Wage increase pact fuels steel industry optimism
A 1 day wage rise for 140 000 steel workers was hailed as a victory by leaders including Murray and Stephan amid talks with the U S Steel Corp board. The accord covers Carnegie Steel and several affiliates, with a $1 per day boost for all workers and higher raises for long service. The agreement also preserves existing benefit provisions and sets terms for future labor costs across related companies.
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Pittsburgh
LS Steel Cary
Fio
Hve Mayer
Pact
Rees
Sone
Mnembtra
Elizabeth Comes of Age Dedicates Life to Empire
Winds devastate farms in Newhall area causing injuries and property damage. A family escapes harm as a farm home near Rianine is destroyed and power lines fail cutting service for hours. Four people are killed in Newhall California when a crane fails near the Santa Susana mountains, marking a tragic toll in the event.
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Elizabeth
Gute Wey
Hesumd
Atrich
Elper Moheliegis
Sam Barnett
Rianine Dee
Asd
Risto
Newhall
Calif
Flornice Mareni
Celia
Ran
Twinseasra
Airrane
Santa Susana Mountains
Los Angeles
Denmark Moves to Crown Frederick IX Amid Tax Debate
Frederick IX is proclaimed king of Denmark after Christian X dies, uniting the nation as troops are deployed abroad. The story also notes U.S. tax-cut politics with President Truman forecasting a future surplus and potential changes to tax timing while Lucas pushes for an earlier cut.
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Frederick
Senate
King of
Denmark
Explosions Strike Texas City. Death Toll Uncertain
Texas City reports 35 bodies recovered with the death toll expected to rise to at least 75 from a nitrate explosion. Officials say many victims remain unidentified while Red Cross and Coast Guard teams work amid chaotic relief efforts. Mayor Trahan criticizes aid handling as Red Cross officials pledge to aid victims and restore normal life though many businesses remain shuttered.
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Texas City
Tex
Roy Wade
Department of Public Safety
Wade
Homer Garris
Texas Agency
Persens Sui
Aftier Trahan
Red Crexs
Ree
Red
Tiare
Red Cross
Syrure
Redross Hegequartva
Galveston
Gerald Wesseliun
St. Louis
Redd Cross
Texaa
Wesseling
Cty Hall
Westelus
Coast Guard
Saturday Mail Deliveries Hit Heavier Weekend Volumes
Postal and telegraph services report the heaviest weekend activity since the telephone strike began. Willow Richlark in charge notes near normal Saturday deliveries despite disrupted service. Telegrams and messenger runs were brisk but intercity traffic remains limited by the strike.
Carlson Seeks Governor Run After Solvent Business
Fragmented text describes Carlson shifting from business to politics, aiming for the governorship after terms as a U.S. representative. Mentions Kansas and Republic party context with incomplete, uncertain phrasing about corporate ties and future plans.
Truman's six requests in talk to Associated Press luncheon
President Truman outlined six policy aims at the AP luncheon agenda. He called for moderation in wage demands, higher production, continued farm price supports, tax relief after inflation cools, rent and credit controls extension, and broad cooperation to reach a strong stable economy.
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New York
Truman
Associated Press @ press
Lockout hits Southwestern Bell workers in Lawrence
Striking employees of the Southwestern Bell Telephone company have lost more than 350,000 in wares since the strike began April 7. Richard Ayers, local manager, says about 10,000 in goods are held by the local office. Many strikers seek to return to work and are told a lockout remains in effect. Supervisors handle emergency calls as around 90 percent of maintenance continues. About 40 to 50 workers and their supporters staged a rally in front of the Lawrence office as the strike enters its third week.
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Post Office
Avi
Flave Aid
Willow B. Richclerk
Ead
Deliverion
Telegraph Company
Karas Kebeyn
Southwestern Bell Telenby
Richard Ayers
Lawrence Affice
Ed Merjbors
Anton
Awiteh
Ayers
Foval
Wet Weather Forecast For Kansas As Spring Work Advances
Topeka reports cooler conditions and cloudy skies across the state with possible showers in the east. Temperatures expected tonight from 50s rising to 60s Tuesday. Rivers mostly back within banks except Neosha still high near Oskaloosa. Roads open. light rain noted in parts. latest rainfall totals described as above normal.
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Topeka
Kansas
S. J. Flora
Rane
Einter
Neosha
Pareane
Okwrge
Ckirbena
Ainte Highway Commissions
Rotary Conference Opens in Emporia with Noted Speakers
Northeastern Kansas Rotarians gathered in Emporia for a ten day conference. Speakers included Hon Dewey Short congressman from Missouri and Rotary official Dunne. Noon demonstrations featured Lawrence Leavenworth Manhattan and Ottawa clubs. Afternoon talks covered Col M Thomas Tchou and Dr David MacFarlane. Rail fare update noted for Western lines, 12 percent rise on round trips effective June 1.
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Kansas
Wistrice
Mtotary Interna. Hanal
Emporia
Dewey Short
Fom Miaxouri
Ratah &. Dunne
Rotary International
Narbeth
Venn
Ferur
Inorheane
Lawrence
Leavenworth
Manhattan
Ottawa
M. Thomas Tchou
China
Oberlin
Ohio
David MacFarlane
Emporial State Teachers Entleze
Rotary
Glenn Charlton Dies in Lawrence Insurance Leader
Glenn Charlton died yesterday at age 70 after a sudden illness. He led the Charlton Insurance Agency in Lawrence, expanding to 441 agents and 70 coverages, and helped organize local business and charity groups. He was born in Atchison and moved to Lawrence as a child, later coaching at Bradley College and serving as justice of the peace in his early career. Survivors include his widow Paula Arbens Charlton, his mother Carrie Charlton, a sister and brother, and his son who joined the family agency. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2:10 PM with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery.
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Glenn
Charitot
Tercer
Charlton
Chariton
Chariton Senance Agency
East Seventh Street
Jesters
Rotary
Lawrence Charther
Demerce
Lawrence Country
Kk. U
Yaris
Edwin L. Chariton
Lawrence
Atehi
Insula
Edwin Ritor
Jenn Charlton Hee
John Chariton
Charlton Insurance Agency
Glenn Charlton
Atchison
Wentworth Military Academy
Poonville
PE Delta Kappa
Univeriity of Kansas
Beadley College
Teomia
Ton Are National Church
Paula Arbens Charlton
Carrie
Hebert Os. Charlton
Tetiana
Theodore
Charthin
Toneth Geeration
Charlton Inguranes Agency
Charltan
Navy
Mad
Agency
Paster
Wughes
Hamily Pes Quests
Flowere
Oak Hill Cemetery
SAY STRIKERS STICK Washington Illinois Apr 19 TelePhone strike
Striking telephone workers surveyed four key centers today and reported their ranks holding steady as the week ends. Government peacemakers said they would push to end the nationwide walkout entering its third week. The National Federation of Telephone Workers cited checks from Atlanta New York Cleveland and Chicago while conflicting claims emerged from Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone and another Bell affiliate.
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Washington
Apr
Indi
National Federation of Telephone Workers
Ken Officiale
Atlanta
New York
Cleveland
Chicago
Bistret
Colantin
Chesapeake and Porenmac Telephone Company
All Aboard B-29 Killed in Crash at Kwajalein
A World War II era brief notes a B-29 crash at Kwajalein on Sunday, with all aboard killed. The report is fragmented and mentions casualties and a subsequent separate fatal car crash near Pratt, Kansas, involving local residents.
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Kwajalein
Pearl
Harhor
Ape
Kava Lale
Feta Cpl
Ama Cree
Cut Hand While Fishing Near Lawrence
Charles Schleicher 18 of Kansas City received emergency care at Lawrence Memorial Hospital yesterday afternoon for a severe cut in the palm of his left hand. He sustained the injury while cutting bait on a fishing trip near here. A classified ad note appears about turning extra clothing and furniture into cash via the Journal-World.
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Charles Schleicher
Kanaas City
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Here
Journal-World
Ellis Case Opens in Probate Fight Over Kansas Estate
The Ellis probate action opens before Judge Hair Means with Ralph F Ellis Jr contested by the University of Kansas and Mrs Trove 5. The case spans about a week as disputes over a will and incidental disposition surface. Attorneys Melvin and Mitchelain for the university face questions about the instrument and its terms. Work on four University of Kansas emergency housing projects remains halted due to a standstill order.
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Ralph F
University of Kansas
Mes
Lisara
Prion
Hoan
Betwe
Ash
Mitchelain
Universi
Meas
Cnet
Priah
Melvin
Faye Pines
Pebo
B. Bethe
Ralph Fulis
Hall
Lerkuleg
Calif
Elis
Jannek
Cali Forres
Pner
York
Betheel
Peareider
University of Kaa
New York
Wii
Deane
Marlette
Taurh
Mele
Chahertion Madtott
Ane
Mra
Billis
Silalott
Raymond Nichols
Jeans Moreau
Himealf and
Klonz
University
Stock Market In Vex Sees Mixed Close On Saturday
The market showed uncertainty with about 60 stocks averaging 61.7 as traders reacted to mixed signals on Saturday. Analysts noted volatility and uneven gains across sectors, with tech and energy moves driving notable swings.
Summer cruise announced for 45,0004un battleship unit
A two month summer cruise for 45 naval reserve officers training corps aboard the battleship 2S. Java was announced to Capt. J. Petersen at the University of Kansas. The voyage covers Pacific waters with midshipmen in Holloway plan status, joining the Navy after graduation for one year active duty before regular commissions.
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Java
Officers Training Corps
University of Kansas
Toiay
J. Peterson
Naval Eclanve
Pacific Waters
Holloway
United States Navy Reserve
Navy
Body of Baby Found In River Reported By Students
A baby corpse was recovered from the river at noon Saturday by Water Police officers Hateadinon Watter Palmiteer and Lon Bilting after a line tied to a bar on the river dam was seen on the north side. Two EU students alerted police, and coroner Drarry Clark began an investigation into the incident.
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Polies Hateadinon Watter
Lon Bilting
Dro Rarry Clark
Taynty
Whee de
Oklahoma Board Policy on Phone Rate Increase Questioned
The National Federation of Telephone Workers asked the Oklahoma Corporation Commission for its stance on raising telephone rates about wage changes. Joseph A. Rione, union president, sought whether the commission could order adjustments tied to wage changes while fixing no new rate structure for Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. Commission member Bond said the panel would discuss the issue with other members and likely decline to offer an expression of policy at this time.
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Reagan
Farriess
Morray
Stephan
Pitta
Ras AO
Covarn
Inthane Eaninaring Carnagie-Shwein Steel Corn Amercan Sret
Ueshembia Stree Naetremal the Co
Tennespee Worl
Lean
Rayliad
Wirmingham
Ala
Tennessee, Caal, Iren and Railroad Company
Duluth, Minn
Anirian Steel and Wire
Atlon
Oklahoma City
National Federation of Telephone Workers Telly
Oklahoma Corporation Commissian
Ita
Peint
Jaseph A. Roione
Commission
Clavehema
Commission Chat Reford Bond
Pruliey
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Interior Department
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Hyary
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Republic
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AtTexes City Church Choir
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Omaha
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Union Pacific Railroad
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Kan
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Alfred V. Fincham
Mratt County
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Cedar Rapids, Ta
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Ellis Case
Natural History Library
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