Longshoremen Strike Shuts Port Amid ILA AFL Battle
Washington reports a near complete halt at the Port of New York as longshoremen walk out in a dispute between the old ILA and the rival AFL union. The strike follows graft inquiries, failed elections, and legal actions, with federal judges weighing contempt and potential new ballots.
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Atomic tug of war over Japan’s Yaizu port
Asahi reports a hidden conflict between Communist and U S agents over atomic material linked to the Bikini Atoll hydrogen test. The piece notes attempts to seize contaminated ash and clothing from the fishing boat Lucky Dragon, with Tokyo officials hearing rumors of cloak and dagger activity. It mentions 30 Soviet representatives in an unrecognized mission and ongoing secrecy about U S weapons storage in Japan. Also brief notes on Canadian Prince Edward Island farmers owning their land.
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Pennsylvania resorts prepare for extended spring season
The Pennsylvania Commerce Department reports many state resorts plan expanded entertainment and upgraded facilities for an earlier opening. Improvements include golf and riding trails, beaches, tennis, and new access via highways and bridges. The Pocono Mountains anticipate an exceptionally good season with easier access via Turnpike and enhanced roads statewide. The trout fishing season opens April 15, a red letter day for residents and visitors.
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Cold Wave Grips Northern States With Record Subzero Readings
An arctic air mass spreads east and south, driving back spring across the northern U S. Montana records plummet to 19 below zero at Cut Bank, season lows of 7 in Great Falls and 2 above at Helena. Snow totals reach Billings ten inches, Lewistown seven, Great Falls six amid the belated winter wave.
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Charity Probe Opens Today in Senate Hearing
A Senate Judiciary subcommittee opened its first public hearing today to examine alleged charity rackets. Witnesses included New York State Senator Bernard Tompkins, chair of a state legislative committee that recently conducted a similar inquiry.
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The Search For Security In An Age Of Insecurity
The article reflects on spiritual growth by E Stanley Jones and cites Hebrews. It argues that Christ anchors life amid a shaky world. The atomic age reveals insecurities and tests faith, marking a turning point in understanding history and meaning.
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Quake Report and Atomic Bomb Echoes in Ireland and Japan
A Dublin seismology report notes a very serious earthquake near Dublin, within 600 miles, as a background to postwar fears. The piece interweaves reflections on Hiroshima and the atomic bomb, urging resilience, faith, and a return to spiritual home as catastrophe and loss reshape people’s sense of home and purpose.
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Prato Seismograph Records Severe Tremor Origin Likely Greece
An earthquake today disrupted the Prato Observatory seismograph and was recorded at about 6 20 am local time with reports from Florence Iceland and England. Officials indicate the tremor centered in eastern Greece or Turkey and compare its intensity to past Gulf of Greece disasters.
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