Pay Boosts for Miners in Effect
Washington reports a coal wage increase goes into effect today with prices likely rising on consumer coal bills. The Wage Stabilization Board, led by Cyrus Ching, exempts state and local workers from the wage freeze and directs adjustments to align with federal policies, aiming to prevent coal strikes and reduce John L. Lewis’s influence.
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Washington
Michael ¥. DiSalle
John L. Lewis
Wage Stabilization Board
Cyrus 3. Ching
Government raises for coal miners cleared after talks
government officials confirmed that a $1.60 daily raise for nearly 400000 soft coal miners and about 75000 anthracite miners was approved. The anthracite agreement was signed January 26 after a January 24 meeting, with officials stating the minds were in substantial agreement beforehand.
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W. Willard Wirtz
Alfluals
Ming
St Louis Switch Strike Paralyzes Freight Rail Service
Wanuis Jan 31 rail strike ties St Louis area with widespread embargo on freight. Terminal Railroad Association reports 46 railroads affected as switch crews fail to report. Passenger service near normal. engines in yards after midnight. 1000+ switchmen across three shifts. Officials call strike unified action impacting stock and perishable goods amid prior similar disruption last December.
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St Wanuis
Treigh
St. Louis
Terminal Railroad Association
Turmoit
Missouri Pacific
Tiltadt
Ite
Ater
Unclear labor note on United Wine Workers and wage bids
The piece recalls President Lewis of the United Wine Workers avoiding a strike declaration while noting he led four strikes in 1948 during wartime. It mentions the wage board rejecting wage increases and the board's regulation being altered by a 63 vote.
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Lewis
United Wine Workers
Haw Lewis
War Labor Board
Museum Exhibit Attracts Thousands Forces Industry Closures
Thousands flocked to the Slate Museum in Santa Fe New Mexico where Exlublis drew crowds and led to the closure of several local industries. The display included two old stagecrnthes, originals and jet reproductions, both in goo repair.
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Slate Museum
Banta Fe
New Mexico
Third Atomic Blast Sets Off Near Alamogordo New Mexico
Reports from Las Vegas indicate the third atomic detonation in a week near the Alamogordo area. Witnesses described a bright, rifle-like flash and a deep rumble as the test produced a 5000 square mile area event. Government spokesmen gave few details amid warnings and observers noted the timing around 6 a.m. Pacific Standard Time.
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New Mexico
Las Vegas
Iig
Atomic Energy
Alanagordo
N. M
ARC
Anc
Garaki
Iir
Washington
Ntonic Energy Comminnion
Ant
Gralla
Pacific Standard
Angelus
Pilot Sets Atlantic Flight Record
Captain Chacias Bilal piloted a Mustang from New York Idlewild to London in about 9 hours, flying at over 25,000 feet with winds over 130 mph. The flight aimed to set a speed record and study high altitude winds on transatlantic pilots.
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Londen
Chacias Bilal
New York
London
Diriy
London Airport
Vin
Excalibue
Idlewild
Jero
Sar
Charles Titus
Great Neck
Long Island
Blaly
Vis Flight
Crimson Holiday a doomed romance in exile
Lavinia Grenoble sits paralyzed in a wheelchair as her son Court Grenoble returns from Chicago to marry Lian Farwell. A reckless drive ends with Lavinia’s garden chair plunging down the terraces at Grenoble House, followed by a haunting aftermath that unsettles Lisa Farwell and Angus Kent as incidents from the past resurface.
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Wovoui
Bag
Court Hus
Lian Warwell
Enry Farwell
Lian
Ape
Lavinia
Partwell
Sid
Blin Road
Chicago
Hoon Ukierwardn
Ainnett
Lee
Pinityworth
Grenoble
Dien
Angus Kent
Ellsworth
Lisa Farwell
Angus. Kent
Tim Eilsworth
Angus
Lisa
Ange
Tim
Grenable
Fort Sheridan
Liss
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