Senate committees ready to move on labor reform agenda
Two Senate committees prepare to act with the labor committee organizing procedures for hearings on labor reform bills. A three member judiciary subcommittee will begin hearings on portal to portal pay suits while AFL unions denounce the suits totaling over five billion dollars in claimed damages. Senator Morse pushes to top Wagner act modification while Republicans favor the Case act revision as No 1 on the agenda.
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Washington
INS
Senate
Senate Labor Committee
AFL
Sen
Morse
Labor Committee
Ball-Taft- Smith
John P. Frey
Metal Trades Union
Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen
Frey
Meat Cutters
Sen. Cooper
Judiciary
Congress
Taft
R) Ohbie
Pa Newc Observes North Hill Gatherings and City News
Workers collect data for the new city directory on North Hill. A large yacht passed through the city this morning on a flat bottom truck headed east. The state revenue department warned the January 31 deadline for semi annual vehicle inspections will not be extended. New 1947 out of state license plates appear in town on trucks and cars, with replacement plates due April 1. A former Briar Hill teacher, in a letter to Pa Nene, recalls teaching in 1895 and notes his family’s good health. Owen Fox and City park crews rebuild another stone pillar around the public square after a recent collision. Pa Newe continues to receive belated Christmas mail including a package from India dated November 15, 1946 sent by Rev. and Mrs. Carl Gustafson serving in India. Unseasonably warm buses produce near summer temperatures, some East Side lawns appear green while recent snows keep them from freezing. Vandals chalked the City Building with large white slogans advertising Sunday papers. An old fashioned dipper, about 60 years old, is seen in use.
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Pa Newe
India
Pa Nene
Carl Gustafson
Christian and Missionary Alliance
Daily Weather Report and Yearly Comparison
United States weather statistics show a 244 hour period ending at 9 am with a maximum temperature of 48 and a minimum of 25, traces of precipitation, and a river stage of 6.3 feet. A year ago the same period recorded a maximum of 23, minimum 14, traces of snow, and precipitation.
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United States
Sympathy Strikes Spread Across Southern England
Sympathy strikes spread rapidly in southern England as 2,000 troops arrive in London to free up foodstuffs tied up by a truckers walkout. About 10,000 dockers in London and 16,000 in Liverpool area expected to join, while a national joint-industrial council for road haulage is formed and a voluntary wage board is planned. The strike threatens wider action though hopes rise for an early return to work.
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London
England
Thames
Liverpool
Ministry of Labor
County Supervisors and Auditors Meet for Annual Convention
Lawrence county supervisors and auditors from 17 townships gathered at the YMCA for the annual convention. The program opened at 10:30 with remarks by state and county officials, a delegates’ report, and officer elections. Rev. Samuel Badger led with prayer, JoAn M. Cox led the roll, and speakers discussed legislation, highway improvements, and road care.
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Lawrence County
YMCA
State Association
Samuel Badger
Shenango Township
Joan M. Cox
Husband Is Dead In California Pa Home Tragedy
State police probe the death of beer distributor Harry Delbarre after he shot his wife Tressie then killed himself. Mrs Delbarre, 55, was found seriously wounded and hospitalized in Chamleroi Monessen hospital. The body was found by a garage employee who heard a shot.
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California
INS
Harry Delbarre
Tressie
Demands Grow for Air Disaster Probes After Virginia Crash
Washington January 14. Civil Aeronautics Board members testified before the Senate and House committees amid calls for sweeping investigations into national air safety policy and regulation. The Virginia crash that killed 18 prompted lawmakers to press airlines and regulators for explanations of industry practices and passenger loads.
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Washington
INS
Civil Aeronautics Board
Senate Commerce Committee
CAB
House
Senate
Galax
Brewster
Maine
Wool Growers Win At State Show In Harrisburg
Lawrence County Wool Growers association of New Castle won best county exhibit of medium wool fleeces at the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg. G M Fullerton of Enon Valley captured the blue ribbon for ram fleece and the champion ram award went to Waldo Barron of Slippery Rock. Kenneth Moore of Nichols New York won the Rambouillet ram championship with blue ribbons for several young breeder categories. Congress and the State Department await Gen George C Marshall return to reinvigorate international relations while Byrnes stays on as acting secretary.
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Harrisburg
Lawrence County Wool Growers Association
New Castle
G. M. Fullerton
Enon Valley
Fullerton
Waldo Barron
Slippery Rock
R. D
G. M. Pullerton
Kenneth Moore
Nichols
N. Y
Moore
Nichols, R. D. 2
Bradford County
Washington
INS
Congress
State Department
George C. Marshall
Marshall
James F. Byrnes
Byrnes
Diplomatic Corps
Blair House
White House
Screw Removed From Boy Lung After Long Journey
Four year old John Turner of Christchurch New Zealand had a screw removed from his lung at the Jackson Bronchoscopic clinic in Philadelphia. He traveled 9,000 miles by plane after failed attempts in his homeland. Doctors call the operation very successful and the child will stay several more days before deciding whether to fly home or travel by ship.
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Philadelphia
INS
John Turner
Christ Church
New Zealand
Jackson
John
Death On Pa rade theme ties to fatal motorcycle crash
In Lancaster Pennsylvania on January 14 a student essay titled Death On Pa rade linked irony to the fatal injuries of 17 year old James B Mayer of Elisabeth town R D. He died when his motorcycle was struck by a truck returning from Millersville State Teachers College. The truck driver Luellyon Reith art of Woodburn Indiana was exonerated of blame.
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Lancaster
James B. Mayer
Elizabethtown
R. D
Millersville State Teachers College
Luellyon Reithart
Woodburn
Ind
Parley Opens in London for Draft Peace Treaties
Deputies from the United States Britain France and Soviet Russia met at Lancaster House London to begin work on drafting peace treaties for Germany and Austria. The big four will decide major terms when foreign ministers convene in Moscow next March after hearing input from about 18 smaller powers.
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Big Four
Foreign Ministers Council
Germany
Austria
Lancaster House
United States
Britain
France
Soviet
Russia
Moscow
SS America Docks After Record North Atlantic Crossing
The largest passenger ship built in the United States, the SS America, reached her New York pier safely after a 2.5 day crossing amid 50 to 60 foot waves and tropical hurricane force winds. Commodore Harry Manning reported no injuries among the 1,000 passengers and crew, with only minor bow damage to the vessel.
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New York
INS
United States
America
North Atlantic
Harry Manning
Union Withdraws $500000 Wage Suit Against Weigand Co
Thomas Nolan president of CIO United Electrical Local 638 said the union withdrew the $500000 portal to portal pay suit against Edwin L. Weigand Co of Pittsburgh in federal court after the company granted seven wage and working condition adjustments to about 1200 members.
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Pittsburgh
INS
Thomas Nolan
Cio-United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers
Edwin L. Weigand Co
Attorney General Argues Lewis Case In Supreme Court
Attorney General Tom C. Clark argued the government's case against John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers at the Supreme Court over contempt convictions tied to the 17 day coal walkout. The high court considers whether the 3.51 million dollar fine stands, with bond posted pending appeal.
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Lewis
Supreme Court
Washington
INS
Tom C. Clark
John L. Lewis
Clark
High Court
United States Solicitor General
United Mine Workers
High Tribunal
T. Alan Goldsborough
UMW
Goldsborough
Unite Mine Workers
Welly K. Hopkins
Joseph A. Pacway
William Green
Tinney Wins Bid to Drill Test Holes for Canal Project
Col W E Lorence announced Harry C Tinney of Grafton West Virginia the low bidder for eight 3 inch test holes near Ashtabula Ohio for the Lake Erie Ohio river canal project Tinney bid 2480 50 dollars with funds pending. Other bids ranged higher and the government estimate was 3571 dollars. The canal would link Lake Erie to the Mahoning and Beaver rivers creating an 18 foot channel to the Ohio river at Rochester Pa benefiting iron ore coal and steel movement.
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Pittsburgh
INS
W. E. Lorence
Harry C. Tinney
Grafton
Ashtabula
Tinney
Col
Lorence
U. S. Engineers
Pennsylvania Drilling Co
Moot Core Drilling Co
Huntington
W. Va
Sprague & Henwood, Inc
Lake Erie
Mahoning
Rochester
President Plans For Meetings With Congress Members
President Truman met with Rep Rayburn to discuss regular joint meetings with Republican and Democratic leaders. Participants include Senate leaders Vandenberg White Barkley and Speaker Martin, aiming for Monday morning quarterback style consultations.
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Washington
INS
Truman
Rayburn
Tex
House
Senate
Vandenberg
Mich
White
Barkley
Martin
Mass
Two Juveniles Admit Slaying Hitchhiker Near Youngstown
Mahoning County Sheriff Ralph E. Elser announced that two teenage boys, 16 and 17, confessed to fatally shooting A. E. Spieth, 52, of Ashtabula, near Youngstown. The suspects were picked up about 8 p.m. after the crime occurred roughly four hours earlier. The names of the youths were not released due to their juvenile status.
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Youngstown
INS
Mahoning County
Ralph E. Elser
A. E. Spieth
Ashtabula
Elser
Spieth
Two Meat Packers Sentenced in War Time Price Case
In Chicago on January 14, Meyer Ditlove and Abraham Oldman of the Streator Mr. Meat Packing Co. were sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison plus a $50 000 fine for violations of wartime meat and price control laws. A total of 136 charges included filing false affidavits and over-ceiling sales. Judge Michael L. Igoe called the violations the most flagrant he had seen.
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Chicago
Mr. Meat Packing Co
Meyer Ditlove
Abraham Oldman
Michael L. Igoe
Execution Stay Granted in WV Policeman Slaying
Mark McCauley, 30, a strip miner, had his death sentence stayed after an appellate court appeal. He was slated for execution on Friday for killing a West Virginia State police officer, with the state supreme court likely to hear arguments in April.
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Charleston
W. Va
INS
Mark McCauley
West Virginia
McCauley
Supreme Court
Death of William John Patterson in New Wilmington
William John Patterson age 88 died in New Wilmington on Tuesday January 14 1947. He previously resided in the area and is survived by relatives in the community. Funeral arrangements will be announced locally.
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William John Patterson
New Wilmington
Truman Returns Finnish Vessels Seized During War
President Truman by executive order returned six merchant ships to Finland that had been seized during the war. The M. S. Saimaa, S. S. Aagot, S. S. Olivia, S. S. Advance, S. S. Kuurtanes and S. S. Koura are to be restored with compensation to their owners.
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Washington
INS
Truman
Finland
M. S. Saimaa
S. S. Aagot
S. S. Olivia
S. S. Advance
S. S. Kuurtanes
S. S. Koura
May Provide Graduate Cut In Income Tax
A split developed in the Republican majority of the House Ways and Means Committee over drafting a personal income tax reduction bill. Some members rejected Chairman Knutson’s plan for a flat 20 percent cut up to 300000 with a 105 percent cut above that, while Rep. Woodruff favored larger cuts for lower incomes and a smaller share for high earners. Other Republicans reportedly did not quote, and Knutson denied reports of waning enthusiasm.
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Washington
INS
House
Ways and Means
Knutson
Minn
Woodruff
Mich
New Episcopal Presiding Bishop Takes High Office
The Rt. Rev. Henry Knox Sherrill is installed today as presiding bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church in a ceremony at Washington Cathedral. An overflow crowd including government officials and diplomats witnesses the rites as Sherrill, bishop of Massachusetts since 1930, becomes the first to lead under the new canon requiring the bishop to resume his former diocese.
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Washington
INS
Henry Knox Sherrill
Protestant Episcopal Church
Washington Cathedral
Sherill
Massachusetts
Railroad shopman killed in Altoona auto crash
State police reported Sanford M. Mack aged 51 from Altoona was struck by a vehicle and killed last night. Mack worked as a shopman for the Pennsylvania Railroad. The incident occurred in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
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Altoona
INS
State Police Today
Sanford M. Mack
Pennsylvania Railroad
Bargain Sales To Do Comeback In 1947
New York dispatch reports at the 36th Annual National Retail Dry Goods convention, merchants pledge the return of bargain basement sales as postwar inventories flood the market. No gouging or kneeing urged, focus on fair markdowns and competitive pricing.
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New York
National Retail Dry Goods Association
Pennsylvania Hotel
Be Ready for Freezing Weather Says Arthur Mometer
Weather tips urge drivers to check anti-freeze and radiator readiness as cold snaps arrive. The warning stresses frost risks and the high costs of frozen engines, urging preventive action now.
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