Rain Belt Moves Across Ohio Valley Into Mid Atlantic
The Associated Press reports a rain belt that stretched over the south central U.S. moved eastward across the Ohio Valley into the Middle Atlantic states. Showers occurred in Missouri and Southern Town, with scattered showers in parts of Illinois, Georgia, Alabama, and extreme southern Texas. Additional wet areas appeared in northern Mississippi Valley, northern Rockies, and the Far Northwest, while the western states enjoyed generally fair weather.
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Illinois
Georgia
Alabama
Texas
Mississippi Valley
Rockies
Meeting Aims to End Telephone Strike in Atlanta
Leaders of the CIO Communications Workers and Southern Bell prepared for new talks under federal mediation after a strike that began March 14 spread violence in the region. Union and company officials held discussions with mediators and legal reps present as they seek arbitration and a no-strike pledge to resolve disputes under the contract.
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Atlanta
Telephone Company
Southern Hell
Joseph A. Beirne
Jon
CIO Communications Workers of America
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Fred J. Turner
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Co
Smallwood
Eisenhower
Union
Forrest City drills simulate martial law in first US run
East Arkansas town of about 7500 hosts 12000 refugees as armed patrols sweep streets and public buildings during an unusual air raid drill dubbed Operation Able. Jet fighters circle overhead while refugees stream in from Memphis 35 miles away seeking shelter and food.
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Arkansas
United States
Memphis
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