More Changes In Truman's Cabinet Seen
Washington May 3 The cabinet reshuffle rumors center on Robert E Hanagan for postmaster general and potential moves for attorney general. TVA Chairman David Lilienthal resignation effects and Senate confirmation by the Senate loom. Frank C Walker resigns as postal chief and will return to Scranton after June 30.
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Tech-Hawks Trim Carolina Pre-Flight For Day Win
Tech-Hawks of Greensboro RD defeated Carolina Pre-Flight 9 to 4 in Chapel Hill on May 3 and 4.
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Miners Look To Davis In Coal Strike
Pennsylvania miners idle since May 1 due to a stalled contract dispute with 72,000 workers awaiting a wage settlement. The War Labor Board sent the case to Economic Stabilizer William H. Davis, with potential White House action by Truman and possible government seizure of pits via Interior Secretary Ickes.
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Hospital Ship Comfort Hit by Kamikaze Off Okinawa
Twenty nine people died when a Japanese kamikaze plane crashed into the hospital ship Comfort off Okinawa Saturday night. Fire followed. Comdr A Tooker said it was out in 30 minutes. Maj Dorsey Brannan described treating blast casualties with plasma and blood as lighting failed.
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Welker Cochrane Gains Lead in Pro Billiards Tour
In Los Angeles on May 3 Welker Cochrane moved up steadily and surged to a four point edge over challenger Willie Hoppe in the transcontinental title tourney. The 70th block over 47 innings saw Cochrane reach 3 161 while Hoppe stood at 3 157 with Cochrane scoring 60 points in the afternoon session to Hoppe's 28.
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Coal miners threaten strike amid wage talks in New York
Tension rose as negotiations stalled over a proposed $1.50 daily travel time payment by Labor Secretary Perkins. Talks were set to resume in New York with union spokesmen anticipating a counter-proposal. In the coal fields, some miners planned to stay off work for the week while others would return if ordered.
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Want To Rent A Jail For 1800 A Year In Maryland
Leonardtown Maryland reports a county seeking rent of 1800 dollars yearly for a new fireproof jail while existing old facilities remain condemned and unused, with federal Works Administration involvement and refusal by commissioners to accept the proposed terms. Meanwhile Chicago notes William J Beecher, former assistant zoologist, served in Pacific theaters collecting hundreds of specimens for the Museum of Natural History.
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