Explosions Wreck Coal Tipples and Ambush in PA and KY
A hidden rifle ambush on a 14-truck coal convoy on Snow Shoe Mountain central Pennsylvania wounded no one as explosions earlier wrecked nonunion mine tipples in Pennsylvania and Kentucky. Officials described the events as sabotage amid a fourth day of violent coal field outbreaks, with authorities hunting for responsible pickets and a nationwide escalation in labor tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snow Shoe Mountain
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Howard Hancock
Robert Daily
Butler County
Grass Flats
Robery M. Smith
Junedale Coal Co
United Mine Workers
Smith
riot at The Dolles over a hot pineapple
Oregon State police remained on guard after a riot erupted at The Dolles over a pineapple incident. Authorities investigated the disturbance as patrons clashed, with officers dispersing the crowd and restoring order outside the venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Dolles
Two Major Firms Break Off Parleys and Walkout at Third
Two leading steel producers ended talks with the CIO United Steelworkers as the midnight strike deadline neared. Crucible Steel Co. announced walkouts and lineups at gates while Bethlehem and Republic halted bargaining. United States Steel and union leader Philip May set up another session amid a deadlocked bargaining stalemate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jittsburgh
C.I. O
United Steel Workers
Crucible Steel Co
Pittsburgh
Bethlehem
Republic
United States Steel
Philip May
Steel-Murray
Ford and UAW Reach Historic Pension Pact at Ford
DETROIT September 29 The Ford Motor Co and the United Auto Workers agreed on a pioneering pension plan financed by the company. It pays $100 monthly for workers over 65, combining social security. The 30 month contract starts October 1 pending ratification by Ford workers, ending a 35 hour bargaining marathon and averting a strike by 115,000. The deal marks the first major pension plan and full company responsibility for pensions in auto history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Ford Motor Car
United Auto Workers
Ford
Walter P. Reuther
Walter P. Reutherlef
C. I
John S. Bugas
Ken Bannon
National Us A. We Ford
Mel Lindquist
Associated Press
GE President Escapes Plane Crash Near Newark
Newark, Sept. 29. General Electric Corp president Charles E. Wilson escaped a crash when a twin engined private plane he was aboard struck high tension lines near Newark airport after leaving Rye. Pilot Andrew Boyartan, 40, of Pinfield, N J, and two passengers were injured. The 14 seat Lockheed transport plane was wrecked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Charles E
Wilson
General Electric Corp
Newark Airport
Rye
Andrew Boyartan
Pinfield
Furnaces Banked as Steel Plants Move to Halt Operations
Steel plants nationwide begin orderly shutdowns with furnaces banked. Bethlehem Steel and the union reach a stalemate over a 10-cent hourly pension and insurance plan to be fully company funded. Republic Steel proposes a contributory plan. workers would pay at least two cents. Ford Motor Co finances a 2-cent pension and insurance package, adding leverage in U S Steel negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem Steel
Bethlehem
Republic Steel Corp
Cleveland
Republic
U. S. Steel
Ford Motor Co
U. S. Steel-Murray
Ford
Not Nosey Now Police Case Involving Mrs Smith
Police said Briton John F Denosed his wife in London on September 23 using a razor during an argument. Mrs Smith is reported in critical condition and John F is detained for a hearing on October 13 on a charge of grievous bodily harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Phigto
John F
Edriver
Ex-LA Police Chief Horral Acquitted of Perjury
Retired Los Angeles Police Chief C B Horral was acquitted of perjury for lying to a county grand jury about a police protected vice probe. Judge Stanley J Barnes also cleared Lt Rudy A Wellport of perjury and bribery charges, while Sgt E V Jackson faced continued trial. The case centered on alleged payoffs connected to Brenda Allen and ongoing probe disclosures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
C. B. Horrahl
Stanley’ JY. Barnes
Anker
Rudy A. Wellport
Police
Sgt
E. V. Jackson
Wellport
Jackson
Brenda Allen
Hollywood
Horrall
Grand Jury
Miss Allen
Barnes
Miss ‘Allen
Bay City Bridge Pile-up Injures II
A fog shrouded Golden Gate Bridge crash involving a lumber truck and a Greyhound bus disrupted traffic today. Thirteen vehicles were involved and at least 11 people were injured. The bus carried 43 passengers mostly from Mill Valley. State Highway Patrol Lt Gaetani investigated as two crash sequences unfolded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Greyhound
Golden Gate Bridge
State Highway Patrol
Mill Valley
Gies
Gaetani
Tony
Tear Gas Used as Bell Aircraft Workers Clash
In Buffalo on September 25 tear gas bombs dispersed a rock throwing crowd at the Bell Aircraft plant as nonstriking workers attempted to cross a women picket line. Deputies, aided by over 100 officers, halted about 200 demonstrators near the main gate. The incident, the first tear gas use in the 16 week strike between CIO United Auto Workers members and Bell workers, followed a rejected mediation offer and involved buses, cars, and a crowded approach to the gate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Bell Aircraft Corp
United Auto Workers
Niagara Falls
Berlin Airlift Ends at Midnight Tomorrow
Berlin and U S Air Force announced the airlift will end at midnight tomorrow after 462 days of operation. The message came from Berlin and Frankfurt in a formal release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Frankfurt
Germany
U. &Air Force
Nationalist blockade detains three U S ships near Shanghai
The State Department announced three American vessels operated by Isbrandtsen Co. are being detained near Shanghai by Chinese Nationalist forces. The Flying Trader Flying Independent and Flying Clipper were intercepted at the Yangtze mouth after blockade orders. U S authorities will decide on action. Andrew Frinkley, Isbrandtsen Far East rep, aboard the Flying Independent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
State Department
Shanghai
Flying Trader
Hong Kong
Flying Independent
Isbrandtsen Co
New York
United States
China
U. S
Yangtze River
Department
Andrew Frinkley
Isbrandtsen Line
Far Eastern
Flying Clippers
State Départment
Michael J
Dermott
United
McDermott
Not an Effective Blockade Cited in Detention Issue
The remark states that the detention of three ships did not constitute an effective blockade and that the matter would be examined as part of the broader issue under study. The exchange frames the detention as a component to be reviewed rather than a definitive blockade.
Pluvius Delays Major League Flag Races News
Weather complications add strain to tense pennant chase in both leagues. In the American League, Red Sox and Senators tied with three games left as postponements shift to tomorrow. In the National League, Dodgers beat Braves 9 to 2 in the first game of a Boston doubleheader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Sox
Washington
Yankee Athletics
New York
Yankees
Brooklyn’ Dodgers
St Louis Cardinals
Dodgers
Boston
Braves
Russians End Yugoslav Alliance After Rajk Trial
The Soviet Union announced it scrap s the 1945 friendship accord with Yugoslavia as Tito allies face Western alignment. The move follows the Budapest treason trial of Laszlo Rajk, Hungarian communist ex–minister, who was found guilty of accepting Yugoslav and American aid to overthrow Hungary's government. Other Eastern bloc states Albania Bulgaria Czechoslovakia Hungary Poland Romania are expected to sever Yugoslav ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soviet
Russia
Yugoslavia
Moscow
Russie
Marshal Tito
Tito
Circeles
Russi
Laszlo Rajk
Budapest
Soviet Union
Rajk
Hungary
Albania
Bulgaria
Czechoslovakia
Poland
Romania
Fliers Believed Adrift for 12 Days Alarm Harassment
Local group reports harassment after fliers alleging a missing person or adrift status circulated. Police advised reviewing sources and avoiding retaliation while investigations continue. Residents expressed concern over unclear motive and identities behind the fliers.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Des Moines
Iowa
Virginia
William M. Tuck
John
High
St. Mary's Hospital
Beyle
Pope Ax
Ford Motor
L. A
Jurist
Sgt. Jackson
Bay City
Bell Aircraft Row
U.S
Dupe Pluvius
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!