Idle rate dips to two month low amid looming coal strike
The nation’s idle workers fell to about 400,000 as labor talks continued. John L. Lewis filed strike notices for 400,000 coal miners set to strike April 1, while General Motors’ 175,000 union members began returning after 119 days idle. Ratification by CIO United Auto Workers appeared assured.
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Associated Press
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General Motors
CIO United Autokets
UAW Ratifies National Agreement With General Motors
The United Auto Workers announced a majority of its 175000 strikers had ratified a national settlement with General Motors ending the strike. UAW Vice President Walter Reuther told GM VP Harry W. Anderson that enough votes were cast to ensure widespread acceptance, though local issues keeping the strike alive at 18 plants were not disclosed in the letter.
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United Auto Workers Union Today
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UAW
Walter P. Reuther
Harry W. Anderson
Reuther
Anderson
Striking workers return to GM plants as Flint Buick line forms
Maintenance and foundry workers at GM plants in Saginaw Michigan are recalled to ready facilities for a back-to-work call. At least 18 plants remain on strike over local issues while Flint Buick division faces a mass picket line around the giant facility.
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Flint
Buick
Nuptial Laws Under Fire Of Judge Grady
Judge Henry A. Grady opened the term by condemning state marriage laws as too lax and urged federal supervision of both marriage and automobile laws. He said drunkenness hereditary diseases should bar marriage and noted cars now operate across state lines making interstate regulation necessary.
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Egyptian student voices clash of cultures in Finglish themes
Hal Boyles presents excerpts from a young Egyptian Arab college student's Finglish class themes. The student shows doubt about his ps cematius Spates, strong patriotism toward foreigners, and a tormented view shaped by dual cultures. He criticizes British rule and anti-Semitic propaganda while noting Nazi leaders as war criminals. Continued on Page Two.
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Cairo
Senate to Add 73 Million for Rivers Harbors and Flood Control
The Senate will consider a $73 615 000 increase to Civil War department funds for rivers harbors flood control and related functions. The measure raises the total for army engineers projects to about 335 million with the rest covering the Panama Canal and other civil uses. Specific allocations include 1 465 000 for the Cape Fear river area 1 000 000 for the Clark Hill reservoir and 1 000 000 for the Garrison reservoir among others.
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Winyah Bay
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Garrison Reservoir
North Carolina
Manta
Try Britisher For Violating Secrets Act
Dr. Alan Nunn May a 34 year old British physicist who worked on wartime atomic research was held for trial on charges of violating the official secrets act by giving atomic information to an undisclosed person. Bail was refused by Bow Street magistrate Harold McKenna who said release might be against public policy. May pleaded innocent to the charge carrying up to seven years in prison if convicted.
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London
Alan Nunn May
May
Harold McKenna
Bow Street Court
Communists Accusations Denied Amid China Talks
Chungking dispatch reports K C Wu denying Gen Chou En Lai charges that the Kintang congress undermined January unity conference decisions. Wu accuses Chou of misrepresentation and motive to cover Manchuria moves while noting over 200 communist attacks since the January 13 truce.
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Congress
China
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China Russia clash over Dairen and Manchuria access
Reports from Washington and Chungking indicate friction over Manchurian access and Dairen port. Iran protests at the UN over Soviet troop presence in Iran while Russian and Chinese officials argue relief and troop movements in Manchuria. Lt. Gen. Wedemeyer expected in Tientsin as marines await transport to Manchuria.
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Todg
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Rodion Y. Malinovsky
Moscow
Tientsin
Albert C. Wedemeyer
U. S
China
North Carolina To Get Speedier Mail Service
Greensboro will gain a railway mail terminal after the post office inspectors approved the plan. Postmaster General Tr notified Rep. Carl Durham that J. W. Johnson will assess space needs and recommendations for the terminal in North Carolina's Greensboro.
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Baruch Seen As Likely United Nations Atomic Role
Senators forecast swift approval of President Truman's nomination of Bernard M. Baruch to represent the United States on the atomic energy commission. Baruch, 75, said he will accept, joining a man who has helped marshal U S war effort and now may shape postwar atomic controls. The White House signals ongoing consultation with lawmakers to keep them informed on progress toward securing international safeguards.
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Truman
Bernard M. Baruch
United Nations Atomic Energy Commission
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Foreign Relations Committee
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Park Bench
New York
Roosevelt
Atomic Bomb Seen As War Deterrent By Lord Alexander
Field Marshal Lord Alexander said the atomic bomb may prevent a major war for a long time. He told the Guildhall audience that such a weapon in responsible hands will deter aggression, while he planned to leave for Canada to become governor general.
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London
Lord Alexander
Alexander
Historic
Guildhall
Mediterranean
Canada
France Faces Hunger As Food Shortages Hit Daily Life
World traveler notes in Paris that France struggles with meat shortages for weeks due to rationing and limited supplies. He cites restored bread cards, scant ships, and Russia offering 500000 tons of grain if shipping can be arranged, with U S liberty ships aiding transport.
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Tee Gore
Russia
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Canada
Control Bill Strikes Hit Snag Amid Labor Debate
Senators split on wages and labor laws as a 65 cent minimum wage bill faces delay. Taft backs revival of a union damage suit provision while a house strike-control bill faces a senate floor fight after subcommittee revisions. Nimitz testifies on a 2.1 billion navy appropriation cut and Vinson pushes postwar funding. The U.S. Chamber presses a loan to Great Britain via Eric Johnston.
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Belgium mother who cared for GIs visits Kansas town
Reta Nulens, known as Mom to returning soldiers, traveled from Hasselt Belgium to Hoisington Kansas with the aid of Sgt Frank Tharp and other GI families. Immigrating to meet the troops she sheltered en route and thanked Americans who helped her, she calls her Belgian cottage home for the long road home.
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Hasselt
Frank Tharp
Hoisington
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Little Rock, Ark
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Ada
Okla
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Ala
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Fort Worth
Tex
Coal Leaders Near Bargaining In Soft Coal War
John L. Lewis and soft coal operators moved toward contract talks after a week of public debate with a nationwide strike possible in 12 days. Lewis kept the floor after saying miners asked for bread and received a stone and urged a health fund while filing strike notices for about 400000 workers. Industry spokesmen issued four counter offers amid wage and demand battles.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Lewis
United Mine Workers
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Ingle Ruled Out Of State Supreme Court Race
John J. Ingle of Winston-Salem failed to specify which seat he sought when filing with the state board of elections, leading Attorney General Harry McMullan to disqualify him from the court race. It was presumed he intended to oppose Associate Justice M. W. Barnhill, while Justice J. Wallace Widborne faced Herbert F. Seawell Jr. for the Democratic nomination.
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Raleigh
Mar
John J. Ingle
Winston-Salem
State Supreme Court
State Board of Elections
Harry McMullan
Ingle
Supreme Court
M. W. Barnhill
Rocky Mount
J. Wallace Winborne
Marion
Herbert F. Seawell, Jr
Carth
Nimitz Opposes Large Navy Budget Cut Amid Cuts
President Truman urges strong support for the United Nations charter to pursue lasting peace and security. Admiral Chester W. Nimitz testifies a $2.1 billion navy cut would weaken U S influence and homeland defense, outlining naval strength forecasts and manpower if cuts proceed.
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Truman
Congress
United States
UNO
London
America
Adm
Chester W. Nimitz
House
Nimitz
Naval Operations
Naval Committee
Lexington Receives Federal Funds for Water Plant Upgrades
The federal works agency announced advances for North Carolina projects in Kinston and Lexington including upgrades to the municipal electric plant with a new boiler and tenant work, a three-advances elevated steel water tank project, a water main extension, and a 3000 gallons per day addition to the water filtration plant with specified federal shares.
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Federal Works Agency Today
North Carolina
Kinston
Municipal Electric el
Price Advance In Cigarettes Is Predicted
New York March 19 OPA and industry sources foresee a cigarette price rise within two to three weeks as raw material costs climb. Cigar controls could follow in months. Predicted increases range 25 to 50 cents per thousand, with consumer pass through uncertain and wholesalers absorbing some hikes.
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Office of Price Administration
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Baker
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