Philadelphia Transit Strike Draws Citywide Conference
Philadelphia faces a mass transit walkout with 3 million daily riders disrupted. A meeting is set at City Hall with representatives of the Philadelphia Transportation Company, the Transport Workers union, and federal mediators. Officials report 95 percent of 800,000 workers reached jobs, but traffic snarls persist as buses, trolleys, and trains are strained and many businesses and schools observe closures or delays.
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PTC
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Trisit
Tiders
Ne Reading Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Reading
Igh
Theis John
Underground War Industries Urged
BEHKEGY, Colt, Feb. 12 INS Leonard Loch, University of California physicist and wartime research export for the Navy, urged industries and munitions to replace military production as part of American efforts against atomic war threats.
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Behkegy
Colt
Leonard Loch
Unlersky
California
Goat dumping probe stirs county politics in Tucsday
County Commissioner Bam C. Bennett of 1614 San Pedro Avenue Tucsday suspects revenge as motive behind the dumping of a dead goat before his residence. Police report rapid arrests as officials clash over trash dampers amid rising tensions. Bennett was awakened by a foul odor guiding authorities to the scene.
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Bam C. Bennett
San Pedro Avenue
Tucsday
Bennett
OPA Official Sued By OPA
In Dallas, a federal suit filed by the OPA alleges that OPA price official McCoy violated rental ceilings by operating apartments. The complaint seeks treble damages totaling 2676.27 dollars. McCoy contends the rentals complied with OPA ceilings.
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Dallas, Rey
M. McCoy
OPA
McCoy
OFA
Rain and Snow Forecast Across Texasstatewide
A weather forecast shows rain and snowy conditions spreading over North Texas with general cold temperatures. Central and South Texas will see lingering precipitation as Northwest Texas faces colder air Tuesday afternoon and moves southeast through Wednesday.
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Texas
Destiny
Rouen
Los Angeles Weather Hints at Unusual Storm
In Los Angeles on February 12 a strange weather spell brought snow rain and icy wind within city limits. The report notes an unusual mix of precipitation and cold that surprised residents and affected daily life.
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Angeles
First Load Crude Rubber Shipped From India and Singapore
Long Beach Calif Feb 12 The first shipment of crude rubber since the war began is unloading 24 000 bales from India and Singapore bound for the Commodity Credit Corporation under the British Empire Wilson scheme.
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Long Beach
Mexican Food Poisoning Sends Seven to Hospital
Health officers investigated a Mexican food restaurant after seven Linton family members fell ill and were hospitalized at Robert B. Green. The victims included San Hago Resviguez, his wife, and five children.
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Linton
Robert B. Green Hospital
San Hago Resviguez
Pittsburgh Faces Loss of Electricity
A strike by 3400 Duquesne Light employees in Pittsburgh halted streetcars and strained power for hospitals, schools, and industries. Police and fire units were mobilized as power limped on, with a 26 percent wage demand and 1900s-era utility tensions. Water concerns followed in McKeesport amid fears of extended outages and drought impacts along the Ohio River.
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Ameployee
Duquesne Light Company
Willie
Beegan
Wecr Company
David DL. Lawrence
Steprapge Street
Logan
ASK
Theordon
Independent
Association of Employes of
Aivel
Fliatrict
Pew
Fittsburgh
Ohio River
McKeesport
President Truman backs off seizure of Pittsburgh power plant
Washington reports the White House says President Truman does not plan to seize the Pittsburgh area power plant as the strike by Suquesne Light workers continues. The president’s decision addresses fuel and energy concerns amid industrial action.
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Washington
Truman
Suquesne Light Company
Pitttsburgh
Tugboats strike disrupts Washington amid Navy peacetime orders
The White House indicated it did not expect Aby Luther to quit and said the New York tugboat strike could prompt a Truman order. Amid labor tension, the government prepared to respond. A separate report noted an American sailor was shot dead by a fellow soldier at a military post today, with officials withholding details.
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Washington
New York
Truman
Army
U S Agents Wit At Tie in Racket
U S agents from the alcohol tax division began a crackdown in San Antonio aiming to halt tie in schemes that force liquor dealers to buy rum brandy wine and whisky. Alvin A Sitvaul, in charge of the southern western district, promised swift action and a dive into wholesalers and retailers in retaliation.
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U.S
Pitty
U.S. Trens Wy Department
San Antonio
Dave
Alvin A. Sitvaul
Price Control End Delayed In Washington
The house appropriations committee told congress there will be long delays lifting many of OPA price controls. The plan shifts timelines for suspensions on foods and textiles into 1947, with limited actions on dairy products and processed foods. A separate note confirms Britain arranged to buy 12,000 tons of drive crop from the United States.
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House Appropriations Committee
Congress
OPA
Bors Giester
GO Aveas
Cartier
Joon
Olajor Mead
Britain
London
Ren Smilly
United States
Weather forecast for Tuesday to Saturday in Texas region
Cloudy with occasional rain Tuesday afternoon and night. Tuesday warms, then slightly cooler late Wednesday afternoon. Highs about 60s Tuesday, low 40s Wednesday morning. Forecast notes terse and uncertain with precipitation mainly Wednesday and Saturday.
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Texas T
Mascot Loses Round in War Era Immigration Case
Jackliny Gameway, mascot of a 6th division company, lost the first round of an immigration case in Amelia. Frank Watkins of New York, then director of immigration, said Jonny’s appeal to the national commissioner is pending after a second adverse ruling. Maj. Charles Geachim notes many veterans seek asylum from immigration barriers as talks about Java continue with Indonesian officials for peace.
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Weynanald
iTialian War
Amelia
Vefore
New York City Stricken by Mass Civil Order
New York, Feb. 12. The metropolis lay silent under a drastic citywide order by Mayor William O Dwyer forbidding most activity except essential services amid a tugboat strike. Public pay and health functions were restricted. streets and subways emptied, stores closed, and crowds gathered outside shut offices. Wall Street remained quiet on Lincoln’s birthday as the nationwide impact of the strike rippled through markets.
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William O'Dwypila
Wilder
Soma
Taual
Wall Strest
Lincoln
Trinity Churchyard
New York Enacts Drastic Fuel Lockdown To End Strike
New York City faced a paralyzed day as a nine day tugboat strike hit 3500 workers, triggering martial law like measures. Mayor O Dwyer ordered all but essential services closed while a disaster control board guided city operations. Officials sought arbitration to resolve the dispute as longshoremen prepared to continue talks.
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New York
New York City
Arthur IV
Wallander
William O'Dwyer
Frncet J. Stebbins
Heart Department
Army Defends Rapide Attack In Italy Crossing
The War Department defended the Rapide River crossing by the 36th Texas division as part of the Italy offensive. A lengthy report to the Rouse military committee questioned overall responsibility, with mixed views on a further congressional probe. Generals Clark and Eisenhower discussed the plan at a Christmas 1949 conference, while lower ranking officers bore primary responsibility for the crossing.
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Ithe War Department
36Th Texas
Italy
Rouse Military Committee
Thomason
D-Texas
Andrews
Eisenhower
Chuckhill
Mark Clark
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