Oil Workers Approve Pact Calming Western Strike Threat
In Los Angeles 97 percent of Oil Workers International Union members approved a pact with two major oil companies ending a strike threat. The deal gives a 10 cent per hour base pay increase and a $17.70 monthly cost of living boost through December 31, with an effective date of January 1. The initial demand had been 25 cents, later reduced to 22.5, about 20.2 cents when finalized.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
C.I.O. Oil Workers International Union
Standard Oil
General Petroleum
Apple Commission Taxes Growers to Promote Industry
The bill would levy a cent per bushel tax on apple production over 500 bushels to fund promotion and development of the industry. The measure passed the Senate and awaits House action with potential House amendments to limit penalties. Senate also sent several education and transportation bills to the Governor for signature, including university governance reform, soil conservation modernization, and a higher speed limit proposal.
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Apple Commission
Senate
House
Adment
PetLee
Jis Signaure
West Virginia University Board of
Ernors
State Board’ of Education
Soil Conservation Administration
Church delegates call for cooperative ownership study
Delegates urge society to provide work opportunities and for theology students to train in economics. They affirm property held in trusteeship under God and seek broader experiments in private, cooperative and public ownership as a response to regulation challenges.
Morse pushes for decisive labor legislation while warning on overreach
Senator Morse of Oregon interrupted a discussion on labor bills to warn that choosing between no legislation and bills that go too far would force him to back legislation that errs on the side of excess. He urged a conscionable compromise and expressed intent to vote for meaningful reform. The scene also references hearings led by Hartley and awaits actions on subpoenas and racketeering inquiry funding.
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R.-Ore
The
War Labor Board
Clarence Mitchell
Jiabor
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Mitchell
Oregon
Committee
Senate
Organized Labor
George Q. Lynch
A.F.L. Metal Trades Department
Walter Reuther
C.I.0. Auto Workers. Union
Hartley
House Group
Martin
House
Halleck
Ind
Senate debate over military and tax cuts and debt aim
The article reports on Senate and House clashes over a large military budget cut and a later aim for income tax reductions. Senator Knowland seeks a debt reduction tie to savings, while Democrats accuse Republicans of risking military funding and provoking a shift toward communism abroad. Rayburn warns against cutting Army and Navy funds.
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Republian
House
Knowland
Calif
Senate
Rayburn
Tex
U.S. General Addresses Policy Disagreements in Moscow Report
McNarney notes that when four countries govern another nation, policy and execution will differ. The Moscow report will reveal these disagreements in plain language.
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Moscow
McNarney
Greek Islands Targeted as Commission Makes Calls
Dispatches report government forces using artillery tanks and planes against guerrilla opposition in central and northern Greece, amid activity on islands off Greece as the commission conducts calls.
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Greece
Columbian Proxy Gets Three Years
Columbian president Emory Burke was sentenced to three years for usurping police powers and directing a hate group. Judge Carl Crow ordered 12 months on each of three counts to run consecutively after a jury verdict. Burke, 31, a railroad draftsman, stood silent as his wife watched.
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Associated Press
Emory
Burke
Superior
Circuit
Cour
Carl Crow
Council
Office collapse traps workers after roof caved in
In a sudden office collapse one man died before rescuers reached him while a 34 year old woman and others were seriously injured. The owner’s daughter said normally 23 are employed but only 13 were present. Local officials labeled surrounding buildings unsafe and relief agencies sheltered unaffected residents.
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Dad
Elder Bears
Lillian O’conor
Dispute Over Moslem League Roles Sparks Government Rift
A newspaper states the victory was sacked due to a cabinet clash over Moslem League training in the interim Indian government. The issue followed Congress demands to oust League representatives, highlighting Hindu domination and political friction.
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all-India Congress Party
Senate panels and seniority fuel Army promotion debate
Senator Kilgore of West Virginia on Army promotions says seniority governs, not selection. He notes the Senate may not be required to confirm and that the matter will be thrashed out before action. The Cascade Tunnel in Washington is the longest in the United States.
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Kilgore
Armed Services Committee
Senate
Cascade
Washington
United States
Sundial Woman Killed By Truck Near Beckley
Mrs Belle Petiry Vealey of Sundial died in Beckley Hospital after a truck skidded while avoiding her as she crossed Route 3 near her home. The accident followed a heavy snowstorm that closed schools and delayed transport across several states.
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Belle Petiry Vealey
Sundial
Beckley Hospital
Route 3
Oak Hill High cancels basketball game due to flu outbreak
An influenza outbreak at Oak Hill High School forces five players and Coach Jennings to bed, canceling the Oak Hill versus Fayetteville game. Weather also cancels Mount Hope versus Oceana tonight. Flu-stricken players include Pinson, Parish, Rickard, Partine, and Goode.
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Girle
Oak Hill
Jennings
Meadows Pledges Improved Schools and Roads in State Address
Governor Meadows outlined a plan on a West Virginia network promising a better school system and improved secondary roads. He said some new taxes may be needed but the tax load would remain modest and surplus funds would fund capital improvements. He urged passage of a bill to end jail prisoner feeding fees, arguing profit from feeding inmates is bad governance. The governor predicted broader rural road programs and more state action than in years past, while noting uncertainty over Senate support for House bills to raise funds.
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Bridges
Congress
New Hampshire
Senate
Dee Hedrick
G. C. Murphy
Ahhance
D. W. Bryson
C&o
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Associated Press
Meadows
Curfew Origin and State Law Talks Surface in Budget Debate
The discussion touches on teacher salaries funded by beer and cigarette taxes and notes optimism that House differences can be resolved quickly. The speaker praises lawmakers for their effort on a large set of bills, while a note on etymology explains curfew deriving from couvre-feu signaling fire coverage in the Middle Ages.
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