Wage Boosts Major Factor In Action
OPA raises soft coal prices on average 4 dollars per ton to offset wage hikes won by United Mine Workers led by John L. Lewis. Price changes retroactive to May 13 apply as long as government operates the mines. Officials expect a hard coal increase next week to counteract similar miners pay raises. Ezra Van Horn chairs the discussion as negotiations loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
OPA
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Truman
Lewis
UMW
Ezra van Horn
Four Power Commission Proposed For Japan Disarmament
The United States proposes a four power control commission with Britain and China to oversee Japan disarmament for at least 25 years. The plan envisions end of US single handed Japan policy and joint oversight by four powers with reduced occupation forces and a demilitarized Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Britain
China
Japan
Doligiass MacArthur
America
Byrnes
Russia
Germany
Firm Stand To Be Made By America
New York reports President Truman reaffirmed American policy as Bernard Baruch and advisers in the United Nations atomic commission insisted on a firm stand against Russia. Baruch’s council pronouncement last week said the United States will not yield atomic secrets to a world pool or surrender its bombs under treaty provisions unless the veto on atomic control matters is discarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Truman
Bernard M. Baruch
United Nations Atomicission
Russia
Washington
Baruch
Council
United States
Hoover
Herbert Hoover
South America
United Nations votes against Russian bid on trade union voice
At the UN Economic and Social Council meeting on June 21 the Russian bid to grant the World Federation of Trade Unions a council voice was defeated 12 to 5. Ukraine Yugoslavia Czechoslovakia and Peru supported Moscow, with France abstaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United Nations Economic and Social Council Today
World Federation of Trades Unions
Russia
Ukraine
Yugoslavia
Czechoslovakia
Peru
France
Truman Backs Baruch Plan Amid Nuclear Negotiations
President Truman endorsed the Baruch proposal and said the American and Soviet substitutes would be negotiated, with talks possibly leading to a settlement. The atomic commission recessed until Tuesday after noon as Baruch and advisors studied Gromyko’s plan, focusing on the veto by the big five and the lack of an international agency to search nations for atomic evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Baruch
Russia
Atomic Commission
Andrei A. Gromyko
Gromyko
Weather forecast for the Carolinas June 22 to June 26
Cloudy conditions with near normal temperatures across the Carolinas. Scattered showers and thunderstorms expected tonight into Sunday, especially in the eastern portion. Cooler Saturday, warmer Sunday, and a mix of scattered rain along the coast through Monday and Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Y.easater
Carolinas
Bat
Bath
Weather report on temperatures and rain for 24 hours
The official weather bureau notes the temperature and rainfall for the 24 hours ending at 8 30 a m in the latest bulletin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BAINT
Weath Bureau
Chinese Truce Extended by Chiang Kai Shek
Generalissimo Chiang Kai Shek extended the truce in Manchuria for eight days just before expiration. The move, seen as a concession to the Chinese communists amid ongoing unification talks, prolongs the ceasefire as negotiations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiang Kai Shek
Nanking
Manchuria
Sweethearts True Blue May Be Admitted Under Plan
Washington reports the House passed a bill to admit alien sweethearts of service members as three month visitors with deportation if not married. About 14 000 aliens mainly from Australia could be admitted under the measure. Two Senate amendments were added before sending back to the Senate for concurrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
United States
Klein
Australia
Senate
McNarney hints at German occupation force cuts
General Joseph T. McNarney announced a plan to reduce American forces in Germany to 150000 if feasible. He noted civilian rations would rise to 1225 calories daily starting June 26 as food conditions improve. The U S expects 130000 tons of food this month for the occupation zone while European theater troops total 406371.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Joseph T. McNarney
Germany
United States
Washington
War Department
Austria
Iles
Transfer Made In Drug Unit Of Government
Charlotte reports a personnel transfer in the U S Food and Drug Administration. Joe P. Durham moves from the Atlanta office to succeed Shelby T. Grey as regional inspector for the Charlotte district. Grey is reassigned as chief inspector for the Philadelphia district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Joe P. Durham
Atlanta
U. S. Food and Drug Administration
Shelbey T. Grey
Grey
Philadelphia
Three Killed in Dallas Baker Hotel Explosion
A Dallas explosion at the Baker hotel about 11 20 am killed at least three people and injured scores. Officials say a boiler blast and ammonia gas from air conditioning pipes caused dense smoke and gas fumes, with the blast beneath the coffee shop. Firefighters wore gas masks as crowds clogged the scene and hindered rescues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Sion
Baker Hotel
City Funds Strained as Prisoners Face Transfer Delays
Cambridge police cannot raise funds to return two men wanted for breaking and entering and larceny of liquor from a social club in Wilmington. State auditor blocks use of funds without grand jury indictments. City manager absent delays decision on posting $200 for transfer. Prisoners may gain freedom if not moved today as authorities await indictments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Mass
Wilmington
N. C
Blonde Killer Receives Life Imprisonment
MERNBERG June 21 German 20 year old Erkin Krebs was sentenced to life imprisonment by a military court for murdering Sgt Robert E Flanigan of Peoria Michigan. The defendant claimed she was pregnant earlier and testified that Flanigan spurned her love. She said she killed him after learning another German girl left his apartment.
Important India Cities In Turmoil
India's major cities faced demonstrations and strikes over Jawaharlal Nehru's arrest. Bombay shut, 100000 mill workers idle, markets closed, railways down, and Calcutta transport paralyzed as police used tear gas in Madura. Nehru held in Kashmir with conflicting reports of release. Mohammed Ali Jinnah urged restraint to avoid endangering his cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Delhi
India
Jawaharlal Nehru
Congress Party
Bombay
Stock Exchange
Royal Mint
Karachi
Calcutta
Madras
Madura
Nehru
Kashmir
Chiekh Abdullah
Hari Singh
Mohammed Ali Jinnah
Moslem League
all-India Peoples States Conference
Abdullah
Rawalphindi
Punjab-Kashmir
Springar
Congress
Specifications Called For On Salisbury Project
Army engineers asked to prepare plans and specifications for a 921 bed neuro psychiatric hospital at Salisbury for the Veterans Administration. This precedes construction bids. Original budget estimate was 5,462,201 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem
Army Engineers
Salisbury
Veterans Administration Office
Churches Seek New Name For Truman Plane
The New Jersey council of Christian churches urges President Truman to rename his official plane from the Sacred Cow to alternatives like American Eagle or Chariot of Freedom. The appeal is made in Camden, New Jersey, dated June 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
N. J
New Jersey Council of Christian Churches
Truman
Clark Senate approval of permanent promotion to major general
The Senate approved Mark W. Clark's permanent promotion to major general despite criticism of his failed 1944 attempt to force a ford over the Rapido River in Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mark W. Clark
Senate
Rapido River
Italy
Trieste Debated at Paris Conference Amid Frontiers Talks
Paris June 21 The four foreign ministers shifted from obstacles to a heavy agenda with Trieste on the line. They face the Italian Yugoslav frontier and the Terpeaien islands matter. All four back ceding the islands to Greece while Molotov signals Russia may reconsider the treaty questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Sucurd Cee Ee
Trieste
Tiepeaien Islands
Greece
V. M. Molotov
Winston Man Dies in Army Helicopter Crash Near Branford
The War Department identified two men killed in yesterday's helicopter crash near Branford Florida Lt Eugene F Hutchinson pilot and T Sgt Morton H Schulte both from the 62nd airbase unit stationed at Andrews Field Maryland Hutchinson listed Winston Salem North Carolina address Schulte listed Allentown Pennsylvania both members of an air sea rescue outfit
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Branford
Fla
Eugene F. Hutchinson
Morton H. Schulte
Hutchinson
Longview Drive
Winston- Salem
N. C
Schulte
Allentown
Andrews Field
Boxcar Runs Wild Through San Bernardino Streets
A boxcar broke loose from a switching crew on a five mile grade and sped through central San Bernardino at up to 70 mph before 50 mph by tower control and curves. Engineer Hugh Donahue manually halted the car by ramming the rear engine and stopping in the Santa Fe yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Bernardino
Calif
Hugh Donahue
Santa Fe Railway
Ball Plans Rider To Ban Unionization Of Foremen
Senator Ball proposes a rider to a federal security supply appropriation to ban unionization among foremen. He intends a proviso on the $1.136 billion bill and will seek amendments to Hobbs anti racketeering legislation with labor backers split over the approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ball
R-Minn
Senate
Senate Appropriations Committee
OToole Sues Fight Promoter Mike Jacobs for Damages
Rep. O Toole filed a 100000 damage suit against New York promoter Mike Jacobs claiming Jacobs racks up accusations that O Toole tried to shake him down for tickets. O Toole said he denied requesting last minute boxing tickets for Louis Conn bout and urged a New York boxing commission investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
O'Toole
D-Ny
House
Mike Jacobs
New York
Jacobs
Louis Conn
Vinson Confirmed as Chief Justice to Long Career
The Senate approved Fred M. Vinson for chief justice of the Supreme Court by voice vote. He succeeds the late Harlan F. Stone after an extensive career in federal service including roles as U S Court of Appeals judge and Treasury secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Fred M. Vinson
Supreme Court
Harlan F. Stone
Vinson
Kentucky
U. S. Court of Appeals
District of Columbia
Secretary of the Treasury
Nine Nation Central Committee Takes Lead to Ease Global Food Shortage
Washington reports a nine nation central committee begins work under a new international food council to allocate scarce grains as the 20 nation body forms to replace the wartime food board. Argentina joins pending a technicality. Russia invited later. The council advises, nations decide. The US wheat crop shows a mid June gain but remains well below needed export and domestic levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Argentina
International Food Council
Central Committee
Negro Dies In Gas Chamber For His Crime
Raleigh June 21 George Walker a 39 year old Negro died today in the state's gas chamber at Dent prison for the rape of a 13 year old white girl. He was executed twelve minutes after the gas started rising. Walker denied guilt in talks with parole officials and in visits from relatives. Governor Cherry refused to intervene in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
George Walker
Nett County
Dent Prison
William H. R.son
Walker
Parole Commission
H Nett County
Lillington Buies
Hugh Wilson
Harnett Coun
Cherry
York Explains Doughton Angle Of Campaign
In Greensboro on June 21 Rep. Robert L. Doughton disavowed his five year old endorsement of Rep. L. Durham used in the sixth district primary campaign. He said letters were altered without his authorization and expressed regret for the use of his name while reaffirming his past high opinion of Durham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Robert L. Doughton
Rep. L. Durham
William M. Durham
York
Earle Rives
Durham
Doughton
Washington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dee
U.S
Superior
Frank A. Hooper, Jr
Ku Klux Klan
Klan
Georgia
Eugene Cook
Dan Duke
Hooper
Four-Power Commission
Control Commission
Los Angeles
Memphis
Meridian
Miami
Mobile
New Orleans
Antonio
Stanburg
Free
Clark
Winston Man
Boxcar
Rep. O'Toole
The
New York Boxing Commis
International Emergency Food Council
Combined Food Board
Canada
Agriculture Department
TEFC
CFB
Denmark
Negro
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!