Murray Orders Men Back to Steel Mills
President Truman’s appeal leads CIO Steel Workers to call off the strike as the government steel seizure case moves to the Supreme Court. Philip Murray announces 650,000 workers will return to plants and plans White House talks with Truman and industry leaders.
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Washington
CIO Steel Workers
Truman
Supreme Court
Philip Murray
Pittsburgh
Murray
United Steelworkers of America
White House
U. S
David A. Pine
Court of Appeals
Communists reject UN truce plan in Korean talks
In Panmunjom Korea, Communist negotiators rejected the UN over-all plan for settling the truce deadlock during a 1 hour 18 minute session. North Korean Gen Nam II reportedly offered a compromise while Nam and allies discussed a potential counter proposal.
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Panmunjom
Korea
United Nations
C. Turner Joy
Nam II
William P. Nuckols
Nichols
Joy
Nuchols
Russia
Wage boosts approved for Christie Shipbuilding workers
The Wage Stabilization Board approves raises of 16 to 22 cents an hour for five Christie Shipbuilding Corp unions. About 1,500 employees gain the increases retroactive to April 1.
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Sturgeon Bay
Wage Stabilization Board
Christie Shipbuilding Corp
Wisconsin Lake Shore Temp Gap Marks Unseasonal Heat
Fair weather across Wisconsin contrasts Lake Michigan shoreline with inland areas. Kenosha posted 51 at noon while Madison reached 93 yesterday, a seasonal record at the state capital. Green Bay hit 90 for the date as cooler, frost-prone conditions spread to the north tonight and Saturday.
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Wisconsin
Lake Michigan
Mercury
Kenosha
Madison
Green Bay
B-29 Falls Into Gulf with 7 Missing Near Tampa
A U.S. Air Force B-29 crashed into the Gulf of Mexico near Tampa during low-level gunnery practice. Seven of the 14 crew members were missing and presumed dead. Commander Maj. Richard D. Sullivan and survivors used an emergency raft, searched the water for 45 minutes, and were later rescued by a fishing boat.
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Tampa
Fla
U.P
Gulf of Mexico
Richard D. Sullivan
Santa Barbara
Calif
Sullivan
Bigger Draft Calls Likely
A defense official said plans call for drafting 610000 men in the year starting July 1, 1952, to reach a 3700000 troop total by July 1953. Maj. Gen. Lynch noted replacements for 1080000 leaving active duty, plus 110000 more to expand forces, with recalls and reenlistments filling the remainder. subject to congressional cuts.
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Washington
E. C. Lynch
Defense Manpower Requirements Division
Truman
Lynch
Defense Department
Air Force
Navy
Army
Marine Corps
Great Lakes Steel won't call workers back
Detroit reports the Great Lakes Steel corporation will not recall its workers until there is greater assurance about operating conditions. The decision comes amid stalled labor and production concerns nationwide.
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Detroit
U.P
Great Lakes Steel Corporation
Nash Expansion Blocked by Council Vote
Nash Motors plans to resume full production Monday after a Milwaukee truck strike halted Nash bodies and idled 2,400 workers. The walkout, tied to wage talks, disrupted shipments, raised supply fears, and prompted partial plant layoffs and broader regional impact.
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Future Nash
Nash Motors
Wt. W. Bernitt
Milwaukee
Nash
Bernitt
Consumers Co
Green Bay
Oshkosh
Nash Company Fails to Get Rezone Blocked Expansion Plans
Nash company expansion blocked as city council votes down rezoning for property west of 26th Ave between 45th and 50th Streets. Two dissenters Fechner and Shearer cast negative votes though five were in favor, since three fourths majority was required. The firm sought to change from light industrial and C residential to heavy industrial to ensure room to grow.
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Nash Company
26Th Ave
45Th
50Th Sts
Edward Fechner
Conrad Shearer
Oil Union Strikes Threaten Gas Shortages Across Nation
AFL CIO and independent oil unions push a three day strike threatening gasoline cuts. Boston rationing spreads to Chicago area pumps while Toledo stations halt deliveries. Officials warn a prolonged walkout could halve a 45 day supply. aviation fuel and exports face limits.
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Denver
U.P
AFL
Independent
CIO
Boston
Chicago-Gary
Toledo
Ohio
Pacific Coast
Canada
American Truck Associations
Walter F. Mullady
Chapman
American Liberty
Mt. Pleasant
Tex
California
San Francisco
Oilworkers International Union (Cio
Shell Oil
Military Spending Ceiling Criticized
Senator Joseph C. O Mahoney said the house approved ceiling on military spending would delay delivery of weapons ordered for the post Korean buildup. He urged the military to economize by removing gadgets and push buttons, and to adopt simple standard designs.
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Washington
U.P
Joseph C. O'Mahoney
Armed Services
Wyoming
Senate
River Recedes as Prairie du Chien Clears Flooded Streets
River levels fall at Prairie du Chien and 212 evacuated families begin returning home. Boat traffic on Main Street dwindles as dry pavement replaces water filled areas formerly covered by the Mississippi River.
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Prairie du Chien
Eisenhower Praised by Truman as Fine Man by GOP Allies
President Truman called Gen Dwight D Eisenhower a fine man prompting praise from Republican backers of his presidential bid. Senator Morse of Oregon hailed the remark while Sen Carlson of Kansas pressed Eisenhower to publicly state stance on a proposed 6 billion dollar defense and foreign aid cut. Truman said Eisenhower is not ill and cautioned attacks remain mild as Democratic contenders grow.
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Washington
Truman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Sen. Morse
Oregon
Eisenhower
Sen. Green
Rhode Island
Sen. Carlson
Kansas
Carlson
Senate
Paris
Morse
Gen
Sherman
Brian McMahon
Connecticut
McMahon
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Richard B. Russell
Georgia
Robert S. Kerr
Oklahoma
W. Averell Harriman
Eisenhower visits Bonn to push West European integration
General Dwight D. Eisenhower returns from Bonn where he and Chancellor Konrad Adenauer discussed a western defense community and broader political and economic European integration. Eisenhower said Allies and West Germany are near an era of peace security and improved understanding.
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Paris
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Bonn
Gemany
Eisenhower
Konrad Adenauer
Adenauer
Europe
Wisconsin Governor Proclaims Mental Health and White Cane Week
Governor Kohler issued two proclamations designating May 4 to May 10 as Mental Health Week and May 15 to May 21 as White Cane Week in Madison. The actions highlight state focus on mental health awareness and accessibility for visually impaired residents.
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Madison
Kohler
High TV Towers Alarm Aviation Giants
The Air Transport Association and Air Line Pilots Association press FCC to cap TV tower heights after a lifting of the station freeze. They argue towers of 1000 to 2000 feet threaten air safety and urge Congress to grant authority to deny permits, limit sites, install warning devices, and use booster stations.
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Washington
The
Air Transport Association
Federal Communications Commission
Air Line Pilots Association
Civil Aeronautics Board
Clarence N. Sayen
Chicago
Pilots’ Association
Larry Cates
Aviation
Tele-Broadcasting
Cates
Sayen
Congress
Communications Act
FCC
Wisconsin Young Republicans Convene in Racine Convention
About 400 delegates were expected to register for the three day Wisconsin Federation of Young Republicans convention in Racine. Executive and convention committee meetings were set, with main business starting tomorrow. U S Rep John W Byrnes will keynote the opening session and Gov Walter Kohler will address the luncheon.
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Racine
Wisconsin Federation of Young Republicans
U. S
John W. Byrnes
Walter Kohler
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