Truman Urges End to Steel Strike in White House Talks
President Truman confronts CIO head Philip Murray and U S Steel's Benjamin Fairless demanding an immediate end to the 650,000 steelworkers strike now in its 53rd day. Aimed at a settlement, the meeting followed by further discussions with union and industry leaders. Lovett warns of severe arms production losses if the strike persists.
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Washington Us
Truman
CIO
White House
Philip Murray
Benjamin Fairless
U. S. Steel Corp
Murray
Fairless
Steelman
John R. Steelman
Defense
Robert Lovett
John L. Lewis
Sost
Ton
Wage Stabilization Board
Dist
Lovett
Ace Tuyi
Lewis
September Coal Strike Looms and Lewis Demands New Contract
Washington reports imminent coal labor action as John L. Lewis signals a strike threat by 400,000 soft coal miners if a new contract is not reached within 56 days. He seeks wage boosts, welfare fund payments, and shorter work weeks, with negotiations ongoing against the Bituminous Coal Producers' Association led by Harry Moses.
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Lewis
Washington
John L.lon
Harry Moses
J | Lewis
Plummer Reports on Superhighway 41 Progress
Wisconsin Highway Commission official Harold Plummer outlines construction progress on Superhighway 41 from Milwaukee to Winnebago County. County officials from Winnebago Fond du Lac Dodge Washington and Waukesha attend along with six Wisconsin legislators. A 1:30 p.m. meeting to consider making the route a four lane highway from Milwaukee to Green Bay is planned.
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Wisconsin
Harold Plummer
Milwaukee
Green Bay
Earth Shakes in California After Killer Quake
Crumbling buildings show damage after Monday's massive California quake. Scientists warn aftershocks continue to jolt Kern County and nearby areas as residents assess losses and seek safety.
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Yerachapi
Calif
California
Sci
Longest Seismic Session Tied to Panmunjom Talks
Seismology officials report readings tied to Korean truce talks in Panmunjom with discussions on prisoner exchanges. The Arvin California session lasted 26 minutes and ended with a plan to meet again at 9:31 a.m. tomorrow local time.
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WTC FOVEAMI_ Vabe
Hugo Benoit
California
Munsan
Korea
UY — United
Stitute of Technology
seismo-Nations
Arvin
Calif
Panmunjom
Roport
Cool dry air moves across Wisconsin after storm
A mass of cool dry air covers Wisconsin bringing clear skies and cooler temperatures after a severe thunder squall battered the southeast. Milwaukee fell from 82 to under 77, Madison reached 77, and conditions were fair and pleasant Wednesday with calmer weather across the state.
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United Press
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Madison
Deemed too old Barkley electrifies Dem convention
Chicago audience of 12,000 roars as Vice President Alben Barkley, aging but vigorous, rejects candidacy and defends Democratic record. He recalls Roosevelt and Truman achievements, denounces Republican crusade, and asserts U S troops in Korea due to UN commitments. He mentions his Korea birthday.
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Chicago
Albent W. Barkley
Barkley
Kentucky
Veep
Democratic Party
Dwight D. Eisenhower
GOP
Roosevelt
Truman
Franklin
D. Roosevelt
Harry S. Trutman
United States
Trent
Pearl Harbor
Japan
Korea
San Francisco
United Nations
Rayburn guides platform vote in Democratic convention
Chairman Sam Rayburn cast a mixed yea and nay to approve the party platform seeking prosperity and peace. Delegates from Georgia Mississippi Tennessee objected to parts of the civil rights plank while McCormack and McKinney steered unity, recalling the 1948 split feared to affect the November vote. Page 2 contains further coverage.
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Chicago
Sam Rayburn
Georgia
Mississippi
Tennessee
Congressional Crime Investigating Committee
John W. McCormack
Massachusetts
National Committee
Frank McKinney
McCormack
Plank
Aid Unity Effort
Sen
John Sparkman
Alabama
Philip B. Perlman
Dixie
Wisconsin Delegation Boosts Kefauver Amid Convention Hope
Wisconsin's 30 pledged delegates grew confident in Kefauver's bid as the Democratic nomination neared. The mood shifted from anxiety to readiness for a vigorous fight, helped by Kefauver's convention entry and a heartening vigil after a boy's fatal clothing fire at Oshkosh. Funeral plans pending.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Senor Kefauver
Adlai Stevenson
Sen
Kefauver
Glen R. Ang
Wislell
Rt. 5
Oshkosh
Alben Barkley
Mercy Hospital
Gor
Don R. Angell
Stevenson
Gaylord Nelson
Madison
Rt. S. Oshkosh
Glenn
Ball ,Prairie School
Lee Angell
Goose Bay
Labrador
Upi
Ihis
Marylu
Air Force
Guenther
Omro
Mira
Angell
Everett
Wash
Xev Imakine
Europe
Spikes & McDonald Fuj
Narsarsneral
Eual
Greenland
Former Head Of Huge Du Pont Firm Dies in East
Lam mot Du Pont 71 a key leader in building Du Pont from a small powder factory to a world major chemical company died in New London Conn He led the firm as president 1926 to 1940 and chaired 1940 to 1948 He helped steer Du Pont during the A bomb era He was a director of General Motors 1929 to 1937 and held top roles in several industry groups He was married four times and survived by sons and daughters
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New London
Con
Lammot du Pont
E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Inc
du Pont
Pierre
Irenee
du Pont Company
Lammot
General Motors Corporation
Manufacturing Chemists’ Association
National Association of ‘Manufacturers
Chamber of
Marrage Tolorder
Caroline Hynson Stollenwerck
Scarsdale
N.Y
Vorce
Mary Invocation
Garet A. Fiett
Racine
Truman
Weather summary likely fair and warm with evening storms
An Associated Press weather brief notes fair and not too cool conditions, with possible widely scattered thundershowers in the extreme northwest tonight. Daytime high around 85 and overnight lows in the 60s, with clear conditions at 12:00 noon and modest precipitation reported earlier in the month.
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Brame Associated Press
Lome
Pax River
Menasha
Buckstaff
Band Wagon Gains for Stevenson as Democratic Tilt Grows
At the Chicago convention Adlai Stevenson moves toward the nomination as uncommitted delegates rally behind him. Georgia Senator Russell and Estes Kefauver press for votes while Harriman remains active. Virginia Louisiana and South Carolina seek clarity on loyalty pledges before casting 64 votes.
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Chicago
Adlair Stevenson
Richard Russell
Georgia
Alabama
Walter George
Senate
Russell
Dixie
Adlai Stevenson
Sens. Russell
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Averell Harriman
Imautual
Conservention
Kefauver
Virginia
Louisiana
South Carolina
John S. Battle
Harry F. Byrd
James F. Byrnes
Robert Kennon
Sam Rayburn
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A. J. Kornder
Winnebago
Plummer
Quick Rayburn Decision
Ducks Platform Battle
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Adlai Stevenage
Shakes
Interior
Osear Chapman
Huge
du Pont Firm
East
Dupont
Illinois
PBS
Vdakota
Sen. Estes Kefamer
Arrow
Ilinois
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