Shipyard Strike Likely to Span Pacific Coast
A machinists strike tying up nine Puget Sound yards may spread along the Pacific Coast with Seattle heading the drive. Some 300 total machinists halted work in defense yards, while Tacoma workers voted to strike if approved by the international union. The stoppage halted 12 Military Sea Transport vessels, five moved to Bremerton and San Francisco yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle
Puget Sound
Pacific Coast
Seattle
T. A. Sand
Tacoma
International Union
Bremerton Naval Shipyard
San Francisco
FBI Overtakes Anthony Rotondo
Baltimore December 9 Anthony Rotondo a 34 year old ex convict who hid from the FBI for a month denied knowledge of the ambush slaying of a former Chicago police lieutenant Rotondo was wanted for questioning in the September 25 killing of William Drury who was prepared to testify before a Senate committee. He was captured as he stepped off a train last night by federal agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Anthony Rotondo
FBI
Chicago
Leutenant
Rotondo
William Drury
Senate
Knowland's six point plan for Red China blockade
Sen. William F. Knowland proposed an immediate six point action program to curb Red China which includes a naval blockade and economic sanctions. He suggested pursuing it through the United Nations if possible and otherwise acting unilaterally. The plan calls for excluding aggressors, aiding anti Communist Nationalist China, and withdrawing diplomatic recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
William F. Knowland
Or.-Calif
Red China
United Press
United Nations
United States
Commerce Department
Knowland
Senate Armed Services and Appropriations Committees
Korea
China
Mixed collie found after abandonment on Pacific Coast Highway
A young mixed collie was abandoned from a black coupe on the Pacific Coast Highway south of Sunset Beach. The dog, described by Mrs. C Edwards of 6008 Atlantic Ave, was taken to Mercy Animal Hospital by the Pet Protective League secretary Patricia Rummel. The dog is friendly, shakes, and performs tricks, with a black coat, brown legs, white paws, and a broad collar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast Hwy
Sunset Beach
C. Edwards
Atlantic Ave
Mercy Animal Hospital
Cherry Ave
Patricia Rummel
Pet Protective League
Retail Food Prices Rise 2 Percent in Late November
The Labor Department reports a 2 percent rise in food prices in the last half of November based on a survey in seven large cities. Seasonal gains in fresh fruits and vegetables drive the increase for Nov 15 28, with overall rise 4.3 percent since June 15. The Nov 28 index stands at 213.7 with 1935 39 prices as 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Labor Department
Foes Delay Move to Oust Acheson in Time of Crisis
Senate Republicans pivot from oust Acheson demand as Gov. Dewey backs unity. Sen. Ives, author of the resolution, says he still favors replacement but fears disunity. A Senate policy subcommittee may draft a plan next week to shift toward bipartisan support for administration policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen
Ives
Acheson
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
United States
Dewey
Senate
Tobey
R.N. HL
Sen. Thye
R.minn
Gzemoval
Sen. Aiken
R.-Vt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bray
Zenith
Cahelatt
America
Capehart
THE
Virginian
Television
Walker
Walker’s
Monmouth
NaAkers
General Electric Ants
General Electric
Nyne
Wilemore Apartments
W. Third St
Cedar
State Acheson
Price
Sale Brice
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!