Freight Embargo Near Strike In Railroad Impasse
President Truman summoned rail negotiators as 34,000 trainmen and engineers consider a noontime decision on a wage proposal. The White House acted to avert a nationwide shutdown by ordering priority shipments and preparing transportation orders. Officials warned of a potential embargo affecting essential goods, with talks ongoing at the Mayflower Hotel and at the White House.
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White House
Truman
Brotherhood
Mr. Truman
Johan J. Polley
Association of American Failcourts
Deto
RRUBT
Alvanney Johnaxton
Lao Engl Fneers
A. J Wiitney
John R. Steelman
Salford
Trim
Sterlmin
New Fork
Thomas
Gentivoen
Steeman
Johnston
Whitney
Trekelot
Fearlieu
Yania
Ebon Ayers
ODT
Nam
Conbaren
Freigbh
Tunnin
Frainmen
Engineeer
Cleveland
HK White House
Office of Defense
ODF
Tiaviien
Gina Jrwemp
Gitts
Miners Idle Rise as U S Seizure Fails to End Stoppage
More than a third of the nations soft coal miners remain idle amid a broad stoppage led by 90,000 in Pennsylvania. Virginia and other states report walkouts protesting the government seizure of pits and pressuring for wage terms. White House talks in progress with Lewis and operators aim to settle a two and half month dispute.
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Associated
Ren
Truman
Pennsylvania
Alabama
West Virginia
Hindis
Ohio
William Mitch
Afl-United Mine Work- Mert
UAW
Comsons
Virginia
Boreas Norton
Southwest Virginia
Ottielnly
Washingtont
White House
Johe 1
Lawis
Interior
Brug
Mane Bass
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John KR. Stechman
Preathony Vrimants Inbarndwiner
John W. ‘Smyder
Bam Morectl
Goverment
Ebenayers
Tulsa Coward
Krag
Vicr
Ben Moreell
Lewis
Solid Puety Administration
Federal Social Security Board
Krug
Lewin
Crue
Senate Moves Slowly On Labor Welfare Debate
Senate leaders and members debated a plan to direct employer contributed funds to union welfare activities. Democratic Leader Barkley urged extended sessions to finish labor disputes legislation while Pepper suggested a lighter substitute, aiming to balance Byrd’s anti royalty goals with fewer restrictions.
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Washington
R—Aci
Senate
Barkley
Byrd O-Va
Pepper
D-Fla
John BL. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Newamen
Byrd
Papper
World At A Glance From The Agevebebed Vronn
An issue summarizing wartime acts and global tensions. It references the recapture of ChungChun Manchuria, attacks on Chinese communities, tax immunity reviews, and various international reactions. The piece mentions the Nuremberg trials and U S wartime air war topics while noting diplomatic talks and alliance discussions.
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Vronn Chines
Fcrcen
Chungchun
Moscow
Onpan-Pourtean
Albert
Dacreg
Emperor Blrohite
Spain
United Nations
New York
Poland
Germaninny
Cherter W. Nimite
Nuarnberg Wie
United States
Japan
Powel Harter
Egypt
Egyptiaa
Allance
Stimson says Roosevelt considered action before Pearl Harbor
Washington report on the Pearl Harbor inquiry shows former Secretary of War Stimson stating President Roosevelt likely contemplated a Japanese attack risk. The record includes Stimson and Hull responses to Senate inquiries, with Kanoye memoirs cited about peace talks and May 1944 views that Roosevelt was determined to join the European war. The committee plans to review these documents within a 30 day extension to June 2.
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Washington
Pearl Farber
War Stimson
Roosevelt
Iia
Stimson
Senate House Inquiry Committee
Ferpuwnd Tr-Mieh
Frevor Formely
Congress
Uhm
Cabimes
Hull
Prince
Kaneyo
Japaniese Fremiar
Cadiner
Kanoye
Storgy
Matevols
Barkley
O-Ky
Stimser
Pearl Harbor
Stimern
United States
Japan
South
Agio
Thrills Crowd In Ledge Perch Then Police Take Held
In Philadelphia a seven year old boy’s mother perched on a downtown hotel ledge for five minutes before entering via a window to a crowd below. Magistrate Elias Myers ordered Adeline D. Kavlis held for misdemeanors while police investigate. Catherine McDonnell, a store employee, described spotting the woman near the window and hearing her offer to come inside.
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Philadelphia
Norver-alrclken
Adeline D. Kavilis
Elias Myers
Mira
Keville Aa
Catherine McDonnell
Werman
MccDonnell Sei
Indian admirer praises United States in letter
A Harrai villager Sharma wrote the U S Interior Secretary praising America as wonderful with dreams of maps books and culture. He described the nation’s wealth wisdom and better government and asked for literature and a large colored map, sending his letter through a correspondent.
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Washington
U. S
Hue
Sharma
Sis
United States
Department of Interior
Ammmossa
Inko
Harrai
Narsinghpur
C.P
Shangri la
Sharman
Campele
Motion On New Trial To Be Heard Monday In Bandy Case
A Sullivan County jury found County Judge T. I. Bandy guilty of neglecting duties by signing warrants in blank. A motion for a new trial was set to be heard Monday after the verdict was delivered at approximately 1:20 am following about one and a half hours of deliberation. The trial included testimony from Paul Grey and others about warrants signed in blank and whether the warrants matched bona fide accounts.
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Sullivan County
T.i Bandy
Frefense
Barron
Bandy
Beem
Ertram
Etm
Shelburne Ferguson
Taarnd
Joe Richards
Lamumyy Grand Jury
County Warshets
Cinima
Ine
Ane
Tle
Buridys i
Paul Grey
Gray
T. Bandy
Pictoren Fiado
Texie Barrow
Briatol
T. &. Bamily, Jr
Mingaport
W. J. Barrow
Morristown
Parellion
Seo Bandy
UN Hearing Hears Spain Arms Questioned by Giral
Giral testifies before a UN Security Council subcommittee on Franco Spain arming its citizens to defend the fatherland and against alleged Russian aggression. He cites Franco decree and notes armed strength estimates, while officials debate the accuracy of Spain’s reported military numbers and atomic research accusations.
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New York
Jose Itral
United Nations
Princo Spain
Spain
Rosia
R Giral
United Nations’ Security Council
France
Russia
Paul Hosluck
Wh-Comumratteo
Mitemtion Te & Xel
Giral
Security Council
Aude
Potamots
Rege
Nizi Aciens
Ifranco
Gtral
Spemish
Femie
United States
Sitic
U.S
FDR Churchill Probe Rejected by Senate Panel
The Senate committee rejected two Brewster proposals seeking access to up to 1,508 pre war messages between President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill. The inquiry aimed to place the documents in State Department files as part of the系列 probe into wartime communications.
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Seniator
Brewster
State Department
Rocsevert
Churchill
Curthee
Otha Paarl Harbor
Street Scenes Around the Market Parade
A jumble of street scenes shows two stubborn motorists clashing near a galmby on park ing apace while onlookers, signs, and a gaily painted storefront string together a lively civic tableau. A woman in a white bonnet and other passersby watch as improvised actions unfold in the crowded street.
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Galmby
Beth
Jepy
House Battles Navy Fund Fight As Postwar Fleet Debates
Washington report says the House readies for a clash over postwar Navy size. Naval Committee urges 1 079 ships with 32 percent active, 73 percent ready reserve, and 687 in inactive reserve. Budget figures differ, but both committees push funds for training and construction. Debate centers on fleet composition and funding, with no compromise in sight as House considers adjusting the Navy budget and ship mix amid strong partisanship.
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Washington
Naval
Navy
Budget Bureau
Appropriations Committee
Budger Burces
Mavy
Naval Reserve
Appropriations
House
New Auto Price Boost Is Possible
Washington reports that the Office of Price Administration may allow a further 4 to 8 percent increase on new car prices atop prior rises. A high OPA official said no price cuts are planned as production nears wartime levels, though another rise remains possible. With only modest civilian production, ceilings will hold until three months after the wartime rate is reached, after which the agency may revisit prices under peacetime standards.
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Washington
OPA
Andeed
Tov
Peigea
Pie Civilian Production Administration
Strieos
Chrysler
Ford
General Motors
Bradson
Nash, Packard
Studebaker
OPA Haw
Russians Again Interested In $1 Billion Loan
Washington reports say Russian officials show renewed interest in a one billion dollar loan from the United States. U.S. negotiators are preparing a response and may send five envoys to discuss topics for possible conversations. The notes hint at economic examinations in Eastern Europe, including Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria, with potential joint ventures and resumption of formal talks.
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Washington
P—Ganerminong
United States
Rugeley
Atselese
Hungary
Romanie
Bulgaria
Wanhingbor
Bay
Changchun Falls as Government Recaptures Key City
Government dispatches report Wakianal troops recaptured Changchun after days of sporadic fighting with Communist remnants. Generals Tu Li Ming and Cheng Tung-kug led advance elements as Communist forces reportedly withdrew toward Yunggis and Oxirin. The capture followed heavy clashes and a four day battle securing the city inside April.
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Churngehun
Hyam
Tu Liming
Chima
Manchuria
Cheng Tung-kug
Firit Sarmy
Changehun
Tim
Barbee
Changchun
Yunggis
Oxirin
Ked
Chang
Apel
Tuon
Marshall
Nanking
Chang- Chun
Bungehuting
Chamg‘chum
Bungehuling
Syepingtai
Cheargehym
Tma
Diay Atthe
Navy Reveals New Shooting Icons With Terrific Firepower
The Navy demonstrates its latest ordnance at Dahlgren proving grounds, showcasing a 2 9 10 caliber automatic anti aircraft gun with rapid fire, radar guided directions, and automated loading. A three inch caliber rapid fire turret was described as capable of rapid, manless operation.
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Washington
Navy
Imm
Navy Ordnance Proving
Dahlgren
Ord~nance
Burreau
Ordnance Aks
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