Operators scoff at Lewis claim of banks breach
Washington December 7 PH John L Lewis claims mine owners have met terms while major operators stay unimpressed only about 2 5 million tons of U S annual 550 million. He says affected pits to return to a five day week as others operate three day weeks. Terms include 95 cent daily wage rise and 15 cent royalty increase totaling 35 cents a ton for miners pensions and welfare. Anthracite talks resume in New York with promises of study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WASHINGTON
John L. Lewis
Lewis
United Mine Workers
Kentucky
UMW
New York
Regret Over OTC Release Of Anti-Histamine Drug
Dr. George Rieveschl Jr of Parke Davis & Co voiced regret at the Dayton meeting of the American Chemical Society that anti-histamine drugs have been released for over-the-counter sale. He warned of overdosing risks and the loss of controlled studies on the drugs effect on the common cold. He noted early trials show reduced severity and sometimes five hour relief, but stressed need for further research.
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DAYTON, O
Parke, Davis & Co
Detroit
George Rieveschl, Jr
Dayton
American chemical society
Rievesch
Attack Pressed On Bridges in Perjury Case
In San Francisco on December 7 defense counsel probed the link between Harry Bridges naturalization and government witness Henry Schrimpf. Bridges, born in Australia, is accused of perjury for claiming in 1945 he was never a Communist. Schrimpf, also Australian, naturalized in 1943 and admits being a former Communist. He testified he was not asked if he had ever been a Communist, only whether he was a Communist at naturalization time.
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SAN FRANCISCO
Harry Bridges
Henry Schrimpf
Bridges
Australia
Schrimpf
Wiether
Health Plan Battle in 1950
Washington reports leaders of the American Medical Association warn the fight against socialized medicine could be decided in 1950. AMA officials say ground gained against federal compulsory health insurance in 1949 may be temporary, with the outcome hinging on next year’s Congress or the 1950 elections. President-elect Henderson cautions victory is not assured.
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WASHINGTON
American Medical association
A.MLA
A.M A
A.M.A
Elmer L. Henderson
Louisville
congress
White House
Henderson
PENSION BOOST FOR CLOTHING WORKERS AGREED
New union management accord raises old age retirement pensions for about 150000 clothing workers by roughly 20 dollars to around 160 dollars monthly. The agreement covers additional benefits and applies to beneficiaries nationwide, with details released today in New York.
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NEW YORK
Former Bulgarian Red Regime Leader on Trial
Sofia, Dec. 7. Former Vice Premier Traicho Kostov and ten other top officials faced a Special court charged with plotting to overthrow the present regime and hand Bulgaria to Tito. Prosecutor Dimchev opened a 20,000 word indictment accusing espionage treason and economic sabotage amid nationwide demonstrations condemning the accused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SOFIA
Bulgaria
Traicho Kostov
Marshal Tito
Yugoslavia
Kostov
Vladimir Dimchev
Tito
Soviet Union
Communist party
palitburo
Chinese Flee To New Capital Amid Nationalist Exodus
Premier Yen Hsi-shan trims his government to 107, planning to move from Chengtu as Communists push near. Officials flee toward Formosa via Hainan, while Chiang Kai-shek may follow. Reds close to Chengtu. Tiwi Szechwan salt fields reportedly captured. Neikiang still in Nationalist hands but threatened.
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CHENGTU
Yen Hsi-shan
Yen
Chungking
Formosa
Hainan island
Sichang
Sikang
Chiang Kai-shek
Chiang
Hong Kong
Yunan
Kunming
Tali
Tzuliuching
Tiwi Szechwan
Neikiang
Neikiang satil
Tou river
Tzuchung
Missing Child Becky McCary Found After Napping in Car
In Dallas, 2 year old Becky Ann McCary apparently shut herself in a car and disappeared for about 25 hours. Frank De Betencourt found the red haired girl in his vehicle while helping search. Becky hugged her mother and stepfather as police considered both accidental entry and the possibility of foul play.
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DALLAS
Becky Ann McCary
Frank De Betencourt
Becky
Truman J. McClung
De Bettencourt
Rex Beach Ends Life After Lengthy Illness
Rex Beach, 72, renowned novelist, was found dead from a pistol wound at his Sebring home. County Judge J. Howard Livingston and Sheriff Broward Coker ruled suicide. Beach had suffered a throat ailment for three years and was near completion on a psychological novel, Woman in Ambush, with 27 chapters finished.
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SEBRING
Fla
Rex Beach
here
J. Howard Livingston
Broward Coker
Beach
Tania Simonian
World Food Group Quits After Failed Efforts at Relief
Washington, Dec. 7. World Food Group chief Norns E. Dodd reported that the 16-day meeting failed to advance assistance for starving millions. He cited two main problems: feeding the hungry and distributing surpluses. A proposal for an international commodity clearing house was rejected by the United States, Canada, Australia, and Britain, leading to the conference’s premature end after a 14-hour session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WASHINGTON
world-wide food and agriculture organization
Norns E. Dodd
United Nations ‘agency
Dodd
United States
Canada
Australia
Britain
Ship Hulk Reminder Of Dec 7
Pearl Harbor observes the eighth anniversary of the Arizona sinking. The twisted hull remains a grim monument to the first Americans who died in World War II as calm naval life continues around the memorial. A small party boards the ship while a chaplain offers a prayer.
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Arizona
naval base
Oahu
Major Smuggling Roundup Launched in Miami
In Miami Florida a major roundup of aliens smuggled from Cuba was underway after the pre-dawn flights brought 28 people here. Two men and their wives were arrested or booked on conspiracy and aiding abetting charges. Among those in custody are Gaylord Miles Saxton and Mary Jean Saxton Charles Gramton Ruth Gramton. The assistant federal district attorney named a top suspect Greg orio Simonovitchh.
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MIAMI
Fla
PIA
Cuba
Gaylord Miles Saxton
Mary Jean
Charles B. Gramton
Ruth
Gregorio Simonovitchh
Ernest L. Duhaime
federal district attorney
Atomic Project Walkout Spreads in Oak Ridge
In Oak Ridge Tennessee a wildcat strike began on December 7 1950 threatening to spread through all construction crafts. About 300 carpenters and laborers reportedly planned to walk out with up to 2000 workers idled. AEC officials and NLRB representatives sought a quick solution to delays on the $66 million gaseous diffusion plant K-29 while protesting non union labor used by Oman Construction Co of Nashville on a gas pipeline.
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OAK RIDGE, Tenn
Oak Ridge
atomic energy commission
ARC
National Labor Relations board
Gordon Molesworth
AEC
Molesworth
Oman Construction co
Nashville
Quintuplet Hoax Reported by Bogota Papers
Two Bogota newspapers debunk the sensational birth of quintuplets in a remote Colombian village as a hoax. Medellin dispatches later quote the couple as having five children ages five to 13, born to an illiterate mulatto farm laborer in San Alejandro.
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BOGOTA
Colombia
Medellin dispatches
San Alejandro
Medellin
Army Atomic Chief Rules Out Pressure
Lieutenant General Groves testified that neither Harry Hopkins nor Harry A. Wallace pressured him to supply atomic materials to the Russians. Graves and Jordan testified about wartime efforts and a note signed IH HM. Groves said no high official pressured him and no documents were removed from project files.
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WASHINGTON
Lentory Groves
Harry Hepkit
Kmry A. Wallace
Graves
house
Wallace
vier
Groves
Russia
G. Racey Jordan
is force
house one American activities committee
Great Falls
Mont
Oak Ridge
Jordan
Fulton Lewis
Lewis
Hopkins
presure
Jie
Acheson Denies Secrets Stolen
Secretary of State Acheson said the army wartime atomic bomb program approved licenses to ship uranium compounds to Russia in 1943 and 1844. He noted export licenses in March 1943 and April 1944 and a November 1843 license for heavy water, all requiring Manhattan District approval. The lend lease records are cited as proof.
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WASHINGTON
Acheson
Russia
board of economic warfare
department
Manhattan
Ing
army
atom dam
air force
George Racey Jordan
atate department
Pilot Far Exceeds Speed of Sound
Dayton Ohio December 7 An Captain Charles Yeager air fitter test pilot disclosed today he had flown 100 miles an hour faster than the speed of sound and then some.
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DAYTON
Ohio
Charles Yeager
air foter
California peach grower wills estate to Democrats only
Harvey B. Whitten left a $750000 estate to his brothers and sisters with a demand they renounce Republicans and vote straight Democratic tickets. The will notes the wealth came from Democratic administration and directs that no Republican receive any share. Whitten owned ranches in Placer County and another farm, with sales totaling $665000, and helped found a packing company. Authorities say the will is a legal question but no money came from government subsidies. Democratic and Republican offices reacted with caution.
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SACRAMENTO
Calif
California
Harvey B. Whitten
Whitten
publican party
Anne Whitten Ross
Charlottesville
Ross
Harvey
Winston A. Langlois
Langlois
Washington
William Boyle
Guy Gabrielson
Fragmented OCR hints at a fatal shooting and multiple deaths
The scrambled text references a deadly incident with a father figure and several victims, mentioning names like Betsy, Enid, and a range of scattered proper nouns. The garbled OCR suggests a violent event with multiple fatalities and investigative aftermath across various locations.
Mundt Promotes Forty Line Reform in Texas
Mundt urges Texas to adopt new forty line policy, arguing the state should lead in progress. He speaks before a Carolina audience, stressing reform as crucial for growth and efficiency in state operations.
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DALLAS
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