Switchmen Strike Rides Across Five Major Rail Lines
Chicago reports a 4000 member AFL switchmen walkout paralyzing four western railroads and crippling Great Northern freight. The strike seeks a 40 hour week with 48 hours pay, rejecting an 18 cent offer. A Delaware, Lackawanna and Western contract boosted pay for yard crews. Operations halted as tempers rise and thousands remain jobless.
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CHICAGO
AFL
Switchmen's Union of North America
union
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western railroad
Gambler Erickson Sentenced To Prison And Fine
New York June 26 Frank Erickson kingpin of a nationwide bookmaking network was sentenced to two years in prison and a $30,000 fine. The 54 year old mogul pleaded guilty to 60 counts, receiving one year for conspiracy and two years for a bookmaking count. Time off for good behavior could release him after 20 months. He will serve in the city penitentiary.
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NEW YORK
Frank Erickson
special sessions
Erickson
Srcotsblieda
Nathan D. Perlman
Frank Oliver
John V. Flood
Frank S. Hogan
Committee Plans Campaigns Probe
Washington June 26 A promise to investigate any complaint that seems worthy came today from the head of the senate group policing this year's senatorial elections. Senator Gillette D Iowa chairman of the senate subcommittee on elections already has promised to send investigators into five states Pennsylvania Illinois Florida and North and South Carolina.
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WASHINGTON
senate
Gillette
Veterans Pay Raise Veto Overridden in Postal Bill
Washington June 26 The House today overrode President Truman's veto of a bill giving pay raises to World War II veterans in the postal service.
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WASHINGTON
house
Truman
postal service
Wreck search turns up NW marked fragments in Lake Michigan
Crews scoured Lake Michigan for wreckage of the Northwest Airlines airship. A torn blue blanket marked NW and human remains were found, with oil slicks reported. The plane carried 58 aboard and disappeared after a thunderstorm with lightning over Michigan. Investigators weigh lightning as a cause.
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Robert C. Lind
Hopkins
Minn
Northwest Airlines
Verne F. Wolfe
Minneapolis
New York
Lake Michigan
ST. JOSEPH
Mich
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South Haven
coast
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Debate Closed On Tax Bill Clears For House Vote
Washington June 26 The 1 010 000 000 excise tax cut bill cleared for house consideration on an all or nothing basis The House Rules Committee approved procedures allowing any change or amendment but open for floor debate The rule gives Republicans one chance to offer a substitute They have labeled the measure a phony tax reduction and have not disclosed their substitute Republican support for a closed rule drew GOP committee members alongside Chairman Doughton of the Ways and Means Committee to press for the mechanism.
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WASHINGTON
house
house rules committee
Doughton
D-N.C
ways and means committee
GOP
Draft Extension Compromise Seen
Washington June 26 A swift compromise was expected today on a draft bill giving President Truman power to order men into uniform when Congress is out of town. Following Senate passage last week, conferees were seen to favor a two year extension of the selective service law as they seek a single bill from the differing measures. The Korean invasion has prompted moves to strengthen the draft machinery in the final bill.
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WASHINGTON
Truman
congress
senate
senate house
South Korea
Judge Nomination Approved for Gus J. Solomon in Oregon
Washington June 26 The senate judiciary committee approved the federal judgeship nomination of Gus J Solomon for U S district judge in Oregon. He now serves under a temporary recess appointment.
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WASHINGTON
senate judiciary committee
Gus J. Solomon
U. S
Oregon
Briton Urges Atomic Action If UN Plea Fails
June 26 London Conservative MP Peter Geoffrey Roberts proposed Britain seek the atomic bomb against a Communist blocked Korea if the UN plea fails. Prime Minister Attlee noted Britain’s concern over Korea, but no backing emerged among Conservatives. Labor pressed for UN talks with Russia as Security Council met.
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LONDON
Britain
Korea
Peter Geoffrey Roberts
Coldstream guards
Attlee
house of commons
Roberts
Winston Churchill
security coun
United Nations
Labor party
Fenner Brockway
Russia
United Nations security council
West Virginia flood kills twenty one and injures many
West Virginia flash floods across six counties killed at least 21 people and left 33 missing. In Smithburg the Bailey family of 15 was hit hard with 12 missing and one survivor. Berea suffered six dead, and Weston and West Union faced severe damage with millions in losses. Local residents warned others by door knocking amid rising waters.
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W. Va
West Virginia
Clyde Bailey
Smithburg
here
Bailey
Paul B. Davis
Hughes river
Ray Bonnell
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Paul Revere
youngs
Harland Hodge
Charles Bridge
jrun
Weston
West Fork river
Berea
Clara Bee
William Gribble
Cleveland
Talk Given to Probers Transcript Revealed in 1945 Amerasia Case
Senate investigators said the justice department provided the full transcript of a 1945 FBI recorded talk between diplomat John S. Service and Amerasia editor Philip Jaffe. Edward P. Morgan said the transcript would be available as the committee questions Service, with McCarthy alleging secrets were passed. Service denies sharing military information. Morgan noted the panel would keep contents secret until the Amerasia documents inquiry concludes.
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justice department
FBI
John S. Service
Amerasia
Philip Jaffe
Edward P. Morgan
4& senate foreign relations
committee
McCarthy
R.-Wis
Chinese Aid to Korea Considered by Chiang Kai-shek
In Taipei Formosa on June 26 the Nationalist government, pressed by Chinese Reds, weighed offering Korea active aid in its fight against Korean Communists. An adviser urged Chiang Kai-shek to provide ten divisions and 15 to 20 planes along with ships from Formosa's weaker fleet, but Chiang had not acted.
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TAIPEI
Formosa
China
republic of Korea
Chiang Kai-shek
Chiang
imeager
Defenders Morale Falters In Face Of Savage Onslaught
The Soviet supported North Korean invasion drives a tank column toward Seoul. Gen Chai Ung Jun demands surrender and threatens southern Korea. U.S. embassy papers burn as Seoul endures air sirens and strafing. Western capitals worry as 70,000 North Korean troops and 70 tanks violate the 38th parallel.
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Seoul
Chai Ung Jun
Korea
Pyongyang
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Kangmung
U. S
Syngman Rhee
Ichon
Fukuonka
Japan
U. S. naval
Truman
Washington
South Korea
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Tokyo
North Korea
38th parallel
North
Aid bill signed in Washington on government package
June 26 1961 a compromise 653761808 dollar appropriation bill passed the house including 50 million dollars for economic aid to embattled Korea and returned to the senate for action.
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WASHINGTON
house
senate
Truman Pledges U N Support In Korea Crisis
President Truman pledged vigorous U N support to stop North Korea's unprovoked aggression. He avoided committing American ground forces unless asked by the United Nations. Defense Sec Johnson and Secretary Acheson faced Senate questioning on foreign arms aid as cabinet members testified.
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Truman
United Nations
south Korea
Korea
U. N
United States
Korean
Louis Johnson
Johnson
capitol
State Acheson
senate appropriations committee
senate Republicans
Millikin
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MacArthur Halts Japanese Paper
TOKYO June 26 UPI General MacArthur ordered suspension of the Communist party newspaper Akahata for 30 days. This followed a purge of 20 central executive committee members on June 6 and banning 17 top editorial staff on June 7. He urged moderation and cited biased coverage of the Korren situation.
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TOKYQ
UPI
MacArthur
Communist party
Akahata
Japan
Shigeru Yoshida
Council fight over China member at Tokyo meeting
Col. S Polyashenko the acting Soviet member urged replacing the Chinese Nationalist with a Chinese Communist. The demand follows Derevyanko's departure for Moscow and his earlier boycotts.
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TOKYO
Russia
allied council for Japan
Col. S. Polyashenko
Moscow
Kuzma Derevyanko
Derevyanko
UN Security Council backs cease fire in Korea crisis
The United Nations without Russia calls in a 9-0 vote for North Korea to halt invasion and withdraw from the south. Yugoslavia abstains over North Korean representation. The move warns of sanctions if North Korea does not comply.
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Russia
Seoul
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Yugoslavia
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South Korea
U. N. Korean commission
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Voice of America
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British Broadcasting corporation
U.N
United States
council
China
U. N
North Korea
Egypt
Noriway
India
Britain
France
Norway
Yergoslavia
Ecuador
Cuba
Korea Crisis Triggers Steep Market Plunge Worldwide
New York trading opened with blocks of stock selling in panic as tensions in Korea surged. Prices swung wildly with major issues dropping sharply while commodities like rubber surged to the daily limit amid fear of broader war impacts on global markets.
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NEW YORK
Korea
New York stock exchange
London exchange
Singapore
London
Iran Government Crisis Reported
Tehran reports Premier Ali Mansoor resigned with Lt. Gen. Ali Razmara named to form a new cabinet. Mansoor’s short tenure drew heavy press criticism since taking office a little over three months ago.
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TEHRAN
Iran
UPI
Ali Mansoor
Shah
Ali Razmara
Mansoor
Violent Windstorm Destroys Homes Near Rhinelander
A June 26 windstorm near Rhinelander Wisconsin destroyed several homes. Two people drowned and at least a dozen were injured. Local authorities began rescue and recovery operations in the affected area.
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