Wage Board Refuses To Back Down Amid Maritime Pay Strike
The Wage Stabilization Board defied unions by maintaining its veto on seamen pay increases amid looming AFL maritime strike and CIO walkout threats. President Truman faces the crisis with no immediate plan, as board members defend prior decisions and warn against further action. In separate news, Marvin M. Weinberg of Baltimore was seriously injured when a small plane crashed near Newton Village in Prince Georges County, Maryland.
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Wage Stabilization Board
AFL
CIO
Willard W. Wirtz
na‘Gemah Zasciuss
White House
Truman
John R. Steelman
Wirtz
Stedman
C1o
Carl J. Shipley
Shipley
Walter J. Mason
War Labor Board
Mason
CTO
CIO National Maritime Union
New York
Northwestern
Iowa
Marvin M. Weinberg
Baltimore
District of Columbia
Prince Georges County
Maryland
Newton Village
Weinberg
Prince Georges County General Hospital
Navy Wants To Get Rid Of Mines
Washington reports the Coal Mines Administration presented a set of proposals to Jenn L. Lewis and soft coal operators to end government control of mines and return them to private operation. Admiral Moreell urged a private agreement, with an 18 to 19 month term and potential wage talks, aiming to resume private mining while preserving a federal safety code and royalty payments.
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Washington
Coal Mines Administration
Jenn L. Lewis
Lewis
Apree- Fesana Sorentary
Interior
J. “al Krug
Ben Moreell
Navy
Moreell
UMW
Five Hurt In Wreck West Of Hagerstown
Five persons were seriously injured in a head on collision on U S Route 40 five miles west of Hagerstown. Lt Donald E Butler and his parents Mr and Mrs George W Butler of Detroit were among the injured treated at Washington County Hospital. Also in the other car were Charles T Shatzley of Chambersburg Pa and Vivian Bernhard of Hancock Md. The crash occurred atop a hill as both cars were demolished.
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Hagerstown
Washington County
Donald E. Butler
U.S.A
George W. Butler
Detroit
Charles T. Shatzley
Chambersburg
Vivian Bernhard
Hancock, Md
Raymond McGuire
Dr H J Sealey’s 20000 Dollar Luxury Home On Wheels
Dr H J Sealey has spent 20000 dollars to solve housing and vacation issues by building a seven ton luxury land cruiser. The trailer style home includes four rooms a living area studio kitchen and bath with built in furniture marble sink automatic fridge hot and cold water and a glass domed observation blister. It weighs seven tons and is powered by a 125 horsepower six cylinder engine top speed around 75 mph. He plans to take the cruiser to Mexico on its maiden voyage while it travels as his residence and means of transport.
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Hage A
Sealey
Mexico
Disqualified for Refusal of Suitable Work Linked to Sandwich Name
Stanley notes the men were disqualified from further benefits for refusing suitable employment. The sandwich is traced to John Montague the fourth Earl of Sandwich who lived 1718 to 1792.
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Stanley
Sandwich
John Montague
Fourth Earl of Sandwich
Disabled Vets Reactivate Washington and Lee DAV Chapter
Disabled American Veterans reactivated its Washington and Lee Chapter Wednesday night with World War II disabled veterans electing officers. Commander Samuel Weston led the slate, with William M. Ford as Sr. vice commander and Carmey Reeder as Jr. vice commander. The group plans monthly meetings at Winchester Hall starting October, and aims to provide mutual aid to disabled veterans. The ceremony was held at a member’s private home.
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A. V
James Lightnerd Orship
Ce Fae Bas
U.S
Winighester Hall
Frederick
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Philadelphia
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Allen's
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Second Sts
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Frederick Iron & Steel, Inc
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