Steel Strike Looms as Truman Plan Rejected by Steel
United States Steel declined to accept President Truman's compromise on wage talks, prompting a 12:01 a.m. Monday nationwide steel strike by about 800,000 workers. White House aide Ross said unions accepted an 184% cent hourly rise, with no seizure planned and no further steps announced.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Truman
White House
Charles G. Ross
Rosas
State faces six million deficit from tax slump and war costs
State budget chief Giessel warned a six million deficit stems from a tax slump and changes in wartime outlays. He noted general tax declines from 93,137,445 to 71,556,799 for 1945-47, with further cuts in income tax and other levies. Special outlays, including wartime postwar needs, drive the gap despite reduced operating costs.
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Madison
E. C. Ae State Budget Bureau
Defesses
Giessel
Sween
Urgent Drive for Funds To Combat Infantile Paralysis
The local chapter of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis names Herman A. Stuessy as fundraising chairman for 1946. He urges plentiful contributions this year due to depleted funds after last summer's siege of infantile paralysis.
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National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Will Herman A. Stuessy
Lamboicy
Stuessy
Dmrmissa Oy
Monroe drive plans four events for Roosevelt birthday
The committee outlines four January 30 activities to appeal to all ages including a youngsters party, an organ recital, and a Turner Hall March of Dimes dance with special permissions. Tickets allow one program only, with separate tickets needed for additional events.
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Roosevelt
Stuessy
Monroe
University of Wisconsin
Turner Hall
National Foundation
Withdrawal of Chinese government forces after midnight deadline
The Chinese government declares it has withdrawn from all positions it occupied after the Sunday midnight cessation deadline. It accuses its opponents of using wireless facilities to order swift seizures of strategic points. European peace treaties are discussed on the Moscow agreement basis.
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Chungking
China
Rural and City Teachers Discuss Curriculum Plans
County educators gathered for a meeting to review progress in curriculum planning. Wartenweiler, the county superintendent, led discussions on school program phases with a 20 minute segments guided by a department of public instruction. A S Barr, a noted planner, spoke on curriculum principles before the group split into sections.
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Nightreen
Mem Wartenweiler
Department of Public Instruction
A. S&s. Barr
Twining Urges Expanding Air Research Leadership
General Twining warns that air supremacy cannot rest on World War II era aircraft. He calls for continued innovation and outreach into the blue to maintain US dominance and prevent costly security overconfidence.
Senate filibuster over FEPC blocks civil rights action
A southern coalition led by Senator Byrd and backed by Overton and Russell vows to block FEPC passage. They threaten long debates and 30 day filibuster blocks, accusing labor unions of pushing anti strike measures while backers eye cloture to force a vote.
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Byrd
D-Va
Overton
D-La
Russell
Dga
Ellender
McClellan
FEPC
Eastland
Bilbo
Senate
Wife of Milwaukee visitor suffers thumb tendon injury
Mrs. John J. Schuele while visiting Milwaukee relatives was treated in St. Clare hospital for a severed tendon in her right thumb. Surgeons in Milwaukee opened to wrist to rejoin tendon ends and expect restoration of motion. Mr. Schuele, an Army veteran, plans to move to Memphis with Mrs. Schuele and their 2 year old daughter.
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John J. Schuele
Milwaukee
Mr. Schuele
St. Clare Hospital
Artill Hankeey Engrete
Genes Ganera Army
Italy
Memphis
Butter Destination Shifts Under Montana Senator Claim
Sen. Burton K. Wheeler told Montana dairymen that scarce American butter had been sent to foreign markets, with some buyers unaware of its use and others using it for hair. The remarks highlight distribution and perception issues of dairy products in the era.
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Helena
Mont
Burton K. Wheeler
D-Mont
Montana
Holstein Breeders to Meet in Richland Center
The fifty fifth annual Wisconsin Holstein Breeders association meeting will be held here February 25 and 26. Charles Brace of Lone Rock serves as field man for the Holstein group.
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Richland Center
Wisconsin Holstein Breeders Association
Charles Brace
Lone Rock
Kehle Announces Monroe Clothing Drive Next Week
Rev Paul C Kehle, chairman of the city collections for the United Nations Collection, announced Monroe collections would be made next week. residents urged to prepare and awaited notice of a central collection depot as arrangements are completed.
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Paul C. Kehle
United Nations
Monroe
Segregation of Roads Funds Backed by Zimmerman
Milwaukee franchised report quotes Secretary of State Fred R. Zimmerman declaring that segregation is the proper method for highway funding. The piece notes past friction between the highway commission and the governor, with comments from Co. N. Maurer and references to the teachers’ fund and a vetoed bill from the prior year.
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Milwaukee
Fred R. Zimmerman
Wisconsin
Goodland
State Highway Commission
Governor's Office
Mack
No Charges Filed Against Blaser
Melvin F. Blaser 24 of Brodhead is held in Rock County awaiting district attorney charges. Clyde Dooley of Brodhead died in a car crash on Highway 11 near Oxfordville after Blaser allegedly drove the taken Mauerman car from South Beloit. Coroner E. J. Overton said an inquest will follow. Dooley’s funeral is planned for Saturday at Everson Funeral Home Brodhead with American Legion rites.
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E. J. Overton
Rock County
Sherif E. A. _ Silverthorne
Blaser
Gtr Mauerman
Brodhead
South Beloit
Dooley
Mauerman
Orfordville
Everson Agreapy
J. A Zimmerman
American Legion Inducts 30 Into Local Membership
Thirty ex servicemen joined the Glen Zilmer post American Legion at a Turner hall meeting. Plans call for several members to attend the midwinter Milwaukee conference where Vice Admiral Marc A. Mitscher of Hillsboro will speak. New inductees include Rudolph P. Reger and eighteen others with full list read at the session.
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Glen Zilmer
American Legion
Turner Hall
Milwaukee
Adm
Marc A. Mitscher
Hillsboro
Rudolph P. Reger
Russel W. Prien
Calvin A. Bahn
Leon Strasser
Glen Schwartz
Rufenacht
Doran R. Zwygart
Eugene L. Beach
Walter Lauper
Alfred Henning
Glen Balzly
Alwee Rod
Walter Lacser
Kenneth Hendrickson
John C. Blaisdell
Morris R. Elmer
Frank Burdick
Harvey Stauffacher
Hugh C. Durgin
Retail Trade Gain Report From Dun and Bradstreet
Dun and Bradstreet reported that retail trade advanced to 3 to 7 percent above the same week last year in New York and surrounding areas. The figures indicate stronger consumer activity and improved sales momentum across multiple sectors.
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York
Eee
Dun & Bradstreet
Airliner Crash in Connecticut Kills Sixteen
A plane crash in Connecticut results in sixteen fatalities amid scattered reports of a 13 passsenger count and a two-man crew. The aircraft, en route from New York Field to Boston, is the center of a breaking investigation with authorities tracing the disaster details.
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Field
N. Y
Boston
France Recommends Severing Spain Ties and Engage with Exiled Regime
The article reports that France recommended cutting official relations with the Spanish government of today and establishing contact with the exiled Spanish Republican regime. This shift signals a move toward recognizing the exile leadership as the legitimate authority in Spain.
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Today
France
Rela
Spain
Maryland Junior High Pupils Strike for Shorter Hours
Pupils at Leland junior high in Chevy Chase Maryland strike over 9 to 3 30 schedule, seeking a 30 minute earlier end and longer lunch. Ariene Barbour cites crowded cafeteria and wants a 45 minute lunch. Principal Elmer Mason will discuss the demands with delegates today.
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Maryland
Chevy Chase
Leland Junior High School
Washington
Ariene Barbour
Elmer Mason
Vote Not to Ask Churchill Views on Roosevelts Pact
The committee debated calling Churchill to testify about any agreement with the late President Roosevelt. Specter and Ferguson clashed over whether to compel Churchill to appear, with the chair delaying invitation and signaling no order to compel attendance unless the committee directs.
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Churchill
Specter Tergusen
Florida
Ferguson
Roosevelt
United States
Senanene
Bank Harber
Jucky
George
Georgia
North Carolina
Murphy
Pennsylvania
Too Many Volunteers Sink Draft Quota Says Hershey
Hershey told a Senate military subcommittee the United States cannot meet its 30 000 monthly draft quota due to shortfalls in eligible 18 to 25 year olds and lack of overseas replacement. He urged an immediate extension of the draft law, which would expire in May.
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Washington
Ee Ae
Hershey
Special Senate Military Subcommittee
Army
Japan
Fail on Meat Washington Beard Strike Settlement in Chicago
Government efforts to settle the meat packing strike by the beard will open in Chicago Tuesday. Chairman Edwin F. Witte of the fact finding beard told newsmen that chances of settlement today are not bright, as disputants return to Chicago immediately.
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Washington
Beard
Chicago
Edwin F. Witte
Steel executives weigh Truman compromise in New York talks
In recent days Munhall of U S Steel reported from Washington while Pairless traveled to New York with the President's compromise offer to consult with his board and other steel leaders. Murray's acceptance of the Truman proposal was conveyed by David McDonald as workers and CIO officials discuss the proposal.
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Munhall
Washington
U. S. Steel
Pairless
New York
Ee Murray
Truman Couss
David McDonald
Murray
Steel Workers
CIO
Baltzer Family Reunited After Overseas Separation
Paul Baltzer, serving with the Seventh Army unit, spoke with son Pie yesterday and invited him to visit Swiss relatives. A New York operator notified their home at 3 p.m. Thursday that a call was coming.
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Paul
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