Hearing Date Set On Lewis Appeal From Restraining Order
John L. Lewis asked a federal court to nullify an order to end the coal strike. Judge T Alan Goldsborough set Monday at 10 a m EST for a hearing on the appeal and noted the restraining order’s effect is held up. The Justice Department planned to seek contempt charges, but the judge’s action delayed that possibility. The court also scheduled a government hearing for the same day.
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Coal Travel to Shrink as Mines Stay Idle
Washington AP reports the Office of Defense Transportation warns further reductions of 25 percent in coal burning passenger and freight rail service loom next week unless coal mines resume work. Col. J Monroe Johnson, ODT director, stated the cuts are imminent.
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Office of Defense Transportation
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Miners' Union Sues Over Emergency Strike Order
The Lewis motion seeks a preliminary injunction to replace the temporary restraining order due to a challenge against the Taft-Hartley Act emergency provision used to issue the anti strike order. It argues the order violates miners' rights to stop work and freedom from involuntary servitude.
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Buechner Leaves Hamilton City Manager Post
Frank R. Buechner resigned as Hamilton city manager after months of council discord and a prior suspension from his 10,700 a year job. Earlier a judge dissolved a temporary injunction blocking a public hearing on the matter. The council meets tonight with reports they may discuss the resignation.
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Hamilton
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Communists Lose Ground In Italy Says Observers
In Rome American observers said Communists are losing ground in the April 18 parliamentary elections in Italy. They expect a spectacular last minute propaganda move and consider theories that Russia could press Trieste or influence Italy over Africa and a looming conflict with the United States.
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Chaplain Shot to Death at Sugamo Prison
TOKYO Army investigators report Capt. John Ryan of Albany New York Catholic chaplain at Sugamo Prison was shot to death Monday night not stabbed as earlier announced A small caliber bullet at close range entered his left lung no motive or assailant identified yet
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Half Million Idle Due to Coal Strike Looms Over Industry
AP reports half a million workers idle from the coal walkout now 24 days old. United Mine Workers pull 400000 soft coal miners and 9000 eastern Pennsylvanian anthracite miners join a sympathy strike, with 60000 railroad and other transportation workers out. Strikes halt operations at non union pits in three states and trigger arson and beatings amid guarded ramp closures. U.S. Steel and subs announce Pittsburgh district cutbacks as the strike widens.
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Ohio
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German urged to side with western democracies
In Düsseldorf British governor Gen Sir Brian Robertson urged the German people to back the Western democracies in the Cold War struggle. Speaking to the North Rhine Westphalia Landtag he said focus on being a good German rather than a party member, noting the western occupation zones including the Ruhr.
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Russia
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Expansion of 70 Group Air Force Moves Ahead
Congress hearings intensify as House and Senate committees clash over expanding from 55 to 70 combat air groups. Secretaries Symington and Forrestal testify amid cost estimates topping into tens of billions. committee leaders push for renewed tests and a 70 group force, with a projected year cost of about 5.44 billion dollars.
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Workers Refuse to Load Soviet Liner in New York
AFL longshoremen refused to load the Soviet liner Russia at a Brooklyn pier claiming the cargo would include gas oil and heavy machinery. The ship, slated to sail to Odessa, was reportedly to carry passengers baggage and mail according to a line spokesman.
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Truman Nominates Zistel for Brigadier General in Guard
Brig. Gen. Errol Henry Zistel of the Ohio National Guard was recommended by President Truman to become a brigadier general of the line in the National Guard.
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Errol Henry Zistel
Ohio National Gard
Truman
National Guard
Reynolds Gifts Plane to Odom in No Strings Attached
Milton Reynolds handed his modified Liberator bomber to pilot Bill Odom with no conditions, saying he wanted to indulge in mischief like a boy with air rifles. The move follows a failed China expedition that stranded researchers and sparked criticism in Peiping newspapers.
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Milton Reynolds
Bill Odom
Chicago
China
Shanghai
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Odom
San Francisco
Bill
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Peiping
Shih Pao
U. S
Communistic drive for vote in Germany headed for failure
BERLIN AP The Communist run German Peoples Council seeks a national plebiscite on a unified government. Occupation authorities in the Russian zone approved petitioning procedures, but the council is unrecognized in western Germany and four power authority is required for a Germany wide vote. Western allies oppose the move and the council has not met since March 20. American observers note petitions circulated but say authorities will crack down if it grows.
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Lorain Widow Slain In Home Auto Missing
A Lorain widow Frances Leonard age 40 was slain in her kitchen and her auto was reported stolen to aid the killer’s escape. Police say she died after being shot in the forehead, with her son David 13 and others present. Two Lorain men were questioned and local officials investigated at St Josephs Hospital.
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Vernon Smith
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Phyllis
Clarence Daniels
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Use of Late FDR's Name Opposed in Oregon
The Roosevelt family objects to use of the late president's name by Oregon Democrats. Letters from Eleanor Roosevelt, James Roosevelt Los Angeles and Anna Roosevelt Boettiger Phoenix were published by the Oregonian deploring the Roosevelt Democrats Committee backing May 21 primary candidates. ADA released Mrs. Roosevelt's letter opposing the Roosevelt Democrats Committee. The ADA said some committee candidates belong to the Progressive Citizens of America a pro Wallace group.
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Governor seeks dismissal of paternity suit in Alabama
Gov James E Folsom seeks dismissal of a paternity suit filed by Christine Johnston a 30 year old divorc ee who claims they lived as man and wife and that he is the father of her 23 month old son Johnston counters that the governor has engaged in clandestine illegal illicit and adulterous conduct Attorneys for Folsom filed a lengthy objection to the suit in Cullman Alabama noting the man is six foot eight and the case moves forward within the local court system.
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James E. Folsom
Christine Johnston
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Attack Opens as Arab Force Resumes Lehavot Assault
Arab troops renewed action against Lehavot in Upper Galilee, with several hundred attackers engaging the Jewish settlement while Jewish forces returned fire. A plane reportedly dropped bombs near Kastel, west of Jerusalem, as Ben Gurion said Jews may consider a Palestine truce only under conditions and will not accept trusteeship or surrender the Hebrew state.
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Buddhist Monks Die In Fire At Chinese Monastery
Shangahi AP report says 20 Buddhist monks burned alive at Chinkiang after refusing to flee their flaming monastery. The monks chanted scriptures as the ancient building burned yesterday 140 miles west of Shanghai.
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Chinkiang
Senate approves Hoffman for ERP director post
Senate confirmed Paul G. Hoffman to direct the European recovery program four days after a $5.3 billion aid plan for western Europe. The vote was unanimous by voice, after a swift 35 minutes following committee approval. Hoffman, former Studebaker president, said the job could curb inflation risks with decisive action, though acknowledging potential costs to the U.S. economy.
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Kitty Is Saved From Light Pole
In Columbus Ohio a cat was rescued from a high light pole after days of peril. Workers from Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company sent technicians Fred Neff Jr. and Robert Wagner to retrieve the hungry feline using a cage. Neff and Wagner coaxed Kitty into safety, avoiding dangerous live wires. Neighbors recalled a prior tree rescue and joked the incident might deter more climbing.
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Stassen Gains Wisconsin Delegates Threaten MacArthur Race
Harold E. Stassen leads in Wisconsin GOP primary contests for 20 of 27 national convention votes. MacArthur delegates trail with Walter Kohler Jr. top at 192,007 votes and George Greeley closing, while Dewey is effectively out. Speculation grows MacArthur may quit as Stassen tightens grip on at large delegates.
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Minnesota
Finns Retain Independence in New Pact
Helsinki sources predicted swift ratification of the Soviet Finnish mutual aid treaty after its signing in Moscow. Parliament may approve by end of next week as President Paasikivi drives support. Prime Minister Stalin attended the signing pictured with Molotov in Pravda, signaling high Kremlin importance.
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Juho K. Paasikivi
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Finnish parliament weighs ratification of wartime treaty
Finnish delegates completed talks on a pact seen as favorable, winning Russian concessions while preserving independence. In Moscow, they prepared for final duties and a gala dinner hosted by Stalin who proposed the treaty in a February 22 letter to Paasikivi. A parliamentary majority is required for ratification.
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Famed Clown Adams Dies During Radio Interview
Albert V. Adams a 48 year old renowned English clown collapsed and died of a heart attack at a microphone during a radio interview. His wife Louise longtime performer with him for two decades continued preparations at Madison Square Garden for the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus opening.
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Albert V. Adams
Louise
Madison Square Garden
Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus
Basements Faulty in Ashland Basement Inspections
ASHLAND AP City Health Commissioner C B Meuser conducting a rat control inspection reported that only 24 of 72 basements in the business district were found in satisfactory condition.
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C. B. Meuser
Rail Unions Reject Board Proposals in Labor Dispute
Three railroad unions confirmed renewed strike threats while accepting potential talks with carriers to shape the emergency board recommendations into an acceptable form. A strike could occur after a 30 day cooling off period ends April 26, potentially impacting about 140,000 workers.
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A. J. Glover
Switchmen’s Union of North America
Truman
Taft Narrowly Presses Nebraska Primary Campaign
Senator Taft moves into the final Nebraska primary stretch weighing Wisconsin results. He appears on the ballot with Harold Stassen General MacArthur and Governor Dewey among six names. Taft closes a 650 mile, 12th speech whirlwind tour with Beatrice address urging use of overseas aid and a strong air defense to combat Communism.
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Senator Taft Leads In Poll In Indiana District
Senator Robert A. Taft leads a presidential poll in Indiana's district run by Rep. Gillie. The first 600 ballots show Taft at 05 votes, nearly twice as many as Governor Thomas Dewey. Bricker ranks seventh with 28, four above Truman. Newspapers in the district cooperate. voters named a candidate but none were listed.
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Robert A. Taft
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Thomas Dewey
John W. Bricker
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Stark County Board Revokes Gas Property Tax Increase
The Stark County board of revision rescinded a 50 percent tax boost on gas producing properties after widespread protest when announced last November. The ruling ends the contentious levy and reopens tax calculations for affected properties.
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