Strike Halts Much of Nation's Shipping
The radio operators union pursued a one minute strike at midnight PDT, then returned as talks faltered. Pickets will block ships at west coast ports while some vessels continue to carry Korea supplies. The dispute centers on a 70 dollar monthly raise atop a 325 dollar base, with working conditions and pay parity cited. Unions and PMA negotiators are at odds as Truman declines intervention and Mediator Mills expects no settlement until Monday.
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Philip O'Rourke
Radio Operators’ Union
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Korea
Nas
CIO Marine Engineers
PMA
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AFL Seafarers’ International Union
Truman
Washington
New York City
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Frank J. Taylor
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MacArthur Assails High Tax and Spending in Texas Tour
General MacArthur warned against high taxes and appeasement during a Texas campaign tour. He urged decisive victory in Korea to end the war and praised public support, while crowds greeted him with applause and disorder in Dallas. He planned more speeches nationwide, supported by Maj. Gen. Courtney Whitney.
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MacArthur
Texas
U.S
Truman
Dallas
Cotton Bowl Stadium
Goodyear Plant in Nebraska Strike Bound After Walkout
Lincoln Nebraska June 16 The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company plant here was strike bound today after 620 rubber workers walked out last night. United Rubber Workers Local 286 spokesman Floyd E Murphy said the strike began at 11 pm following a breakdown in contract negotiations.
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Neb
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Floyd E. Murphy
United Rubber Workers
45 Feared Dead in Canada Blaze
Montreal firefighting efforts overwhelmed as a blaze at a Catholic home for elderly and children kills many. Mother Superior Rita Gervais perished amid smoke while aiding residents. nuns and priests assisted with identification. Fire alarm sparked by Father Seguin. roof and corridors barred escape as heat and flames spread.
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Marie Mail- Joux
St. Cuengonde's
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Father Seguin
Montreal
Fortunate Taillefer
Taillefer
Sister Chauvin
Quits Marriage Then Tries First Love Baseball
Howard Kriegbaum a 26 year old Buffalo man who just got an annulment says he now plans to pursue professional baseball as his primary goal. He left his wife Joan after she refused to have children and blocked attempts to try out with the Brooklyn Dodgers and Cincinnati Reds in 1948.
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Howard Kriegbaum
Kriegbaum
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Pye
China Lobby’s Influence Denied in MacArthur Inquiry
Washington June 16 Senator Bridges denied to day that the so called China lobby influenced his support of Chiang Kai shek’s Nationalists in the Far Eastern policy clash with the administration. Senator Butler also denied knowledge of any lobby activity while MacArthur dismissal inquiry members pressed for more witnesses and a quick completion of hearings.
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Chiang Kaishek
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John Marshall Butler
Democratic National Committee
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Pacific
William M. Boyle Jr
China
Asia
Sens. McMahon
D.-Conn
Sparkman
D.-Ala
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B.ore
MacArthur Inquiry Committee
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MacArthur
Russell
D.-Ga
Dallas
Texas
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Arthur
Truman
Korea
Sena
Tor Knowland
R.-Caliz
Time to resign after 62 years as director at Butler firm
Washington D Brandon, a 104 year old attorney and longtime director of Butler Sayings Be Co, quit his post. He told President J S Campbell Jr that he is in his 104th year, inactive, and resigns with relief from all responsibilities. He remains in good health despite hearing loss.
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New York
Texas
Butler
Washington D
Brandon
Bank
J. S. Campbell Jr
Witnesses lined up for Asia defense hearing
Testimony noted W Averell Harriman may be delayed until Tuesday as the committee votes Monday. Possible witnesses listed include George Kennon Patrick Hurley and Maj Gen David Barr. Louis Johnson, former Secretary of Defense, testified, saying the U S cannot neglect Asia to build Europe’s defenses.
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United States
Asia
Europe
Chinese Forces Shift North as Front Tension Mounts
Lt. Gen. James A. Van Fleet said a third round Chinese offensive is expected soon as Chinese convoys move south from Manchuria toward Pyongyang. U N and Allied advances toward Kumsong face a delaying fight, with Kumhwa Kumsong and Hwachon Kumsong routes under pressure and less than nine miles from the junction city.
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Eighth Army
Pyongyang
Kumsong
U._N
Kumhwa-Kumsong
Hwachon‘Kumsong
Fleeing Man's Cat Kills Policeman in Pursuit Crash
Ontario report says Bernard Green a 41 year old policeman died after his squad car was hit by Lou Madru 45 who fled arrest on a charge of attempted murder. Madru suffered minor injuries. In Los Angeles a suspect Walter Johnson 25 was shot during an attempted escape from police after being found at a San Gabriel cabin with a marijuana processing plant. He was wounded in the wrist.
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UPI
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Lou Madru
Ray
Green
Ham Madru
Madru
Los Angeles
Walter Johson
General Hospital
Johnson
San Gabriel
Truman Halts Ban on Aid to Communism Aids Nations
President Truman suspended the Kem amendment for up to 90 days to study trading with countries behind the Iron Curtain. Republican leaders denounced the move as a nullification of Congress and warned it could let strategic materials reach Communist satellites. The suspension, announced after most lawmakers left for the weekend, aims to test trading situations while arguing for broader security concerns and potential exceptions.
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Truman
White House
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Sen
R-Mo
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Nebraska
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Wherry
Capitol Hill
National Security Council
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