Rail labor disputes surge as panels stall and grievances rise
A long running clash between operating unions and railroad managers over contract terms fuels tensions since 1994. With more than 3,000 unsettled grievances, the national adjustment board and new panels struggle to avert strikes. Rail workers say cases are too complex for lay review and favor union-led arbitration or stalled talks.
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Missouri
Betn Goth
Sn Bess
National Railroad Dusinent Booth
Panuls
Peraling
Gineers
Congress
National Ration Board
Sep
Adjustment Board
Aihey
Barkley Tries to Silence Love Life Rumors in Washington
Vice President Barkley grows irked by questions about his personal life and rumors of engagement to Mrs. Hadley. He denies dating and vows to keep private matters, while reporters swarm Washington for any hint of a wedding or new companionship.
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Washington
Barkley
V. P
Carlton PF
St. Louis
Dagy
Hadley
Charles Summers
Margeret
New York
New Gainea
Doylestown
Philadelphia
Agreement Reached Between East and West Germany
East and West Berlin occupation authorities reached a rare agreement to restore normal life in the capital after the Paris conference. They will exchange stamp letters and bring in German technicians from both sides to restore gas, vehicle, and other services. Four-hour session described as cordial with officials aiming to return Berlin to normal.
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Berlin
West Berlin
Foreign Ministers
Paris
East
Col. Williams
Bub Sock
T. S
Berlist
Maj
Geh
Maxwell BD
Taylor
New US
Tito Plot Alleged Invasion Aimed at Hungary
Belgrade reports accuse Marshal Tito of planning to invade Romania and topple Hungary’s Moscow aligned government with U S support. Bucharest’s Scanteia claims Yugoslavia aided by spies pushed anti Moscow aims while Hungary arrests Rajk faction leaders for treason.
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Marshal Tito
Fraday
Romania
Scancia
United States
Russia
Tito
Yuegoslavin
Asis
Yugoslavia
Ales, Bécber
Newapaper Seantein
Ra- Tania
Senniei
Workera
Bucharest
Agerpress
Sesniels
Yopustay Pinna
Laszlo Raik
Rajk
Sever
Hungary
Hudgpest
Szanteia
Rate
Talks Resume on Reynolds Strike in Little Rock
Federal conciliators met with Reynolds Metals officials and union reps in Little Rock as talks resumed after a six week impasse that left 1,800 Arkansas workers idle. Spokesmen gave cautious comments on progress while a union official said the session blended previously agreed terms into a new proposal. The board’s wage guidance drew no support for hikes, proposing a two cent hourly rise to cover insurance and pensions, with disputes centered on working conditions and seniority. Historic note recalls Navy football jackets from 1879.
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Little Rock
Reynolds Metals Company
Arkansas
Distriet
Charles KE. Smith
United Steelworker's
Smith
Netthey Smith
Truman
Soard
Smits
Reynolds
Aloe
Wiks
Tito’s Defiance May Shape East European Alignments
AP Foreign Affairs Analyst DeWitt MacKenzie argues Tito’s challenge to Moscow could spark conspiracies among satellites and spark a shift in Cold War blocs. He compares Tito’s nationalist communism with Bolshevik internationalism and assesses Western choices for alliances and non interference.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Czechoslovikia
Oharees
Marshal Tito
Tito
Quito Islac
Moscow
Yugoslavia
Soviet Bloc
Hreeguse Lt
Seeias Loing
Musk
Devel
Paragould Taxi Driver Kidnapped and Robbed
John Adams Paragould taxi driver reported to Jonesboro police after midnight that two men kidnapped him at gunpoint robbed him of 31 dollars. He said fares from Paragould to a night club near Arbyrd Missouri led to a pursuit toward Leachville Arkansas before driving to Jonesboro and leaving him bound. A broad search is in progress.
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Jonesboro
John Adams
Paragould
Tod
Adams
Arbyrd
Missouri
Leachville
Ark
Sree
Tess
Railway Walkout Delays Flood Work In Arkansas
The Missouri Pacific railway strike causes indefinite postponement of emergency fever repair work in Jefferson County. U S engineers in Little Rock canceled Friday September 16 bids due to contractor supply shortages, delaying the project.
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Little Rock
Jefferson County
U. S. Engineers
Attempted assassination report targets Gen Chiang Kai-shek
Hong Kong dispatch says China Morning News quoted unnamed sources claiming an assassination plot against Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek during a Chungking visit. A grenade was thrown but caused no injuries. eight to eighteen people were suspected to be involved.
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Hong Kong
China Mai
Genere Ano Ching Kai-shek
Chungking
Penitentiary Pledges Pinch on Spending to Stay Solvent
Arkansas' state penitentiary faces a precarious finances balance after a $550,808 building program cost in the last two years. State Comptroller Lee Tey Beasley told the parole board that careful spending through June 20 will avert a alarming financial crisis.
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Little Rael
UPI
Arkansas
Lee Tey Beasley
U S and Britain Press Urgent Japanese Peace Treaty
Secretary Acheson and British Foreign Minister Bevin said a Japanese peace treaty is urgently needed. They discussed European questions, China policy, and potential U S participation in the United Nations general assembly. They endorsed cautious recognition, nationalism against communism, and expanding Western investment to raise living standards.
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Washington
Acheson
Havin
Russa
Bevin
Pacific
Congress May Adjourn in October
Washington Sept 14 A late October adjournment of congress was predicted by Sen Wherry Nebraska Republican leader. He said Republicans will help end the session quickly and that action could come before November 1. Senate Democratic Leader Lucas outlined measures to push before Congress quits, including the arms bill and reciprocal trade agreements.
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Washington
Congress
Sen. Wherry
Nebraska
M Inoz
Senate
Wherry
Sen. Tacas
Timals
Lucas
Tareas
Ueas
Sen
Pulbright
D-Ark
Wiil
Tucas
Seonator Anderson
D-Nm
Settle Judiciary Committee
Trade policy tensions between Britain and United States over China
Diplomatic observers consider a possible divergence in policy toward communist China. American officials hope for a hands off approach grounded in prior dealings. Britain, with a larger commercial stake, may push for broader trade arrangements with China.
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China
Britain
United States
Comraunism Packets Dubbed Political Racket by Bentley
Elizabeth T Bentley a wartime courier for a Nazi spy ring called communism a political racket. She said she joined in 1935, remained active a decade, then turned informant to the FBI about secret information from the government. Bentley now accuses the party of exploiting social injustice rather than solving it and questions Christian action.
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Elizabeth T. Bentley
Washington
Miss Bentley
Madelein College
Communist Party
FBI
Jas Noverntitr. Hb
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Jayne Ga
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