Decision On Labor Issue Likely Soon
Washington awaits a government decision on union shop in labor relations. Boards from the White House panels and Wage Stabilization Board consider whether workers must join unions or be fired. A ruling against the union shop could hinder its adoption for years, while a ruling in favor would boost unions' goals.
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Washington
White House
Steel
Steel Industry
CIO
Philip Murray
Wage Stabilization Board
New York
Wage Board
Truman
Maryland Bar Association would bar Communists from practice
At its midwinter meeting in Baltimore the Maryland State Bar Association moved to draft legislation for the next General Assembly to bar any attorney who is a Communist or subversive under Maryland law. Attorney General Hall Hammond heads the drafting committee. The proposal also calls for counsel for defendants accused of subversive activities who cannot obtain representation and a pension increase for judges with possible recall of retired judges.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Maryland State Bar Association
General Assembly
Hall Hammond
Hammond
Communist Party of the
United States
Court of Appeals
Hemisphere Defense Proposed By Hoover
New York January 27 former President Herbert Hoover revived the great debate and urged America to follow a policy of forward and sea power to defend the Western Hemisphere. He argued for a reduced ground force and a mobile defense relying on air land and sea forces while Europe should provide its own ground troops to safeguard NATO bases and economic strength.
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New York
Heribert Hoover
America
Western Hemisphere
Columbia Broadcasting System
Hoover
Western
Europe
United States
U. S
Georgetown Prep School Damaged by Fire
A three alarm fire damaged the upper floor of Georgetown Prep School’s main building in Garrett Park. About 100 resident students escaped unharmed. Fire units from Glen Echo, Kensington, Rockville, Bethesda, and Chevy Chase battled the blaze, which damaged a storage room and two boarders’ rooms. no injuries reported. The cause was not determined.
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Garrett Park
Georgetown Prep School
A. J. Bargagni
Bethesda Fire Department
Bargagni
Glen Echo
Kensington
Rockville
Bethesda
Chevy Chase
Georgetown Prep
Frederick
Washington
End Of Transit Strike Ends In Baltimore After Vote
Baltimore workers approve a new three year contract 2461 to 101 clearing the way for buses and streetcars to resume service Tuesday at 4 am. Wages rise nine cents hourly with six cent increases after year one and year two. Maintenance crews return tomorrow as PSC to hold a fare system hearing.
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Baltimore
Baltimore Transit Companys Board of Directors
AFL
Maryland Public Service Commission
Striking transit workers end stalemate after governor ultimatum
Workers earning about 163 base pay after a January strike reached a deal following Governor Theodore McKeldin’s ultimatum to dissolve the impasse by noon. A grand jury probe threat loomed to check possible state law violations by union and company negotiators. An AFL Amalgamated Association local represents the strikers, halting streetcars and buses in the sixth largest city as downtown business suffers while others carpool or taxi to work.
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Theodore R. MecKeldin
Anselm Sodaro
AFL
Blaze damages rear club house grill room and dining area
Fire gutted the kitchen dining room golf room and golf room restaurant in a two story rear addition. Cause unknown. Flames stayed from reaching the main club house. Tom Lancaster 22 assistant club manager alerted fire crews on returning from an evening away.
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Tom Lancaster
Eisenhower Qualifies For N H Primaries
Gen Dwight D Eisenhower qualified as a Republican candidate for New Hampshire’s March 1 primary. Deputy Secretary of State Harry Jackson said Eisenhower’s name will appear on the ballot after the General did not withdraw his filing by the 10 day deadline. He was the first candidate of either party to qualify.
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Manchester
N. H
Dwight D. Eisenhower
New Hampshire
Harry Jackson
Jackson
Nui
Eisenhower
Stassen Taft and MacArthur Delegates Forming in States
Supporters say more than the required 30 dates from both Confessional districts will be filed before the deadline. Harold E Stassen’s backers promise to file the required number. Taft and MacArthur supporters are organizing delegates though neither name appears in yet.
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Harold E. Stassen
Sen
Taft Rohiot
Douglas MacArthur
Army declares Pv Walter B Dixon prisoner not dead
Washington January 2014 The Army removed Pv Walter B Dixon from its killed in action list and informed his wife Agnes Dixon of Atlanta that he is a prisoner. She had petitioned to annul her second marriage after Dixon appeared on a wartime prisoner list released by the Communists. The husband William Sasser, remarried by Agnes, agrees to abide by the decision.
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Washington
Walter B. Dixon
Agnes, Dixon
Atlanta
Dixon
Army
William
Sasser
Manor Country Club Damaged By Fire Near NORBECK
Flames swept through part of the Manor Country Club house near NORBECK causing at least 100000 dollars in damage. Three club employees fled as firefighters battled the blaze for four hours. Assistant Fire Chief Thomas Slater of the Rockville department estimated the loss after extinguishing the fire.
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Norbeck
Jan
Manor Country Club
Janders
Thomas Slater
Rockville
Slater
Monthly Pains Relief Promises From Pinkham’s Compound
An advertisement claims Lydia Pinkham’s Compound eases menstrual pain and discomfort. It touts complete or near relief in many cases and promotes a newer iron-enhanced tablet claiming added benefits before and during periods. It also mentions relief from hot flashes and calmer uterine contractions.
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Lydia
Inkham
Urdia Pinkham
Lidia
Pinkham
Inaugurations Across Cities Noted Amid Court Case
Fulton County superior court annuls case set for hearing tomorrow. Meanwhile New York Philadelphia and Washington report inaugurations of United States presidents.
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Fulton County, Ga
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
United States
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