Union Seeks 41-Hour Week as Lakes Strike Persists
The National Maritime Union offered to cut its demand to 41 hours on Great Lakes ships but Standard Oil of Indiana rejected it in Chicago talks. Bethlehem Transportation also rejected a 48 hour week while in port. About 250 unorganized ships remain tied up, with 27 crews striking in sympathy and 44 vessels idled according to the Lakes Carriers Association.
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Mead Cites Labor Record at New York Labor Convention
Senator Mead credits New York with pioneering labor and social security measures and says state gains influenced federal laws. He recalls voting from 1919 to 1946 for progressive labor legislation and stresses strong administration. Rival campaigns form a Mead for Governor committee as Dewey and Mead seek party nominations.
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Believe Girl Victim of Train Believed Struck by Tram
The body of Miss Bianche FE Laur Ange, 18, was found in the Hudson River. Police theorize she may have been struck by the same train that killed William B. Stone, 31, of Columbiaville, who died while crossing a bridge Friday. Miss Laur Ange had been missing from Valatie since Friday and was last seen with Stone.
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Inquiring Reporter Faces Winter Preferences From Local Residents
Peggy McCarthy records views from residents in the 400 block of 8th Street and nearby about preferring winter. Merchants, homeowners, and workers share varied takes on comfort, outdoor activity, travel, and daily life in cold months.
Navy reaches demobilization deadline with 3.5 million returnees
The Navy said it has returned nearly three and a half million servicemen from Pacific areas. The original deadline of August 20 set for sending personnel to separation centers for discharge was met today.
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