Housing price cuts near White House anti inflation push
The administration plans private talks with construction industry leaders as it targets prices in housing. President Tenman warned that labor may justify wage increases, while the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a record monthly rise in retail prices for May and June. OPA plans rent control relief in about 23 states and 50 rental areas. Building materials makers urge cooperation to lower costs and speed spring buying.
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National Organization of Manufacturers of Building
Truman Sees 114 Billion Surplus But Calls No Tax Cut Yet
President Truman forecast a 114 billion dollar surplus for the current fiscal year the first in 17 years yet urged no immediate tax cuts. He warned that government debt should be reduced now even as revenues rise and noted that past estimates showed a 2.3 billion dollar deficit before the updated surplus.
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Ni cent boost likely settlement wage pact near
A labor dispute edges toward settlement as talks over a steel wage pact approach closure. President Truman received a plea from a union to apply pressure on the industry, with prospects of intervention if negotiations stall. A 13 day walkout is referenced as part of the union’s leverage.
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Houng
President Throws 7 Pins at White House Bowling Alley
President Truman bowled seven pins on opening day at the White House alley with left handed throw and new shoes. Maj. Gen. Harry Vaughan and Rear Admiral James Foskett watched as pros Buddy Bomar and Ned Day joined the ceremony.
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White House
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Buddy Bomar
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Gene Harry Fr. Vaughan
James E. Foskett
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Four Powers Fail To Resolve Austrian Peace Terms
The Big Four split over Austria's postwar terms after two meetings in Moscow. Britain and France pressed for reparations, while Yugoslavia sought territory and payments. Molotov offered cautious replies, and the conference moved toward a deputies’ report with further sessions planned through Sunday and a potential finish by Wednesday.
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Fire on Jersey Ship Doused After Two Hour Blaze
A fire on the freighter Victory caused two hours of flames in Jersey City harbor before firefighters gained control. The blaze began at 3 20 PM and smoke spread to two holds, with water halted as the ship listed. Pleodonts and land apparatus battled the spread, and Red Cross members aided the distressed crew.
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Red Cross
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Stassen Criticizes Airing US Policy in Stockholm News
In Stockholm on a Europe tour aspirant for the Republican nomination Stassen said it is not proper to discuss United States foreign policy in a foreign country He spoke after Henry A Wallace left Stockholm for Oslo and held a news conference soon after arriving.
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Sweden
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Europe
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Henry A. Wallace
Oslo
Norway
New York mass picketing planned for urban unions
A report indicates unions with support from the Cn Ov and AE plan mass demonstrations in New York City area. About 80,000 participants expected to surround the city on a Monday to press wage and labor demands.
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News York Olity
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Demon Stradbons
Curtailment of Telephone Service Across the Coast
The article notes curtailed telephone services from the past to the coast and cites President Joseph Beirne of the National Federation, with details continued on page 6. The fragment mentions Conohuled on Page 6, Cotunin 3, indicating ongoing coverage.
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National Federation of ‘Vele
Pact Averts W U Strike Ends Threat Across Nation
Western Union employees won a five and hour wage measure plus other benefits for about 50 000 workers after talks with the Commercial San Union CAI. J A Payne national president of the CWU Western Union division said ratification by members is needed and more talks will continue on remaining issues.
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Texas City Disaster Toll and Rebuilding Begun
Official death toll of seven hundred plus bodies recovered after the Monsanto plant explosion and Grandcamp blast as rescue operations continue. Rebuilding begins despite gas gangrene cases in Galveston hospitals and ongoing searches by 500 workers at the wrecked waterfront.
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Atleken Alhy
Thal
Wade
Cand Thedl
Monsanto Chemical
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Lyve Galveston
Pexas City
Payte Ay Cohen
Wreck Kills Two and Injures Twenty-Eight on Train Derailment
From Champaign to Chicago a Miami bound passenger train derailed after a faulty switch and misaligned signals. Two men died, 28 injured, with 102 passengers treated for injuries. investigators probe the switch and electric signaling system as officials await official findings.
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Centralia
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Buffalo Courier-Express publisher reports found wallet at Statler Hotel
William J. Connors publisher of the Buffalo Courier-Express reported to police Saturday that a wallet containing 340 dollars was found behind Jost near the Statler Hotel during a convention of the American Society of Newspaper Editors.
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William J. Connors
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Courier-Express
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Holiloray
Steel fringe provisions in doubt amid talks on wage pact
Negotiations between United States Steel and the union heated over fringe provisions as a tentative 11.3 cent flat wage increase faces scrutiny. Leaders from U S Steel and the union pressed for a full negotiating session while sources signaled optimism despite questions on fringe gains and how they affect 850,000 steel workers nationwide.
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Phip Murray
U. S. Steel
John A. Segremel
U.S
Defer Strike In Wall Street Financial Employees
New York UFE announces postponement of Monday strike by Wall Street financial employees. Union agrees to meet with a three man mediation board appointed by acting Mayor John J. Bennett Jr. to resolve the dispute with Wall Street firms.
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