Judge postpones civil contempt sentence in coal strike case
In Washington Judge T Alan Ca postpones indefinitely any further civil contempt penalty against John L Lewis and the United Mine Workers Union. Assistant Attorney General Graham Morison says no useful purpose in new fines. In Detroit prosecutor James N McNally says a mystery witness helped identify Nelson Davis as a suspected shooter of Walter P Reuther. Davis denies remarks and faces questioning. others questioned include Sheldon Tappes Percy Llewellyn and Wilfred Grant. Morison notes 85 percent of soft coal miners back to work. injunction under Taft Hartley remains in effect. The court will revisit if the walkout resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
T. Alan Ca
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers Union
Goldsborough
Graham Morison
Lewis
Union
Detroit
Walter P. Reuther
James N. McNally
Nelson Davis
McNally
Davis
CIO
United Auto Work
UAW
Sheldon Tappes
Ford
Percy Llewellyn
Wilfred Grant
Justice Department
National Health and Safety
Welly K. Hopkins
Morison
Steelworkers CIO Leaders Map Pay Plans
CIO United Steelworkers strategize in two day meetings to outline wage campaign. They refuse a substantial increase from U S Steel and await wage policy committee action as negotiations with producers continue. The union cites living costs and industry profits as justification for raises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Cio-United Steelworkers
U. S. Steel Corporation
Philip Murray
U. S. Steel
Pennsylvania Primary Weighs Stassen Prospects in Keystone
Philadelphia AP report notes the April 27 Pennsylvania presidential primary faces a big open field with 73 pledged delegates and a key write-in option. Truman to receive Democratic delegation backing. Stassen gains attention after wins in Wisconsin and Nebraska as MacArthur contests. Col. Jay Cooke of Philadelphia appointed to watch Stassen interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Harold F. Stassen
Stassen
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Keystone
GOP
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Minnesota
Douglas MacArthur
Truman
Democratic State Committee
J. Warren Mickle
Col
Jay Cooke
Pay Hike Offer Is Withdrawn From Chrysler Talks
DETROIT AP The United Auto Workers and steelworkers faced no wage offers today as Chrysler withdrew a proposed six cent hourly bump to avert a strike. Federal mediator Leo Kotin noted Pittsburgh steel outcomes were not discussed, despite ties between the industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
CIO
United Auto Workers
UAW
Chrysler Corporation
Chrysler
U. S. Steel Corporation
Leo Kotin
Pittsburgh
Ohio Drive Continues With Taft And Stassen Campaigns
Taft and Stassen debated party plans and policy positions as they tour Ohio ahead of the May 4 primary. Stassen pressed for liberal stances while warning against McCarthy links. Taft challenged Stassen on housing, education aid, and union injunctions. Stassen favored industry wide bargaining with unions. Taft opposed it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Robert A. Taft
Harold E. Stassen
Ohio
Stassen
Akron
Canton
Taft
Steubenville
McCarthy
R-Wis
Sawyer Will Continue Endorsement Of Miller
Charles Sawyer stated his nomination as Secretary of Commerce is not about Ohio politics and will not withdraw his endorsement of Ray T. Miller for governor. He remains an honorary chairman of Miller's campaign, despite concerns from some Ohio Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles Sawyer
Ohio
Ray T. Miller
Cleveland
Miller
House
Truman
Sawyer
W. Averell Harriman
Mr. Truman
Frank Lausche
Ray Miller
Lausche urges 1 200 mile freeway plan to cut Ohio deaths
Former Governor Lausche calls for a 10 year program to build a 1200 mile free highway system and to use 38 million dollars in unused federal funds. He wants a state highway planning advisory committee and says action now will shape future prosperity and safety for agriculture, industry, and travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Lausche
Ohio
Wadsworth
Lausche
Abdullah urges Arab armies to invade Palestine in mandate withdrawal
Trans-Jordan’s King Abdullah calls on all Arab nations to send armies into Palestine when Britain ends its mandate May 15. He tells reporters the Arab world must act against Zionism to preserve Arab character and defend peace and liberty. The two year old king also urges unity across Arab countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amman
Trans
Jewish Militia Seizes Shufat and Beit Iska Villages
Jewish Haganah forces occupy Shufat on the Jerusalem Ramallah road and Beit Iska between that highway and the Israel Tel Aviv route, as reported by Jewish sources in Jerusalem. The actions mark additional village seizures by Jewish militia units in the rocky Judean hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Judean Hills
Haganah
Shufat
Jerusalem - Ramallah
Beit Iska
Isalem
Tel Aviv
Arab legion in Holy Land reinforces British security
Dom reports about 10,000 of his soldiers near Palestine, representing two thirds of the Arab legion. He says they will stay on duty with British security forces and will not begin military operations until the mandate ends, though training is underway for that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dom
Palestine
Holy Land
Armies from Six Nations to Move into Palestine May 16
Reports from Cairo claim up to 50,000 soldiers from six nations will enter Palestine from three routes on May 16. The force would advance north from Egypt and Saudi Arabia, west from Iraq and Trans Jordan, and south from Syria and Lebanon, comprising regular army units.
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Cairo
Palestine
United Nations
Egypt
Saudi Arabia
Iraq
Trans -Jordan
Syria
Lebanon
Diver Trapped in New York Harbor Rescued After 3-1/2 Hours
Edward Christiansen of Oyster Bay New York was stuck under mud in an underwater trench in New York Harbor for three and a half hours. He signaled boat crews via helmet telephone and pleaded to cut his lines. Fifteen divers using compressed air jets freed him from the mud and silt before he was brought to the surface, cold but alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Harbor
Edward Christiansen
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Navy
Christiansen
Parley Called In Meat Strike In Washington
The CIO Packing House Workers and the four major packers will meet in Washington next week to renew wage talks after a 39 day nationwide strike. Cyrus S. Ching of the FMCS will mediate as about 100000 union members walked out March 16 demanding a 29 cent raise, while the packers offered nine cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
CIO
Washington
Cyrus S. Ching
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Armour and Company
Knutson urges crackdown on tax evaders and funds
Representative Knutson of Minnesota calls for more tax collectors and funding to pursue billions lost to tax evasion. As chair of the Ways and Means Committee and author of a large income tax reduction law, he argues too many people dodge their fair share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stassen
University of Toledo Law School Association
Taft
Minnesota
Washington
Knutson
R-Minn
Tax Framing House
Ways and Means Committee
Woodworker Arrested for Assaulting Granville High Coach
Donald L. Dimick of Granville, formerly East Aurora, N Y, was charged with assault and battery in the firewood beating of Granville High School coach Larry Petersen. Petersen, 30, was hit with a stick of firewood and suffered head wounds. his condition listed as fair. A mayor’s court hearing was set for later today in Granville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Granville High School
Donald L. Dimick
Granville
East Aurora
N. Y
Larry Petersen
Donna Petersen
Dimick
Newark Hospital
Petersen
College
Roe Francis
Licking County
Clarence Miller
New Routes Added to Relieve Post Office Burden
Postmaster Hilbert Martin announced new and relocated routes to cut mail load on carriers in Middletown. Four new routes were added this year, following eleven new routes last year as heavy volumes persist. He plans mounted delivery in Onedia and Rolling Mill Park and notes a need for more street boxes, while most carriers handle 100 to 150 pounds per shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilbert H. Martin
Martin
Washington
Onedia
Rolling Mill Park
Middletown
Truck Drivers Strike Halts Fresh Produce Trade in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati 430 truck drivers warehousemen and packers walked out affecting movement through 22 of 76 commission houses. The strike pauses quotas and market comments while wages and hours are contested amid a local 850 AFL contract dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Commission House
AFL
W. H. Mosier
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Sam Butcher
50 Planes Search For Missing Superfortress Over Pacific
Fifty aircraft combed 54 000 square miles of ocean north of Guam in a continued search for the B 29 Superfortress that vanished after taking off from Farallon de Medinella Island for a practice bombing run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guam
Here
Farallon de Medinella Island
Westinghouse To Cut Prices
Westinghouse Electric Corp said it will cut prices on electrical products used in power distribution by about five percent, saving customers roughly 3.125 million dollars per year. The cuts, effective immediately, reflect higher efficiency and better manufacturing methods and apply to items such as large circuit breakers outdoor substations switchgear lighting arrestors and feeder voltage regulators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh, Pa
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
T. S. Phillips
East Pittsburgh
Harriman Wins Senate Committee Backing for Roaming Ambassador Post
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously approves W Averell Harriman for the roving ambassador role in the European Recovery Program. The nomination now awaits the Senate's return from recess. Harriman will earn 25000 dollars annually plus expenses, higher than his superior Paul G Hoffman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
W. Averell Harriman
Senate
Harriman
Paul G. Hoffman
Armco Worker Dies Suddenly in Middletown
William H. Hughes age 39 of 1710 Texas Ave died at Middletown Hospital after collapsing in his yard. He had worked 14 years in Armco pipe department. Survived by wife Bertha three daughters a son and sister. Funeral at United Brethren Church Maple Park with burial Woodside Cemetery.
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William H. Hughes
Texas Ave
Middletown Hospital
Hughes
McCoy- Leffler
Middletown
Armco
Bertha
Geraldine
Barbara
Dorothy
West Middletown
William
Alta Back
United Brethren Church
Maple Park
Woodside Cemetery
Police Clean Out CIO Strike Headquarters
Police with orders to get tough battled CIO strikers at the Cudahyess Company plant in Kansas City. In about 10 minutes eight people, including two women, were treated for head injuries as a hall was cleared of strikers, with blood, broken glass, and abandoned items littering the floor. Police had earlier dispersed pickets. some union members fled through windows as Capt. Eli Dahlin addressed the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kas
CIO
Cudahyess Company
Eli Dahlin
U.P.W.A
Eight Firemen Overcome in Columbus Paper Fire
In Columbus eight firemen were overcome by smoke when flames swept through the Central Ohio Paper Company. Pvt. Arthur Kephart, en route to Fort Hayes, spotted the blaze at 3 a.m. Among the injured were Battalion Chief Joseph Cassell and Lieut. Elwood Were ner. Damage was estimated in the thousands of dollars as investigators searched for the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Central Ohio Paper Company
Arthur Kephart
Fort Hayes
Joseph Cassell
Elwood Werener
William F. Boothby
101-year-old Barrett seeks new term as Kentucky G A R commander
Louisville dispatch reports Robert Barrett aged 101 from Princeton Ky states he cannot re elect himself as commander of the Kentucky Grand Army of the Republic due to his age and attendance needs at the department annual nationwide cemetery event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Robert Barrett
Kentucky
Grand Army of the Republic
Barrett
Princeton
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