Three Day Week Mine Plan Faces Rejection
The coal industry resists John L Lewis proposal for a three day work week to smooth over excess production. Northern and western operators, representing 300 million tons of soft coal, reject the plan citing antitrust concerns and loss of control. Negotiations resume as the United Mine Workers contract nears expiration and miners face a pending decision on returning to work.
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Phillips J. Peck
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
John L. Lewis
Lewis
Northern
Western
United Mine Workers
Elderberries Boosted for Lawrence County Pickers This Summer
Farmers expect a strong elderberry crop season in Lawrence County with favorable prospects. Road crews report rapid progress mowing grass and weeds along state routes and secondary roads. Detour signs on Route 422 at Butler Avenue and East Washington Street are clearly visible and detours on Routes 422 and 19 will be tested this weekend. Continued on Page Two.
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Lawrence County
Butler Avenue
East Washington Street
Washington
Daily Weather Report Forecast of showers and warm spells
Rather cloudy with scattered showers today and tonight. Not so warm in the north portion today. Thursday some cloudiness with showers in the mountains. Maximum 89 degrees, minimum 67, no precipitation. River stage 5.3 feet. A year ago minimum 69 and precipitation 0.2 inches.
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United States
Ain
Speculation on Dewey Roosevelt Senate Battle in New York
New York buzzed over a possible senatorial contest between Gov. Thomas E. Dewey and Congressman Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. after Sen. Robert F. Wagner's resignation opened a fall election. Dewey has avoided commenting on plans while Republicans weigh a candidate to run in the vacancy.
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New York
INS
Thomas E. Dewey
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr
Robert F. Wagner
William O'Dwyer
Dewey
U. S. Senate
Wagner
Salt Lake City Storage Plant Fire Destroys Facility
The Salt Lake storage plant fire caused about 1.16 million dollars in damage with 150 firefighters battling the blaze for nine hours. No deaths were reported though initial explosion rumors were unfounded. The blaze destroyed the plant’s candy poultry and egg stocks valued at 650 thousand, 360 thousand, and related losses.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Compan
Utah Ice and i
Salt Lake
Pittsburgh Ban On Fare Increases Prolonged By Court
Pittsburgh six of seven judges sitting en banc extended an indefinite ban on trolley and bus fare hikes. The Pittsburgh Railways Co. challenged a PUC approved raise from 10 to 12 1/2 cents for trolleys and 15 cents for buses. A decision is expected by September as the city plans its formal appeal.
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Pittsburgh
INS
City of
Pittsburgh Railways Co
Public Utility Commission
PUC
W. Heber Detrich
Superior Court
Coplon Ten Weeks Spy Trial Heads to Jury Verdict
Judith Coplon's fate rests with an eight man and four woman jury after Judge Reeves instructs on law. Prosecution calls her a clever spy who hated the United States while defense portrays a simple girl in love. If convicted on both counts, she faces up to 13 years in prison and a $12,000 fine.
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Washington
INS
Judith Coplon
Albert L. Reeves
Reeves
United States
FBI
Miss Coplon
Moffatt Named Commander of Legion Post in Perry
Earl C. Moffatt, who served as senior vice commander, was elected commander at the annual Legion election in the Legion home Tuesday evening. He will succeed Merle H. Hildebrand at the first September meeting. Manning Weller and Alfred E. Walker were named senior and junior vice commanders respectively, with a new finance officer also appointed.
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Earl C. Moffatt
Perry S. Gaston
Sennior
Legion Home
Merle H. Hildebrand
Manning Weller
Alfred E. Walker
Marshall Plan Representatives Center In Paris
In Paris on June 29 Marshall Plan representatives met to discuss a European aid crisis sparked by an Anglo American trade dispute. The consultative council of the European Economic Cooperation group, chaired by Belgium's Paul-Henri Spaak, warned the crisis could curtail British participation in the ECA.
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Paris
INS
Consultative Council
Organization For European Economic Cooperation
Belgium
Paul-Henrieres
Oservers
Economic Cooperation Administration
ECA
Senate Votes For Retention Of Injunction
The Senate reached unanimous consent on a Taft-Hartley repeal plan with a Taft substitute covering the closed shop and states rights. Senate leaders aim for a final vote Thursday at 2 p.m. EDT, amid plans for multiple amendments and possible revisions, with prospects of finishing the bill this week seen as unlikely.
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Washington
INS
Senate
Lucas
Illinois
Sen
Taft
Ohio
Ohioan
Ives
N. Y
New York
Recognition Of China Blockade Refused By U S
The State Department will announce that the U S cannot recognize the legality of the Chinese nationalist blockade of ports held by Chinese communists. The note was presented through the American embassy in Canton and Britain may follow. US officials fear impacts on Shanghai where about 1,000 Americans and substantial property are affected.
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Washington
INS
State Department
U. S
Canton
Great Britain
United States
Foochow
Shanghai
Death notices list six residents on June 29 1949
Death records report six individuals with ages and hometowns including James Chireborn 59 of Youngstown Ohio Melindia H Tomlinson 13 of R D 2 English avenue Al A Montgomery 79 of R D 3 Grove City Mrs John S Swan 68 of R D 1 and Mrs Lorenzo Bellora 82 of Ellwood City with no further details provided.
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James Chireborn
Youngstown
Ohio
Melindia H. Tomlinson
R. D
English Avenue
al A. Montgomery
Grove City
John S. Swan
Lorenzo Bellora
Ellwood City
Girl Drowns in Shenango River Near New Castle
A 13 year old girl Melinda H Tomlinson of Eng lish avenue drowns in the Shenango River Tuesday night after slipping from an inflated inner tube. Her sister Esther and neighbor children tried to help. Victor Trusel arrives as life savers search the river for the body.
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New Castle News
Melinda H. Tomlinson
Shenango River
Water Company
John Oberleitner
Herman Steinbrink
William M. Shuliff, Jr
Ruth Young
Melinda Tomlinson
English Ave
Samuel F. Tomlinson
English Avenue
City of New Castle
Esther
Donald
Patty Huff
Victor Trusel
Harbor Road
Police Officer Shot To Death In Abington Township
A 32 year old Abington Township policeman, Thomas Mathews, was shot and killed while chasing a trespass suspect through woods. Fellow officer Clark Cutting radioed for help after the attack.
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Abington
INS
Abington Township
Thomas Mathews
Clark Cutting
Labor sources say Attlee to retire from leadership
London reports quote Labour Party sources saying Prime Minister Attlee plans retirement. He may step down before or just after the next general election depending on the political situation at the time.
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London
INS
Daily Graphic
Attlee
The
Graphic
President Truman To Sit Out Congress
President Truman plans to stay through the summer as Congress is expected to adjourn around September 1. Speaker Rayburn says they will remain until the job is finished, while many Congressmen prefer to go home around August 1 due to the humid Washington weather.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
White House
Rayburn
Hoover Warns Senate Bill On Armed Services Is Dangerous
Former President Herbert Hoover told the House Armed Services Committee that the Senate approved unification bill creates a de facto chief of staff for all military services. He warned the chairman would become the voice and leader of all forces, despite language saying he has no military command. Hoover called the provision unworkable and dangerous to the country.
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Washington
INS
Herbert Hoover
Joint Chiefs of Staff
House Armed Services Committee
Hoover
Senate
Commission
Secretary of Defense
Rev. Redmond to Leave City and Presbytery Meeting
Shenango presbytery met in Magyar Presbyterian church Farrell with morning and afternoon sessions. Rev. Howard Redmond resigned Mahoningtown church to study at USC. Remains of the Buffalo general assembly noted with devotions led by Rev. Russell. Memorial service held for the late Rev. John M. Fife with tributes from Fullerton and Crabb.
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Shenango
Magyar Presbyterian Church
Farrell
Sharp Fullerton
Robert F. Galbreath
Wyoming
W. F. Byers
Mt. Jackson
Mahoningtown
Unity Presbyterian Church
Old Rugged Cross
Howard Redmond
Mahoningtown Presbyterian Church
John M. Fife
Westfield Presbyterian Church
Mr. Fullerton
E. Chester Crabb
Bes
Salvation Army Girls Camp Opens for Ten Days
This morning a group of Salvation Army girls departed for Camp Alleghany for ten days and will return July 8. Tuesday evening June 28 saw a Young Peoples Legion hamburgery held in the Army Home yard. A breakfast by the Home League is scheduled for Thursday morning June 30 at 9 a.m.
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Salvation Army
Alleghany
Young Peoples’ Legion
Army
Home League
Two Hour Raid On Shanghai Reported By Nationalists
Four engined B-24 Liberator bombers believed Nationalist conducted a two hour raid on Shanghai noon today. Attacks targeted northern suburbs killing many and causing panic as refugees fled after bombs shattered noon quiet. Reports place bomb release at 2000 to 5000 feet with heavy damage in Communist held city.
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Shanghai
INS
Teeming
Freight traffic to begin between Berlin and West Germany
Freight train traffic was expected to start rolling between Berlin and West Germany today after a 38 day West Berlin rail workers strike ended. Soviet inspection of switches yards and rail installations awaited.
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Berlin
West Germany
West Berlin
U. S
Josef Schmittke
Bucs Falter at Midseason as Star Lads Change Form
Arthur Mometer recalls past lads who shone in training days with hits and runs while pitchers boasted steel arms. The season is near mid point and the Bucs lag the early predicted spot as warm weather hits eighty five.
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Bucs
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