Byrnes Threatens Big 4 Walkout as Mines Face Takeover
Washington dispatch reports government plans to seize soft coal mines to keep them operating as UMW leaders and mine operators maintain silence. Senator Burkley says truce and suspended railroad strike remain hopeful, while UMW chief John L. Lewis directs a 250 member policy committee amid looming end of the two week truce. Negotiations with coal operators stall over union control funds as talks continue in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Lewis
Burkley
D-Ky
White House
Tog Labor Authority
Sanday
Truman
Missouri
Lewin
Washington Lewis
Charles O'Weill
Optimism Grows Amid Rail Strike Plans Push
Washington reports optimism from officials while rail unions press ahead with strike plans. President Truman, after Missouri talk, urges progress in rail and coal disputes. Brotherhoods privately say talks proceed, yet warn the five day truce ends Thursday and a strike may follow if no settlement. Secret code words signal continued work while passwords guide communications to engineers and trainmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Brotherhoods
Trummen
Missouri
Devoto
John W. Snyder
White House
John RB. Steelman
Hye
A. F. Whitney
Alvanney Johnston
M System
Aly
Wayden's
Five Die As Plane Crashes Into New York Skyscraper
A plane in fog struck the 8th floor of the Manhattan Company Building at 40 Wall Street in New York, killing five people including four Army officers. The crash caused flames and debris to rain onto Pine Street as witnesses described a dramatic scene in the financial district.
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New York
Twinrengmad
Arey Plére
Manhattan Company
Financial District
Hautenant
Wall Street
Angel A. Rosa
Whitehall
J. F
WAC
Mary, EZ
Bond
Mewtown
Atlay Corporation
Hamk
Pine Street
Atlas
Bend
Ping Street
Labor Bill Debate Faces Quick Action As Pact Sought
Washington Democratic leader Barkley urged an agreement to shorten labor legislation talks and move to action before week’s end. Pepper backed a welfare funds proposal as an alternative to Byrd’s amendment, while Republican and Southern Democrats pressed for quick votes on the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barkley
Senate
Chamber
Eelec
OPA
Iromic Energy Central Reginletion
Pepper
D-Fla
Tor & Guiak
Congress
Sebor
Byrd
Balt R-Minn
Ball
Repub- Heang
Gs in Europe Behaving Better Says Narney
Berlin reports Gen Joseph Narney, commander in Europe, told a news conference American troops in Germany have definitely improved after his order tightening discipline. He warned the wedding ban would not be lifted while occupation powers or a peace treaty prevail. He also delivered one of his most pessimistic assessments, noting the economy remains weak, especially in the western zones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Joseph
Aia
Narney
Europe
Germany
Usta
Gerteral
Soldier Identifies Nazi Trooper in Malmedy Massacre
Grim Kentucky soldier Ly, Vingit P. Lary Jr. testifies in a Malmedy massacre trial, pointing to Georg Flepa of the First Waifer SS as the killer. He recalls unarmed American POWs forced to pose with heads down, shots fired from close range, and the ensuing mass execution during the Ardennes offensive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Kentucky
Ardennes
Méalmedy Creastoads
Auy
Lary
245Th Field Artilery Observation
Bastogne
Corman
Tipperary
Hggs
Judge Angered As Defendants Fail To Answer Call
In Sullivan Circuit Court Judge Shelburne Ferguson angrily pressed cases as defendants remained absent. Wilbur Moon Don Taylor and Robert Ketrow faced drunken driving charges with bonds forfeited and capias issued for immediate arrest. Other proceedings saw Eugene Christlyn and Walter Euston undergoing juries for drunken driving and license violations while penalties and requests for new trials were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blountville
Sph
Sullivan
Shelburne Ferguaom
Wilbur C. Moon
Don Taylor
Robert Ketroq
Capiayer
Oro
Eugene Christlyn
Walter Euston
George
Kate) Wilden Wrx
E. T. Moore
Bill Trigh Wes
T. R. Bar
Hal Garr
Kingsport
Hquer
Ad Automobile
Trigh
Ferguson
Fann Lotis
Street Scenes and a Wedding Banter in Odd Fragments
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a shop window display, a game of tag with an imagined phantom, a staff scare, a few hours’ search ending in a canceled wedding. Also sketched are a Lamplit street scene with a hitchhiking woman and a shadowed companion, plus garbled references to a tempting guide department and a city quake motif.
Government takes half of butter in big cities
Report shows a government drive to purchase about half of butter production in major urban markets. May through June saw aggressive buying by the Agriculture Department and wholesale terminals, with creamery output diverted to national supply and black market pressure rising in several cities.
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Chicago
Pirie Agriculture Department
Trade Delphie
Boston
Bandy Trial Set For Wednesday In Tennessee Case
A complex hearing in Sullivan County Circuit Court centered on charges against Bandy for signing county warrants and related embezzlement counts. Judge Ferguson overruled several motions, with key disputes over jury selection and the validity of the presentment. The case involves alleged irregularities in the grand jury and the timing of indictments tied to county funds.
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Blawntvilla
Sphii
Sullivan Circuit Court
Stwyte Ya. Coounty
T. BR
Tudge ‘Suetbure Peeson
Tom J. Childress
Burrow
Cl” de Caferae
Aa Wult
Ferguson
B. Praker
Bards
P.O. Zimmerman
Forvman
Simone
Mauler
de Jung
Freaker
Lew
Susong, Prrvin and
Greeneville
Tenn
Thaim
Zimmerman Beloom
Abam
MN. Mawk
Anc Hin
James L
Bisgmermany
Oliver Seid
Mort
Pargusan
Fraker
U S Troops Raid Hungary Fleet Along Danube
Four thousand American troops conducted a dawn raid along a 45 mile Danube stretch from the Austrian border to Deggendorf seizing about 30 vessels, including 12 former Hungarian navy seaboats. The operation found machineguns radios and a range of contraband with one German civilian wounded and no major resistance.
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Vushsten
Gamany
AMT
Danube
Germany
Roatin
Mungarien Navy
Soassabulary
U. & Memy
Germer Petrelman
Autrian
Deggerdorf
Perc
Anto
Nazia
Xmy
Sai
Renews Charges Of Red Interference Within Nation
New York report says the United Nations Security Council faces stalled efforts on Iran Azerbaijan issues. Iranian Arphaseader Einseim Ala warns that Soviet interference endangers international peace, though no authentic clashes between central troops and local forces are confirmed. Soviet withdrawals in Iran remain unverified as Azerbaijan province governance is reportedly hindered.
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New York
United Nations Security Council
Ala
Seovtek Gdldiets
Azerbaijan
Sane Aratist
Iran
Tram
Ale
Navy Fund Approved By House Committee
The Appropriations Committee approved a four billion five hundred forty million dollar Navy fund for the next fiscal year. The plan, a compromise between Budget Bureau guidance and Navy demands, totals 4 649 859 000 with a 600 006 000 transfer from the naval stock fund to pay and subsistence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Houseology
Naval Stock Fund
Univy
Budget Bureau
Iranian Premier Seeks To Halt Border Clashes
Premier Qavam ordered Iranian troops at the Azerbaijan border to hold position and avoid further clashes. Tehran radio cited arrests and court martial for those accused, while reports from Tabrig and regional sources described heavy fighting south of Tabriz with government forces using mortars.
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London
Ahnored
Qaverin
Azerbaijan
Premies
Thad
Cotts Wuprbishoe
Tehran
Tabrig
Tabriz
Sain Qeleh
Shabindej
Quvani
Teaux
Quvem
Qavam
Roundup Begins In Kidnap Probe Of Capone Era links
Chicago police chief Walter G Storms ordered a roundup of about 52 men, many from the Capone gang, in a bid to uncover details of the Edward P Jones kidnapping. Investigators will question suspects in connection with ties to a $200,000 payoff and the policy racket.
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Chicago
Roek
Old Capone
Walter G. Storms
Edward P. Jones
Storms
Britain Moves to Nationalize Coal Mines Under Commons Bill
The Commons passed a government bill to nationalize coal mines designating a National Coal Board. Nine miners will oversee 50 collieries over five years, with compensation to private owners to be determined by a tribunal. The plan aims to boost production, safety, and welfare, amid opposition calling it a radical shift from traditional socialism.
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Britain
Commons
London
Wink Tate
Liber
House of Commoans
Temaim
House of Lords
Jwoglaagemt
Thay
Supreme Road
Atl
Shannels
Coal Board
Byrnes warns on peace talks with Soviet Union
Secretary Byrnes told Russia to end blocking a European peace conference or the United States will pull out of the Big Four treaty talks and bring the issue to the United Nations. He urged a summer peace conference with Molotov and Stalin as progress toward Europe settlements was described as disappointing but ongoing.
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Washington
Byrnes
Russia
United States
Am Ameringa
Fannine
Victor Mationg
Paris
Moscow
Burmes
Molosov
Stalin
Europe
Molotov
Eyres
Aton
General Assembly
United Nations
Byrres
Bar
No Fax Payment Needed For Vote By Soldiers
Ex servicemembers from Wingsport area may obtain a poll tax exemption blank at Kingsport City Hall. Fill in name address serial number enlistment and discharge dates and have it notarized. Notary BEL Ritter is available near the county office to witness signatures.
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Wingsport Ares
Dhe
Electons Mey
Kingsport City Hall
Asi
Earl Facst
Frank Buckles
Moore
Bel Ritter
Ritter
Sullivan County
City completes widening of Commerce Street in Holyoke
Public Works Director Holyoke says upper part of Commerce Street between Main and Market will open to traffic Wednesday after lower section already opened Saturday. Work began April 21 by Alley Construction Co for 3.58 dollars and includes paving Island Street and Glaser Mill Road. Bids for further street projects expected at late Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting. Police seek dog that bit Oscar Millard, with neighbors urged to confine dogs.
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Commerce Street
Main
Market Streets
WL. Holyoke
Holyoke
Alley
Om Bbe
Island Street
Betwen Center
East Sullivan
Holyshe
Glaser Mill Road
Wataugs Street
Umi
Woodside Avenue
S Tate
Milk Street
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