Beria touts Soviet science and promises more food and clothes
Lavrenty Beria, a top Soviet Politburo figure, told a Bolshoi Theater audience that Soviet technicians lead globally in science and have solved key economic and defensive problems, while pledging increased food and clothing. He warned of imperialist encirclement, touted 24 to 35 percent production gains, and criticized NATO and UN actions as U.S. driven.
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United States
Truman Steps In To Halt Rail Strike
President Truman quickly intervened after the Firemen and Enginemen's Union called a strike against four major railroads. He created an emergency board under the Railway Labor Act to seek a 60 day delay and settlement, postponing the potential nationwide disruption. About 75,000 of 105,000 union members could be affected as wage talks stretch over two years.
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Workers seek interdivisional relaxations to speed terminals
Government officials report more disagreement on proposed rule changes than on wage rates where broad accord exists. Firemen and enginemen push for a general pay raise of 18.44 cents an hour plus 15.42 cents for yard service men until a 40 hour week replaces the current 48.
Some Work At Ritchie Halls
Defense Department says some construction at the alternate Pentagon facility at Fort Ritchie Maryland has been halted for economy. In line with Congress urging restudy of projects, work on the underground and related tasks is paused. The Fort Ritchie site was to host a supplementary communications center planned since 1950.
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Maryland National Guard
Some Stevedores Return To Work On New York Waterfront
New York reports show over 3 000 stevedores back at work on election day reducing idle ships but not ending a 23 day strike. AFL leader Ryan calls it a genuine return to work while strike rebels led by Gene Sampson vow to stay out until a new contract is forced.
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AFL
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Gene) Sampson
Two More Bureaus Are Added To Scandal List
The Internal Revenue Bureaus at Detroit and Charlotte were added to the probe list by a House subcommittee for graft or irregularities. Investigator James Donovan headed to Detroit, armed with findings from Senator Moody.
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Washington
Internal Revenue
Senate probes gray markets in critical materials saga
A House and Senate inquiry examines gray markets for critical materials amid alleged irregularities by Bureau personnel. Adrian Dewind notes questioning of Howard Friddie, a senior IRS agent in Charlotte, as the committees pursue possible tax frauds in North Carolina. Rep King invites Rep Scott to provide specifics to bolster the request for deeper inquiry.
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Internal Revenue
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Dewind
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D-Calif
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R-Pa
Philadelphia Bureau Exam Questioned Over Conditions
An examination looks at conditions in the Philadelphia Internal Revenue Bureau after Scott accused the committee of ignoring his suggestion. Winnie addresses Commons in London reporting Churchill’s pledge of exceptional measures to avert national bankruptcy and urging direct talks with Stalin.
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Winnie
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