Steel Strike Continues As Court Rules Government Boss
The CIO United Steelworkers keep picketing as a federal court ruling declares the government the boss of the steel industry. Philip Murray, leader of the union, declines to comment while 650,000 striking members face the choice to stay idle or return to work. The appellate court delays the anti seizure order until Friday afternoon, leaving the next move to Murray and President Truman’s guidance.
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CIO United Steelworkers
Philip Murray
CIO
Associated Press
Uncle Sam
David A. Pine
Truman
United States Steel Corp
CIO Steel Workers
National Tube Co
U. S. Steel Works
McKeesport
Pine
Oil Strike Hits U S Gasoline Supplies
The nationwide oil industry strike enters its second day as shortages appear in Gary Hammond and East Chicago indiana with other Midwest stations expected to run dry. The Oil Workers International Union CIO in Denver leads refinery and pipeline workers shaping a 22 union coalition.
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Gary
Hammond
Chicago
Ind
Midwest
Oil Workers International Union
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Stands Put On Loans To Parties
The Internal Revenue Bureau maintains its rulings that bad debts may deduct loans to political parties if uncollectible. It rejects Sen Williams call to reverse four cases. A spokesman said deductions require valid loans and full collection efforts.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
Sen. Williams
R-Del
John B. Dunlap
Rep. King
D-Calif
Williams
Senate
New York State
Civilian Brett May Fights for Military Title Change
Brett May, a civilian, seeks to retain military status as Maj. Brett until September despite possible reconversion to civilian life. He was discharged from active duty at Ft. Sill after a court dispute over his designation, with his family business plans interrupted and about $3,000 in Army pay at stake. The Army discharged him yesterday after a brief meeting with his attorney.
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Okla
Tom Brett
Korea
Brett
Ft. Siu
45Th Division
Maj
Gasoline stock estimated at 45 days amid potential strike
Washington officials said the nation has about a 45 day supply of gasoline but shortages could occur if the oil workers strike lasts longer.
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Washington
AFL and Oil Unions Seek Settlement in San Francisco
CIO and Shell Oil unions report a promising round of talks in San Francisco with wage demands cut from 25 to 22 cents per hour and other compromises under discussion. Industry wages range from 2 to 2.10 dollars hourly. Cyrus S. Ching of the Federal Mediation Service forecasts a potential nationwide settlement pattern after an agreement at Standard Oil of Indiana Sugar Creek refinery. About 250 to 300 CIO members met last night.
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Cyrus S. Ching
Federal Mediation Service
Standard Oil of
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Sugar Creek, Co
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Companies Seek Pay Raise Ban
Washington The steel firms urged the U S Court of Appeals to bar wage raises while their seized plants remain in government custody. The same court earlier refused a government bid to block wage increases for steel workers.
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Washington
U. S. Court of Appeals
U.S. Court of Appeals
Government seizes steel mills as Truman authority questioned
The government keeps mills seized pending a ruling on presidential power to take over the industry. Mills remain closed in most fields while steel firms fear a lure back of 650,000 strikers with a possible pay raise. Secretary Sawyer, acting head of the seized sector, called a 10 a.m. news conference as discussions on wages continue.
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Truman
Philip Murray
Sawyer
Murray
Neville High School Band Spring Concert Tonight at Neville Auditorium
The Neville High School Concert Band directed by John Davis performs its annual end of year program at 8 PM in the Neville auditorium. Fifty seven musicians will play over an hour featuring selections from Lohengrin Stardust and South Pacific among others. Senior members will close their Neville musical careers after six years of band work.
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Neville Auditorium
Neville High School
John Davis
Tiger Band
Neville
Fred
Roper To Walk Next Sunday
Tex Roper, challenger of the four hour seven minute Bastrop to Monroe walking record, will start from Bastrop city limits Sunday at 3 am. George Copeland, current holder, began at 3 26 am two weeks earlier. Roper, backed by West Monroe supporters, expects to beat Copeland and reach Monroe city limits near 7 am with a 12 minute margin. Walk headquarters buzzed with activity as organizers and fans prepared.
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Tex Roper
Bastrop
Monroe
George Copeland
Copeland
Roper
West Monroe
Roper's Walk
Gas line construction proposed by Texas Eastern
Texas Eastern Transmission Corp. seeks authority from the Power Commission to build a 315 mile natural gas pipeline from Provident City Texas to Castor Louisiana at a cost of 25 943 079 with a daily capacity of 200 million cubic feet The company says the line will not add service but will supply gas for its existing service while meeting authorized needs.
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Texas Eastern Transmission Corp
Shreveport
The
Power Commission
Provident City
Tex
Castor
Texas Eastern Sax
Defense proposes 23.8 million for Selman Field reactivation
Secretary Lovett submitted to Congress a bill authorizing 23.755 million for Selman Field public works as part of a 3 billion dollar military construction package. The plan includes air field pavements fuel facilities and housing for about 3 000 airmen plus officers civilians. Senators Long and Langston expected quick House and Senate approval as reactivation proceeds under strategic air command.
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Robert A. Lovett
Defense
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Russell Long
Julian P. Langston
Otto EB. Passman
Washington
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Senate
Defense Department
Stratetic Air Command
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Tomor
Virus X and the Rise of Thirty Diseases
Boston doctors described antibiotic driven illnesses at a symposium. Antibiotics kill dangerous germs but leave patients vulnerable to many new viruses now identified, including in milk from cattle and poultry feed. Authorities warn these tiny antibiotic traces in food could affect vitamin producing germs and future treatment.
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Boston
Society of American Bacteriologists
Transit Strike Cripples Rochester City Transport
Rochester drivers and maintenance workers for the Rochester Transit Company walked out today, halting public transportation in the industrial city of 335000 and disrupting commutes across the area.
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Rochester
N.Y
Rochester Transit Company
Defense Dept lists 29 more Korea battle casualties
The Defense Department released list No 554 identifying 29 additional Korea battle casualties. It reported 12 killed and 17 wounded.
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Washington
Defense Department
Korea
May Day unrest and college paper first class rating noted
Riots and strikes marked May Day worldwide with clashes in Tokyo and Berlin. The Pow Wow newspaper, Northeast State, earned First Class rating in the senior college division for fall issues, continuing a long record of excellence since 1940 under different editors.
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Joe Monroe
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati
Ohio
Jimmie Russell
West Monroe
Emile Gattis
John Horton
Oak Ridge
Tenn
Lloyd Lenard
Monroe
United States
Critical Service
Associated Collegiate Press
Accrediting
United
Tokyo
Tax Write offs Seen as Peril in Defense Plant Subsidy
Rep. Frank Smith of Mississippi urged Congress to review tax write offs for constructing defense plants. He argued the program fuels textile unemployment in New England and harms cotton and wool growers. Smith cited synthetic fiber projects as evidence of overly broad benefits.
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Mississippi
Congress
Frank Smith
New England
Smith
Riot Breaks Near Tokyo Imperial Palace In Postwar Clash
Twenty thousand Communist led rioters clashed with police in front of the Imperial Palace Tokyo. The worst postwar riot in Japan saw American property damaged and Americans assaulted with clubs and stones though no serious injuries were reported.
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Tokyo
Imperial Palace
Japan
Communist and Leftist Demonstrations Marred by Courtroom Trial
Soviet Prime Minister Stalin attended Lenin's tomb as parades passed Red Square and New York City police and detectives prepared for a large demonstration on Eighth Avenue. Louis Weinstock led the combined Communist and leftist rally and faced trial with 15 others on separate charges.
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Lenin
Red Square
New York
Eighth Avenue
Louis Weinstock
News Star World Want Ad Dept
Classified readers learn the News Star World Want Ad Department offers space for job listings housing rentals and personal notices. Local staff assist with formatting deadlines and pricing for daily and Sunday editions.
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C. D. Phillips
Hudson Lane
News-Star—World
News-Star—World Want
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