Coal Strike Becoming One Against Government Big Four Parley Windup Is Near
Paris dispatch reports that the Big Four foreign ministers conference is near its end after failing to produce unity. American delegates blame Soviet insistence on freedom of action over collective security and warn of a potential drift to a bipolar world and possible new global conflict. Senator Vandenberg plans to warn Americans on return from Paris.
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Paris
INS
Big Four Conference of Foreign Ministers
Russia
America
Europe
James F. Byrnes
United States
Welcome Home for Veterans Draws Massive Cathedral Crowd
A huge turnout filled New Castle's Cathedral dining and ballroom for a World War II veterans welcome home event. A ten piece orchestra played as a star-studded floor show entertained while food and dancing kept the crowd lively. By 10 pm attendance neared five thousand, with officials including General Chairman Dale Lawson and Mayor John F Haven attending as speakers and hosts.
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New Castle
Dale Lawson
John F. Haven
Eisenhower Lands in China Vows No Motives Beyond Aid
General Eisenhower arrived in Nanking from Manila and told American troops that the United States seeks only friendship and aid in China. He met with General Marshall and Chinese leaders, had lunch with Chiang Kai shek, and planned to depart for Tokyo the next day.
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Shanghai
INS
Eisenhower
Nanking
United States
China
Manila
George C. Marshall
Cheng Cheng
Hoying Chin
Chiang Kaishek
Tokyo
Army
Shanzhai
Japan
Daily Weather Report Summary
United States weather statistics show a 24 hour period ending at 9 am with a maximum 57 and minimum 46. Precipitation is trace and river stage 5.5 feet. Year ago the maximum was 62 and minimum 35 with no precipitation.
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United States
House To Face First Test On Fund Slashes
The House will vote on the appropriations committee’s 50 percent cut to the Interior Department budget for next year down from 346.7 million to 174.6 million dollars. The move drew strong opposition from many members whose districts and pet projects suffer, with Speaker Sam Rayburn also affected by the Southwestern Power Administration reduction.
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Washington
House
Appropriations Committee
Interior Department
Sam Rayburn
Southwestern Power Administration
Rail cuts force overflow traffic on air and bus lines
Pittsburgh officials say air and bus lines can absorb only a minimum of overflow from the midnight rail service curtailment. The PRR B&O and P&LE plan 60 train discontinuances. Greyhound chief Crawford says efforts will be made to handle extra traffic though parts and equipment shortages limit capacity.
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Pittsburgh
INS
Air and Bus Lines
Western Pennsylvania
PRR
Clearfield Milk Producers Call Off Strike Over Time Change
The Clearfield Milk Producers Association announced they would defer action and work with the city council on daylight saving time for this year. They adopted a resolution calling for a public vote on the measure next fall after threatening a May 12 strike over the time change that allegedly reduced milk output.
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Clearfield
Clearfield Milk Producers Association Today
Tito Demands Return of territories seized after World War I
Belgrade May 9. Marshal Tito declared in an order of the day for V E day ceremonies that Yugoslavia will seek the return of all areas unjustly taken after the first world war. He said further sacrifices are impossible after the alliance efforts and suffering.
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Belgrade
INS
Tito
Yugoslavia
Bevin And Byrnes Confer On Action on Treaty Plans
In Paris Bevin and Byrnes discuss options if the Soviet Union rejects a general peace conference proposed for June 15. Deputies may handle unresolved issues while Bidault pushes Ruhr and Rhineland matters before the talks close. Molotov awaits Moscow's decision, hinting at possible shifts in Western policy toward Europe.
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Bevin
Byrnes
Paris
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Ernest Bevin
United States
James Byrnes
Soviet Union
V. M Molotov
Moscow
James F. Byrnes
Russia
Europe
MacArthur Praises Roxas On Tokyo Arrival
General Douglas MacArthur lauds Manuel Roxas as a staunch patriot and trusted ally. Roxas arrives at Atsugi from Manila to meet MacArthur before a planned Washington visit with President Truman.
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MacArthur
President Roxas
Tokyo
INS
Douglas MacArthur
Manuel Roxas
The
Philippines
Atsugi
Roxas
Manila
Adak
Paul V. McNutt
U.S
Sixty Trains In Pittsburgh Area To Be Eliminated
Sixty passenger trains will be eliminated in the Pittsburgh area at midnight by three railroads to conserve coal under a wartime ODt order. The Pennsylvania Railroad cuts 40 trains, Pittsburgh and Lake Erie 14, and Baltimore and Ohio 6. Thousands of commuters in the district will be affected.
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Pittsburgh
Office of Defense Transportation
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Worth Steel Company
Claymont
American Viscose Company
Reading
Baltimore and Ohio
Russia Ignores Iran Issue as Council Delays Decision
The UN Security Council again postpones action on Iran amid accusations of Soviet pressure. Iran pleads for protection of small nations while Russia's delegate Gromyko withdraws from debate. Final word on troop withdrawal awaited in reports before May 20.
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New York
INS
Security Council
United Nations
Iran
Soviet
Russia
UN Security Council
Andrei Gromyko
Housing Bill Subsidies Up For Vote Again
The House considers 400 million dollars in subsidies for building materials as part of the housing bill to aid veterans. The issue remains deadlocked between House and Senate, with Patman fearing another rejection. Negotiations aim to resolve differences before sending the measure to President Truman.
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Washington
INS
Senate
Patman
Tex
Congress
Truman
White House
Wyatt
Farrow Named Commander Of Deshon Hospital In Butler
Lt. Col. Reginald C. Farrow an orthopedic surgeon was named commanding officer of Deshon hospital in Butler replacing Col. Cleon J. Gentzkow who was transferred to Valley Forge General Hospital.
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Butler, Pa
INS
Reginald C. Farrow
Deshon Hospital
Col
Cleon J. Gentzkow
Valley Forge General Hospital
Demands For Strike Measures May Delay Draft and Loan Action
Washington May 9 The debate over a proposed 3.34 billion dollar British loan and anti strike legislation threatens to delay action on both the loan and the draft extension. Senator Walsh of Massachusetts warned that aiding Britain while denying others could cause misunderstanding and possible war. Senate leaders faced a push by a bipartisan group to bring up the Case labor bill this afternoon led by Senator Eastland who vowed to save the country from John L. Lewis.
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Washington
Sen
Walsh di
Mass
Senate
Walsh
Britain
Urge President To Take Action in Strike Crisis
Philadelphia leaders label the soft coal strike a crisis second only to war and press President Truman to intervene. Embargo halts freight, coal stocks dwindle, and nearby plants announce shutdowns or furloughs, hitting Ford Chester, Baldwin Eddystone, Worth Claymont, American Viscose, and railroads Philadelphia region.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade
Truman
Ford Motor Company
Chester
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Eddystone
Germany paid huge price for submarine warfare
At the Nurenberg war crimes trial Grand Admiral Karl Doenitz disclosed Germany lost between 640 and 670 U-boat crews. Of 40 000 sailors at sea only 10 000 survived, with 25 000 killed. He denied ordering killings of shipwrecked foes but said survivors of torpedoed ships should not be saved as a war method.
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Nuernberg
Germany
Karl Doenitz
Adolf Hitler
Riot Police Thwarted Maoist March on Japanese Premier
In Tokyo on May 9 armed riot squads blocked about 100 Japanese police from clashing with roughly 2000 communist protesters outside Retiring Premier Kijuro Shidehara’s residence. Demonstrators demanded cabinet inclusion for communists and the premier appeared inside to confer with Socialist leaders. Police arrived and dispersed the mob.
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Tokyo
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Kijuro Shidehara
Communist Party
Shidehara
Socialist Party
Local Armory to Be Painted in New Castle
Harrisburg May 9 The department of property and supplies awarded an apparent low bid of 1047 dollars from Aliquinpa Painting Co for exterior painting work at the New Castle armory.
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Harrisburg
Department of Property and Supplies
Aliquinpa Painting Co
Aliquinpa
New Castle Armory
National power emergency as coal strike bites nation
Washington reports a 39 day soft coal strike plunges the country toward a national disaster label by President Truman. The Federal Power Commission declares a national electric power emergency. Civilian Production Administration orders pool and conserve power, rationing eyed in 21 states. CPA drafts gas curtailment but says private gas users will not be rationed. Public utilities asked to cut non essential electricity use in Connecticut Illinois Indiana and DC.
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Washington
Truman
Federal Power Commission
Mississippi
Civilian Production Administration
CPA
District of Columbia
Connecticut
Iinois
Indiana
Turkey Receives Large Lend-Lease Military Stockpile
The United States reports Turkey holds about 85 million dollars in lend-lease military equipment for potential emergencies. Washington also says Turkey will pay 4.5 million dollars in cash within 30 days for long lease non military gear including locomotives rolling stock trucks and machine tools. The deal brings civilian equipment worth about 5.7 million dollars and reflects roughly 90 million dollars in total lend-lease materials to Turkey as a strategic gateway to the Near and Middle East.
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Washington
INS
United States
Middle East
State Department
Turkey
Near East
King Emmanuel to Abdicate in Favor of Humbert II
Rome reports King Victor Emmanuel III will abdicate tomorrow in favor of his son Prince Humbert, who will become King Humbert II. Humbert drops regency plans after constitutional experts said they would renounce his throne rights. He will respect the will of the people in the June 2 referendum on the monarchy.
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Rome
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Victor Emmanuel III
Italy
Humbert
Humbert II
National emergency declared over coal shortage and power rationing
The Civilian Production Administration announced a national emergency as coal stocks ran low due to miners' strikes. Rationing of electric power was ordered in 21 states, including Illinois and the District of Columbia, with curtailment in Northern Indiana and drastic dimout rules across 32 Illinois counties. The CPA warned reserve coal stocks for government distribution were insufficient for 12 hours while negotiations for the 39 day strike continued. John D. Smail appealed for settlement.
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Civilian Production Administration
Mississippi River
District of Columbia
CPA
Illinois
Indiana
John D. Smail
Chicago Mayor Seeks White House Action on Power Crisis
Chicago Mayor Edward J. Kelly asked President Truman for steps to ease the city power shortage. He said he would seek permission to allow an emergency power flow despite a court order and expressed surprise at Washington’s apparent lack of urgency. Kelly planned to be in the White House when Truman signs the airport bill.
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Washington
Edward J. Kelly
Chicago
White House
Truman
Kelly
Traffic turns at Mill and Washington streets halted
Police Chief Robert D. Hanna announced that all auto turns at Mill and Washington streets will be eliminated during busy hours within a day or two. Pedestrians must obey traffic regulations and a warning sign will be placed at the intersection during rush periods.
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Robert D. Hanna
Mill
Washington Streets
Death Notices for Elias M. Richael and others
Death notices list Elias M. Richael of Red Bank New Jersey Parl A Lats of 832 Arlington Avenue Rocco Luca age 70 of Hillsville and Mrs George W Headings age 67 of Pulaski New Castle Road dated Thursday May 9.
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Elias M. Richael
Red Bank
N. J
Parl A. Lats
Arlington Avenue
Rocco Luca
Hillsville
George W. Headings
Pulaski-New Castle Road
Truman Seeks End to Coal Walkout Without Lewis Concessions
President Truman said the soft coal strike nears a government clash and is seeking a path to end the walkout without yielding to John L. Lewis. He hinted at possible White House talks with Lewis and operators, while negotiations under federal mediators resume amid a prolonged contract deadlock.
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Washington
INS
Truman
John L. Lewis
Lewis
White House
Wegner
County Farmers To Provide Car Of Wheat
Lawrence county farmers will donate a carload of wheat to aid famine relief in Europe. About 1 800 bushels are available with a 30 cent per bushel bounty. Wheat must be loaded by May 25. Surplus corn is scarce and largely unshelled.
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Lawrence County
Falkman
Arthur Mometer recovers as he regains vigor
A note describes Arthur Mometer on the mend after illness detailing a weight loss of about ten pounds and a wan appearance. It predicts a return of energy and zest, noting the patient is currently convalescent and awaits full recovery as weather changes.
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Rhineland
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