Miners Win New Pact End Strike Public to Pay Costs
Pennsylvania's 75000 hard coal miners will return to work Monday under a new contract raising wages by 1811 8 cents and creating a 2700000 health and welfare fund funded by a five cent per ton royalty. The accord ends a five week strike, with three trustees named two by John L Lewis and one by operators to administer the fund, and estimates say overhead adds about $1 a ton to anthracite retail prices.
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Sunday Weather: Cloudy Cool With Showers
The weather forecast calls for cloudy cool conditions Sunday with occasional showers today and tonight. A trace of rain was reported by 8 A.M. Sunday with little sunshine expected. Light scattered showers were noted across the Great Lakes region and Ohio Valley as a low pressure area moves in. The temperature rose to 81 degrees Friday afternoon and fell to 65 overnight. the record for the date, 89, was set in 1925.
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Weather summary in eastern New York with showers and warmth
Weather Bureau forecast notes occasional showers and continued warmth today and tonight. Sunday will be partly cloudy and cooler with a high around 81 and a low near 60. Sunset 8 42 P M sunrise 5 26 A M record highs and humidity figures included.
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Compromise sought in sailors week dispute
Washington based negotiations for a peaceful settlement of the looming maritime strike reached a critical stage. Federal mediators pressed ship-owners for a reduced 56 hour work week at sea while offering compensatory time off. Unions had demanded 40 hours, then 44, and awaited the operators’ offer as talks resumed.
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London Victory Parade Draws 12 Million In Jubilation
About 12 million Britons and subjects joined a London victory parade celebrating World War II. Crowds filled central avenues to witness the King and allied forces march past. The festive pageantry blended imperial colors and royal tradition with cheers and music, though Soviet Russia did not participate.
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Missing Ring Recovered In Syracuse Cellar Case
Frederick Arnold reports recovery of over 5000 dollars and a diamond ring belonging to Mrs Amelia Paskerwitz from a cellar at 708 South West Street. Stephen O Connor, 54, of the same address, faces larceny by fraud charges for allegedly misappropriating the ring valued at 590 dollars. Paskerwitz son John found the items Friday night with doctors urging hospital care for his mother.
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Case labor disputes bill to be decided by Truman
The White House said President Truman will reveal his position on the Case labor disputes bill in a message to Congress next week. He may choose to sign or veto the bill, with alternative messages prepared. A key Congress member predicted the presidential action would accompany the decision. The Case bill would create a Federal mediation board with power to ban strikes for 60 days.
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Youth Killed, Girl Attacked in Central Park
In New York a 20 year old man died after attempting to shield an 18 year old girl from three attackers in Central Park. Jewelry shop employee Jack Hylands was beaten, likely with a blackjack, and died after reaching Mt Sinai Hospital. Victim Yvonne Kenn, a high school senior, was also assaulted. she was treated at the hospital. The assailants robbed Hylands of his small amount of cash.
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Train Derails Near Burgettstown. No Injuries Reported
Five cars of the eastbound St. Louisian passenger train derailed at Dinsmore Crossover near Burgettstown Pennsylvania. A coach a diner and three Pullman cars left the track but stayed upright. All three tracks were blocked.
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Boys on spree with $80 check end spree with gifts
Two brothers aged 13 and 8 told police they cashed an $80 government allotment check and spent $40 on two toy drums two walkie talkie toys model airplanes service uniforms hats cartridge belts flashlights booth organs and miscellaneous items. They ended the spree with T bone steak dinners and a winter melon.
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Bus crash injures 23 near Danbury and Newtown
A Flying Eagle bus collided with a truck on Rowe 6 between Danbury and Newtown, injuring 23 people. Authorities investigated the crash and transported the injured to area hospitals. Local responders arrived at the scene to manage traffic and assist victims.
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Jewel Heist Curse Ends as Rest of Loot Found in Chicago
The United States War Department announced the remaining 1.5 million dollars in German crown jewels stolen from Kronberg Castle have been recovered in a baggage locker at Chicago’s Illinois Central station. Col Ralph W Pierce of the CID recovered them after confession by Col J W Durant, 36, one of the thieves. Earlier about half the jewels were found in Hudson Wisconsin following the Durant-Durant confession of WAC Capt Kathleen Nash Durant. The diamonds rubies and a jewel encrusted Bible belonged to the former House of Hesse. Durant and Nash Durant were married days ago in Chicago the couple’s honeymoon included a chase through Chicago St Paul and Minneapolis before capture at the La Salle Hotel. The War Department noted an Army major and a technical corporal are implicated but declined to identify them. The theft involved a land-filled box under Kronberg Castle and the jewels were reportedly brought into the U.S. by air after removal from their mountings.
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McNarney Granted Honorary Knight Commander of the Bath
General Joseph T. McNarney, U.S. commander in Germany, has been named an Honorary Knight Commander of the Bath by King George VI at Buckingham Palace. The ceremony adds a rare honorary title to his military honors as Allied forces prepare for postwar duties.
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Boy Drowns In Mohawk River While Fishing
John Turcotte aged 12 drowned in the Mohawk River yesterday after slipping from the bank while fishing. Rescue efforts were unable to save him. Authorities investigated the incident as a tragic accident.
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Vinson Seen as Moderate In Editorial View
David Lawrence weighs Chief Justice designee Fred M. Vinson in today's editorial, portraying him as a political moderate. The page also lists section markers for amusements gardens classifieds comics crosswords and other features with page numbers including sports editorial and obituaries.
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Senators Limit Telegrams At Government Expense
Senators faced a proposed cap after the Appropriations Committee disclosed heavy telegraph use. A monthly limit of 300 official messages per senator would be billed to the individual, while a $2,500 expense allowance separate from a $10,000 salary remains under review.
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