Government Seeks Quick End to Shipping Strikes
Washington warned that labor disputes in maritime and longshore sectors threaten international trade and food supplies. Secretary Schwellenbach urged immediate government mediation with CIO unions across Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf ports while pressuring manufacturers J I Case and Ailis-Chalmers to negotiate with 35,000 workers by week’s end.
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Rovernment
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Terra Equipment
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Pacific
Gulf
J. I. Case
Ailis- Chalmers
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Radcliffe
Deed
White House
Enator Buckley
Kentucky
Lewlee
Senate
U. S
Edgar L. Warren
Schwellenmack
Attin Chalmers
Pantey
Siniar
State Honors Unknown Soldier at Big Stone Gap Memorial
The Virginia memorial day observance included a wreath at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington and a planned state museum conversion at the Big Stone Gap cemetery. Officials announced ceremonies across Mountain Home and Richmond with civic and veterans groups participating.
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Eltteen
Big Stone Gap
Vaunarsman
Wright
National Capi Commission
Stan Boy Scouts
Treen
Arlington
Washington
Assembly
Peorest
Congress Strikes Clash Sparks Uncertain Labor Law Outlook
A chaotic, heavily garbled report describes Congress members hedging on whether a Capitol storm over strikes will yield new labor law. It notes debate on the Case athles bill, potential maritime dispute ties, and Senate votes amid calls to sustain President Truman. Also mentions a distant land dispute with Native groups and a note to Emperor Hirohito.
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Yesmagen
Congress
Benescy
Truman
Cartrol Bill Whith
Schwetlendachy
Senate
Murray Monty
Senate Labor Committee
Tuawmakery
Democratie Lear
Barkley Uky
Bourleloy
President Says He Acted For Nation's Welfare
President Truman asserts he acted for the nation's welfare while addressing graduates at George Washington University. He stresses the fight for individual rights continues amid wartime unity, and hints at ongoing emergency measures as Congress debates draft policy. Margaret Truman receives an AB degree and honorary law degree during the ceremony.
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Truman
Georal Warbington Universlty
Comarmericuantehe Artigos
Mo Truman
Congress
Pepper D-Fla
Fats
R-Ohlos
Walker
Wall Street
Dauighter
Margaret
Honerary Deater of
Lawsho
Margaret Nerth
House Leader To Honor Rep Reece In Tennessee Event
A Tennessee gathering Saturday will honor First District Representative Reece with dignitaries including Federal Judge George C. Wayles of Knoxville. The program features a dinner and a main address, as GOP leaders and editors discuss the party’s slate and strategy.
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Reece
Sense City
Tennever House
Saghureth
Belony
Tennexsee
Cpreols
George C. Wayles
Knoxville
Divner
Mittin
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Racca
Republicam National
Casomittee Qhadmmsy
Guy L
Judge Ferguson orders removal of County Judge Bandy
Judge Ferguson rules County Judge T R Bandy guilty of negligence and withdraws him from office with removal and a fine. Appeal to Tennessee Supreme Court will delay final outcome. If upheld, Bandy faces jail. if reversed, possible new trial. Court notes jail sentence not imposed immediately.
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Rapho
Shelburnie Ferguson
T. R Bandy
Taw Suxon
Circuit Court
Fudge
Sttormeys
Bandy
Tennessee Supreme Court
Dows
Aald Muturmor
Barney
Feta
Supreme Court
Pn KF Purnam
Verguson
Walter Gray
Brace
Judie Ferguson
Singer O
Ferguson
Bendy
Parca
World at a glance across nations and wars
A collage of postwar notes reports and opinions from the United States Britain Palestine Germany Japan and the United Nations. Memorial Day ceremonies honor war dead at home and abroad as Arab leaders pledge UN backing amid fears of renewed Jewish immigration. Footnotes recount dock strikes in London and antiwar protests, while Nürnberg war crimes hearings recall Hitler’s threats. MacArthur cites low occupancy casualty rates in Japan and Europe. the UN and Soviet bloc leaders urge restraint to protect world peace.
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United States
Palestine
Cairo
United Nations
Britain
Gromyko Seizes UN Dominance Charge at Madison Rally
Soviet representative Andrei Gromyko warned at a Madison Square Garden rally that powerful nations threaten UN aims and pose serious harm to the Security Council’s authority. He referenced possible U S and Great Britain dominance and urged unity to preserve peace and legitimacy of the United Nations.
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Drlagase Andret A. Gromysn
Wl & Madson Square
Carder
New York
Andrai
A. Groen Ysky
Security Council
United States
Great Britain
Gromykse
Rally
Madison Square Garden
National Council of America
Legal Battle To Oust Klan In Georgia
Governor Arnall ordered legal protections to challenge the Ku Klux Klan’s state charter citing violence and non political aims. Attorney General Coolidge backed possible proceedings to revoke the charter amid revived Klan activity in several states. Green said revival occurred in some states. no comment from Arnall yet. Weather note mentions a forecast mishap and funding issues affecting the weatherman in Salt Lake City.
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Georgia Legal Tment
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Arnall
Ru Klux Klan
Hia
Apcsaiet
Ds Tallaciows
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Kidm
Cookalee
Federn
Taxga
Samuel Green
Green
Armall
Salt Lake City
Greening
Gruening
Russians Return Jops Uraga to Japan Amid Diplomat Recall
A Soviet contingent led by Khakarevsk with 90 Japanese diplomats including Nao take Sato arrives from Wadivostek. The group travels amid tensions from the Russia Japan war era, as officials reassess postwar ties and diplomacy.
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Japan
Abi Khakarevsk
Wadivostek
Naotake Sato
Ambassidear
Moscow
Japey
Street Scenes At A Hazy Evening Fashion Event
A fragmented narration describes a fashion gathering with mixed costumes and unusual attire. Mentions a jet-packed setup, varied gowns, uniforms, and a late appearance by a notable attendee amid a scene of odd lighting and street ambiance.
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U.S. Orders New Slash in Housing Approvals
President and Small administration tighten controls on housing projects for 45 days to curb material use amid strikes. Two-thirds cut in new housing approval values ordered. only vital or essential projects may proceed, with regional allowances for exceptions while duties are reviewed. Concurrently a housing price alignment program targets veterans housing costs.
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Issusc
Vesteriay
Small
Hig Agdey
Derang
Veterana
Simakt
Swall Islund
Bis
Wilson W. Wyatt
Veterans Emergency Housing
Wyatt
Veterans Housing
Paders Housing Administration
Siam May Force UN Action On Border Dispute
The Bangkok government appeals to the United Nations over alleged French aggression in Indo China. The notice states any UN member may bring the issue to the Security Council and seeks UN assistance without requesting immediate Council action.
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Siam
New York
United Nations
Indo-China
Forraetizkt
Bangkok
Bituminous pact ends coal strike with Lewis gains
Washington AP reports the coal strike ended as John L. Lewis won a $2.85 daily wage boost and a $25.9 million welfare fund for 460,000 bituminous miners. The contract, signed in a White House ceremony, covers immediate postwar production needs and includes standardized safety, housing facilities, and broader union controls. Government operation continues, with mines to be returned to owners later.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Truman
Lewis
A. Krug
White House
Che
Giy
Ine & Separata
Poyrall
Lewiz
Revere
Hades
New Bituminous Contract Terms Outlined
Ashington reports new government signed bituminous contract terms with Lexis and union leaders. Wages rise from 2 to 2.10 daily. basic week 46 hours at 59.25 with time and a half for six to seven days if needed. Health welfare fund funded by a coal tax and union board. safety and medical facilities reforms planned. Dispute resolution, discharge rules, and retroactive wage provisions to May 22, seizure date. Primary results show wage and welfare changes amid regulatory oversight and potential strike risk.
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Enese
Krug
Hespitel Fuhd
Batan of Minas
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Workenen
Medical Suevey Krug
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Trospital Fund
Supervises - Kreg
National Labor Relations Board
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