Claims Proposal May End Strike
Government conciliator Paul Fuller said he proposed a settlement method to end the 30 day coal strike, but operators head Edward Burke and UMW leader John L. Lewis dismissed it as a joke. The dispute stirred Congress critiques as talks continued, with Fuller awaiting a policy committee meeting and McGrady hoping for early settlement amid tighter fuel restrictions.
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Washington
Paul W. Fuller
Fuller
Edward RB. Burke
Southern Coal Producers Association
Foller
John L. Lewis
United Mine Work- 29S
Bill
Burke
UMW
New York
Edward F. Mc’ Grady
White House
Truman
Tabor Schwellenbach
Snyder
John R. J. Steelman
Lewis
Charles O'Neill
Northeern Appalachian Producers Group
Edward R. Burke
Henry A. Wallace
Detroit
Nation
Case
Coleagues
Hope
R-Kan
United Tes
Sabath
D-Il
Rman
Comtee
John LiLewis
Cbi
E.S.T
J. A. Krug
Brownouts Expand as Coal Strike Deepens Across Cities
Turmoil from a 37 day coal strike pushes cities toward wartime brownouts. Chicago Washington and Philadelphia already face partial darkness with Detroit set to follow after councils consider emergency measures. Virginia and Cincinnati also brace for rolling outages as unemployment climbs and 73,000+ workers idle in coal reliant industries. Major firms like U S Steel report thousands idled in mills across Youngstown Clairton Duchesne and Vandergrift.
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Associated
Virginia
State Corporation Commission
Virginia Electric and Power Co
Braddock Light and Power Co
Virginia Electric Supplies
Tory
Alexandria
North Carolina
Norfolk
Lynchburg
Cincinnati Gas and Electric Co
Cincinnati
U. S. Steel Corp
Youngstown
Clairton
Duchesne
Vandergrift
Eisenhower plans trip to Nanking for talks with Chinese leaders
General Eisenhower, en route from Manila, schedules a Thursday flight to Nanking to confer with Chinese government and Communist leaders amid efforts to end civil strife in Manchuria. He will visit General MacArthur in Tokyo on the return trip and aims to reach Washington May 19. Meanwhile, Lawson Junior Chamber of Commerce in Lawrence moves toward a new constitution and bylaws at a meeting to recruit young leaders.
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Manila
Eisenhower
Nanking
General Marshall
Truman
China
U.S
Marshall
Manchuria
Tokyo
Okinawa
Korea
General MacArthur
Washington
Baguio
Camp John Hay
Army Rest Center
Paula
McLaughlin
Guysville
Ohio
Red Cross
Philippines
Frankie Sinatra
Intramuros
Kansan G.I
Lawrence Junior Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
J.c.'a
Paul Rogers
Rogers
J. C
Lawrence
Herman Cohen
Guerrillas ambush patrol in Luzon killing soldier
Manila reports a Filipino military police patrol near Alisga in Nueva Ecija ambushed by Hukbalahaps. One private was killed and up to 13 others feared dead as Col. Libersto Lutana notes the attackers used Browning automatics Garand rifles Japanese rifles Nambu light machineguns and mortars. The slain soldier, Pic. Gregorio Gunges, shows signs of beating.
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Manila
Alisga
Nueva Ecija
Killi
Libersto Lutana
Luzon
Pic
Gregorio Gunges
Namba
Senate Defeats Move to Limit Debate on British Loan
The Senate rejected a bid to limit debate on the 3.75 billion British loan measure by denying the vlature rule. The vote split 41 for and 41 against, with Senator Tydings voting present. Administration leaders remained hopeful for early roll call on amendments and the resolution with unanimous consent sought.
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Washington
Senate
Tydinca
D-Md
Acheson Seeks Explanation for Relief Shipments Lag
Washington May 7 Acheson says the United States is about 150,000 tons short of famine relief wheat exports for the first week of May He urged asking the department for an explanation noting the country is not meeting the weekly bread ration target for 71,500,000 people due to current European food issues He cited issues with shipment and delivery affecting relief efforts.
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Washington
Acheson
United States
One Killed in Clash at Benham Coal Mine
In Benham Kentucky early today a clash between Progressive Miners and United Mine Workers left one man dead and at least six wounded, two seriously. Joseph Scotty O'Hara, UMW special representative from Pittsburgh, said his picket group was ambushed as they entered Benham to persuade miners to stay away from work.
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Harlan, Ky
United Mine Workers
Benham
International Harvester Company
Joseph
Scotty) O'Hara
Pittsburgh
UMW
Five American correspondents flown from Changchun to Mukden
Five American newsmen held in protective custody by Communists in Changchun and later moved to Mukden were flown out today in a U.S. Air Force plane. The group includes Tom Masterson of the Associated Press and reporters Liebermann, Weller, Packard, and Ebener.
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Mukden
Changchun
Tom Masterson
Associated Press
Herr- Liebermann
New York Times
Charles J. Weller
Chicago Daily News
Revnolds Packard
United Press
Charlotte Ebener
International News Service
Iranian Officials Left in the Dark
In a UN Security Council report Iranian Ambassador Hussein Ala said Soviet troops have withdrawn from Iran’s northern provinces as scheduled but Iran cannot verify troop removals in Azerbaijan due to Soviet interference. The note questions whether the Iranian case should be closed or pursued, awaiting independent information from British and American sources.
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New York
United Nations Security Council
Hussein Ala
Azerbaijan
Iran
Trygve Lie
Ala
Red Army
Khorassan
Gorgan
Mazanderan
Gilan
Security Council
Washington
Council
Russia
Atatua
Tehran
Azerbaijan Autonomous
Andrei A. Gromyko
Gromyko
Sunshine Returns as Kansas Warmth Rises After Rain
Topeka reports a sunny spell lifting state temperatures to near 70 with highs near 65 to 75 expected today and tomorrow. Forecast calls for cooler air and frost possible in northern Kansas tonight. long range outlook predicts rain returning Thursday night through Sunday. Rain totals across cities vary with Coffeyville tied as the warmest at 73 and lows dipping to 44 while Ellis and Philipsburg stayed cool at 89?
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Topeka
Kansas
S. D. Flora
Kananas
Flora
Lawrence
Olathe
Kangaa City
Wamego
Manhattan
Centralia
Horton
Coffeyville
Ellis
Philipsburg
Coal Delivery Rules Based on Actual Needs
Washington May 7 coal deliveries to domestic consumers barred unless the customer has less than five days of supply based on actual needs. The order by the Solid Fuels Administration aims to conserve bituminous coal as mining remains halted since April 1 due to the United Mine Workers strike.
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Washington
Solid Fuels Administration
United Mine Workers
Seek 75 workers for Lawrence garment plant
Morris Manufacturing plans a Lawrence plant by June 1 with 60 to 75 women needed to operate electric Singer machines. Caplan, owner, offers 40 hour weeks at 45 cents per hour, with room to grow. Interviews scheduled at the Chamber of Commerce office Wednesday through Friday.
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Lawrence
Morris Manufacturing Company
Coffeyville
Morris Caplan
Electric Singer
Chamber of Commerce
Caplin
Chamber of Commerce Industrial Committee
Gerald Hesse
Hesse
Caplan
British offer to pull troops from Egypt and defend area by King Farouk
Cairo reports Great Britain proposes withdrawing all armed forces from Egyptian territory and entrusting defense of strategic areas to King Farouk’s forces as a prelude to revising the 1936 Anglo Egyptian treaty. Withdrawal to start soon and finish within two weeks amid protests and new Arab League meetings. In San Francisco, Alcatraz investigators continued piecing together evidence from the bloody uprising.
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Great Britain
Farouk
Egypt
Suez Canal
India
Australia
Malaya
New Zealand
Palestine
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Iraq
R.A.F
Euphrates River
Lord Stansgate
Egypta
Anglo- Egypta
Sudan
Kingom
Exyat
Alexandria
Port Said
City Renounces Sponsorship of Housing Project
The city council backed away from sponsoring six demountable housing units funded by the federal government to relieve local housing shortages. It will sponsor only if private funds back the project. The council asked the city attorney to inform the Federal Public Housing Authority that funds are unavailable. A revived motion urged private funding to aid GI housing, and other city business included building foundations advice, attending a Kansas League meeting, and sewer and garbage truck matters.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Stevens
Xt. B. Stevens
K.U
Stevena
Tennessee
Seventeenth Stretc
N. M. Penny
Returning Lawrence Troops Reach West Coast Today
The Associated Press reports two Lawrence servicemen are arriving today on the west coast. T/4 Rex E. Snell, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Snell, 1204 Connecticut street, is listed on the General Pope due to arrive at San Francisco. T/5 Nelson E. Tingle, of 1130 Rhode Island street, is aboard the Admiral Sims, scheduled to arrive in San Francisco today. Funk's Mortuary and Chapel. Apbalance Service, Phone 119.
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Associated Press
West Coast
Rex E. Snell
Harry Snell
Connecticut Street
Pope
San Francisco
Nelson E. Tingle
Rhode Island Street
Admiral Sims
German War Ended a Year Ago V-E Day Observed
May 8 marks V E Day as the U S and Allied forces recognized the end of WWII in Europe. President Truman announced Germany's final surrender two days after papers were signed, with formal hostilities ceasing the night before.
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Truman
Germany
Europe
School Board approves calendar and custodians
The May board meeting approved the 1946-47 school calendar. The year opens Monday September 9 and closes May 20. Fifteen custodians were elected and assigned to buildings. Principal junior high received leave June 15 to August 15 for summer school. Bills totaling 30 996 19 were approved.
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Board of Education
Liberty Memorial High
Stegiber i
At & P
Jonu
Jen‘ Saster
Ss. Clay Cor
Pringrél
Iight
Lloyd Purvell
Lloyd Houston
Dick Wagstaff
C. Whipple
Deal
A. E
City to Enforce Dog ordinances after quarantine end
Lawrence council ordered publication of dog laws still in force and set May 9 as end of state quarantine. Dogs must be licensed immunized and kept on a leash or confined from April 1 to August 1. Harbors of loose dogs face 25 dollar fines. enforcement will include pickup and a three day pound.
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Douglas County
Lawrence
Musk Ox Thru Wastes Ends After 82 Day Trek
The Canadian Operation musk ox expedition ends in Edmonton after 82 days and 3 full miles through the frozen north. Snowmobiles fail on the Alaska highway causing a train finish for the last leg. U S observers accompany the Canadian force.
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Edmonton
Alta
Grande Prairie
Alaska
U. S
Conference Hosts Delegates at Plymouth Congregational Church
The 91st annual Congregational Christian Conference of Kansas opens with preliminary meetings at Plymouth Congregational Church. About 125 delegates, mostly guests of members, attend sessions featuring Mila Perdrizet Elizabeth Perdrizet and professors Wehrli Reynolds. Dr Reynolds speaks on Homes Are What You Make Them. Mile Perdrizet also speaks on The Witness of the Church Abroad. Merle Rymph presents Echoes from England. Wehrli delivers the first conference lecture The Moral Relapses of the Post War Period. Morning sessions include a breakfast for church school workers and Women’s Department addresses by Mrs. Marlowe A. Anderson. A merger discussion of congregational and allied churches is set for tomorrow. An offering for war victims is planned.
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Plymouth Congregational Churc
Tenes Church
Marie Smith
Hourie
Mila
Elizabeth Perdrizet
A. Wehrli
Fiden Theological Seminary
Webster Groves
Paul A.reynolds
Christian Education
Boar of Home Missions
Dr. Reynolds
Perdrizet
Merle Rymph
England
Wehrli
Reynolds
Marlowe A. Anderson
Women's Department
Webbt
Ralph K. Schwab
Pasentor
Hosedale Congregational Church
Kansas City
Mile
J. D. Gossett
Women’s Department
Perdrzet
Transylvania to Romania Restored in Postwar Boundary Talks
The foreign ministers council discussed restoring Transylvania to Romania and revisiting Romania’s 1938 and other wartime borders including Dobrudja and Bessarabia. The session ended with disagreements on some Black Sea state issues and was referred to deputies for precise wording.
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Paris
Foreign Ministers Council
Transylvania
Romania
Black Sea
Russia
Britain
France
United States
Hitler
Mussolini
Vienna
Hungary
Anarees
Dobrudja
Bulgaria
Bessarabia
Rusgia
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