Nation faces new railroad strike after halt
In Chicago AFL switchmen walkout halted by court order ending four rail lines and leaving Rock Island still blocked. Government pressure and presidential warning aim to keep transport lines open as unions weigh action by train men conductors and yardmasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
AFL
Union
Rock Island
U. S
United Nations
Korea
Truman
Arthur J. Glover
AFL Switchmen’s Union of North America
Glover
John Knight
Buffalo
N. Y
Western
Great Northern
Chicago Great Western
Western Pacific
Denver and
Rio Grande Western
Quake kills 211 in Colombia weekend quakes
AP report from Bogota states at least 211 people died as four earthquakes rocked North Santander province late Saturday into Sunday, destroying towns and crippling communications. Officials warned the toll could rise to around 200 with injuries likely in the thousands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bogota
Columbia
Colombia
Santander
Trained Troops Ready To Bring Assistance To U S Korea
The Army has begun pulling forces from the mobile division to hasten aid for South Korea. The Second Infantry Division based in Washington state and two anti aircraft artillery units were alerted for near term movement to the Far East Command amid a mobilization of select divisions for emergency deployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Korea
Washington
United States
Eemy Theaiden
Far East
South Korea
Pentagon
Ana Vacunteer
Francisco
Twenty One Die In Casablanca Air Crash
Twenty one persons were killed when a French Aigle-Azur plane crashed after takeoff from Casablanca airport. Nine others were injured, eight critically. A woman and child nearby were severely burned when debris struck their home. All aboard were French on a Paris to Dakar flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casablanca
Morocco
Con
Paris
Dakar
Aigle-Azur
Blue Eagle
American mission to aid Saigon forces arrives soon
An American military mission is set to land in Saigon this week to complete groundwork for a full scale aid program backing French and Vietnamese forces in their war against the Communist Viet Minh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
Viet Nam
Indochina
Pike Expected To Win Approval For AEC Job
Washington AP report says Sumner T. Pike appeared to gain ground for a new four year term on the Atomic Energy Commission as a Senate vote nears. Opponents questioned his competence and stance on the H bomb though Pike says he once opposed it and later changed his mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike
AEC
Washington
Sumner T. Pike
Senate
Agena Ee
Commission
Congressional Atomic Energy Committee
Maine
Hickenlooper
R-Iiowa
Millikin
R-Cole
Bricker
Rohio
Knowland
R-Calif
Edwin C. Johnson
D-Cole
Pik
Robert Heller Dies at 64 Leader of Ohio Scrap Middleameans
Robert Heller 64 president of the Ohio Scrap Middleameans died yesterday from a heart ailment. Services were to be held today in Canton Ohio with arrangements announced by his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Robert Heller
Ohio Scrap Middleameans
Byrnes Bids For Comeback In South Carolina Race
In Columbia South Carolina Democratic voters head to the polls to decide a four way race for the U S Senate nomination with James F Byrnes seeking a comeback while Gov Strom Thurmond opposes the bid Also at stake are six U S House seats and the first Black candidate in 74 years for a statewide office The primary is effectively the election in the state with roughly 522 000 registered voters of which about 70 000 are Black
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia. S.C
South Carolina
Democrate
U.S
James F.bernes
Byrnes
J. Strom Thurmond
Olin D. Jonneten
U.S. Howe of Representatives
Ohioan Bails Out Sprints To Safety
An American airman Lt. Donald J Ferns of Cincinnati bailed out of a burning B 26 bomber over Korea last week. He hit the ground running south and did not stop until exhaustion forced a rest about ten miles away. After catching his breath a friendly Korean guided him to the west coast American headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Donald J Ferns
Cincinnati
Ferns
Korea
South
Gumder Haer
Korean Briefs Highlight US Korea War Spending Flight
AP dispatches flag a Senate push to trim a 34.7 billion national budget to fund Korea war needs. Byrd urges cuts while preparing for a debate on military outlays. Reports note meetings on security strategy with Symington and others amid a growing crisis. Navy ships head to the Pacific as Japan eases troop movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senter Byrd
D-Va
Korea
Byrd
Senate
Wife Killed By Husband In Mountain Cottage Shootout
In Brewster New York Andrea Getty a German refugee is found slain after her estranged husband Bert 30 is charged with homicide. Dorothea Matthews a friend is detained for questioning as police report Bert Getty opened fire with a 22 rifle at 1 30 a m harming none else.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster
N.Y
New York
Andrea Getty
Germany
Herbert
Dorothea Matthews
Matthess
Rearaid Brunet
Mark
Gehr
Birch Hill
Patterson
Windfall Train Derailment Injures Three in Indiana
An eastbound passenger train derailed early this morning near Windfall Indiana. Three people were reported in hurt condition, with unknown severities. Authorities investigate cause as crews work to clear the site and assist passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
API
Penneyivanie
North Korea War Air Offensive Reported by AP
Tokyo AP dispatch says about 15 American planes conducted continuous air strikes On Sunday they hit North Korean troop columns and tanks near Chonan south of Seoul with machinegun fire and firebombs The FEAF tally claims 123 tanks destroyed or damaged in two weeks along with extensive damage to bridges and supply lines Nine American sailors were killed or wounded and 12 reported missing Strategic air strikes are promised with reinforcements including B 28 superfortresses and carrier planes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Pas Fast Air Force
FEAF
Chonan
Seoul
Wartorn Asiar Peninsula
George F. Stratemeyer
Sturt
Jing Australien
Stratemeyer
Air Force
Peri
Totel
Suratemeyer
North Kare
Mom's Vase and the Family Prize
A mother's prized antique vase governs family mischief and forgiveness in a domestic scene. Pop and Junior fear disgrace if the vase breaks while Mom presides over cake and tea with a club of friends. The episode ends with a near mishap and Mom's insistence that the vase remains unbroken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mom
Junior
Pop
Mother
Korea at a Glance: Front Talks and U.S. Casualties
Reports from Moscow and Washington detail a resurgent Korean front with U.S. planes patrolling around the clock and a rising casualty toll. Seven American soldiers are described as dead or missing as fighting tightens near recaptured areas. Senate leaders press for cuts in nonmilitary outlays to bolster Korea policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Koreen
U.S
Essault
Teking
Owere
U & Bettelien Shegewer Beck
U. S
Stein
Moscow
Pravde Colle
Slegesl
Washington
Army
Senate
Berlin
Warsaw
Rede
Keres
Severe storm tears through Kansas and Nebraska causing deaths
Widespread heavy rain and floods scorch Nebraska and Kansas with one fourth of York flooded after Beaver Creek rose, causing five drownings and damage valued in millions. Abilene recorded 5.81 inches in three hours, the heaviest in 35 years. Two Air Force trainees died in a Selfridge Field crash amid rain and wreckage fire near Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersbore
Apefourth
Beaver Crossing
Yoraloowaa
York
Ran “Ee
Abilene
Woldsville, Md
Air Force
Trainieg
Selfridge Field
Power lawnmower sale through Journal want ad
A fragment notes someone purchased a power lawnmower and sold the manual version through a Journal want ad to gain quick cash. The text hints at a personal sale process and the method used for rapid cash in a classified format.
Ford Local Fights Reds Within Union
DETROIT AP Ford Local 600, giant of the CIO United Auto Workers, demands 480 officials pledge loyalty as a test of support for President Truman in Korea. The move, first of its kind in UAW locals, follows a broad red scare and faces sharp opposition from critics who warn it could pressure industry workers to pledge loyalty amid war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
CIO
United Auto Workers
Eit
Ite
Estebiien
Rumen
Korea
First Ohioan Replies To Reserve Call
The first reserve officer in Northern Ohio replied to a call from the Air Force Reserve. Captain Robert Cleary of Akron presented himself at Schlegel Air Force Cleveland. A World War I veteran, he is married with one child and has served in the Air Force Reserve since last July as part of the 3rd Troop Carynet Wing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohie Counan
LA Robert & Cleary
Akron
Sehlegel Air Force
Air Force Reserve
Victims Bound Before Death Reported In Korean Front
AP dispatch from Tokyo says seven American elders were found bound with bullet holes in their faces after skirmishes near the Korean battle zone. General MacArthur released a communique noting the lost battalion had rejoined its regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
MacArthur
Tte
D C. Gates
Per Mac Acthu
Can
Chongan
Cory Sad
Choohiwon
Chonan al Chimchon
Trent
MecArther
Umeeng
Hungjy Eres
Ony
Umea
ecArther
Somme
Fifth Air Force
NAM Protests New Tax Bill
NAM protests a proposed tax bill, arguing it would raise taxes and harm the economy. The association cites objections to the luxury tax rate and its impact on large corporations, while urging revisions to reduce government revenue effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NAM
Washington
The
Tion! Association of
Last Battalion Legend Reappears in Korea War Action
In New York AP recounts the enduring “Last Battalion” metaphor as American troops, outnumbered ten to one, break through in Korea to rejoin their main force. It recalls the World War I Lost Battalion of the Argonne, cut off October 1918, rescued after fierce fighting and heavy casualties led by Maj. Charles W. Whittlesey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York
Tith
Anthony McAuliffe
iMint Airborne
Bastogne
South Korea
Argonne Forest
Charlevaux Mill
Etterta
Tth
Charles W. Whittlesey
Whittlesey
Whitthesey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bina
Shove
Pein
Pt. Lewis Wash
62Nd Airborne
Ft. Bre N.C
Airborne
Campbell
Armored
Ft. Tood, Tex
A Infantry
Ft. Benning, A
T. S&s
Scrap Head
Communist Youth
FDJ
O Ae
W. Stuart Symington
National Security Resources Board
Leo
Fan Diego
Calif
Hedeening Strait
A. F E. Anderson
West Berlin
New York Times
the Times
Far East Air Force Headquarters
James Condon
U. S Army
New York City
Wee
Vieter
Sevee
Asteria
Andrew
Kelcey
Milton Goldetete
Baldwin
Stephen Ferraiciele
Brone
Arthur D. Kinbert
Nyeck
Andrew J. Corders Mentington
New York State
Russell Brines
BY Gordon Martin
Martin
Association Press
Nebraska
Kanene
Ford
Reds
Wesure
Carl Stetiaw
A Ee
Site
Eppotiti
Gee Epponent
Sieletoe
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!