Westbrook Pegler Attacks Unionism and Taft Hartley
Westbrook Pegler condemns unions and Taft Hartley arguing labor slavery under unionism. He profiles Hodcarriers’ Union chief Mike Carrozzo, links to Chicago mayor Ed Kelly, and allege tax debts and criminal ties with Greasy Joe Moreschi.
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Taft-Hartley
Dan Tobin
The
Teamsters
Taft- Hartley
Truman
United States
Hodcarriers
Chicago
Mike Carrozzo
Ed Kelly
Carrozzo
Kelly
Federal Treasury
Joe Moreschi
National Union
Mike
Twin City Chest Campaign Reaches Seventy-One Percent
The 1948 Twin City Community Chest drive reports 71 percent of its goal raised. Notable pledges include Mulhearn Funeral Home and its staff, Ouachita Glass Co, Owens Garage, Monroe Hardware staff, Montgomery Ward employees, Liggett's staff, Three Way Finance, Howard Brothers Jewelry, and many individuals contributing fully.
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Twin City Community Chest
Mulhearn Funeral Home
Thos. H. Mulhearn
W. H. Rogthrie
R. F. Wilderson
Bobbie Tucker
Bennie Wilson
Frank Murphy
Ouachita Glass Co
Owens Garage
R. M. Walk
A. P. Pruitt
Monroe Hardware
Earl T. Mason
N Mims
Vaughn L. Phelps
Mari M. Hill
R. W. Calvert
Montgomery Ward
J. M. Womack
Edith Veasey
M. Thomas
Pearl White
E. Bourseau
Dwight Walder
Ruth Sparks
Rosalind Price
M. Kenny
M. Yates
Portman
J. F. Renwick
Mary Upton
Ingram
Three Way Finance
Howard Brothers Jewelry
Mildred Jordan
S. E. Barkley
Liggett
Inez McHenry
Earlton
Stennis urges southern unity for civil rights debate
Senator John C. Stennis told the University of Mississippi forum that the South must adopt a positive attitude toward civil rights legislation. He predicted 1950 would see the fight emerge and highlighted TVA style projects, parity programs, and soil conservation as means to lift the region economically. He also warned China’s situation hinges on changes in Chiang Kai-shek’s government.
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University, Miss
South
John C. Stennis
D-Miss
University of Mississippi Forum
81St Congress
TVA
Stennis
China
Mississippian
Chiang Kai-Shek
Truman Platform Guides Repeal and New Policies
President Truman outlined a broad 81st Congress program including repeal of Taft Hartley, price controls, a 15 cent minimum wage, federal education aid, housing, expanded Social Security and veterans benefits, and anti discrimination measures. Foreign aims include Marshall Plan, trade reciprocity, UN support, and arms embargo revision to aid Israel. Republican reaction centers on waiting to see specific proposals before opposing.
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Washington
Millikin
Colorado
Truman
Congress
United Nations
Israel
Lucas
Illinois
Senate
Ford foresees fourth wage boost at Ford Motor Co
Henry Ford II said a fourth round of wage increases is inevitable as prices and costs rise. He argued price controls would wreck the nation and harm the auto industry, stressing profits are essential to pay stockholders and modernize business. He spoke in Philadelphia during a visit to the Chester plant.
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Philadelphia
Henry Ford II
The
Ford Motor Company
Ford
Ford Assembly
Chester
Washington
Governor Long Plans West Trip While Resting
Gov Earl K Long remains in good health as he and his party continue a Westward trip with a combination business and vacation plan. Rep Otto Passman says Long will leave El Paso soon for Phoenix and return to Baton Rouge via Kansas City, aiming to travel quietly for rest.
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New Orleans
Earl K. Long
Otto Passman
The
Associated Press
el Paso
Passman
Louisiana
Long
Billy Bisso
Earl G. Williamson
Phoenix
Ariz
Baton Rouge
Kansas City
Claims 90 000 Casualties Inflicted On Reds At Suchow
Nanking dispatch reports government claims that about 90 000 enemy casualties were inflicted as Reds were routed east of Suchow. The Chinese air force repelled attacks near Suchow while Huang Po Tao’s army group suffered heavy losses and martial law spread to Tsingtao. Continued on thirteenth page.
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Suchow
Harold K. Milks
Nanking
Tsinan
Chinhsien
Mukden
Huang Po-Tao
Seventh Army Group
Executive Yuan
Tsingtao
Pacific
Shanghai
Pai Chung-Hsi
Hankow
Pukow-Suchow
Labor board in Portland monarchs and murmurs in CIO
CIO executive board in Portland expresses optimism over new labor legislation and waning Communist influence. Joe Curran of the National Maritime Union criticizes Communists as regrouping. UAW chief Walter Reuther arrives amid security, denying a run for CIO presidency. Phil Murray shown as undisputed leader.
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Portland
Ore
Congress
Joe Curran
National Maritime Union
Henry Wallace
Curran
New York City
C. I. O. Council
New York Council
Executive Board
Walter Reuther
United Auto Workers
Reuther
Detroit
Phil Murray
Jack Kroll
C. I. O. Political Action Committee
Truman
Kroll
24 Men Charged With Bird Violations In New Orleans
A federal game management agent filed 24 charges before U. S. Commissioner Reginald Carter Jr. accusing men of migratory bird violations. Offenses include killing birds out of season, exceeding bag limits by 59 coots, and hunting with an unplugged shotgun. State enforcement chief Votier says cases will shift to federal courts for tougher penalties.
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New Orleans
Federal
U. S
Reginald Carter, Jr
J. W. Wolfley, Jr
Paul Votier
State Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Truman Picking Men Carefully
Secretary of Defense Forrestal plans a Florida lunch with President Truman at the naval base White House site prompting talk over his cabinet departure timing. Representative Sam Rayburn also arrives for dinner as Truman mulls post election administration changes amid a flood of congratulatory mail.
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Key West
Fla
Defense Forrestal
Truman
Charles Ross
Forrestal
White House
Naval
Paris
Ross
Washington
Commandant’s House
Sam Rayburn
Texas
Grange Fights Farm Aid Plan at National Convention
The National Grange debates future farm aid with a clash over crop controls and cash subsidies. The agriculture committee backs controls only as last resort, seeks crop price supports, and favors high city employment to prop up markets. Delegates led by J S Fichter push back, amid talk of Goss succession.
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Portland
Athe National Grange Convention
JS. Fichter
Ohio State Grange
Federal mediator sent to ease halifax port strike
An ace federal mediator from Washington arrived in Halifax to urge settlement of the costly West Coast longshoremen’s strike. William N. Margolis, assistant to the director of the federal mediation service, planned talks with shipping officials and union leaders to seek a first settlement since the walkout began a week ago. Meanwhile railroads reported 875 layoffs and over 1,300 export‑import workers suspended as the strike deepens.
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New York
Washington
U. S
William N. Margolis
Federal Mediation Service
Margolis
Pennsylvania
Ice
Baltimore and Ohio
Halifax
J. J. Campbell
Halifax Longshoremen's Association
A. F. of L
Canada
United States
Campbell
A. F. of L. International Longshoremen’s Association
Maine
U.S. Pronouncement Could Boost Chinese Nationalists
U S policy makers weigh a formal statement to back Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalist government amid Communist advances. President Truman and Secretary Marshall plan White House talks next week to decide scope of aid and diplomatic posture. Chinese ambassador Koo said Chiang seeks a message of sympathy, solidarity and support to raise morale.
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John M. Hightower
Washington
China
Truman
State Department
Chiang Kai-Shek
Chiang
Robert A. Lovett
Koo
United States
Auto Industry Given Choice Over Clean House Or Federal Controls
The congressional committee probing auto sales profits offered the industry the option to reform voluntarily or face federal controls. Witnesses testified about sales tips for quick deliveries and side money agreements. Committee chair Macy said profits from some dealers exceed fair gains and tax recovery is anticipated.
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Washington
Congressional Committee
Justice Department
Internal Revenue Bureau
Macy
Republican
New York
Special House
Larcade
Louisiana
Smog survivors from Donora to visit Wilmington Coast
Ninety nine? 59 Donora Pennsylvania residents exposed to deadly smog will fly to Wilmington North Carolina for a week’s vacation. They will stay in cottages at Wrightsville Beach and be hosted by local chambers of commerce. The group includes Elizabeth Ostrander and Steve Kostelek who anticipate the trip with relief and enthusiasm.
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Wilmington
N. C
Concora
Wrightsville Beach
Wrightaville Beach
Donora
Elizabeth Ostrander
Donora Board of Health
Steve Kostelek
North Carolina
West sees Berlin dispute in Security Council format
The United States Britain and France tell U N officials they want the Berlin Russia dispute kept in the Security Council as a threat to peace They reaffirm they will not negotiate while the Soviet blockade continues Britain says Russia veto blocks neutrals plan and US pledges talks only after blockade ends.
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Francis W. Carpenter
Paris
United States
Britain
France
U. N
Berlin
Russia
Security Council
United Nations
H. V. Evatt
Assembly
Trygve Lie
Council of Foreign Ministers
Lie
Evatt
Big Four
Argentina
Juan A. Bramuglia
Bramuglia
Marshall
Truman
Rrussia
United
Top American envoys return from Paris for urgent duties
Secretary of State Marshall and Warren R. Austin, the United Nations delegation leaders, depart Paris for Washington due to illness and a White House meeting. Austin, age 71, heads for Walter Reed for a medical check and possible minor operation, as Marshall plans a Truman White House appointment.
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Paris
State Marshall
Warren R. Austin
United Nations Assembly
Washington
Austin
Marshall
Truman
White House
London University
U.S
U. S
Walter Reed Hospital
William Mills
United Nations
Dumbarton Oaks
Lake Success
N. Y
Assembly
U.N
John Foster Dulles
Republican Party
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Philip C. Jessup
U. 5
Security Council
Jessup
Annexation appeal poised for Louisiana Supreme Court ruling
Private citizens from near Country Club and Werner Park contest Shreveport annexation with a district court ruling sought. The Louisiana Supreme Court is set to decide on December 13 after briefs from both sides. Plaintiffs argue the ordinance is unreasonable and illegal. City attorneys say adjacent property owners receive water and fire protection benefits without full civic obligations.
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New Orleans
Shreveport
Louisiana Supreme Court
First Judicial District Court
Caddo Parish
H. L. Pyle
Country Club
Werner Park
Seven Deaths From Coastal Storm Reported
A coastal storm subsides after seven deaths and three ships wrecked. Tug St. Clair hit rocks near Port San Juan as five crewmen reached shore in a lifeboat. Eight crewmen from Ruby Eight disappeared after sinking in Puget Sound. One man died during rescue efforts for 11 aboard Neptune near the Columbia river mouth. A woman perished overboard from Princess Victoria between Vancouver and Victoria. Coast guard still chased two vessels, lightship and Herald of the Morning, with uncertain outcomes as winds ease.
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Seattle
Port San Juan
B. C
Ruby
Puget Sound
Coast Guard
Neptune
Columbia River
Vancouver
Victoria
Strait of
Juan de Fuca
Washington
Grays Harbor
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Paul W. Shafer
Michigan
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Dewey Short
Missouri
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