Government Seizes American Railroads On Eve Of Strike
Washington May 20 John L Lewis today gave hard coal operators a 60 day notice of intention to end the 1946 anthracite contract covering 80 000 workers and to push a new agreement by July 10 1948 He called for wage conferences to begin May 20 unless a later mutual date is set The notice outlines negotiations on wages hours rules and other terms for the anthracite industry and notes most mines lie in Eastern Pennsylvania The action contrasts with the softer coal talks due May 18 in Washington and follows Lewis history of decisive bargaining with miners and operators.
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Washington
John Klewis
UAW
Lewis
United Bline Workers
Washinington
New York City
Ralph E. Taggart
Anthracite Operatocs Committee
United Mine Workers of America, International Union and
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Pennsylvania
Embargo by 88 Railroads Hits Perishable Freight
Washington May 10 Eight eight major railroads have stopped accepting perishable freight shipments because of the scheduled rail strike. The number of embargo notices against livestock poultry and other perishables had been received by the Association up to this morning. Some railroads still accept such shipments as distance permits.
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Washington
Chess Champion Moscow May 10
The new world chess champion is a 36 year old Russian civil engineer who prepares months for each match. Mikhail Botvinnik clinched the title yesterday by drawing with Dr Max Euwe in the 22nd round, securing the championship.
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Moscow
Mikhail Botvinnik
Max Euwe
Netherlands
Rail Strike Seen Halting Nation With Unseen Losses
Chicago May 10 The threatened rail strike prompted estimates of mass unemployment and vast food losses. Mayor O'Dwyer warned of severe food price inflation and possible hunger if shipments stop. California Texas and Florida growers expect multi million daily losses as embargoes halt celery lettuce and other produce. Bethlehem Steel and auto industries warn of immediate layoffs and shutdowns. fuel and coal car shortages threaten widespread disruption.
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Chicago
William O'Dwyer
New York
California
Texas
Florida
Texas Citrus, Vegetables Shippers and Growers Association
Widow To Get Marine's War Insurance In Clash Over Beneficiary
Baltimore on May 10 194? a federal judge ruled widow Marjorie Snyder Cotter receives the $10 000 war insurance of her late Marine husband Richard Cotter instead of his father Charles Ashton Cotter after hearings about a beneficiary designation tied to a slip Marines used for gratuity pay changes Witnesses said Cotter had indicated naming his wife as beneficiary earlier but no official change was on record Also in Clarksburg Woodrow Wilson King was fined 12 50 for driving without a license and under the influence with police noting erratic driving near Hiattstown on Sunday plus other minor fines in the same report
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Martjorie Snyder Cotter
William C. Coleman
Coleman
Richard Cotter
Cottier
Iwo Jima
Charles Ashton Cotter
Cumberland
Young Cotter
Marjorie Snyder
Cotter
Woodrow Wilson King
Clarksburg
Allen Y. Bennett
Peoples Court
King
Richard A. Myers
Hiattstown
Arthur C. Rudy
Charles E. Dotson
Mt Airy
Carrol W. Watkins
Set
W. W. Corbin
William R. Royston
Washington
John W. Lambert
Route 4
Rudy
Fight To Reopen Blocked Tel Aviv Road
News reports say Jewish forces began a fight to reopen the Arab blocked highway from Tel Aviv a vital supply route for the city. Steps were discussed in Jerusalem and Lake Success to maintain peace and safeguard shrines of Christians Jews and Muslims as Arabs Jews and the United Nations work on plans for Palestine.
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Jerusalem
Jtewish
Tel Aviv
TNO
Lake Success
N. Y
United Nations
Palestine
Anderson Out As Agriculture Head
President Truman accepted the resignation of Secretary of Agriculture Anderson with an endorsement of his candidacy for the Democratic Senate nomination from New Mexico. Anderson, a former member of the House, exits cabinet as no successor is named.
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Washington
Truman
Car Recovered Before Owner Knows It Taken
Gettysburg man William Shirley Cook, 29, and two others were arrested in Gettysburg after a car theft was spotted by Officer Ralph Potts. The Plymouth sedan, found in Frederick with three suspects, led to charges of interstate larceny and a FBI file. Owner William Loughman, initially believing the car was simply misplaced, identified the vehicle as his missing Plymouth sedan.
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Gettysburg
FBI
William Shirley Cook
George Rager
Harold M. Franklin
FSI
Ralph Potts
Offcer Potts
Frederick
Seventh
Moerker
Potts
Pennsyvania
William L. Loughman
Hanover Street
Getveburs
Loughman
Saturt
Mother Son Victims Of Malnutrition In Chevy Chase
In Chevy Chase on May 10, the partially clad body of 44 year old Joseph F. Jones and his unconscious mother Madeline A. Sonnemann were found in their home. Montgomery county medical examiner Dr. J. Broschart said alcohol and malnutrition appeared to be the causes. Jones was found on an upstairs bed with several empty whiskey bottles nearby, though police noted ample food in the house. Sonnemann was taken to a hospital in critical condition.
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Chevy Chase
Joseph F. Jones
Madeline A. Sonnemann
J. Broschart
Montgomery County
Jones
Sonnemann
Wall Street Caution After Railroad Takeover News
The market drifted amid conflicting signals as labor tensions and a government move to seize the nation’s railroads weighed on speculation and investment. Traders faced uncertainty as negotiations stalled and the outlook darkened.
South Korea Vote Heavily In 73 Dead Self-rule Election
Seoul May 10 heavy voting marked South Korea's self rule election observed by the United Nations despite weekend violence and sabotage with a Communist imprint that left 73 dead. Police confiscated bombs as clashes flared in Seoul and outlying areas while voters turned out in large numbers to choose the first popularly elected government.
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Seoul
South Korea
United Nations
Associated Press
Frank L. White
Pyongyang
Korea
John R. Hodge
Hodge
U. N
Starts Move For Public Ambulance In Frederick
Jacob Goldberg of Frederick Iron and Steel began a community effort to buy an ambulance for citizen use after a plant accident. He pledges 250 dollars and chairs a Bnai Brith committee including Herman Weener Benjamin Rosenstock Irving Weil and others. The plan has police and fire support as officials consider housing the vehicle with a fire company and freeing the rescue truck for emergencies. An accident at the plant injured Lawrence Morgan but no bones were broken and he is expected to be discharged soon from Frederick Memorial Hospital.
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Frederck
Jacob Goldberg
Frederick Iron and Steel, Inc
Goldberg
Bnai Brith Lodge
Herman Weener
Benjamin B. Rosenstock
Irving Weil
Ja. I. Ellin
Than Jacobson
Lawrence Organ
Frederick Memorial Hospital
United Rescue
Morgan
Arthur Hoffman
R. O
Charles Bell
Ir. Goldberg
Fire Company
Letters Granted In Orphans Court Estates
Letters of administration were granted in Orphans Court for John Randolph Grove and James M. Firestone. Mrs. Grove, widow of Grove, qualified and reported a daughter as heir. William A. Firestone qualified in Firestone estate with a brother and two sisters as heirs. Personalities reported at about 37000 and 52300 with about 500 in realty.
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John Randolph Grove
James M. Firestone
Harmony
Principal Speakers At State Meet Of BPW Clubs Here
Judge Binks of Kewanee Illinois and Miss McQuarters will headline the Maryland Business and Professional Women's Clubs state meeting in Frederick this weekend. Visitors register Friday at the Francs Scott Key Hotel. Judge Binks delivers the main address at Saturday banquet. McQuarters speaks at Sunday morning breakfast.
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Judge Binks
Miss McQuarters
Maryland Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
Frederick
Francs Scott Key
Ton of Welch and Binks
Army Seizes Railroads To Block Nationwide Strike
President Truman seized the nation’s railroads to block a strike by three unions threatening 6 a.m. operations. He directed Army control and urged workers to stay on duty as wage talks continued. A wage board had proposed a 15.32 cent per hour increase, rejected by some unions seeking 30 percent.
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Washington
uPj
Truman
U. S.army
Mr. Truman
John Steelman
Brotherhoods
White House
Alvarey Johnston
David B. Robertson
A. J. Glover
Steelman
Kenneth Royall
Switchmen
Sremen
Johnston
Ther
M Puiso
Faing Board
Robertson
Rmy
Trans
Rovall
Frederick Banks Set New Record In Fiscal Year Clearings
Bank clearings in Frederick for the year ending May 2 rose to 50,941,296.63, a record as the Frederick Clearing House Association released the annual report. The total topped last year by 8,826,000 and more than doubled the six year earlier figure, with monthly keeps showing higher levels and September hitting 5,180,546.26.
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Frederick
B.blais
Temperature May Reach 90
The Weather Bureau predicted a rise to the 90s as frost danger eased over the weekend. After a brief cold snap, the city saw a high of 92 degrees, with a forecast of the warmest day yet this year. Tonight should be the warmest so far, with a low near 65, before thundershowers interrupt later today or tomorrow. Overnight low was 32, and some garden work may resume in the next two days.
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Weather Bureau
Tne
Unis
Accused of Kicking Fireman Off Ladder
Baltimore reports a 63 year old man Lorenz A Dolle was accused of causing the death of a deputy fire chief after being kicked from a fire ladder. The man fell 25 feet sustaining a fractured skull and died in hospital. Police filed charges against Wilkes in Lane 39, a 39 year old man of color.
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Baltimore
Lorenz A. Dolle
Dulle
Wilkes
Lane
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