Mine Operators Lewis Sign New Coal Contract
Washington P J L Lewis and most soft coal operators signed a new coal contract adding a $1 daily wage increase and doubling miners welfare pension fund payments. The agreement preserves most terms of the prior wage pact including a union shop. Industry estimates show the rise will raise coal production costs by 40 to 50 cents per ton, equating to about $225 million a year.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Miners’ Welfare Pension Fund
Steel Industry
Cost Mines
Lewis
Talis
National Labor Relations Board
Miners’ Welfare and Pension Fund
Ievy
Jed
T. Alan Goldaborough
H_ Styles Bridges
R-Nh
Welfare Pension Trustees
Exra van Hom
Planning Commission OKs rezoning for Gibson Mill Road shopping center
The Planning Commission approved spot rezoning on the east side of Gibson Mill Road from Reedy Creek to Dorothy Street to create a neighborhood shopping center for Gibsontown residents. A public hearing will determine if the board adopts the recommendation.
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Gibson Mill Road
Reedy Creek
Dorothy Street
Gibsontown
City Planning Commission
Board of
Aldermen
Planning Commission
East Tennessee Construction and Sica Corporation
Yadkin Street
Bristol Highway
Forest Street
Anid
EB. W
Fragmented Scene at Breakfant In Hollywood Casino
A curious OCR fragment describes a painter in a bookstore and a dancing mannequin, an usher declining to escort two young women, and a Hollywood scene where a silver-haired woman confesses a kiss from a good looking man at Breakfant, with scattered dialogue and action.
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Painter
Hin
Ae Pert
Avon
Merous
Hollywood
Thomas Dewey from prosecutor to New York governor
The piece profiles Thomas Dewey, famed for prosecuting major criminals in New York and reshaping politics with crime fighting. It traces his rise from a hard hitting district attorney to governor, his leadership style, and the loyal staff that sustained his administrations.
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By & Burton Hearth
Thomas Loraind Dewby
New York
Tony
Dewey
Joss Nin
Joss Nin Six Years Since He Left the District Attorney’s
Han
Uy & New
Qgutsiders
U. S
Kennneth Simpaon
National
Wendell Willkle
Simpaon
Tom Dewey
Thim
Owosso
Mich
County Cork
GOF
Deweys
Tom
George 2. Medatie
Medalie
Meilallo
Roosevelt
Four Borgstrom Brothers Reunited After World War II Deaths
Tremonton Utah reports the Borgstrom brothers who died in Guadalcanal Italy and Germany are laid to rest together in flag draped caskets after a two day ceremony overseen by Gen Mark Clark Utah Gov Maw and other dignitaries. The family is called the only four gold star family in World War II, a distinction surpassed by the Sullivan brothers.
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Tremonton
Utah
Borgstrom
Guadalcanal
Germany
Alban Borgstrom
Marine Corps
Tyre Tigen
Mark Clark
Sixth Army
Gov
Berbert B. Maw
Peeriod
Clyde B. Borgstrom
Elmer Leroy Borgstrom
Italy
Bist
Relon Borgstrom
England
Rulon Borgstrom
Relon
L8tly
le Dreff
France
Leonard R. Crews
Ogden
Frue Sullivan
Dewey Selection Felt In Tennessee
Tennessee delegates split their votes among Reece, Taft and Dewey across three ballots at the Republican convention. Dewey ultimately secured the 22 Tennessee votes on the final ballot, signaling potential shifts in party leadership and Tennessee political alignment. Reece’s resignation as RNC chair was noted, with implications for future Tennessee GOP strategy and Taft supporters seeking influence.
Dewey Nominates Warren for Vice President at GOP Convention
Governor Thomas E. Dewey sealed the running mate selection on the third ballot naming Governor Warren as the vice presidential hopeful. Dewey urged unity and a world order based on justice as he addressed delegates amid applause and security.
Republicans Name Warren as Dewey Running Mate at Philadelphia
Delegates wrapped a long convention in Philadelphia choosing Earl Warren as vice president on a Dewey led ticket amid cheers for a coast to coast victory in November. Dewey remained the presidential nominee as Taft supporters voiced hope for cross party backing. The gavel ended the 24th Republican Convention at 12 30 pm EST with Warren affirmed as the next Vice President of the United States.
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Willan BF
Preciott
Philadelphia
Great Convention Hall
Earl Warren
United States
Bellevue-Stratford
Broad Street
Quaker City
States
District of Columbia
Territories
Phiadelphia
Thomas E. Dewey
California
Warren
New York
Dewey
E.S.T
Joe Martin
GOP
Robert A. Taft
Eisenhower
Bricker
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Deway
Dewey’s Mother Reacts To Nomination In Owosso
In Owosso Michigan Mrs Anne Thomas Dewey 69 reacts to her son Thomas E Dewey being nominated as his party’s candidate. She tears up over the moment as radio reports confirm the nomination and reporters press for her reaction. The home is busy with calls and visitors as the town shares the event.
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Owosso
Mich
Thomas E. Dewey
Anne Thomas Dewey
Hallanan May Be New Chairman of GOP Party
Hallanan of West Virginia emerged as a possible chairman candidate for the Republican Party amid Gov. Thomas E Dewey's national campaign plans. Dewey, the GOP presidential nominee, may replace Carroll Reece with Hallanan or Herbert Brownell Sr as campaign leadership sketches. Sprague ruled himself out though delegates had earlier floated his name.
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Wiliam F. Freehoff, Jr
Philadelphia
Atyle
Thomas E. Dewey
Tanie
GOP
Tennessee
Dewey
Duggan
Athens
Navy
McMinn Cantaly
Ie¢T
Pendargiat
Missouri
Butch Biggs
Polk County
Tenn
Biggs
B. Carroll Reece
Hig
Reece
John Jennings
Knoxville
Tate
Taft
New York
Wold
Lite
A. & Sloan
Gallatin
Walter
Hallanan
West Virginia
Thomas BE. Dewey
Carroll Reece
Herbert Brownell
J. Russel Sprague
National Guard Recruiting To End
Army Secretary Royall wired state adjutants general to stop National Guard recruiting immediately. Congress will not approve extra appropriations to fund more Guardsmen beyond the regular budget. The next year’s budget sets Guard strength at 341000, though enlistments may have pushed totals toward 475000, with draftees subject to the act if not in the Guard by midnight.
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Washington
Army
Royall
Congressional
There Is a Look That Dews Wife Gives Him
Hal Boyle describes a moment at the Republican convention where Frances Hutt Dewey, wife of Thomas E Dewey, gives him a proud, loyal look as he accepts the nomination. The scene underscores the personal pride shared by a political couple before a large cheering crowd.
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Hal Boyle
Philadelphia
Ani
Afra
Thomas E. Dewey
Dewey
Tom
Tom Dewey
Frances Hutt Dewey
Weather Man Predicts Louis Walcott Fight Tonight
The weather forecast says the heavyweight bout between Joe Louis and Jersey Joe Walcott will proceed tonight after two delays. Forecaster notes fair conditions with possible scattered showers in the late afternoon unlikely to cause a third postponement.
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New York
Joe Louis
Jersey
Joe Walcott
U. S. Weather Bureau
Inside Story Of Dewey Blitz Told
The article reviews the 1944 Republican National Convention dynamics. It notes Dewey’s rivals Taft Stassen Warren could not unite behind one candidate to stop him, instead staying in the race with an anti-Dewey bloc that lacked focus. Warren hints at further details in a separate story.
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Philadelphia
Tom Dewey
Dewey
New York
Robert A. Taft
Harold E. Stassen
Earl Warren
Warren
End To Kingsport Heat Wave Brings Cooler Weekend
Weatherman forecasts relief as temperatures drop from near 90 with a cool breeze. Tonight should dip to around 64 with scattered afternoon and evening showers easing the recent heat. Officials expect cooler weekend with partly cloudy Saturday showers and Sunday largely fair.
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Weatherman
Kingsport
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