UAW Plans Inevitable Strike After Chrysler Talks Collapse
The CIO United Auto Workers walk out after declaring May 12 strike date amid deadlock over a 30 cent hourly raise and fringe demands. Chrysler counters with a six cent offer. mediation efforts continue as 75,000 workers across 16 plants face a potential nationwide walkout.
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Detroit
Chrysler
UAW
Matthews
Chrysler Corporation
Michigan
General Motors Corp
70-Group Air Force Bill Sets 2727 New Planes
Washington reports a Senate approval of a 3.23 billion airpower expansion fund to build 2,727 new warplanes and form a 70-group peacetime air force. House Senate conference moves to finalize. Truman signals for start, with emphasis on air power as key defense and debates over universal military training and draft.
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Group Air Force
Washington
Air Force
Truman
Senate
Senate-House
House
White House
Leo Allen
R-10
Allen
Act To Remove Export Ban On Tobacco Seeds
Washington lawmakers push legislation to repeal the embargo on tobacco seed exports. Rep. Murray seeks a Saturday hearing led by Rep. Andresen to advance the bill amid ongoing oleo butter tax debates. House members note potential farm bloc rift over Marshall Plan tobacco shipments abroad.
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Washington
August HL Andresen
R-Minn
House Agriculture
Rep
Murray
R-Wis
Andresen
Senate
Cooley
D-Nc
House
House Agriculture Committee
Capitol
Europe
Take To The Wagon Mom For Mother's Day
EVANSTON Four ing mothers were urged to observe Mother's Day by taking a pledge of total abstinence from liquor. The appeal came from Mrs. D Leigh Colvin president of the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union who called drinking the enemy to a happy home life.
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Evanston
D. Leigh Colvin
National Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Geist Re-Elected A-C President in Milwaukee Meeting
Walter Geist was re-elected president of Allis-Chalmers for a seventh term at the stockholders and directors annual meeting in Milwaukee. All officers and directors were re-elected, with Ernest Mahler of Neenah named as director. Directors also approved quarterly dividends on preferred and common shares.
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Milwaukee
Walter Geist
Allis-Chalmers Manufacturie
Ernest Mahler
Neenah
PSC Sets 14 Day Study on Gas Rate Hike in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Public Service Corp. faces a 14 day period for study of proposed gas rate increases. The PSC heard testimony on a per cent rise in rates for Green Bay Oshkosh Point Peshtigo areas and ordered a review.
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Madison
State Public Service Commission
Wisconsin Public Service Corporation
Tiow
Green Bay
Oshkosh
Point
Peshtigo
Local Weather for La Crosse and Vicinity
Fair and cool tonight with frost likely in the coulees. Lowest around 38. Saturday cloudy with a rise toward the mid 40s in the afternoon.
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la Crosse
Fair End
Coulees
Six Revenue Men Suspended in Wisconsin Inquiry
Milwaukee six internal revenue employees were suspended on orders from Washington amid an investigation into possible Hatch Act violations. The list includes Clarence Williamson, James P. Flood, Paul Pemberton, Renny Roloff, J. J. Mizkewiz, and Clarence Witak. Franklin Kuhl surrendered to face a grand jury on Pendleton Act allegations.
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Milwaukee
Internal Revenue Department
Wisconsin
Washington
George Reisimer
Reissmer
Internal Revenue Divisions
Clarence Williamson
Milwaukee Field Deputies
James P. Flood
Green Bay
Paul Pemberton
Wausau
Renny Roloff
Madison
J. J. Mizkewiz
Flood
Clarence Wittak
Manitowoc
Mer
George J. Schoeneman
Internal Revenue
Frank J. Kuhl
U. S
Belle City Malleable workers vote on strike in Racine
In Racine Wisconsin a strike vote was conducted among Belle City Malleable Co employees at a theater. Local 553 UAW CIO said negotiations continue but a strike vote was held in case of a deadlock. The union seeks a 30 cent per hour raise.
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Racine
Wis
Belle City Malleable Co
Uaw-Cio
UW Feels Suds Shortage From Milwaukee Strike
Milwaukee brewery workers strike reduces campus volunteer work day beer supply from 10 to five barrels. About 2,500 student volunteers were set to report for cleanup, and organizers warned supplies may run short, complicating the campus effort.
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Madison
Wis
Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin
Milwaukee Breweres
Truman to avoid political events on pre convention railroad trip
The White House says President Truman will not appear under political auspices on his cross country trip before the Democratic national convention. Presidential Secretary Charles G. Ross spoke as the president’s pre convention tour opens June 4 in Chicago.
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Washington
White House
Truman
Charles G. Ross
Chicago
Operation America Planned by Reds Declared by Gen Kenney
Gen George C. Kenney told the Maine Federation of Women's Clubs in Bangor that Communists would launch Operation America when they feel able to win a war with the United States. He warned the air war could end world domination and said the atomic bomb cannot be the sole defense. He asserted the United States faces a major threat and that Communists may already possess the bomb or soon will.
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Bangor
George C. Kenney
Strategic Air Command
Maine Federation of Women's Clubs
Kenney
Co Op Union Plan Settlement Talks Over Looming Strike
Dairyland Power cooperative and IBEW Local Union No 8953 plan Friday talks at La Crosse offices to avert a strike at four plants Alma Baldwin Chippewa Falls and Genoa serving over 53 000 farmers in Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa and Illinois. Union seeks 27 50 monthly raise while Dairyland last offer stood at 26 75 with further talks scheduled Monday.
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Dairyland Power Cooperative and Electrical Workers
la Crosse
Heileman and
la Crosse Breweries
Brewers
CIO
Pioneer Hall
Dairyland
C. S. Elliott
B953
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Alma
Baldwin
Chippewa Falls
Genoa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Ilinois
Police Chief Arrested For Tipsy Driving
Os hosh Wisconsin James E McFadden Kaukauna police chief was charged with operation of a vehicle while under the influence. Dist Atty John A Moore said McFadden was released on his own recognizance to appear for arraignment May 21. He was involved in a Sunday night traffic collision in Menasha with no injuries.
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Oshkosh
Wis
James E. McFadden
Kaukauna
John A. Moore
Winnebago County
McFadden
Moore
Menasha
Committee Backs Edward A. Tamm Nomination for Federal Court
A Senate judiciary subcommittee voted 2 to 1 to approve Edward A. Tamm of St. Paul Minnesota for associate justice of the federal district court in Washington. Chairman Wiley said action was delayed but expected this session amid other business.
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Washington
Senate
Edward A. Tamm
St. Paul, Minn
Federal District Court
Wiley
State Senator Warren Knowles to Seek Re-Election
Wisconsin Republican Warren P. Knowles of New Richmond, ranking GOP senator, announces plans to run again for his legislative seat. He disclosed the decision in a letter to local northwestern Wisconsin district newspapers.
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Madison
Wis
Warren P. Knowles
New Richmond
Knowles
Wisconsin
Churchill Urges United Europe for a European Council
Churchill called for immediate formation of a European assembly as a first step toward a Council of Europe free from past jealousies. He urged 22 nations to push their governments to create a new Europe with a unified voice. The plan envisions three regional councils including the Soviet Union, the Council of Europe with Britain and the Western Hemisphere, to aid economic recovery and democratic defense.
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Hague
Netherlands
Winston Churchill
European Assembly
Council of Europe
Churchill
Europe
World Organization
World Organization of the Future
Soviet Union
Great Britain
Commonwealth
Western Hemisphere
Britain
West
Britain Fails To Find Jerusalem Mayor
Britain informs the United Nations it cannot identify a neutral man acceptable to both Arabs and Jews to serve as mayor of Jerusalem. Foreign Secretary Bevin asks UN to join Jews and Arabs in finding a suitable candidate, delaying the planned British appointment after May 15.
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Lake Success
Britain
United Nations
Jerusalem
Bevin
General Assembly
Holy City
Housewife Hangs Up On Giveaway Radio Program
Philadelphia radio announcer Ed Hurst offered to send a radio-phonograph valued at 130 dollars to a housewife who would answer a question. The woman, busy with housework, snapped that she was not in the mood and hung up.
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Philadelphia
Ed Hurst
Hurst
War Dead Ship Cardinal O'Connell Arrives at Oakland
The army transport Cardinal O'Connell docks in Oakland with the fifth shipment of 2,023 World War II dead from Pacific cemeteries.
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Oakland
Calif
Cardinal O'Connell
Pacific
Grainmen Fear Rail Strike Could Halte Chicago Supplies
Grain shorts in Chicago anticipate a railroad strike ending May 21 as futures trading closes. A strike would sharply reduce grain receipts, with potential drops of 70 percent for corn and 95 percent for wheat. Shorts facing month-end delivery must settle positions by buying futures or delivering actual grain to avoid penalties.
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Chicago
Shorts
Board of Trade
Wilson aims wildlife conservation in long range farm bill
Senator Wilson of Iowa proposed placing wildlife conservation measures within an upcoming long range farm bill. He argued conservation is closely tied to agricultural pursuits and should be an integral part of the plan, especially to protect wildlife in heavily cultivated regions where it is scarce.
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Washington
Wilson
Iowa
Senate
Diamond Ring Found in Potato Shipment in Irvington
Mrs. Rita Brauer of Union township bought five pounds of potatoes at a local grocer. A two carat diamond ring became entangled in the produce and was returned to the Weiss family who offered dinner and nightclubbing as a reward.
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Irvington
N. J
Rita Brauer
Union Township
Herman Weiss
Brauers
Brauer
Weiss
Rail Strike Threatens Near Complete National Tieup
Chicago report outlines preparations as a three union strike set to begin next Tuesday. Carriers issue passenger risk notices and embargo plans for troop, milk, and hospital trains. Some roads may use supervisors, but most aim to halt operations with furloughs for non strike workers.
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Chicago
Brotherhoods
Illinois Central
Louisville and Nashville
Coulee Region School Bands Parade in City Saturday
Music throughout the day at State Teachers College marks the Wisconsin School Music Association contest final. A Burns Park parade forms at 3 30 p m and moves downtown by 3 55 p m, returning to the park before disbanding. Classes A B C D and performances by orchestras glee clubs and choruses follow in the evening program.
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Coulee Region
State Teachers College
Wisconsin School Music Association
Burns Park
Main Street
Third Street
Third
State
Giee
J. F. Rolfe
Aquinas Orchestra
M. Olivia
Marie Rice
Whitehall
Holmen
Kily
Parking restrictions for music festival in city center
Capt Lyle Gilbert of the traffic department announced that from 1 p m Saturday until the festival ends parking meters will be hooded, barricades set from Wisconsin theater alley to Third street, and Main street blocked in that area. Vehicles left in the parade vicinity will be towed. police will be stationed on each block to direct traffic.
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Lyle Gilbert
Wisconsin Theater Alley
Third Street
Main Street
Gilbert
Narvestad Westby Flute Solo In Class A
Narvestad Westby presents a flute solo in class A with Julia Buehler as performer. Alma hosts a French horn solo in class A featuring Janet McCloskey. Prairie du Chien band remains unselected at this time.
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Narvestad
Westby
Julia Buehler
Alma
Janet McCloskey
Prairie du Chien
Steelman Meets With Heads Of Brotherhoods
President Truman discussed the railroad crisis with his cabinet today in an hour long session. John R. Steelman then met leaders of three railroad brotherhoods preparing a strike for next Tuesday. Attorney General Clark said he advised possible seizure power under a 1916 law but no orders exist.
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Washington
Dent Truman
John R. Steelman
Steelman
Clark
Truman
Solicitor General’s Office
Supreme Court
White House conference on railroad strike ends without progress
Washington report says a White House conference to avoid a railroad strike broke up with no progress. An afternoon session was planned for 2 p m as John R. Steelman met for 90 minutes with leaders of the railroad brotherhoods while Eben Ayers described the talks as a general exploratory conference.
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Washington
White House
John R. Steelman
Eben Ayers
Steelman
Senate war power edges rail crisis with possible seizure
President Truman says the government acts within law as rail unions and management hold talks led by Steelman in the White House East Wing. Key unions press for wage hikes and rule changes while Faricy of the Association of American Railroads signals possible further meetings. A 1916 law could empower seizure if needed amid looming nationwide strike.
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Cision
United States
Clark
Truman
Steelman
White House
David B. Robertson
Alvan Key Johnston
Locomotive Engineers
Alfred J Glover
Switchmen’s Union
Faricy
W. T. Faricy
Association of American Railroads
Farley Johnston
Cleveland
Washington
Johnston
Office of Defense Transportation
Secretary of War
A. F. Whitney
Brotherhood of Trainmen
Whitney
NEA Members Meet at Pinehurst 63rd Convention Opens
NEA members from more than twenty states gathered in Pinehurst North Carolina for the 63rd annual convention. New methods of advertising and group insurance were discussed after talks by New York and Washington newspapermen and Governor Gregg Cherry.
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Pinehurst
N. C
National Editorial Association
NEA
New York
Washington
Gregg Cherry
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Okla
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Geist
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Reds
Gen. Kenney
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United Europe
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Baltimore and Ohio
Tech
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Ralph Budd
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Bee Railroad
Ryn Clark
Aquinas
Noranne Byers
Teachers College Training School
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Arnold Jindrick
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