Coal strike settled in new contract signed by Krug and Lewis
Washington May 29 The secretary of the interior announced with reporters that a coal strike settlement has been signed by Secretary Krug and John L. Lewis. Lewis indicated he would order United Mine Workers back to work immediately. Details will be released by the interior department within an hour.
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Quick Settling of Coal Dispute May Defeat Draft Plan
Washington May 9 Associated Press poll shows 45 of 63 senators opposed to the coal dispute section of the emergency bill granting the President power to induct striking workers. Eighteen senators back the proposal. Senate debates the measure as House rules committee moves toward action. Organized labor denounces the bill with CIO head Sidney Hillman accusing President Truman of hysteria.
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Will Not Continue Under The Present Wage Contract In New York
The AFL United Mine Workers notified anthracite operators that they would not extend the current contract which ends at midnight tomorrow. A work stoppage of 76,000 hard miners was threatened, with retroactive wage increases to be applied later. Kennedy, UMW treasurer, announced the stance after a news conference following the negotiating session.
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National governors support anti strike and public welfare laws
The national conference of governors urged extending the draft and restricting strikes that affect utilities and public services. Resolutions called for funding reactivated National Guard, state control of the Federal Employment Service, and airport construction, with a new executive committee to be chosen. In Topeka, flood control supporters pressed immediate action on four Neosho and Cottonwood river reservoirs, arguing delays worsen floods and promise long term regional benefits.
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200 Students Promoted To Senior High School Ceremony
More than 200 students were promoted from Lawrence Junior High School at a ceremony last night at Liberty Memorial High School auditorium. Clay Coy introduced the graduating class, with Ralph Graber receiving the class. Invocation by Rev. C Fosber Hughes and benediction by Rev. D C Weatherbee. Music by the junior high orchestra and chorus and a trio of Nancy Sumner Marilyn Bailey and Roy Sommerville. Awards were given to many students.
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Last Minute Rain Cheers Grain Growers in the West
A late rain across western Kansas lifted grain growers as wheat near harvest faced late danger. Rain totals ranged from 1.02 to 1.85 inches at multiple towns including Garden City, Elkhart, Goodland, Ellis, and Dighton. Garden City reports show summer fallowed wheat looking good but not yet safe for hot weather. DeLuxe Cafe at 711 Massachusetts plans a 10 day closure with re opening around June 10.
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House Approves Case Strike Bill by Large Margin
Washington May 28 The House passed and sent to the President the Senate version of the Case Strike bill by a 230 to 106 roll call. The measure prohibits employer contributions to union welfare funds and extends the pre strike cooling off period to 60 days amid debate over potential veto. The Senate previously approved 49 to 29.
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Mass refusal stalls trial of Lt Granville Cubage
In Bad Nauheim Germany May 29 a mass refusal by 13 witnesses to testify halted a court martial for Lt. Granville Cubage of Oklahoma City on charges of treating prisoners at a guardhouse in Lichfield England. Witnesses said they faced unfair treatment by the army and refused to answer questions under threat of punishment. Three men started a strike prior to the trial involving six officers accused of brutality at the U S army mine in Lichfield.
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Stock Market Brief Reads Like Daily Ticker Snippet
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France to Benefit From U S Loan Says Gouin
Patis May 29 President Felice Gouin in his first press conference since taking office predicted the United States French loan agreement would revive France's economy to prewar strength. He noted the Washington deal provides 1.37 billion dollars in cash and credits and said no political conditions were attached. Gouin stated the loan would be presented to the cabinet and then to the constituent assembly for approval, which he called certain.
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Leon Blum
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Merchants' Bureau Sets New Weekday Saturday Hours
At a Chamber of Commerce meeting in Lawrence forty representatives voted to set hours from 9 a m to 5 p m on weekdays and 9 a m to 530 p m on Saturday. The change, effective June 1, aims to maximize service to farm and city trade despite potential after supper shopping conflicts. Beougher urged firm cooperation within each business’s nature.
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Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence
Wilmer Beougher
Beougher
Wet Memorial Day Rain Boosts Kansas Wheat Crops
A wet Memorial Day with soaking rains spread across western Kansas and to the east, bringing up to 2.38 inches in Dresden and aiding droughted wheat and pastures. Weatherman S D Flora predicted continued moisture, though Decoration Day crowds may be light. Temperatures ranged from 65 to near 80, with highs and lows listed for various towns. In Wellington, seventy workers at Hunter Milling were laid off as the mills closed for the first time since 1877 due to wheat shortages, with operations to resume when the new crop arrives.
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160 Seniors to Receive Diplomas at Liberty Memorial High
Diplomas will be awarded to 160 seniors at the seventy second annual commencement of Liberty Memorial High School this evening at 8 o'clock in Hoch Auditorium on the University of Kansas campus. The address will be given by Deane W. Malott, chancellor of the University of Kansas.
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Lawrence Observes Memorial Day Quiet Business Day
Memorial Day observance will halt most Lawrence activity with federal, state, county, and city offices closed. Nearly all businesses shut for the day, drug stores with Sunday hours, libraries and schools closed, post office offering holiday service only for outgoing mail and special deliveries, no carrier deliveries, and University classes not in session.
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United States
Veteran Organizations Ask Flowers for Graves
Lawrence veteran organizations request flowers for Memorial Day as part of the observance. Citizens may leave blooms at the courthouse this evening and tomorrow morning. Representatives will collect at 8:80 oclock for distribution to local cemeteries.
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Eastern flood toll rises in Pennsylvan ia and New York
The Susquehanna River flood crest moved south through north central Pennsylvania and southern New York, drowning at least 10 people with four missing. Damage estimates exceed 1 000 000, thousands homeless, and Wilkes Barre reports nine feet above flood stage. Harrisburg warned of rising waters. Streets flooded and highways cut as evacuations continued.
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Graber Re-elected Liberty Memorial High Principal
Ralph Graber was re-elected as principal for the 1946-47 school year by the board of education after Lt. Col. Neal Wherry notified that he likely would not be discharged in time for the fall term. Wherry, a former high school principal and Douglas county draft board member, is serving in Washington on religious matters. Graber, on the staff since 1932, had been filling the role during wartime and was expected to return to teaching before being confirmed for another year.
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Early Harvest Seen In Kansas From Weather Report
Topeka May 24 The weekly Kansas weather and crop report says an early harvest is expected as warm late week boosted wheat development though stands are thin in western areas. Soaking rains improved conditions, but some frost damage and leaf rust exist. Corn planting nears completion in the north while sugar beets and flax progress. pastures show slow growth overall with scattered tornadoes and one fatality reported.
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Returning Troop Is Reported Arrived in New York
The Associated Press states that Pfc. Harry L. Alvord of Lawrence was expected to arrive in New York yesterday aboard the Victory.
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W Operation Schedule Changes At Lune Flower Ordnance Works
The government shifts operation of Lune Flower Ordnance Works after June 1 with Hercules Powder Co. handling production lines and the Ordnance Department of the Army assuming remaining plant areas. The change preserves overall staffing with 622 Army and 525 Hercules personnel. total workers near 1300. Civil service for Ordnance staff. veterans preferred for vacancies.
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