Truman Faces Twin-Strike Problem at Pitt Coal Halt
Massive walkout by United Mine Workers stalls coal flow into Pittsburgh steel hub. About 280,000 miners, 70 percent of soft coal workers, idle across the nation as pensions demand tops $100 monthly. Major mines and steel firms suspend output. mediation efforts underway.
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Steel
Pittsburgh
ITTSBURGH
A.P
United Mine Workers (Ind
United States
Pittsburgh-Uniontown
United States Steel Corporation
Pennsylvania
Germany Included in Scope of Marshall Plan
Paris March 1. European recovery conference votes to include western Germany in the Marshall plan with US financing estimated at 5.2 billion dollars for the first year. Portugal proposes Spain’s inclusion. Bevin and MacBride urge rapid action and new basis for European economy.
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PARIS
Germany
Portugal
Spain
United States
Herve Alphand
committee for European reconstruction
Europe
Jose Cadre Da Moic
Franco
Da Mata
Bevin
Britain
Sean MacBride
Eve
MacBride
Ireland
Lake Superior Claimed Largest Lake by Depth and Area
The article debates whether Lake Superior is the world’s largest lake. It notes Lake Nyanza may have a larger area at high water, but much of it is shallow and vegetated. Superior is deeper, reaching 1,182 feet versus 270 feet for Nyanza, delivering its greater overall size.
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Leake Superior
Victoria
Superior
lske Superior
World's Great Lakes
Ferdinand ©. Zane
Lake Baikal
Asia
Baikal
Month of Decision in Western Europe Opens Paris Conference
Western Europe faces a pivotal four weeks with France Italy and Scandinavia at the center. The Paris conference of 16 nations begins as Italy heads toward April elections amid Communist efforts. Britain and France seek regional economic alliance while talks in Finland and potential Moscow ties loom. The United States Marshall Plan fuels debate as ministers in Brussels discuss a coordinated plan and possible mutual defense treaty.
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LGONDOK
Europe
Italy
France
Scandinavia
jong & Starimg pisee
national suite
Finland
Paris
Russia
Norway
Moscow
United States senate
house of representatives
western
Times of London
United States
Bevin
Britain
Bidault
techs
Brussels
Genelux
Alberta Child Wins Canada's Diaper Derby
Ottawa reports 18 month old Peter Devine, son of Cuthbert Devine, University of Alberta student, chosen as winner of a diaper derby sponsored by the Canadian Legion at the University of British Columbia Vancouver. Judges included Maj. Gen. Price and John Bracken. Gordon Rodway, 21 months, son of G W Rodway, was among runners up.
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C.F
Edmonton
dar
Carleton College
Peter Devine
Cuthbert Devine
University of Al Berta
Canadian Legion
University of British Columua
Vancouver
B. Price
Montreal
John Bracken
MM. J. Coldwell
C.F. leater
Peter
Mrs. Coldwell
Mr. Bracken
John
Saskatchewan
Coldwell
Canada
Mrr. Bracken
Gen. Price
Gordon Rodway
G. W. Rodway
University of Manitoba
Freedom of Speech Parley in Geneva
Geneva reports a conference on freedom of information and of the press opens March 23 to frame two rival concepts of liberty. The UN says information freedom is a fundamental right, but debates show sharp divisions over state and private control and licensing risks. Notably, the Soviet bloc opposes the agenda and principles, while Czechoslovakia aligns with restraint. Canadian George Ferguson warns against state monopoly as a threat, as the debate spans the UN discussions at Lake Success.
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GENEVA
Reutersi
United Nations general assembly
United Nations
economic and local council
human rights commission
sub-commission on freedom of information
Lev Spehrava
Canada
George Y. Ferguson
Lake Success
New Treatment Used at Coast
Reports from Chicago say para-amino benzoic acid has been used in treating radiation sickness after X ray cancer therapy. At St Josephs hospital radiotherapy dept for two years with excellent results. Sister Superior Rose Mary notes other potential in cancer treatment under investigation. Further announcements will come from the National Canadian Institute Cancer in Ottawa.
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VICTORIA
Chicago
St. Joseph's hospital
Rose Mary
National Canadian Institute Cancer
Ottawa
Truman Plans Joint Address on World Crisis
Washington reports President Truman will address a joint session of Congress at 9:30 a.m. on St Patrick's Day to discuss the world crisis and potential Soviet moves in Europe. Though the topic remains officially unnamed, lawmakers expect talks on Soviet expansion, defence pacts with Nordic states, and implications for Italy and Turkey amid rising Cold War tensions.
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congress
Truman
Europe
senate
house
S.T
St. Patrick's Day
Marshall
Finland
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Italy
Turkey
Stockholm
Hing Gustav
state department
Moscow
Ankara
UAW files routine 98 day strike notice against Chrysler
Detroit March 16 United Auto Workers filed a 98 day strike notice against Chrysler as allowed by Taft Hartley law to preserve the right to strike if talks fail Negotiations began February 27 seeking 30 cent hourly wage rise from Chrysler and adjourned to March 24 A similar notice will be filed against General Motors as talks for a 25 cent hourly wage rise plus pensions continue.
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DETROIT
United Auto Workers
CLO
Chrysler Corporation
General Motors Corporation
U.A.W.C.LC
Chrysler
union ale
General Motors
Slain Foundation Director Among Bombing Victims
Seth Jaffe, 72, managing director of the Palestine Foundation, was killed in a bombing at the Jewish agency headquarters. Reports say 44 to 108 people were killed or injured as flames engulfed parts of the building after a car laden with explosives was driven to the entrance and two boxes placed in the hallway.
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Seth Jaffe
the
Palestine Foundation
Jewish agency
Jaffe
Travel Ban on Japanese Extended in Ottawa Vote
Ottawa moved to extend wartime orders in council controlling Japanese residents within British Columbia to April 1, 1949 by a 75 to 2 vote. Debates spanned three hours with Liberal and Progressive Conservative MPs opposing further restrictions while Labour Minister Mitchell promised no extension beyond the new expiry. Two orders in council were tabled: increasing displaced persons bringing domestics to Canada and extending unemployment insurance eligibility for stevedores. Senate procedures encountered interruptions as Transport Minister Chevrier planned regulation introductions, postponed to today.
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C.CF
C.C
Labor
Mitchell
8.C
prices board
Stanley Knowles
Winnipeg North Centre
Canada
Europe
senate
J. H. King
Chevrier
red chamber
Britain and France Work Together on Colonial Developments
London reports Britain and France are pursuing colonial cooperation alongside European recovery talks. Plans cover 37.2 million Africans in West Africa, with initial Anglo-French talks in Paris in February focusing on coordinating marketing spending, sustaining prices, moving colonial goods to markets, and possible joint use of local resources, including Nigerien coal and salt from French Equatorial Africa.
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Britain
France
Portigal
Bevin
West Africa
British West Africa
Paris
colonial office
Meat Supply Cut by Nationwide Grain Strike
Picket lines formed at meat packing plants as 190,000 CIO workers walked out on a wage dispute with major and independent firms. About 50,000 members remained at work under independent unions and AFofL locals. President Truman urged continued negotiations. a board of inquiry was delayed, then encouraged strike action to proceed.
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West Virginia
Willamson
LEWIS
welfare board
ward
NHICAGO
A-P
Cine nation
CIG
Truman
Chicago
CIO
Packing House Workers of America
AFI
Amalgamated Meat Cutters
Onin
Trumen
MY. Truman
Rickett
T& independent
come panies
Swift
Asmour
Wilson
Cudahy
Morrell
New York
Los Angeles
CLO
AFL
Wise sap
Swift and Co
Cudahy Packing Co
Armour and Co
Italian Security Forces Urge Preparedness Against Reds
Rome March 16 Italian security forces have been increased by 34 000 army men to safeguard public order. Pacciardi the vice premier and public order chief warned of possible leftist aggression after April elections and pledged a coalition government would endure. He argued Communist gains would be limited and noted U S aid linked to non Communist outcomes.
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ROME
Italy
Tandolffo Pacciardi
Pacciardi
Popular Front
Alcide De Gasper
Christian Democrat
tdue
Pacciard
United States
Apri
Facciardi
Death toll in Montreal fires reaches six
Montreal reports six dead after a spate of eight fires in the metro area since Saturday. The latest victim is Roger Gendron, 34, a machine shop operator, burned in a blast at Western Machine Works on St Catherine Street East. Firemen, including two, and three children had died in prior fires as the department battled the blazes. Property losses exceed $1,000,000.
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MONTREAL
Roger Gendron
gpersior
St Catherine Street
Stronghold San Jose Captured by Costa Rican Forces
Costa Rican troops seize the stronghold in San Jose as government claims firm control after rebel leader figures like Figueres are reported captured or sidelined. Authorities say the country remains calm and security is restored.
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SAN JOSE
Costa Rica
Figueres
Four Gunmen Hold Up Montreal Bank
Montreal police report four gunmen robbed the Pane Masson Street branch of the bank today, getting about $7,000 in small bills. The incident occurred amid a tense city scene as investigators search for suspects.
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C.F
Evening Telegram
Small Arms Ltd
Long Branch
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C. p
Masson Street
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