Charter Victory Sets Record in Mining Strike End
John L. Lewis ordered 380,000 striking soft coal miners to return to work until November 30 while talks continue for a new contract. The back to work move marks a major shift from the union’s no-work stance, with officers and rank-and-file to meet wage discussions and prepare for possible further suspensions.
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Lewis
Chicago
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
IMW
Lewis’ Policy Committee
Truman Leads Democrats In Acclaiming Fair Deal Wins
The Democratic sweep boosted by President Truman as he hailed the results as proof of broader support for the Fair Deal. Lehman led Dulles in New York by nearly 200,000 with 39 of 9,565 precincts counted, while Driscoll’s New Jersey win ended Hague’s era. Edna Kelly and John F. Shelley won in California and Brooklyn, and Curley was unseated by Hynes.
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Truman
Lehman
Dulles
Alfred E. Driscoll
New Jersey
Driscoll
Frank Hague
Edna Kelly
Brooklyn
John F. Shelley
California
Pat John S. Battle
Virginia
John B. Hynes
Curley
Reed of Kansas Dies at 78 in Parsons Home
Republican Senator Clyde M. Reed of Kansas, a former Railway Mail Service clerk turned newspaper publisher and lawmaker, died at his Parsons home after collapsing on stairs. He had just left hospital from influenza. Reed served in the Senate since 1938, with expertise on transportation and rail rates, and his death alters Senate GOP numbers during January, with Gov. Carlson likely to name his successor.
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Parsons
Kan
Clyde M. Reed
Kansas
Minnie
Reed
United States
Senate
Frank Carlson
Raymond Baldwin
Connecticut
Baldwin
Parsons Sun
Interstate Commerce Committee
Appropriations Committee
Baby born aboard Sunset Limited near Buckeye
A healthy 6 pounds 6 ounce girl was born on the Sunset Limited east of Buckeye. Mrs Ben Duncan 31 of Montezuma rode with other passengers when a brakeman and two women helped deliver the infant in a chair car. Doctor and ambulance met the train at Phoenix Union Station and the mother and baby were taken to St Monica's Hospital. The baby was nicknamed Espee by hospital staff and the mother has three other children.
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Phoenix
Southern Pacific
Sunset Limited
Buckeye
Ben Duncan
Montezuma
Agua Caliente
Duncan
Phoenix Union Station
St. Monica’s Hospital
G. A. Falk
Tucson
Yuma
North Harding Avenue
P-38 In Collision Declared Faulty
A Bolivian official testified that the fighter plane involved in aviation's worst disaster was tested for faults that led Bolivia to reject it three times. Maj. German Pol of the Bolivian Air Force said the P-38 was not Bolivia's but remained property of Universal Marine and Supply Company at the time of the Nov. 1 crash that killed 55.
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Washington
German Pol
Bolivia
Universal Marine and Supply Company
Former House Investigator Questions War With Russia
Robert E. Stripling, former HUAC chief investigator, told 250 bankers at Camelback Inn that war with Russia is not imminent. He argued Russia seeks gains in Asia via China, Indonesia, and Burma while Western powers beat them in Europe. He urged Americans to study communism at home first and to recognize a trained corps of agents since 1919.
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Russia
Robert E. Stripling
Camelback Inn
House Un-American Activities Committee
East
Germany
China
Indonesia
Burma
Stripling
What Noted People Are Saying
Washington President Truman says Democrats win brings greater responsibility. New York Mayor William O Dwyer cites election as New Deal and Fair Deal victory, city rejecting newspapers advice. New York Senator John Foster Dulles says they have developed principles that will prevail and people will continue fighting for them.
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International News Service
Washington
Truman
New York
William O'Dwyer
New York City
John Foster Dulles
Phoenix voters back Charter Government sweep
The Phoenix community spoke with a loud voice as Charter Government swept the municipal election. More than 22 000 votes, nearly double the previous high, elected Mayor Udall and council candidates, reflecting demand for a trained city manager and reform. Alfred Knight led the citizen movement, aided by the Charter Revision group, with hopes officials will meet high voter expectations.
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People of Phoenix
Council
Charter Government
Charter
Imler
Udall
Phoenix
City Hall
Alfred Knight
Charter Revision Committee
Phoenix Gazette
Two Killed In Arizona Traffic Toll Rises
Four more names were added to the state’s traffic fatality toll. MARJORIE LIVINGSTON, 17, Coolidge, died from injuries after a car plunged 275 feet into a canyon near Superior. MARY JO MESSER, 16, Collidge, was killed instantly. WILLIAM F. WATKINS, about 25, Ralston, Neb., died in an auto pedestrian crash east of Tucson. MATTHEW SPRAUGH, 74, Happy Jack Logging Camp, died of a skull fracture after a car overturned near Flagstaff. CLANTON CODY, 45, Carrizo, was killed in a highway collision near Show Low. The report notes Watkins lay in the roadway and Giannini swerved to avoid him as his car passed. In another incident, Dixon suffered a broken arm. Cody’s pickup was struck after being parked in an unlighted area. Patrols link glare and bad visibility to several crashes. Turn to ACCIDENTS on Page 2.
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Marjorie Livingston
Coolidge
Superior
Mary Jo Messer
William F. Watkins
Ralston
Neb
Tucson
Matthew Spraugh
Happy Jack
Flagstaff
Clanton Cody
Carrizo
Highway
Show Low
Arizona Highway Patrol
Livingston Girl
Everett Ufford
Bruno A. Giannini
Fort Bliss
Tex
Watkins
Arizona State Fair draws record crowds this year
Fairgoers praise the Arizona State Fair as a top show with visitors from Arizona and beyond. Attendance ties and surpasses last year, reaching nearly 86 000 viewed by Arizonans, out-of-staters, and families. Local chambers of commerce and civic clubs are highlighted for today’s honors. Music fills Avenue of Flags with Avondale Chorus and North Phoenix Buckeye bands. Cattle barn seating fills the Guernsey dairy display as visitors enjoy exhibits and entertainment.
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Avenue of Flags
Avondale Chorus
North Phoenix
Buckeye
Guernsey
Udall Coalition Wins Landslide In City Primary
May or Nicholas Udall leads a sweeping Charter ticket that dominates council races with Barry M. Goldwater topping votes at 16 405 and Mayor Udall winning by nearly four to one. Charter amendments pass by wide margins. Unofficial totals show strong turnout and a first business day 1950 start for new officials.
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Charter Government Committee
Nicholas Udall
Charter
Barry M. Goldwater
Harry Rosenzweig
Council
Margaret B. Kober
Frank G. Murphy
Charles N. Walters
Hohen Foster
Udall
H. W. Blaine
Ray Busey
Thomas J. Imler
Boyer
S. C
Carrara
O. Lee
Caywood
W. W
Fischer
Harold
Ford
F. A
Foster
Hohen
Goldwater
Barry M
Grist
Frank D
Grosso
A. J
Kerby
James H
Kober
Margaret B
Larson
Ivan V
Levitin
Sam S
Mautz
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