Truman accused of turning strike into political football
Grant Oakes of the CIO Farm Equipment Workers union says President Truman has made a political football of the seven month strike against J. I. Case and Allis Chalmers. He reports meetings with Indiana Governor Ralph Gates and Illinois Governor Dwight Green seeking help to settle the dispute as labor department seizure actions are debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington. D. C
Grant Oakes
CIO Farm Equipment Workers Union
Truman
J. I. Case
Allis- Chalmers
Oakes
Chicago
Ralph Gates
Indiana
Dwight Green
Illinois
Labor Department
Labor
Schwellenbach
Agriculture Anderson
Milk Mixture for Stomach Ulcers
A recent medical discovery used by doctors and hospitals proves effective for stomach ulcers caused by excess acid. The harmless mixture relieves pain quickly, aids gas pain and heartburn, and can be taken at home by mixing two teaspoons in half a glass of milk with LURIN advertised as containing the discovery. If unsatisfied, money is refunded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Hopking
Local Ad Details Paid Amount and Address
An advertisement notes authorization and a payment of $6.50 by G R ithrow at 111 South 7th Street La Crosse Wisconsin.
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G. R.ithrow
Sth
la Crosse
Wis
Chas. J. South
St. la Crosse
A. F. Riley
Liberty St
Murder Defendent Tells Of Chicago Hotel Love Shooting
Donald R. Murray testified at his trial for murdering Major John Fletcher that Fletcher admitted affairs with his wife and suggested a divorce. Murray said he searched Chicago hotels for Fletcher after learning his wife was missing and worried about her whereabouts.
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Chicago
Donald R. Murray
John Fletcher
Murray
Fletcher
Jack
Murray Testifies Major Fletcher Shot During Room Conflict
Murray described entering Fletcher’s Morrison hotel room 841 after hearing two voices he believed were his wife and a woman. Fletcher denied her presence and swung a chair, prompting Murray to draw a gun and say he shot at Fletcher’s legs when the major advanced. Murray said he did not intend to kill Fletcher and later called house detectives.
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Morrison Hotel
Murray
Fletcher
Maj
Charles A. Bellows
Navy Men Reach New Altitude Record in Pressure Chamber
Two Navy volunteers in Operation Everest endured simulated altitudes of 29,025 feet in a Pensacola pressure chamber, half an hour without supplemental oxygen. The test aims to improve rapid acclimatization for high altitude flight.
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Navy
Washington
Pensacola
Fla
Mount
Everest
Counter Proposal In Ship Strike Talks Amid Wage Dispute
Government conciliators said Bethlehem Transportation submitted a counter proposal on CIO National Maritime union demands in a threatened Great Lakes shipping strike. Terms withheld but expected to include a wage schedule and no clear stance on the 40 hour work week amid a 56 hour current schedule.
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Washington
Bethlehem Transportation Corporation
CIO National Maritime Union
Great Lakes
Government To Sell Plant Yet Keep War Conversion Set
The Illinois ordnance plant will be reconverted to host several new small industries while remaining under government control for potential war use. The project aims to attract industry to 1.8 million square feet of space, with a Chicago radionic firm planned to move in August 17 and formal start in September. The site previously produced land mines and features over 500 buildings, extensive rail lines and roads, and 7,000 wartime workers at peak.
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Herrin
Ill
Illinois Ordnance Plant
Uncle Sam
War Assets Administration
G. A. Hubbard
WAA
St. Louis
Chicago
Hubbard
Southern Illinois
Woody Woodpecker Reuses Old Scenes in New Short
Cartoon producer Walter Lantz opts to cut costs by recycling sequences from Woody Woodpecker’s past in a new color short. The plan brings back Woody’s mischief from earlier pictures to torment his mind.
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Hollywood
Carton
Walter Lantz
Woody Woodpecker
Woody
Pledge to Fill Sheriff’s Dept with Wounded WWI Vets
A candidate vows to enforce laws and appoint wounded World War I veterans to all sheriff’s department positions if elected. He asks voters to weigh this pledge and promises to act with guidance from public consent, prioritizing veterans’ welfare over personal or other candidates’ interests.
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Autt ‘Ac
Charles J
Wagchs
Republican
Mrs. Murray
Doris
Brassieres
Buzz
Tele Food
Fifth Avenue
By Tom Maddox
Ed Veterans
A. F
Casey” Riley
Karl
Todey
Kurl
Lady Geoten
Cher
Cho Foot
Fifth Avenue South
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