Pay Boosts Hit Coal Steel and Electric Workers
New pay raises for thousands in coal, steel, and electric industries were set in recent contracts. About 400,000 soft coal workers gain $1 a day from July 1. 18,000 CIO United Steelworkers at Alcoa get 10-16 cents hourly increases. 1,500 Westinghouse workers receive similar gains. Aluminum price rises follow. steel captive mine workers face possible strikes if terms falter. Westinghouse and Alcoa boosts lift costs industry wide, while Ford hourly demands rise as union rejects fringe-free offers.
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CIO
United
John L. Lewis
United Mine Orkers
Steel Industry
Lewis
Steel Company
Owever
Pittsburgh
Aluminum Company of America
CIO - United Steelworkers Union
Alcoa
Tenn
New Kinsington
Bauxite
Ark
Philip Murray
Ciousw
Aluminum Company
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
AFL International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
CIO United Electrical Workers
Federation of Independent
United Auto Workers
Detroit
Ford Motor Company
Ford
Former Actress Estate Valued At 728 Thousand Inheritance Papers
Mrs Eleanor Painter Strong widow of Maj Charles H Strong head of William Taylor and Company died November 3. Her estate shows gross value of 728693 dollars 17 cents in inheritance tax papers filed today. Officer estimates about 235000 dollars will be assessed for federal taxes.
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Cleveland (Ap
Eleanor Painter Strong
Charles H. Strong
William Taylor and Company
Good Talker Convicted Of Grand Larceny In New York
Gus Fusaro, 54, described as a good talker with a beautiful way of talking, was convicted by a jury on five counts of grand larceny and bucket shop operations. He allegedly posed as a Wall Street operator to lure friends into investing, with about 118000 dollars reportedly misappropriated. One witness cited his persuasive speech as a key factor in the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gus Fusaro
Francis X. Clark
Fusaro
Wall Street
Explosions Injure 20 at Aetna Oil Plant
In Louisville Kentucky an estimated 20 persons were injured as 23 gasoline storage tanks exploded in a series of blasts at the Aetna Oil Company plant. Damages may reach $500,000. The fires were confined to the run down farm area by a dike. Refinery manager E Eugene Van Buren said the blaze could burn for a day or two, with cause undetermined. The first blast occurred about 1 20 am CST, followed by further explosions until about 4 am.
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Louisville, Ky
Aetna Oil Company
E. Eugene van Buren
van Buren
Ministers Say Drinking Care Special Field
A temperance report to the North east Ohio Conference of the Methodist Church recommends referring alcoholics to clinics and Alcoholics Anonymous for specialized treatment. Rev. L. E. Rothrock, chair of the Conference Board of Temperance, warned that AA and the National Committee for Education on Alcoholism do not aim to prevent alcoholism.
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Lakeside
Northeast Ohio
The
Methodist Church
Alcoholics Anonymous
L. E. Rothrock
Struthers
Conference Board of Temperance
National Committee For Education On
Man Electrocution Tragedy At Hicksville Crane Incident
William K. Whitehurst 54 of Hicksville was electrocuted when a crane struck a high tension line. Fellow workers including 22 year old Thomas G. Horath were burned in the same incident yesterday.
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William K. Whitehurst
Hicksville
Thomas G. Horath
Secretary’s Movie Dream Is Realized
Read ing, Pennsylvania secretary June Hillary, 19, won the 1948 National Secretaries Association contest. Judges chose her from 52 contestants for poise and voice, awarding a screen test, a Hollywood singing gig, and about $3,000 in prizes as she quits her insurance job to pursue a film career.
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LOS Angeles
Hollywood
June Hillary
Reading
National Secretaries’ Association
Savings Bond Drive Opens in Ohio Under Gov Herbert
Ohio begins a seven day security loan week with a state proclamation by Governor Thomas J. Herbert urging purchases of U S savings bonds. The drive aims for 175 million dollars in Ohio with volunteers pledging a strong push to boost buying power and fight higher prices.
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Columbus
United States
Ohio
Thomas J. Herbert
U.S
Loring L. Gelbach
Cleveland
Ohio U.S. Savings Ands Committee
Gelbach
Train kills three in Hancock County crash at Forest
An AP report states three members of the Musgrave family died in a single accident near Forest Ohio when a New York Central passenger train struck their car. Harvey L Musgrave aged 60 died last night while his daughters Madeline Muriel 16 and Marisie Ellen 13 were killed instantly.
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Kenton, O
Hancock County
Forest
Harvey L. Musgrave
Madeline Muriel
Marisie Ellen
New York Central
Prediction slips foretell Louis win in eleventh round
In Zanesville a year before the Lou Walcott fight Jack sherpa 17 predicted Joe Louis would win in the eleventh round at two minutes and 52 seconds. The box contains the forecast sealed for a theater showing after the fight. Harper, the high school pupil who led classmates in gambling raids, voiced disappointment at missing the exact moment by four seconds.
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Zanesville
O. Ene
Lou Walcott
Jack Sherpa
Joe Louis
P. S
Philadelphia
Harper
Lash High School
Awning Breaks Fall In Leap From Window
Police report Taylor Blevins 48 tried to fly from a third floor City Hotel window but his wet wine covered wings failed and he plunged onto Central Ave. An awning broke his fall and he was treated for head wounds at Middletown Hospital. He is held for observation.
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Taylor Blevins
City Hotel
Central Ave
Blevins
Middletown Hospital
Red
Leopold Seeks Referendum on Right to Rule
Exiled King Leopold proposes a referendum on whether Belgians want him to return. He says he would abdicate if unwanted but the question remains unclear if the government would approve. Leopold surrendered Belgian forces in 1940 and was barred from returning in 1945. he resides in Switzerland with Regent Prince Charles.
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Brussels
Leopold
Switzerland
Prince Charles
Fire at Kelly Plating Company in Cleveland Causes Large Loss
Fire of unknown origin at the Kelly Plating Company on Madison street tied up 50 firefighters who battled the blaze for hours. Loss was set at 50000 dollars by Assistant Fire Chief Elmer M. Cain. Exploding acid drums and fumes hindered efforts, with the second floor of the plant heavily damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Kelly Plating Company
Madison
Elmer M. Cain
Miners Take 10-Day Paid Holiday Across Pennsylvania
Soft coal mines in western and central Pennsylvania closed for a 10 day paid vacation under a new contract starting July 1. About 100000 miners began idle days with $100 vacation pay in hand as few chose to work and most mines planned to stay shut through July 6.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
CIO Rally Planned in Cincinnati August 8
The Ohio CIO Political Action Committee will kick off its fall election campaign with a statewide rally in Cincinnati on August 8. Sees Jack Kroll said to ny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CIO
Columbus
Ohio Cio Political Action Committee
Cincinnati
Jack Kroll
Tony
Miss America Barbara Walker to Wed Dr Hummel in Memphis
Miss America Barbara Jo Walker, 22, will marry Dr. John Vernon Hummel, 24, in a double ring ceremony in Memphis. The Tennessee beauty won the title in Atlantic City last year and has refused Hollywood offers to pursue a private life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Barbara Jo Walker
Atlantic City
John Vernon Hummel
Barbara
Hummel
Hollywood
Narcotics Hunt in Harbor Garbage
New York city sanitation workers combed 20 tons of garbage on a scow in New York harbor seeking about 1.5 million dollars in smuggled narcotics. Six people were held on narcotics charges as police traced a bungled plan to import cocaine and heroin from the orient via Italy aboard the Marine Perch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U. S
Orient
Italy
Wallace Criticizes Truman On Civil Rights Push
Henry Wallace told a Washington dinner last night that President Truman’s civil rights program is not necessarily the sponsor’s views. He accused Truman of not urging passage and said the Palestine issue and civil rights were barely touched in his western tour.
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Washington
Truman
Gravett Missing After Car Found Near Troy Ohio
Dewey Louis Gravett aged 26 has been missing since last Tuesday after his wrecked car was found near Troy Ohio. His family said he was traveling to northern Ohio or Indiana to seek farm work.
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Winchester
Dewey Louis Gravett
Troy
Gravett
Ohio
Indiana
Girl Sets Cross Country Bicycle Record Aim
Norma Belloff of San Diego rides from New York toward a nationwide cross country women’s record hoping to reach Los Angeles in 50 days. She notes no official women’s mark exists and intends to establish one, after a sendoff by the New York mayor. The men’s record stands at 27 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Norma Belloff
San Diego
Calif
New York City
Los Angeles
Verdict issued in Keys death
The chief medical examiner ruled acute alcoholism and barbiturate poisoning contributed to the death of Harry J. Keys, 55, Columbus Dispatch cartoonist. Keys was found dead in his hotel room June 13, his wife Ruth, 58, unconscious in the same room. A preliminary report cited congestion of the viscera and Mrs Keys later said she had taken sleeping pills.
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NEW York
Harry J. Keys
The
Columbus Dispatch
Keys
Ruth
Thomas A. Gonzales
Wheel explodes killing workman at Galion plant
At the Perfection Steel Body Company plant in Galion Ohio an exploding emery wheel killed William W. Meeker 42 of Mount Gilead as he worked as a tool maker. Coroner Dr. O R Rackley said fragments severed an abdominal artery.
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Galion
William W. Meeker
Mount Gilead
Perfection Steel Body Company
O. R. Rackley
Assenheimer Joins Heidelberg College Conservatory
Clarence W. Assenheimer, who resigned as band director at Upper Sandusky High School last week, is appointed an instructor in instrumental music at Heidelberg College Conservatory of Music. He will also direct the college band and orchestra.
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Heidelberg
Tiffin, O
Clarence W. Assenheimer
Upper Sandusky High School
Heidelberg College Conservatory of Music
Allies Fly Drugs and Milk to Berlin Amid Blockade
Britain accuses Russia of siege tactics as the Berlin blockade continues. U S authorities plan to fly drugs and powdered milk into the city. A western German grain barge and 13 more are en route. UN truce mission findings and other international actions are reported. More than 250,000 Italian workers join a Communist directed strike affecting production. Greece presses a broad assault on guerrillas while Chinese forces push southward from Manchuria. Burma reports recapture of Wan from insurgents as 205,000 European refugees gain entry under new bill criticized by President Truman.
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United States
Berlin
Germany
U.S
Negev Desert
United Nations Truce Mission
Pisa
Modena
Italy
Greece
Manchuria
Chinewangtao
Tientsin
Peiping
Wan
Ranegoon
Mandalay
Truman
New GOP National Committee Chair Chosen in Philadelphia
Rep. Hugh D. Scott Jr. of Pennsylvania was chosen to lead the Republican National Committee after Dewey and party leaders conference. The selection follows Pennsylvania group backing and a shift from anti-Dewey blocs with Earl Warren involvement. Brownell likely to direct campaign.
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Philadelphia
Clarence J. Brown
Ohio
Hugh D. Scott, Jr
Pennsylvania
Republican National Committee
Scott
Brown
National Committee
Thomas E. Dewey
GOP
Dewey
Carroll Reece
Tennessee
Earl Warren
Edward H. Martin
Joseph Grundy
Martin-Grundy
Martin
New York
Harry Darby
Kansas City
Kans
Herbert Brownell, Jr
Brownell
Warren
Robert A. Taft
Rep
Clarence Brown
James C. Haggerty
Phila
Herbert E.brownell
Franklin D. Roosevelt
California
Truman
Two Educators Held By Reds Later Freed
Berlin AP reports two American educators, Dr Lester K. Ade of Williamsport Pennsylvania and Dr Lucille Allard of Garden City New York, were arrested in the Soviet sector of Berlin while en route to the Pedagogical University. They were held five hours without explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
United States
Lester K. Ade
Williamsport
Lucille Allard
Garden City
N. Y
Pedagogical University
Taxicab Collision in Galion Fatal for Driver
Gerald E. Hissey aged 31 died in a Galion Ohio taxicab crash with another car. Carl Zent, 28, sustained serious injuries. Authorities investigating cause and exact time of the collision.
GOP In Red Report Shows GOP In Red
The Republican National Committee ended May with a deficit of $44,587 after receiving $285,126 and spending $329,713 from January through May. The Democratic National Committee reported a healthier balance with $516,744 in receipts and $272,199 in outlays. Henry Wallace’s third party overspent by $49,460. the Wallace for President Committee, $292,498 in receipts and $341,958 in outlays. Major contributions included Edith H. Timken of Canton, $3,000. Elizabeth B. Blossom of Cleveland, $2,500. William A. Julian of Cincinnati, $1,000. Henry A. Wallace of South Salem, N Y., $1,000.
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Washington
Republican National Committee
House of Representatives
Democratic National Committee
Henry Wallace
Wallace
Edith H. Timken
Canton
Elizabeth B. Blossom
Cleveland
William A. Julian
Cincinnati
National
Henry A. Wallace
South Sale N. Y
Scheduled To Die In Electric Chair July 30
Jasper Nease of McRoberts Kentucky, convicted of armed robbery in the hitchhike slaving of Vern on L. Hodge in Louisville, is scheduled to die in the electric chair July 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Jasper Nease
McRoberts
Vernon L. Hodge
Louisville
Dewey Warren Unite GOP Campaign Plans Amid Convention
Dewey and Warren chart the GOP presidential drive tied to a congressional record they did not write. Dewey names Hugh D Scott Jr as party chair, weighs a campaign director, and pledges a cabinet role for Warren with policy input. He attacks Truman era policy and China while signaling calm leadership and reliance on diplomatic channels.
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Philadelphia
Twain
Thomas E. Dewey
Earl Warren
New York
Dewey
White House
Pawling
N. Y
California
Warren
South Congress
Mr. Truman
New Yorker
Filip
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Joe Stalin
Stalin
Roosevelt
Truman
China
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Kentucky
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Russia
Jean B. de Chadenedes
Park Ave
Gov
Dorothy
Virginia
Warrens
Asbury Park
N. J
Habor
Workman
Negeb
Britain
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Green
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