support, while critics questioned liberal leanings. Vinson would shift court balance to eight Democrats and one Republican, with Snyder’s appointment drawing labor and GOP reactions.
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Washington
Truman
Fred M. Vinson
United States
John W. Snyder
Secretary of the Treasury
Senate
Johnson
D-Cole
John S. Sullivan
Snyder
Blicans
Vinson
White House
Organized Labor
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Harlan F. Stone
Owen J. Roberts
Harold H. Burton
Ohio
White
Maine
U S Far Apart On Press Views
U S and Soviet views on a free press differ sharply in defining news and its purpose. Russian editors say American papers entertain rather than inform while U S correspondents in Moscow defend candor and reader guidance. Continued on Page Two.
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U. S
Viet
TV York
Russia
Inted
United Nations
Tornado Strikes Carlton County Village Causes Severe Damage
OOSE LAKE Minn June 7 Every house and business in the Carlton county village of 1500 persons was damaged and a number destroyed by a tornado that struck at clock last night. No one was injured communications in surrounding farming areas were still in today and complete reports on the havoc were not yet available.
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Oose Lake
Minn
Carlton County
Surhding
Weather forecast brief for Carolinas and stations
Weather outlook shows warm spell with partial sunshine across the Carolinas. Scattered showers possible midweek with fair conditions returning by Saturday and Sunday. rainfall amounts noted for several cities including Rock, Los Angeles, Meridian, Spartanburg, Tampa, Washington, and Wilmington with temperatures ranging in the 60s to 80s.
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Carolinas
Penature
Weath
Los Angeles
Meridian
AM iMpartanburg
Tampa
Washington
iWilmington
Theater Robbers Roar Through Philadelphia Chase
Police chase ends with a suspect slipping away after a downtown theater holdup. Detectives arrest five men connected to four recent robberies, tied to giggling sounds from the robbers’ car. The loot totals $525.
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Philadelphia
Abe
Market Street
John Hanlon
Hanlon
House Of Hess Wonders About Its Jewels
Kronberg Germany June 7 The Countess Von Hessen granddaughter of Queen Victoria said U S army personnel assured last year that stolen crown jewels worth 1 5 million were in safe American hands The treasure was dug up from Kronberg castle basement seven months ago and reportedly moved to an American officer s room in the officers club
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Kronberg
Germany
House of Hesse
U. S. Army
Kronberg Castle
Hoey Named Acting President Pro Tempore of Senate
Washington June 74 Senator Hoey of North Carolina was appointed acting president pro tempore of the Senate by Senator McKellar of Tennessee, the regular presiding officer, in a formal ceremony.
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Hoey
U. S. Senate
Washington
Senator Hoey
Senate
Senator McKellar
D-Tenn
Wallace Still Opposed To Third Party in Democratic Shift
Commerce Secretary Wallace declares the Democratic party the pro progressive force and warns that a third party would risk a reactionary victory. He reiterates the stance in The Democrat and cites earlier remarks in New York before the American Labor party. He also notes President Truman will likely run in 1948 with support.
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Washington
Wallace
Democratic Party
Progressive Party
Democrat
Democratic National Committee
New York
American Labor Party
Commerce
Truman
A. F. Whitney
Alvanley Johnston
Emperor Hirohito Greets Yank Officer In Japan Stop
In Chiba Japan Emperor Hirohito shook hands with Lt Col Frederick Stevens on the final leg of his person to the people tour. Officials noted the kingly gesture as a sign of cautious outreach amid a public visit to the Boso peninsula and Umekichi Sekine’s lighthouse site. authorities in Tokyo prepared a government statement on social order covering food labor and production with details held for General MacArthur’s review.
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Chiba
Japan
Hirohito
Frederick 4. Stevenson
el Paso
Tex
Chiba Prefecture
Stevenson
Boso Peninsula
Tokyo
Hanzai
Umekichi Sekine
Inubo Light House
Tokyo Palace
MacArthur
Case Measure Draws 3000 Telegrams Daily to Truman
President Truman faces a flood of public support and opposition as about 3000 telegrams arrive daily over the Case labor disputes bill. White House aides report a total of 35 827 telegrams since his pledge to back army operation of railroads and the subsequent push for emergency legislation.
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Washington
Truman
Charles G. Ross
White House
Congress
Ross
House Calls Up Soldier Pay Measure
The House backed a bill to pay about 15 000 veterans and service members an average of 120 days furlough pay. The measure covers those since September 8 1939 and allows cash or mail claims, with next of kin payments on death and protections from creditors.
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William F. Arbogast Ashington
House
Dwight
D. L. Rogers
D-Fla
Robert L. Sikes
D-Fia
Senate
Army
Navy
Civvies
War and Navy Departments
Nylon Black Market Causes Two Arrests
Two Greensboro men, David M. Quate and Nick Skalchames, have been arrested on nylon stocking black market charges. They were released on bond after a hearing before U.S. Commissioner Herbin of Greensboro, according to State OPA director T. S. Johnson.
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Raleigh
David M. Quate
Nick Skalchames
Greensboro
T. S. Johnson
OPA
U.S
Herbin
Guns of China's Warring Armies Ordered Silenced
Nanking reports a 15 day cease-fire ordered at noon to allow peace talks in Manchuria. Communists fly to Yenan for guidance while Chiang Kai Shek seeks U.S. mediation support. Frontline advances near Swangshan and Sungari river noted. observers call this China’s last chance to end 18 years of conflict.
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Nanking
China
Manchuria
Anshan
Yenanh
Ick
Chouen-Lai
Lu Ting-Yi
Mai Tse-Tung
Yenan
Generalisismo
Chiang Kai Shek
Anchorian Plains
U.S
Swangshan
Changchun
Sungari
Harbin
Marshall
Weaver Spends $4 578 In Drive To Get Elected
Raleigh June 7 Rep Zebulon Weaver failed in renomination for the 12th congressional district with expenditures of 4578 and contributions totaling 3280 reported to Secretary of State Thad Eure Monroe M Redden of Hendersonville defeated Weaver in the May 25 primary Other reports show Joe W Harris 120 and 417 91 W K McLean solicitor 0 and 468 02 M T Leatherman 300 and 573 65
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Raleigh
Zebulon Weaver
Weaver
Thad Eure
Monroe M. Redden
Hendersonville
Joe W. Harris
Congress
W. K. McLean
M. T. Leatherman
Milk Price Increase Across Nation by One Cent per Quart
The OPA announced a nationwide milk price rise of one cent per quart effective immediately, aimed at stabilizing markets under Stabilization Director Chester Bowles. The same price hikes cover cream products and related dairy items with at least 16 percent butter fat, including coffee cream and half pint measures.
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Washington
Opa
Chester Bowles
Kentucky Bay 18 To Wed Widow of 79
In Louisa Kentucky Lawrence County Clerk W H Moore expected to issue today a marriage license for 79 year old widow Mrs Mattie Lyons Large and 18 year old Gladys neighbor Del bert Shorty Sprouse. The license was previously denied due to lack of parental permission. Dr J B Carter noted the marriage would end Mrs Large's 13 dollar monthly old age pension.
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Louisa
Lawrence County
W. H. Moore
Mattie Lyons Large
Delbert
Shorty) Sprouse
Gladys
Sprouse
Moore
J. B. Carter
Mrs. Large
Shorty
Monarchist Demonstration Broken Up in Rome
In Rome police broke up a monarchist demonstration as tensions from Naples spread to the capital. About 200 protesters marched shouting long live the king and down with the Republic. fights erupted before police intervention. Royal aides said King Umberto II planned a farewell message while urging national unity.
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Rome
Downstown
Naples
Republic
Umberto II
Monarchists Who Demanded Arms For Carabiners
Aeorese FS
Carabinieri
Italy
Umberto
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Council of War
Vittorio Emanuele Orlando
Versailles
Ivanoe Bonomi
Snyder Treasury
Fddy Gilmore
Iople
Soviet Union
Gen
Briand
People
Sid
Moscow
Ornado
House of Hess
Emperor Hirohito
Nylon
Kentucky Bay
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