Coal strike ends as Lewis wins wage boost and fund
Washington May 30 The coal strike ends with John L Lewis securing a 395 a day wage increase and a health and welfare fund for his 400 000 miners. President Truman watches as Lewis and Secretary Kelly sign a government brokered contract amid a White House ceremony. Mines were to reopen Monday under government operation until owners sign back in.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Truman
Lewis
Secretary of the
Interior
J. A. Kelly
White House
Lewis O
Polio Cases Rise to 41 With New Infections
The San Antonio health department reports six new polio cases, increasing the yearly total to 41. One previously counted death is reclassified as polio, while a Brooke General Hospital suspect is removed as neither polio nor encephalitis. Five new polio patients are at Brooke General or Fort Sam Houston facilities. encephalitis cases total five with two deaths. Officials remain non-committal on lifting quarantine.
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San Antonio
Brooke Genere
East French Place
Robert B. Green Hospital
Fort Sam Houston
Division Avenue
Southwestern Medical College
Dallas
Arent Alse Iz
Open-air Watermelon Gardens Readied for Summer Season
San Antonio health officials will monitor open-air watermelon gardens as the season begins. Dr. E J Arendt, acting director of public health, said tracks of watermelons are appearing and gardens are preparing to open for the summer.
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E. J. Arendt
San Antonio
Safety urged on highways during memorial holiday
National Safety Council urged motorists to drive with care as thousands flood highways for the first Memorial Day since World War II. Early reports showed nine of eleven violent deaths from traffic accidents, with a projected 329 fatalities over the extended weekend, about 10 percent above May norms.
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National Safety Council
Yugoslavia bans ATC flights from Belgrade airport
Belgrade authorities set a June 15 passport visa rule for ATC crews and withdrawal of American Army Transport command ground personnel from Belgrade airport. The move ends regular flights into Yugoslavia and complicates Vienna to Bucharest air routes due to Belgrade refueling. Swiss memorial honors two Americans who died in World War II at Muensingen cemetery near Bern.
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Belgrade
American Army” Transport Command
ATC
Yugoslavia
Vienna
Bucharest
Bern
Switzerland
QU. S
Edward G. Plitt
Muensingen
Bulldozers to Bury Garbage in Sanitation Push
J Crampton, head of the Houston chamber, says the city will use bulldozers to bury garbage in trenches as part of a sanitation drive to curb polio. He will coordinate with medical specialists and the Civilian Production Administration to secure heavy equipment and organize units under clear leadership. Previously a gas rationing coordinator in 1943, Crampton mobilizes volunteers to implement rapid, citywide action.
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J. Crampton
Thelby Crampton
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Relp
Civilian Production Administration
Crampton
Edward Sulkin
CPA
Ratton Books
Texas
Houston Chamber of Commerce
Stevenson Wont Run For Governor Third Term
AUSTIN May 30 Governor Stevenson announced he would not seek a third term. His withdrawal is expected to boost the gubernatorial campaign and reshape the race dynamics.
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Austin
INS
Stevenson
Tribute Paid To War Dead Worldwide Memorial Day Observances
Nations marked Memorial Day with ceremonies and taps for war dead. In Arlington President Truman led services for the unknown soldier and 70,200 veterans. Civilians and military in Europe and the Pacific laid wreaths and flags on graves, while Tokyo and other sites joined in silence and tributes.
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America
Truman
Arlington National Cemetery
France
Italy
Isles
Pacific
Germany
Tokyo
Ulysses S. Grant
Japan
Navy
Hawaii
Guam
Saipan
Tinian
Okinawa
Wake
Midway
Kwajalein
Tarawa
Normandy
Roosevelt says Russian delegates show inferiority complex
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt told 300 Kiwanis Club members in New York that Russian delegates to the United Nations display a national inferiority complex. She noted reluctance to allow agents to serve as individuals rather than as government representatives at a May gathering.
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New York
Franklin D. Roosevelt
United Nations
Roosevelt
Kiwanis Club of
Speed Classic Under Way at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
The 100 mile Speed Classic began at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with 33 cars, led early by Mauri Race of South Bend. Rex Meys moved to the front by lap 9, while Ralph Hepburn topped the 50 mile mark with an average speed of 120.016 mph. Paul Russo’s Rageo twin-road spin resulted in a fractured left leg for Russo.
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Indianapolis, Motor Speedway
Meyso
C. S
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Mauri
South Bend
Ind
Paul Russo
Kenosha
Wis
Louis Garant
Los Angeles
Ted Horn
Paterson
N. J
Rex Meys
Long Beach
Calif
National A. A. A
Rose
Ralph Henburn
van Nuys
Mays
Cole Bergere
Indianapolis
Russo
Speedway Srountis
Hepburn
Hepburt
Bergere
Milk Cheese Butter to Soar Amid Looming Subsidy Cuts
Washington reports a government price boost for dairy products totaling about 250 million dollars annually, with milk up one cent per quart, butter about 11 cents per pound, and cheddar cheese roughly six cents per pound. Stabilization Director Chester Bowles warned that further increases could come if Congress cuts subsidies, and suggested milk prices might rise two to three cents per quart, butter to 80 cents per pound if all subsidies are eliminated.
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Washington
Congress
Chester Rowles
Bowles
House
Senate
Bilfer
Dallas Weather Devastates as Winds Sweep Texas
Dallas and Fort Worth endured severe winds and heavy rain on Wednesday night into Thursday. Tornado activity, large hail in Oak Cliff, and widespread flooding along the Trinity River followed. A train derailed near Tioney Springs injuring a crewman. Dallas recorded 1.34 inches of rain in 48 hours, two day totals rising. Trinity river crest expected near 40 feet as readings climb.
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Dallas
Trinity River
Oak Cliff
Tioney Springs
Fort Worth
Corpus Christi
Port Arthur
Laredo
Red Officials Struck by MP in Rome Case
In Ciampino airport Rome military authorities review disciplinary action for an American military policeman who struck a Russian diplomatic courier after he refused to identify himself and to leave a Paris bound plane. The incident also involved a Russian embassy official who was struck. An official announced a decision would follow.
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Rome
Ciampino
MFP
U S Cruiser Helena Enters Colombo Harbor for Five Day Wilt
The U S cruiser Helena arrived at Colombo Ceylon on May 20 for a five day goodwill visit. The ship is en route to join the American fleet in war waters near Japan.
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Covombo Colombo
Ceylon
U. S
Helena
Armor Tested For Troops
War Department disclosed that army ordnance technicians are striving to perfect flexible body armor to give soldiers the same protection that halved deaths among air corps personnel in World War II.
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Washington
War Department
Army Ordnance
Air Corps
Truman speaks at George Washington Univ graduation
President Truman, jubilant over the end of the enal strike, pledged readiness to meet emergencies for the country’s welfare. He urged defense of individual liberty, reiterated commitment to fight for the right of the individual, and praised the peaceful path after draft labor talks. He awarded his daughter Margaret an A B and gave her diploma with a kiss.
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Washington
Truman
Enal
George Washington University
Constin Yon Hall
Congress
Pepper
D.-Fla
Alt
R-Ohio
Communist
Daily Worker
The
Wall Street Journal
University
Margaret
Kelly Field South L.A. Hit Hard by 100 MPH Winds
After a hailstorm in San Antonio, Kelly Field and South San Antonio suffered severe wind damage with gusts surpassing 100 mph. Brig. Gen. Beverley assessed building damage near $100,000, while aircraft losses were higher. Twenty three aircraft destroyed, fifteen major and fifteen minor damaged. Widespread destruction to warehouses, fences, buses, and rail cars. South Kelly huts blown down. post office and bank roofs damaged in South San Antonio. Communications to Laredo disrupted as trees and poles fell. telegraph and telephone lines momentarily interrupted. crews removing trees from public property.
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San Antonio
Kelly Field
South San Antonio
George H. Beverley
Air Technical Service Command
Krplayes
Bank
Bexar County
Marcus L. Builer
Associated Press
Dallas
Mexico
Laredo
Mexico City
Paul West
Telephone Company
Parily Cloudy with Scattered Thunderstorms Forecast
A weather forecast notes partly cloudy conditions with scattered thundershowers Thursday afternoon and early evening. Thursday night and Friday will remain partly cloudy with little temperature change. Maximum Thursday 94, minimum Friday 72, high Thursday 94, low 70.
Classified Ads Cancelled For Saturday Papers Emergency
Due to a critical newsprint shortage all classified advertising will be eliminated from Saturday editions during the emergency and no ad will be accepted for more than four days.
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Amer
Melon Sellers
Eleanor
Aet
Rm U
Kely
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