Lewis Bows Before Court Mandate Tells Miners to Work After March 31
Washington report states John L. Lewis bowed to a Supreme Court mandate and told 400,000 soft coal miners the government contract will remain in force after March 31. The act ends the threat of a nationwide bituminous mine shutdown and preserves the government contract as ordered by the court. Krug, interior secretary, did not comment. Navy Captain Cob Haven, coal administrator, praised the move as aligning with official policy.
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Lewis
Washington
John L. Lewis
Supreme Court
Marcel
Lewin
Fetter Te Migeretery
Interior
J. A. Krug
Tormey
United Mine Workers
Krug
Navy
N. H. Cobhaven
Adiinistrator
Hopes Fade for Tax Cut Before Summer
Washington reports wavering support for an income tax cut set to take effect before July 1. Rep. Meartson chairs the Ways and Means Committee, with debate over timing and retroactive eligibility. Opposition grows as lawmakers push for a slower start and deeper cuts for small taxpayers amid a tight federal budget.
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Washington
Rep
Meartson
R-Mlan
Ways and Means Comisitter
M Studgr
Belmgrande
Brutsan
Comemsman
Aftor
Kop Kean
Raxch
Ways and Means Group
Kean
Taft (Chiot
Goreat
Republican Semite Policy Committee
Jiy
Ways and Means
House
Ereet
Koutson
Budapest Reds Reject Protest Against Soviet Interference
The Budapest Reds rejected a three power investigation, delivering a note to Brig. Gen. George B. Weems via the Allied Central Commission. The Soviet response dismissed the American request, denying changes to the stance on Soviet interference in Hungarian politics and the arrest of anti Communist MP Balaz Kovacs.
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Budapest
Gem
George B. Weems
Acreticommittary
Rus
Siam
BP. Sviridow
Hungary
Scisidov
Central Commissionn
United States
Bala Kovacs
Kovacs
Jap Premier Says U S Forces Must Remain To Insure Peace
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshida Shigeru urged that American forces stay in Japan after a peace treaty to ensure world peace. He supported General MacArthur's peace proposal and warned against U.N. stewardship, arguing U.S. military presence is needed to deter Communism and maintain stability in the region.
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Tokyo
United States
Japan
Shigeru’ Toshida
Associated Frogs
MacArthur
United Nations
Tae
Fremiot
Truman
United
Raine
Democratiac
Fushida
Mac Drchuy
United Natigns
League of Netons
Yoshida
Sapam Ter
Tetet
Chinese Troops Occupy Yenan Capital Amid Evacuation
Reports say Nationalist forces entered Yenan the Communist capital after a rapid evacuation. Key leaders including Mao and Zhou Enlai reportedly left the city as Peng Hsuehpei announced government troops near Yenan and predicted a fall of the Communist stronghold.
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Yenan
Anmeungs
Fenan
Muweh
Sieh
Woam
Red Capitel
He Lung
Bhenat
Mad Tee-tung
Carlin
Information
Peng Hsueh Pei
Yensin
Peng Kod
Hw Chung-aan
Senam
Penny
Yenong
Ching
Paraguay in Full Civil War as Government Attacks Rebels
Asuncion faces a declared state of war with President Moriniga mobilizing forces to retake northern regions. Veteran Chaco War hero Taderice Smith, 45, returns to command southern government troops amid the crisis. The decree cites defense pacts against subversive movements and continental threats.
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Asuncion
Paraguay
Himinis Moriniga
Amd
Taderice Smith
Chaco
Bolivia
Totalix Flan
Street Scenes and a Confused Bus Stop Incident
A pedestrian collides with a moving car on the street causing a momentary disruption. Nearby witnesses describe the rapid sequence as a bystander helps calm the scene while a City bus driver intervenes in the middle of a traffic halt. No serious injuries reported.
Delay Seen In Aid To Two Nations
Washington lawmakers pressed for a broad review of administration foreign aid policy before approving further American money for Greece and Turkey. The debate centered on aligning proposals with the United Nations charter and using naval shows of force in the Mediterranean to deter communism, while timing clashes with British withdrawal and March 31 deadlines.
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Two Nations
Washington
Repatsicana Inj
Congress
Aig
Greece
President Truman Returns to Washington From Florida
President Truman, tired but returning from Florida, heads to the White House to oversee postwar foreign policy as Greece and Turkey await U S aid. Congress authorized 8440 006 000 for Greece and Turkey as Soviet pressure grows. He plans consultations with Secretary of State Marshall in Moscow to gauge reaction and will review weekend intelligence on foreign ministers.
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Congress
Greece
Russia
Turkey
Navy
Marshall
Liesilzamon
Agy West
Texve
China
Washington
au_thorine
Cammurrise
Lavestia
Tyelegs
Truman Hkely
George ©. Marshell
Boscow
Magrahall
Fort Taylor
Group Votes Money For Six Countries
The House Foreign Affairs Committee approved 356,000 for relief in five European nations and China. Discussions with former President Herbert Hoover and Secretary of War Patterson touched on relief needs while the Appropriations Subcommittees reviewed related legislation and conditions for aid.
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Washington
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Chine
House
Rerbert Hoover
Patterson
Appropriations Committee
Frandie Legisations
Painter Awarded $300 In Suit Vs. Insurance
Charles J. Jones of Kingsport received a judgment for 300 dollars in his suit against William Bean Fire Insurance Co. for damages to a paint box containing paints brushes ladders and equipment stored on August 4 7048. The trial featured defense claims of fraud and mismatched story and a disputed proof of loss.
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Charles J. Jones
Kingsport
Wee
William Bean Fire Insurance Company
Law
Jones
Frog & Sire
Joan
Dehmar TF
Haga
Robert M. Philips
Dlaume
James
Stacy
Shely Street
Phillips
Bing
Hage
Bret
Wiley
Poopreverment Company
Shelbst Street
Jemez
Sim
Wadnesdy
Jack Smith
Harry Garrett
Garrett
Cotrmitted
Teave” Garrett
Floods devastate Britain as rivers surge across England and Wales
In Britain floods spread across large swaths of England and Wales with thousands displaced. The weather office warned of heavy protracted showers and ongoing rain as officials deploy troops and volunteers to pump out water, purify essentials, and rescue marooned residents. Local leaders called it the worst disaster in 300 years as towns faced widespread damage and blocked rivers.
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London
England
Wales
Sir
Morthumberland
Durham
Cumberband
Weatwertland
Cormeall
Two Russian Soldiers Killed by Korean Police in Dispute
Reports from American intelligence and Military Government authorities confirm two Russian soldiers were killed by Korean police at Sam Jik Tong during a clash over control of a two house village. Initial accounts differ on exact actions before the fatal shots, with both sides claiming a stake in the flag.
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Seoul
Korea
Sam Jik Tong
Batt Russars
Department of Public Information
Maz
Court Says Thompson is Governor
The State Supreme Court ruled that M. E. Thompson is Georgia’s governor and Herman Talmadge’s legislature was illegal, voiding his election. Talmadge announced he would vacate the executive mansion as Thompson remains the governor. The decision split the court with a dissent, while Thompson urged the will of the people should prevail.
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Atlantia
State Supreme Court
Todey Bald
M. E. Thompson
Georgia
Herman. Talmadge
Gleatlow
Talmadge
National Guard
Sion
Atlanta
Tony S. Candiar
Herman
Eurgene Talmadge
Duckworth
Hin
Lee B. Wyatt
FR. C. Bell
W. ¥. Atingom
T. Grasby
General Assembly
Calles
Warships North to Seek Fort Dearborn Survivors
A naval task force of 17 warships sped north across the Pacific in a vast sea hunt for survivors from the tanker Fort Dearborn after a week at sea. Crewmembers were rescued from lifeboats during the storm as debris floated, with Adm. Louis Denfeld’s fleet directing destroyers Tucson and others to identify debris for clues while hoping to locate the men aboard the stricken vessels.
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Baralili
Fort Dearbarm
Pacific
Sverionk
Louis B
Denfeld
Pacifi
Gruiger Tucson
Holdout Japanese Harass Peleliu Marines
Marines flown to Peleliu to clear holdout Japanese forces seen harassing the island. Forty-one Marines departed Guam with additional flights from Pearl Harbor. one former Navy officer reportedly led the Japanese resistance.
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Peath Harbor
P—A
Pelelia
Gual
Leatherneck
Gaghieom Fortes
Guam
Pearl Barbar
Palaus
Sorlne
Fyilyli
Caves
Jung
Moscow Ministers Eye Accord on German Program Amid Disputes
Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov said he still believed agreement possible in Moscow among the four powers on Germany’s economic program despite disputes. Bevin of Britain and American diplomats weighed reparations, current production, and a plan to wipe out social boundaries for a unified German state, with talks shadowed by sharp charges and a festive council atmosphere.
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Moscow
V. M- Molotov
Council of Foreign Ministers
United States
Britain
France
Molotov
Germany
Sey Maurers
Ernest Bevin
Iew
Melotov
Bevin
Stalin Slensen
Worea
Russia
George C. Marshall
Ernmnot Bevin
Vi BL Morozov
Marshall
Malatov
Angular Diplomatic Corpu
_New Bill Would Set Up System Of Labor Courts
Senators Ferguson and Smith introduced a measure to create federal labor relations courts with broad jurisdiction over labor disputes. The plan would allow injunctions in labor cases and interpret collective bargaining contracts while reviewing actions under Wagner Act Wage Hour Act and Railway Labor Act. The proposed three district courts would include two lawyers and one lay judge, aiming to settle most labor management disputes under legal standards.
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Washington
Bermosom
Mich
Smith
P-Nj
Iebor
Norris-LaGuardia
Ackim
Ferguson
Senate
Smith-Ferguson
House
Landis
National Safety
Perguson
Senate Labor Committee
Wich
Pergusom-Smith
Menisons
Uniony & Company
Reynolds Dies Unexpectedly During Delivery Route
Robert F. Reynolds, 43, of Route Wingsport, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning while on delivery duty for Greene Company where he was employed. He collapsed en route to Holster Valley Community Hospital after completing a River View Apartment delivery. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
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Robert FL Reymolds
Wingsport
Greene Company
Reynolds
Holster Valley Community Hospital
Gigmoremt
River View
Tydings Plan Backed by Democrats and Republicans
Senator Tydings urged universal disarmament with the United States leading a 1960 target, saying the United Nations may be unsuitable. Senators Pepper and Cooper voiced support, while Tydings warned of stark choices between comprehensive disarmament and national defense, amid armed services committee testimony on related merger legislation.
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Washington
Tydings
D-Bid
Truman
Pepper
D-Fia
Cooper
R-Hy
Senate
United States
Atomic Board
Maryland
United Nations
Patterson
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State Department
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Harass
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