CIO Chiefs Gather For Conference
Washington reports on the CIO meeting where Philip Murray convened an 11 member executive board to review the Taft Hartley Act and plan potential protests. Attornies from 49 CIO unions met with General Counsel Lee Jessup as President Truman urged compliance and moderation from labor and management.
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Washington
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Truman Etang
Taft-Hartley
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Lee Jessipan
AFL
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Green
Sita
Perley
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Yesterther
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National Lobes Relations Board
House Group Seeks Major Cut in Agency Budget
A House Appropriations Committee report proposes large cuts to civil functions in the War Department budget, recommending $382,727,100 with a $42.4 million reduction and $157,541,300 for food control. River and harbor projects face reductions, Panama Canal funding is trimmed, cemeteries and Army programs see smaller allocations, potentially lowering total 1938 appropriations by billions.
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Maine
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Abiley Gomanuinls
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Truman's Airliner Passes First Test
Los Angeles reports Douglas Aircraft officials announce the Independence, a four engined DC4 successor to the Sacred Cow, passed its initial flight test and will be prepared for Army Air Transport Command use. The aircraft will be flown about 10 more hours before delivery to National Airport, Washington, for White House use.
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Truman
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Army Air ‘Transport Command
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NationalAirport
Washington
White House
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Roosevelt
County Court Asked To Hire Road Engineer
A Taunton region meeting attended by 66 residents discussed hiring a county road engineer to oversee the $750,600 blacktop program. The recommendation, introduced by A. B. Potters, calls for forming a special committee to appoint and supervise the engineer and oversee the road posting. Participants included local officials Kingsport city manager D. W. Mowton, Eastrhen Corporation engineers Karl Goerdel and James Ellis, and numerous contractors and public workers.
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D. W. Mowton
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Karl Goerdel
Mayer
Jubiareser
James “Ellis
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Gry
Chads
Bardy
Sco County
Bus And Street Car Strike Ends In St Louis After Accord
An agreement ending a 24 day bus and street car strike in the St Louis area was signed by officers of the Public Service Company and the workers union. About 300 operators were ordered to report back to work. The plan includes arbitration of wage disputes and a review by labor officials in Chicago.
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Avtom Arthur
Vater
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ReDleratior
David Rimeisg
Chicago
Labor
Burreau
Middle West
Sjahrir Resigns Amid Cabinet Crisis In Indonesia
Indonesian Premier Sutan Sjahrir quits as cabinet faces opposition from parties opposing Netherlands negotiations. President Sukarno accepts the resignation but asks ministers to stay temporarily as formation of a new government proceeds. Aides say Sjahrir may take a foreign post. report notes US and Dutch mediation efforts.
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Sutan Sjahrir
Batoncuan ‘Republic
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Hoavereer
Netherlands East
Fresix Dent Seckaiain
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H. J. Vanstook
Generel
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Witici
Netherlands
United States of Indonesia
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Sjabric
Uhatow
Sjabrir
Javis Cabluct
Group To Enter Rail Wage Talks
A mediation group is announced to intervene in rail wage talks between the nation's railroads and 17 non operating unions. Frank Pouglase and Francis O'Neill will mediate in Chicago with a 14 day window to decide if talks succeed or move to arbitration under the Labor Act.
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Anan
Frank Pouglase
Francs O'Neill
Chicago
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Fuakway J Labor Act
Curley Sentenced to Federal Jail for Mail Fraud in Boston
Danbury based mayor James Ma Curley, already under pressure over a December mail fraud case, is moved to the federal correctional institution in Boston after a judge declined clemency. Massachusetts lawmakers enacted emergency legislation to allow his office to operate while behind bars, and Curley awaits the appeal route.
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Boston
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Federal Correctional Institution
Maseschuaetts Legislatore
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Kate Curley
Washington
James M. Procter
Cone
Government Scheduled To Quit Coal Mining Business Tonight
Justice Owen J. Roberta urged Congress to pass universal military training as the United States faces a dangerous imbalance in military power. He warned that the UN cannot prevent major conflict and called for delaying other legislation to focus on defense and atomic attack readiness. See Apprasement, Page 23.
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United States
Congress
Roberta
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Raearts
Miners Strike Paralyzes Railroads and Steel Mills
Nearly two thirds of the nation’s miners are on strike amid a fuel shortage hitting railroads and steel mills. Government plans aim to end the work stoppage as Walker era policies rely on the Taft Harm on Act. President Truman urges compliance while railroads furlough crews and coal piles grow, threatening further disruption across industries.
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Taft
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Tolet
Paris Conference On Marshall Plan Opens
The Paris meeting signals a major step in European economic recovery, as Foreign Ministers from Britain France and the United States discuss the Marshall Plan. Officials report U.S. Secretary of State Marshall and British leaders pace talks amid concerns over China and arms supply, while Geneva and UN roles loom large in shaping aid and cooperation.
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China
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Bow
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Ten Said Fired For Disloyalty In State Department
The State Department announced that at least ten employees were fired for disloyalty amid suspected loyalty inquiries. The action is described as a vigorous response allowed by a 1947 appropriations clause granting the secretary discretion to discharge any worker deemed necessary or advisable for national interest.
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Washington
State Department
White
Gemator McCarous
United Staties
Unclear fragment hints at China crisis and officials
Fragmentary notes reference a diplomatic issue with China and mentions Secretary of State and experts. No coherent events or dates are discernible. article fragment lacks readable facts to summarize.
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Swovarwes
Jane
Wang
Bikini Lagoon Laboratory and Nuclear Research Plans
The article describes Bikini Lagoon as a potential long term laboratory for studying atomic effects on people and environment. It mentions Navy involvement and concerns about genetic changes and mutations, noting parallel research in Japan on atomic blasts and long term impacts.
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UN Charter Violations Highlight Security Council Debate
The report from the United Nations Investigating Committee states there is no doubt the facts show violations linked to guerrilla aid in northern Greece. It recommends a neutral commission be sent for two years with quarterly reports to the Security Council to monitor the zone and prevent further breaches.
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Eisler Sentenced In Contempt Case
Washington court fines and imprisons Eisler for contempt after denial of motions. Judge Alexander Hossoff sentenced Eisler to two years in prison and a 3000 fine for contempt related to failing to appear before the committee. The case ties to accusations of Communist influence and Un American Activities involvement.
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Ford CIO United Auto Workers reach wage and pension pact
The Ford Motor Company and CIO United Automobile Workers agreed on a wage increase of several cents per hour and a pension plan replacing paid holidays for unionized workers. The deal, costing about 200 million dollars annually, marks the first Old Age Retirement plan in the industry and extends over two years.
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Pond Lvisiog
Perslort
Léonard
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Nmion
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Cheydler Corp
Wnlen
Wm Penelor
Michigan GOP contenders seek support from state group
Field reports indicate Republican presidential aspirants move to win Michigan backing as the state’s delegates loom at the nominating convention. Vandenberg signals little intent to enter a scramble, while Taft supporters court Michigan figures and Bricker plans a return to Washington from Michigan fishing trip.
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Taft
John W. Bricher
Fults Olio
Tony Ead
Taft Bricker
Washington
Tadey
Hinery Kelly
Hargki E. Bragson
Minnesota
Dewey
Fast
Agreement On Turk Aid Plan Reported Near
United States expected to reach agreement with Turkey in coming days on a $100,608,000 aid package to modernize the Turkish army. The plan mirrors a previous program with Greece and aims to bolster Turkey’s military and logistics while keeping weapon details secret. Officials foresee strict adherence to congressional mandates and publicity immunity for security guarantees.
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Washington
United States
Turkey
Ankara
Donetigan
Edwin B. Wilson
Diplarmiteimiorenmatth
Banat
Ardehan
Middle East
Greece-mis
Offielaia
Wilson
Congress
State Department
Kurkiah Aid
United States Joins Weahington-42 ER Organization
The United States moves to join the international Refugeer Organization formed to aid people displaced by the European war. Congress approved 228 to 74 on a bill authorizing participation and funding of about 75 million dollars, with U S share estimated around 45.75 percent for operating cash and 38.55 percent for administering costs. Also reported: ten injured in a Santa Fe derailment near Arion, with six taken to a hospital for treatment and line clearance expected to take eight hours.
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