Pretty Bad Maritime Halt Sparks Labor Talks
West coast ship owners offered to three CIO maritime unions threatening a June 15 airlift strike. A White House cabinet meeting and a council of war at 40 ports framed the tense day. The unions involved include cooks and stewards, marine firemen, and engineers as talks, with a $1,000,000 fund and CMU support, proceed to avert the walkout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Tom Clark
John W. Snyder
CIO
National Maritime Union
Labor Department
Harry Bridges
Cio-International Longshoremen and Warehousemett’s
Frank P. Folsie
Waterfront Employers' Association of the Pacific
CIO Maritime
Fivo
ASAFL
NMU
National Council
There Is No Ground For Freedom Pact
Eddy Gilmore reports from New York on why free press concepts differ between Russia and the United States and why agreements on press freedom seem unattainable. The piece contrasts Russian and American news practices, noting Soviet caution about future events, editorial aims, and the role of crime reporting, personal lives, and advertisements. It highlights how Russian reporters view objectivity and the news value of sensational or early reports, with observations on national leadership and newsroom norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddy Gilmore
United States
Associated Press
Moscow
New York
Russia
United Nations
Soviet Union
U. S
Mitul
U.S
Robbia
Senate Approval Seen For HST Appointees
President Truman moves Fred M. Vinson to chief justice and John W. Snyder to secretary of the treasury, signaling tight inner circles influence on top federal postings. The announcements, welcomed by some as efficient, drew mixed reactions from Republicans and pro labor groups, with broad expectation of swift Senate confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Treasury
Fred M. Vinson
Truman
Vinson
State Byrnes
Washington
John W. Snyder
Byrnes
George E. Allen
Reconstruction Finance Corporation Board
Re House
United States
John W. Knytey
Senate
Sen.dolison
D-Cole
Sullivan
John L. Sullvan Trai
Winsor
Snyder
Elim
Muust
White House
GOF
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Virgon
Topo Texas Show Prizes Announced At August Rodeo
Wade Thomasson, president of the rodeo association, says prizes for the Top o Texas rodeo and quarter horse show at Recreation Park August 16 to 18 have been raised. Day money ranges to 75 50 25 and 16 in calf roping and wild cow milking. entry fee is 15 per event for two go rounds. Other contests offer 60 40 20 10 in saddle bronc bareback bronc pull riding and steer wrestling, with half entry fees added to the two day average. Special handmade saddles awarded for cutting horse and cowgirl contests. The show drew 107 animals last year and is expected to exceed that. Local chamber of commerce will answer questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priaes
Recreation Park
Wade Thomasson
The
Rodeo Association
Thopiasson
Chamber of Commerce
Canadian Farmers Start Wheat Harvest Tuning Up Combines
Wheat harvest begins in the area with combines in a tuning up phase. Fraser Grain reports wheat receipts from Wayne Davis land via D A Bud Hardin, both noted for good quality. Canadian Grain Co and the farmers' co op elevator logged receipts from Felres, Petree, Floydra and others testing 67 or better grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraser Grain Company
Wayne Davis
D. A. (Bud) Hardin
Canadian Grain Company
Farmers’ Co-Op
Petree
Floydra
Eller Plat
Nad
Giso
Legion Concert Postponed to July First
The American Legion hall remains under renovation and will miss the June 5 concert. Commander Ed Dunigan announced the event is rescheduled for July 1. The next regular Legion meeting will be held at the county courthouse on June 13 due to material delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Dunigan
Retail Price of Dairy Products Is Increased
The OPA announced a general rise in retail dairy prices with a half cent increase on milk effective immediately, others to follow next week. Cream and dairy items priced per quantity see varied increases including half pints and quarter pints, with producers facing about 40 cents per hundredweight and 10.5 cents per pound butterfat. Jurisdiction areas noted and further details on MILK IKE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Fist
Associated Press
London Ve Celebration Draws Millions For Victory Parade
London prepares for a VE celebration with a vast crowd, flags and pageantry marking Allied victory. The parade will feature marching columns and mechanized units led by the Royal family, but Poland and three other allies forego participation. Gen. Eisenhower cannot attend, but American forces will be represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George VI
Elizabeth
London
Europe
Russia
Yugoslavia
Poland
Britain
Elsenhower
Attlee
United States
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Surplus Property Sales Announced in Several Texas Areas
A state wide surplus construction and farm machinery sale announced by the local chamber of commerce will run June 5 through June 20 with locations near Pampa and towns including Childress Dalhart McLean Lubbock McAlester and Alva Oklahoma. Priority claims go to veterans. sales support small business and agricultural ventures. A catalogue is available, or write War Assets Administration for direct transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Pampa
Childress
Dalhart
McLean
Lubbock
McAlester
Alva
Okla
Jay
Incal Chamber of Commerce
War Assets Administration
Office of Consumer Goods Disposal
Texas & Pacific Bldg
I, Worth
Texas
East Texas Flooded and West Suffers From Drouth
AP reports severe weather across Texas with East Texas flooded and West Texas battling a persistent drought. From Wichita to Webb counties the state splits into flood and drought zones as rains decline, pastures waterlogged and cattle moved to market. Weather notes include Abilene 3.69 inches year to date and Big Spring minimal rainfall, with prospects for planting delayed and grazing pressures rising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Terreria
East Texas
West Texas
Ber
Wichita County
Red River
Webb County
Rio Grande
Texas
High Plains
Western Plateau
trans-Pecos
Montis
Panhandle
Pasterly
Sauluee
Burnet
Blanco
Kendall
Bexar
Plainview
Big Spring
Fampa
House Takes Up Terminal Pay Bill Amid Debate
Washington report outlines a measure to allow terminal pay of 45,000,030 dollars for service members, with talks on payment timing and methods. Dwight D. Eisenhower day supporters push for swift passage while opponents seek limits on cash payments and ensure sworn statements basis for claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dwight Ao Oard Rober
Divbate
Senate
Ingy
Coninule
Ailougt
Rhments
Aniltkay Committee
Dineen
Mao
Eveck
Guns of China's Fighting Factions Ordered Silenced
Chinese factions halted gunfire at noon as top leaders prepare for renewed talks in Nanking. Mao and Chou En-lai to confer with Marshall before resuming negotiations, while Chiang Kai-shek’s truce aims to freeze half a million troops in Manchuria amid rising northern advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanking
Chia
Chou En-Lat
Lit Ting-Yi
Mao Tee Tue
Satan
Chiang Kai-shek
Manchurian
U.S
Marshall
Itsala
Shwangshan
Changchun
Vist
Sungari River
Harbin
Jiun
Nanjting
Ching
Carig
Liew
Most Area Wheat Needs More Rain
With harvest two weeks away farmers seek extra moisture. About 40 percent of wheat would benefit from more rain though some fields are ready. Harvest expected around June 25 barring unforeseen issues. Labor demand shows 70 workers on file, most inexperienced, while experienced hands are largely hired. Dawn dry winds have dried soils and worsened crop moisture across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Thomas
Jess Pool
Combine
James McCune Heads Local Lions Club
James McCune was elected president of the local Lions Club for the 1949-47 year at the weekly luncheon. He received the gavel from outgoing president D. L. Parken. Officers include Dr. Douglas E. Nelson as lion tamer, Harry Kelley as tail-twister, Frank L. Stallings as secretary-treasurer, with directors Henry Ellis, O. T. Hendrix, and H. Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loca Lions Club
Todd
James McCune
D. L. Parken
Douglas E. Nelson
Harry Kelley
Frank L. Stallings
Henry Ellis
O. T. Hendrix
H. ©. Wilson
Charlie Thut
Br. N
Price Daniel Opens Drive in Amarillo
Price Daniel kicks off his campaign for attorney general with a speech at Liberty in Amarillo tonight. His campaign HQ announced the event and a tour of northwest Texas towns will follow, with appearances at planned campaign stops and speeches at regional venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price Daniel
Amarillo
Bouston
Daniel At
Youths Eye-Sight Restored In San Angelo Rescue Child Hero Credited
Lonnie Hudson aged 15 of San Angelo Texas underwent an operation to restore vision in his left eye described as successful by the physician in charge. His mother Mrs Mabel Hudson said earlier this week Lonnie saved Mickey Webb eight by rescuing him from the river. He later broke his ankle while making the rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonnie Hudson
San Angelo
Texas
Lonnie
Mabel Hudson
Mickey Webb
bin Keen
Mae
Large Scale Riots Sweep Naples During Monarchy Push
In Naples crowds support King Albert I as republican forces clash with monarchists. Demonstrations erupt citywide with several thousand in streets, one soldier killed as police confront protesters. May events follow abdication rumors and a plebiscite favoring the monarchy in parts of Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Naples
Ipen Persnags Eise
Atal Seysons
Uemenstratiang
Kay Vittoria Emanuele
Ani
Arberte I
Italy
Populaus Aly
Republic
National Guard Unit for Pampa Announced
National Guard units for Pampa were announced this week by Maj. Gen. Fred Ob. Warhell. The Second Battalion and its detachments will establish headquarters in Amarillo and Borger, with other companies located in Borger, Amarillo, and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard Unit
Pampa
Fred Ob. Warlhell
Colpany G
Lye
Guard
Duih
Compas
Amarillo
Borger
Amurilly
Cobuzuhly
Boys Derby Clinic and Soap Box Derby Event
A clinic for boys to prepare for a Soap Box Derby will be held Friday afternoon at Patni room. The event is organized by the entry committee of the Papa Daily News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patni
Cominitt Papa Daily Ne
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Committee For Maritime Unity
CMU
OMD
Maritime
Weather Bureau
Maxbaum
OFS Minkguin
Trad
M. Vinson
Legion
East
West
Fanhandle
Drouth
Cincago
Yleure
Poller
John Pencergast
A. L. Braddie
la Salle Hotel
Chicago
OK Halk
Miliary Polloe
Shore Putrol Wembers
la Salle
China
Lions Club
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