Government moves to cite John Lewis for contempt in coal strike
U S attorneys press contempt against John L Lewis as several bituminous mines walk out and reports show anthracite miners joining the stoppage. Government seeks fines or jail, with district court and Allen Goldsborough handling petitions while wartime coal controls and fuel directives unfold.
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Fullerin
Washington
John Sennett
Justice Department
Federal Court
John L. Lewis
District Court
T. Jah Goldsborough
John J. Lewis
Wark
Lewis
Wee
Alent
United
Hes
Ie Dardean
Alesandra
Alan Goldsborough
Feek
Gailsborough
Wrrs
Philip G. Fleimfog
Fleming
Capitol
Civilian Production Administration
Tom Clark
Jude ‘Goldsborough
Clark
Sennett
Aftien
Trunjai
Justice Department Ofdauals
Los
T. Alan Goldsborough
Goldsborough
United Mine Workers
UFL
Smith-Connally
Zmund
Truman Goes 140 Feet Down in Submarine Demonstration
President Truman descended 140 feet into the Atlantic aboard a captured German submarine as his Cabinet urged closure of U S coal mines. He watched simulated battle problems from the control room and conning tower while praising Lt Cmdr James Burr Caster and the submarine crew for their teamwork and technical efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West
Fla
Truman
Atlantic
John L. Lewis
Nation’s Nest
Washington
United Mine Workers
Cmdr
James Burr Caster
Chillweathe
Atate
Missouri
United States
Face Hard Times Charges Filed in Labor Strife and Arson Case
Washington reports on labor experts debating how coal miners might endure a protracted fight led by John T. Lewis amid expected hardships. The article also covers the arson conviction of Jack E. Byrd in Concordia, detailing his crimes from 1925 onward, including fires against the Starring Furniture building and a long criminal history.
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Washington
John T. Lewis
Altho
Het Fp
Jack Eel Byrd
Concordia
Lawrence
Douglas County Court
Furniture Company
Byrd
Sherif
Rody" Skinner
Wlal Cox
Firestone
Denvirz
Bernard Firestone
Cloud County
Aeto
Corcordia
Skimmer
Uniderwriter
Walter Reed Gage
Charles G. Reed
Bard
Cotrty
Federal Bureau of Investigation
County Arrerney
Novafer
Good Byrd
Nebraska
Lincoln
Wichita
Tweed
Skinner
Cox
Charlies Brown
Vermont Street
Peire
A. Bliesner
Urees President to Call Congress Into Session
Representative Rankin urged President Truman to call Congress into session immediately to pass anti strike and anti racketeering legislation. Tonkin said the request was under consideration. Senator Reid called this a direct strike against the government. Byrd supported a special session to strengthen labor laws.
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Washington
Dent Truman
Rankin
D-Miss
Congress
Byrd
Truman
Miners’ union mines closed in three states report says
Kansas City drives today report from P. E. N. Anfeldt regional manager for the Solid Fuels administration states all union mines in Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma appear closed. He notes non-union mines in Kansas and Missouri continue operating, producing from 2000 to 15000 tons daily.
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Kansas City
P.E. N. Anfeldt
The
Solid Fuels Administration
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Britain Rejects Russian Troop Reports Plan at UN
British Foreign Minister Ernest Bevin rejected Moscow’s proposal for UN troop reports unless tied to disarmament and domestic front concerns. He urged combining troop disposition with general disarmament for immediate discussion, while Molotov defended data use for the international staff and police task.
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Bevin
United States
China
VM. Molotov
Ivan
Russia
France
U.N
Fenem
Eearmuttee
Assembly
Molotey
United Nations
Molotay
Vo. K. Wellington Koo
Koo
V. M. Molotov
Fernest Bevin
United Kingdom
New Drug Streptonticin Used at Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Lawrence Memorial hospital reports the use of streptonticin, released for civilian use, in two female patients with good results. The hospital was approved as a drug depot three months ago, and these are the first known cases here. Both patients are now recovering. one had not responded to sulfa or penicillin before treatment.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Lawrence
Sugar Ration Expected to Rise Five Pounds in 1947
Miami reports James H. Marsh al, director of the agriculture department sugar branch, predicts consumers may receive five more pounds of sugar next year. He notes current rations average 25 pounds for the year and outlines potential increases as 30 pounds, with details depending on production and industrial use.
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Miami
James H. Marshal
Agriculture Department
Marsche
Miners Idle as Government Demand Sparks Labor Tension
United Mine Workers president Jean Lo Bewes cites nil production as mines idle across Missouri and nearby areas in response to government actions. Operators' spokesmen say mines may open for workers while tensions rise over wage claims and energy supply amid weather and shift disruptions.
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Rot St
Wator
Missouri
Jean Lo Bewes
United Mine Workers
Anger Pines
Sam
Pittehure
Harper
Henry Atta
Howe
Cold wave grips northern states with heavy snow
The Weather Bureau reports a broad cold spell across Montana North Dakota Nebraska western Wisconsin and the upper Midwest with subzero lows in several towns. Temperatures range from around 20 above to 25 below zero as snow falls in Washington Oregon and northern Minnesota with a brief warming coming by Sunday in Chicago area.
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Chrcage
Northwest
Stampede Pass
Wash
Mullan Pass
Fefa
Washington
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michi-gan
John L. Lewis Receives News During Miners Strike
Alexandria reports on November 21 as John J. Lewis learns of a possible strike development. Newsmen gather outside his home while a servant retrieves a newspaper and the UMW leader awaits the strike’s next move amid a government contract deadline passing quietly.
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Alexandria
John J. Lewis
Lewis
Washington
U. S
Lou
U.M.W
Lewi
Two Wrists Fractured in Lawrence Housing Project Accident
Carl Teorneden Linwood suffered fractures to both wrists in an accident this morning while working at the Lawrence Veterans Housing project at Nineteenth and Louisiana street. He was transported to Lawrence Memorial hospital for treatment.
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Carl Teorneden Linwood
Lawrence Veterans Housing Project
Nineteenth and
Louisiana Street
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Bituminous Coal Industry Walkout Shuts Down Nation
A broad United Mine Workers walkout halts the soft coal industry across the United States. About 200,000 miners in bituminous fields join the action, with many in the anthracite region also quitting. Progressive and nonunion workers stay on in some mines while others idle across West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Alabama, Maryland, Virginia, and Indiana.
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Pittsburon
United Mine Workers
United Mire
John J. Lewis
Cosverris
Niners
Vrneditionalis
Stars and Stripes
West Virginia
Reading
Chrosapeake
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvan
Kentucky
U M.W
Alabama
U.M.W.A
Maryland
Qare
Foad
Virginia
Indiana
Christmas Seal Sale Opens With Tuberculosis Drive
The 40th annual Christmas seal sale began this week in the county to fund TB work. Money supports a part time clinic and nurse, 441 X-rays, 408 patients examined, and aid for needy children. Health bonds go on sale downtown as mailings begin next week. Mrs. Seba Eldridge leads the association with several committees. New York market decline follows coal industry concerns.
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T.B. and Health Association
T.B
State Board of Health
Seba Eldridge
Cenera
Stock Market Index Edges Lower Amid Mixed Trade
The stock market average of 60 stocks falls to 69.9 after yesterday’s 61.4, reflecting a cautious session as investors weigh gains and losses across major sectors.
Partial Eclipse of Sun Saturday Observers Plan Best Grandstand Seats
Augusta residents seek the best view of the Saturday partial solar eclipse. Planetarium associate Coles warns a portion of the phenomenon will begin and end around midday with advice to use dark glasses or overexposed film to avoid eye injury.
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Ho — Hannum
Dents
Augusta
United Ste
Coles
Planetarium
Not Guilty Verdict in Kansas Second Degree Murder Case
The jury returning a not guilty verdict acquits Dike Scot of second degree murder in a case linked to the Golden Arrow cafe shooting. Key figures include Rooney as special prosecutor and Mrs Edna Clayborn, clerk of the court, with testimony from witnesses and the judge presiding in Topeka.
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Mary Pilen Simmons
Edo Rooney
Topeka
Kansas
Roopey
George Kh. Melvin
District Court
Frank R. Gray
Tooney
Rooney
Edna Clayborn
Golden Arrow
North Lawrence
Scott
Blanchard Hines
Toatt Er
Wright
Teceha
Spoose
Sorughit
Cold wave sweeps Kansas with sharp temperature drop
May 21全国 freeze forecast causes statewide chill as readings fall from 69 at Dodge City to 16 in northern areas. Meteorologist S D Flora warned of scattered snow flurries and cold temps tonight with lows 10 to 20 and highs 25 to 52. Previous warmth gave way to this rapid cold across the state.
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Yopena
Kansas
S. D. Flora
Poneia
Fiora
Dodge City
Topeka
Goodland
Coffeyville
Edmonton
Fort Worth
Havre
Angers
New Orleans
New York
Wisbongton
Ice Delivery Crew Fails To Report for Work Today
Commercial and home ice deliveries were halted in Lawrence when American Service Company drivers did not report for shift. Plant operations continued at the dock and ice manufacture stayed on schedule, with managers hoping deliveries resume by tomorrow morning.
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Lawrence
American Service Company
Vermont Street
H. C. Thornton
Four Auto Wrecks In County Reported Yesterday
Lawrence and vicinity were the site of four auto wrecks reported yesterday. No injuries were listed though several drivers faced charges or court appearances as police described continued risky driving and stricter enforcement ahead.
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Jack Emil Byrd
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Charles Ross
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Kay Weet Tm
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Pittsburg
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UMW
Fom Solid Fuels Administration
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Sulf l. S
Mary
Duke Scott
Neverrher
Frank R. Utam
Halden Jonemen
Simeyha
Ats
Simeeka
Thompson
Willis McMillen
Hutchinson
Wile
Simecha
Rubnke
Junction City
Ruhnke
Carl Ray
Jero
Carl L. Schultheiss
Chrisler
F. J. Kehter
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Highway 40
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Eidith
Elizabth Jonas
Florida Street
David Sampson
Seventh Street
Esther Twente
Alabama Street
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Frank Curry
Kenetucky Street
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C. A. Bliesner
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