U S and Britain Open Ruhr Coal Mines Pact Talks
The United States and Britain opened a two week conference in Washington to resolve differences over future Ruhr coal mine operations. The talks aim to influence the Marshall plan, with key disputes over administration versus nationalization of mines and factories. Bevin pushes for early nationalization, while the U S opposes it and proposes a five year moratorium before German self decision.
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United States
Britain
Ruhr
Germany
State Department
Ernest Bevin
U. S
Selves
Vandenberg Draft Hinted at Michigan Favorite Son Bid
DETROIT August 12 The Detroit Republicans formed a committee to urge Sen Arthur I Vandenberg of Michigan to declare candidacy for the GOP presidential nomination He had said he would not seek the nomination but party leaders believe polls would show him as a top choice if he affirmed eligibility An all out campaign would follow if the senator responds favorably and returns to Michigan within about 80 days.
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Arthur I. Vandenberg
Michigan
Archie Leadbetter
Wayne County
Sen
Vandenberg
Grand Rapid
Hee
Handyman Castle Promoted to Yard Man with Raise
Harbor Department veteran Frank 3B Castle won a promotion yesterday to yard man with a $40 monthly raise, bringing his total to $260. Port Manager EJ Amar called Castle very valuable and capable at almost any repair task.
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Castle
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Harbor Commission
EJ. Amar
Ford Resumes Talks as Murray Strike Persists
Detroit August 12 Ford Motor Co repairs resume for about 32 000 recalled workers after last week’s layoff due to materials shortage Murray Corp of America strike continues with no settlement in sight. UAW chief negotiator Mazey takes over and demands union immunity from Taft Hartley suits in return for plant operation. Avery reports six proposals offering some immunity but warns of continued impasses as talks stall.
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Ford’ Motor .Co
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Murray
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C.J
United Auto Workers
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Ther
Avery
Eyan Mazey
U. A.W
Mazey
Taft-Hart
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Lobbyists List Could Spark Future Congress Inquiry
Senator Monroney says a file of about 800 lobbyists created under the Congressional Reorganization Act may become the basis for a broad investigation. He notes the act requires lobbyists to register with House and Senate clerks and warns many will face scrutiny when Congress pursues lobbying reform.
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Monroney
D.-Okla
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Truman to be accompanied to Brazil by wife and daughter
President Truman will be accompanied to Rio de Janeiro by Mrs. Truman and their daughter Margaret. The White House said the flying visit to Brazil is planned for late August or early September with departure time to be announced. The president will attend the closing days of the Inter-American Defense Conference and return aboard the battleship USS Missouri.
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White House
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Brazil
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Rio de Janeiro
Britain Weighs Film Tax Alternative to 75 Percent Levy
A Whitehall source said Britain would consider any alternative to the 75 percent tax on American film earnings to avoid a $51 million yearly dollar drain while respecting the Bretton Woods accord. The government studies options like freezing earnings or import quotas but favors pressuring Washington to seek loan and trade concessions.
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Whitehall
Great Britain
Britain
Bretton Woods
Congress
Washington
Skipper Faces Conduct Probe
Coast Guard probes misconduct charges against Captain Joseph H Turner of the Stephen W Kearny after crew members deserted the coal laden ship bound for Ireland amid reports of liquor on board and abusive language. Comdr J E Sika said Turner faced charges including supplying liquor to crewmen and punching seamen. Turner denied the allegations as the vessel was to sail tomorrow despite the crew walkout.
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J E.siika
18Th Coast Guard District
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Stephen W. Kearny
Wagatica
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Providence
FR. I
Open Positions for Junior Bacteriologist in Health Department
The Civil Service Commission announces openings for Junior Bacteriologist in the Health Department. Applications accepted until Thursday Aug 21. Examinations scheduled Aug 28. Requirements: ages 21 to 50, one year experience. Salary $210 to $240 monthly. Also final filing date Aug 21 for Meter Man position, $210 monthly. Examinations set Aug 19.
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Health Department
Civil Service Commission
Ange
Spur Track Planned for Express Agency at Ninth Street
Harbor Commission approved the spur installation disclosed yesterday. Pacific Electric Railway Co and Swanson Burgess Co officials sought sanction to build and lease the spur to the Express Agency, detailing plans for spur track seating near Ninth Street.
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Burgess —Co
Tobin hints at third party as AFL supports CIO unions
Daniel J. Tobin, AFL president, told the Teamsters convention in San Francisco that the union may back a third party if labor unites, offering to accept CIO unions into the AFL and settle jurisdiction later. He criticized three unnamed CIO directors for blocking merger.
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U.P
Daniel J. Tobin
Tobin
Teamsters
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Anis Oer
Democratic’ National Committee
Samuel Gompers
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William Green
Congress
Rakse
Green
Great Britain
Douglas Focuses on Faster DC-6 Development
SANTA MONICA Aug 12 Douglas Aircraft Corp after delivering the last of 1242 DC-44 transports concentrates today on building the larger faster DC-6. The last of the four motor planes was delivered yesterday to South African Airways.
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Santa Monica
Douglas Aircraft Corp
South African Airways
Admiral Cooke Arrives in Tokyo for World War II Conference
Adm Charles M. Cooke Jr., commander of naval forces in the western Pacific, lands in Tokyo for a two day conference with Gen. Douglas MacArthur and Vice Admiral Robert Griffith, commander of naval forces in the Far East. The scene centers on high level Allied planning amid ongoing operations in the region.
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Charles M. Cooke Jr
Western Pacific
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Robert Griffith
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