Mailing Rate Compromise Is Rejected
General Jesse M. Donaldson opposes proposed increases on second class publications and backs higher charges for art in first class letter mail. He warns drastic rate hikes may be needed if railroads gain more for hauling the mails, citing a potential $140 million cost if ICC and railroads push higher figures.
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Washington
Jesse M. Donaldson
Cox
Th Department
Donaldson
Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
Said there are more than 350 kinds of cherry pie
A claim states over 350 varieties of cherry pie exist. The text mentions extensive diversity in cherry pie styles and flavors.
Romanian bishops tortured by Romanian communists
Vatican sources report two Uniate Romanian bishops have been tortured by Communist officials to force allegiance to Pope Pius XI. The Uniate Church, a Romanian branch of Roman Catholicism, was dissolved by the Romanian government last December as authorities seek to extinguish Catholic influence.
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Vatican City
Gph
Vaticans
U. Church
Romania
Uniate
Arab-Jewish Pact Threatened by UN Conciliation Efforts
UN Conciliation Commission for Palestine reports limited progress toward Arab Israeli peace. Arabs refuse talks on territorial settlements until a refugee solution is agreed. Israel's acceptance of repatriation for refugees remains unresolved. In another item, a Pennsylvania Railroad diesel freight train derailed at Danyville with a depot damaged and a girl injured.
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Lausaane
Switzerland
Pepae
United Nations Conciliation Commission For
Palestine
Reds Lose Heavily In Dutch Municipal Elections
Amsterdam reports the Communist Party suffers a sharp loss in municipal councils, dropping to 122 seats from 213 in 1946. Nationally they win only about half the 1948 vote. Liberal and Protestant factions gain seats while the middle-road Catholic and Labor parties retain influence in the coalition cabinet.
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Amsterdam
Netherlands
Igts
Maertles
Ant
Peeples Party
Labor Party
Guilty Plea in False Alarm Case Faces Jail Time
The defendant Semer faces up to one year in jail after being convicted of two misdemeanor counts related to a false alarm. Judge imposes minimum sentence.
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Wiles J. Watsherday
Fine Blended Whiskey by Frankfort Distillers Corp
A 90.5 proof blended whiskey from Frankfort Distillers Corp of New York uses 60 percent graft neutral spirits.
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Frankfort Distillers Corp
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