French general strike yields limited disruption outside Paris
Outside Paris the strike drew spotty response with Lille reporting strikebound factories and halted services. Cherbourg port remained near normal with two cargo ships unloaded while Dijon showed little activity and newspapers ran as usual. French observers called the day a pale imitation of 1919 and 1936 strikes.
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Paris
Lille
France
Cherbourg
Dijon
Burgundy
Former Governor Jack Walton of Oklahoma Dies
Oklahoma City reports the death of former Governor J. C. Walton at 68. He rose to power amid the Klan era clashes, was impeached and ousted in 1923 after a heated fight over martial law and Klan disturbances, later pursuing a Senate bid but losing to W. B. Pine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
J. C
Jack) Walton
Walton
W. B. Pine
Senate
Thomas Samuel Stone, 100, Dies in Person County
Pi- Thomas Samuel Stone, Person county's oldest resident, died in a local hospital after a two month illness. He was 100. Funeral services are scheduled for tomorrow.
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Roxboro
Thomas Samuel Stone
Person County
Jerusalem Rebuilds as Population Returns to Holy City
The article notes a 20 000 decline offset by returnees and new immigrants to Jerusalem with about 3 000 Israeli officials and families. It describes reconstruction, new streets, schools, a future town hall, factories, and plans for a world museum while the U N debates an international regime for the city.
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Old City
Palestine Conciliation Commission
PCC
Jerusalem
Auster
U. N
Israel
Tel Aviv
Hotel Atlantic
Palestine Mandatory Commission
Palestine
Holy
United Nations
Calcutta
Coal Peace Talks Pending Near Renewal Of Negotiations
Private talks were held in Pittsburgh and a second session was possible today to decide if renewing negotiations with Lewis is worthwhile. Owners seek limits on the welfare fund spending and a change to the clause allowing work only when able and willing to prevent nationwide strikes. Government keeps hands off with Truman ready to use Taft Hartley if the dispute becomes a national emergency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Lewis
Miners’ Welfare Fund
Miners’ Welfare and Pension Fund
Truman
Four Men Drown When Jeep Fails to Make River Curve
In Edenton a jeep failed to negotiate a curve near a bridge and drove into a creek two miles north, killing four men. Coroner L. P. Williams identified the victims as Frank Anthony 24 Luther Drake 23 Charles L Jarvin 23 and John W Tankard 24 all stationed at the Marine Air Station Edenton. All victims were Negro.
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Edenton
Here
Chowan
L. P. Williams
Frank Anthony
Rt. 1
Luther Drake
Merry Hill
Charles L. Jarvin
John W. Tankard
Marine Air Station
Animal shaped clocks by Swiss watchmakers in the 17th century
In the 17th century Swiss craftsmen produced animal shaped timepieces including dogs lions rabbits and pigeons demonstrating creativity in horology and decorative arts.
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