U S Mediation Seems Futile in Telephone Strike Talks
President Truman asked for a 60 day truce to halt the nationwide telephone walkout affecting 100,000 workers. Mediation failed with Western Electric and CIO Communications Workers of America unions, leaving White House action as the only path to avert Friday strike.
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Truman warns on communism and need to deter with force
In a Washington's Birthday speech in Alexandria, President Truman urged free nations to be ready to use force against Soviet expansion while seeking peaceful settlements. He defined Communism as an instrument of armed imperialism and stressed cutting armaments and weapons of mass destruction. The address accompanied the unveiling of a statue to George Washington at the National Masonic Memorial.
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Truman
United States
free nations
U. S
atomic weapons centre
George Washington
Washington
Russia
Mr. Truman
George Washington National Masonic Memorial
Missouri
Fire Loss Declines in Ohio in 1949
Ohio saw 22,000 fires in 1949 causing $25,480,564 in losses, down from 1948. State Fire Marshal Harry J. Callan reported 19,271 fires and $20,835,652 in damage, marking an 11.2 percent drop in fires and 18.2 percent in losses from the previous year.
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COLUMBUS
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Harry J. Callan
Ohio Bell workers strike threat eases with new interim pact
Ohio Bell Telephone Company reached an interim contract with 14,500 workers while a nationwide job action loomed. The Communications Workers of America planned a potential walkout against AT and five Western Electric facilities. Officials cited union policy against crossing picket lines and hoped for no stoppage in Ohio.
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Ohio Bell Telephone Company
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American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Ohio
Thomas C. Ryan
CWA
dirs
Ohio Bell
Edgar HH. Gustavtsen
Roaring Fire Devastates Glens Falls Hotel
A severe blaze swept the 10 room Towers Hotel in Glens Falls injuring nine guests and several firefighters. About 45 guests were present with 18 aided by rescuers and others escaping to the street. The origin of the fire remains undetermined as crews fought the flames for hours.
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Albany
James E
Break With Bulgaria Eases Envoy Talks in Washington
A reported break between Bulgaria and the United States over expulsions and wartime detainees eases the path for diplomatic envoys. The State Department indicated cautious progress as officials reviewed the case of Michael Snistov and related expulsions amid broader security concerns.
Birthday of Washington Remembered as Father of the Country
A reflective tribute honors George Washington as the father of the United States born in Virginia. The piece cites his leadership for independence, mythic tales like the cherry tree, and enduring legacy shaping the nation’s early days and future governance.
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United States
Virginia
All Male Jury Named For Trial Of Doctor In Mercy Slaying
An all male jury was selected for the trial of Doctor in the Mercy Slaying case in Manchester New Hampshire. The panel includes 12 jurors with one alternate. seven are Roman Catholic and one foreman is a worker from Twilspora. The case centers on allegations involving a patient’s death and the trial was adjourned for a recess amid voir dire challenges.
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Opermann Nelson Sonter
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Elizabeth M. Pierce
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Phinney
Abbie Borro
Ash Wednesday Opens Lent Observances Worldwide
Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent with 40 days of fasting abstinence and penitence. Catholics and others attend services with ashes on their foreheads as the Knights of Columbus parade to St Patrick's Cathedral highlights New York observances alongside Washington’s Birthday patriotic ceremonies.
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Government Fails In Effort To Get Coal Produced With Court Order
Amid UMW labor dispute tensions rise as Congress weighs rush legislation to empower President Truman to seize mines. Contempt action against John Lewis and top UMW leaders considered, with no progress in bargaining and extensive plant shutdowns affecting thousands of workers nationwide.
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Picket clashes with miners amid West Pennsylvanias soft coal fields
In Brookville Pennsylvania during the United Mine Workers strike nonunion miners face heavy picket activity. About 400 marchers demand workers quit as mine operators push to reopen a Stein crew operation at New Bettie and Reed with police and state officials monitoring tensions.
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Fire Destroys Buildings At Institute In Big Rapids
A large blaze swept the Portis Institute in Big Rapids Michigan destroying four buildings including the commerce and pharmacy structures. Four students were injured while the campus, housing 115 students, faced an emergency session and a cancelled grading period. Classes to resume and spring registrations were readied for Monday and Tuesday.
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Ohio Faces Serious Coal Shortage Amid Strikes
The Associated Press reports rising coal shortages across Ohio as strikes tighten supply and power plants warn of tighter limits. Cleveland officials and state leaders discuss invoking antitrust tools and coordinating relief as forecasts show coal stocks dipping and city power demands rising.
Man given death sentence in Ohio murder case
Spencer, a 41 year old man, was sentenced to death for the slaying of Alis Pauline Bau ey aged 33 in Glouster Ohio. His counsel sought a new trial as the prosecution prepared to set an execution date after his December conviction for murder.
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RFC Files Foreclosure Against Lustron Firm
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation seeks foreclosure on a 36.47 million dollar Lustron mortgage in Columbus and asks for a receiver to preserve over 12 million dollars of presses and ovens. Lustron officials in Washington discuss a reorganization plan, while judge Underwood may set hearings and require surrender of property to a receiver.
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U .S. District Court
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Three Students Hurt In Crash At Ohio State University
Three Youngstown students were injured when their car collided with another on a late night near Ohio State University. Anthony Nogea, Santies Joans, and Nick Petrella, all 18, suffered concussions and possible head injuries and were taken to White Cross Hospital for treatment.
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