King George VI Undergoes Foot Surgery At Buckingham Palace
King George VI underwent a two hour operation to restore circulation to his right foot at Buckingham Palace with nine physicians and five nurses present. The procedure, performed by Professors Learmonth and Ross, aimed to sever a nerve affecting blood flow and left the king fairly comfortable, though full recovery remained uncertain.
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Ball
George VI
Britain
Buckingham Palace
Palace
Elizabeth
James R. Learmonth
Edinburgh
J. Patterson Ross
St. Bart’s Hospital
London
Queen Elizabeth
Australia
New Zealand
Sandringham
Princess Elizabeth
Duke of Edinburgh
Margaret Rose
Gen Ho Ying chin named premier of Nationalist China
Gen Ho Ying chin was named premier of Nationalist China as peace talks with the Communists loom. Acting President Li Tsung jen saw the legislative Yuan approve his choice to succeed Sun Fo by a 209 to 30 vote. The cabinet is expected to strengthen central government and aid peace negotiations with the Reds.
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Nanking
Ho Ying-chin
China
Li Tsung-jen
Sun Fo
Legislative Yuan
Chiang Kai-shek
Cleveland man reaches 100th blood transfusion milestone
David Godel, a former Union Terminal mail truck foreman, honored for reaching his 100th blood transfusion today. He has undergone transfusions since May 21, 1947, to treat a blood cell destroying disease.
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Cleveland
Union Terminal
David Godel
Club dinners and complete dinners at Mergus Restaurant
A brief item notes dining options at Mergus Restaurant offering club dinners and complete dinner menus for patrons seeking varied evening meals. The notice highlights available courses and dining ambiance.
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Mergus
Express Halted as 9000 Workers Faced Layoffs in NYC
Railway Express systems in New York City were paralyzed as the company moved to lay off 9000 employees in the area including northern New Jersey. Union leaders pressed to extend the stoppage to passenger stations while demanding a 40 hour week and a 25 cent raise. The work slowdown began four days earlier amid stalled Chicago negotiations.
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New York
Chicago
New Jersey
Railway Express
B 36 Sets Longest Nonstop Flight Record
Fort Worth Texas reports a B 36 bomber landed at Carswell air base after a 9600 mile non stop flight the longest for a B 36. The aircraft was not refueled in flight and had two hours of fuel remaining due to two engine failures. Maj John D Bartlett led the mission as project officer for B 36 training for the 7th Bombardment Wing of the 8th Air Force.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Carswell Air Base
John D. Bartlett
7Th Bombardment Wing
8Th Air Force
Truman Aide Sees Defeat On Filibuster
Senate leaders faced a setback as a 46 to 41 vote overruled Vice President Barkley on cloture. The defeat jeopardizes a proposed debate gag on civil rights measures and prompts talks of continuing the fight amid a pending Saturday session.
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Washington
Senate
Barkley
Lucas
Illinois
Truman
Key West
Fla
Myers
Pennsylvania
Wherry
Nebraska
McGrath
Rhode Island
Congress
Russell
Georgia
Taft
Bricker
Ohio
Driving With Suspended License Leads to Jail Time
Carl Boley Jr. 22 of 716 Clarendon Ave SW began a 10 day jail term after driving with a suspended license. Municipal Judge D L McCarroll fined him 50 dollars and costs for the driving with suspended license and 25 dollars and costs for faulty brakes. He was under a three year suspension for DUI when deputies arrested him February 27 on Greentown Aultman Road.
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Carl Boley Jr
Clarendon Ave
D. L. McCarroll
Boley
Greentown
Aultman Rd
Man Dies from Fall at Cincinnati Gas and Electric Power Station
Willard G. Henry, 29, of Spring City Tennessee, fell to his death from a roof beam at the Cincinnati Gas and Electric Co. power station in Columbia Park. He had been employed by Bethlehem Steel Co. at the site.
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Cincinnati
Willard G. Henry
Spring City
Tenn
Cincinnati Gas and Electric Co
Columbia Park
Henry
Bethlehem Steel Co
Offset Lithography Printing Ad for Klingstedt’s 425 Schroyer
An old advertisement promotes offset lithography and printing services by Klingstedt at 425 Schroyer, listing address 8319 and inviting customers to inquire about printing needs. The concise notice highlights services and contact points for the business.
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Klingstedts
Schroyer
House Leaders Save 15 Month Rent Measure
In a 178 to 163 vote the House narrowly approved a 15 month extension of rent controls after defeating a 90 day limit. The measure includes an amendment allowing landlords a reasonable return and would decontrol over 100 rural areas, leaving 500 areas under control. Senate action remains uncertain amid a filibuster and a heavy House debate.
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Washington
House
McCormack
Massachusetts
Senate
Fire damages Parsons Hall at Marietta College campus
A fire on the Marietta College campus partially destroyed Parsons Hall and threatened four adjoining residential buildings housing student families. Graduate student John Farrell alerted occupants and helped evacuate his family and others, with assistance from Marietta and Williamstown firefighters. no injuries reported. Cause under investigation.
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Marietta, O
Marietta College
John Farrell
Parsons Hall
Carl M. Scott
Chi Omega
Marietta
Williamstown
W. Va
Ohio River
Driver Jumps As Auto Stalls In Train’s Path
Two people were injured in traffic accidents reported to police. Ray D. Allen, 50, jumped from his stalled 1942 Buick coach at Carnahan avenue NE as a Pennsylvania passenger train struck it, narrowly avoiding worse harm. Roscoe Wilson, train operator, was also cited in the incident. Allen was arrested for violating the crossing flasher signals.
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Pennsylvania
Carnahan Ave NE
Ray D. Allen
Columbus Ave NW
Roscoe Wilson
13Th St NW
Allen
Carnahan Ave
Tavern Keepers Open Meeting Called in Stark County
Stark County Tavern Keepers Association invites all permit holders to a special open meeting at Hotel Ones on Sunday March 13 at 2 30 p m Ad states the event for all classes of permit holders to attend.
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Stark County Tavern Keepers Association
Canton Recount of Record Cold Day in March
A year ago Canton faced severe winter with 7 below zero at the state highway garage and 14 below at D O Corner official station. Four inches of snow turned to glassy streets as thick smog raised traffic hazards and 2800 workers were sent home after gas shutoffs. Today the region warms with a forecast for a pleasant weekend.
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Canton
State Highway
D. O
North Canton
U. S. Weather Bureau
Akron-Canton
East Ohio Gas Co
Akron man injured in early morning crash with army car
William Arnold 19 of 108 Dodge Ave Akron was seriously injured at 5 19 am when he lost control on a curve in the 900 block Cleveland Ave NW and crashed into an oncoming army car driven by Joseph Lysak 28 of Ft Knox Ky Police said Arnold was taken to Mercy Hospital for treatment of scalp face and leg cuts bruises and a possible skull fracture
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William Arnold
Dodge Ave
Akron
Cleveland Ave
Joseph Lysak
Ft. Knox
Arnold
Mercy Hospital
Man Struck by Car on Crosswalk Near Court Avenue
George Abraham age 68 of 925 High Ave NW treated at Mercy Hospital for knee bruises after being struck by a backing car driven by Bernard Metzger 42 of 1207 Western Ave SW at 2nd Street and Court Avenue NW Friday at 4 45 p m. Police say Metzger backed from a parked position hitting the pedestrian on the crosswalk.
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George Abraham
High Ave NW
Mercy Hospital
2Nd Stand Court Ave NW
Bernard Metzger
Western Ave
Pope Pius XII Celebrates 10th Coronation Anniversary
In Rome on March 12 AP reports Pope Pius XII marked the tenth anniversary of his coronation with a solemn mass in the Sistine Chapel. He sent word to nuncios abroad that due to sorrowful conditions facing the church in some nations he would skip the usual anniversary receptions this year.
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Vatican City
Pope Pius XII
Rome
Sistine Chapel
U S Director Target of Lewis Act Protest Sparks Coal Walkout
A two week coal shutdown will begin in the East as John L. Lewis protests President Truman’s pick for Bureau of Mines director James Boyd. Congress faces pressure to curb major strikes while fuel shortages appear unlikely with a 45 day stock and 70 million tons in reserve. An industry spokesman says some producers would welcome the move amid falling prices from oversupply. Navy bids noted.
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Washington
East
John L. Lewis
Truman
James Boyd
Bureau of Mines
Lewis
Congress
Pittsburgh
Navy
Rail Workers Laid Off by Coal Mine Shutdown
The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway announced a layoff of 10,000 workers due to the coal mine shutdown ordered by John L. Lewis. Workers are expected to return to their jobs at the end of a two week shutdown.
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Cleveland
John L. Lewis
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway
Miners Unite in Memorial Walkout Over Losses
Lewis calls a 400000 strong UMW walkout east of the Mississippi a memorial shutdown under contract amid severe winter. 1015 miners died and over 50000 injured last year, prompting discipline of Boyd’s nomination as mine director, with Boyd lacking mining work experience.
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Lewis
United Mine Workers
Mississippi River
Mississippi
Lewis Action Aids Backers Of Injunction Across Labor Fray
AP report for MINES page 2 notes lawmakers pressing to retain an injunction weapon amid national emergency strikes. The debate centers on John L. Lewis's two week coal mine shutdown and the Taft Hartley repeal bill, with Nixon and Perkins clashing over adequacy and justification. Brooks argues Lewis overstepped no more than employers would by protesting officials.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
House Labor Subcommittee
Nixon
California
Lewis
Perkins
Kentucky
Charles M. Brooks
National Labor Relations Board
Werdel
Brooks
The
Texas Co
Congress
Security Pact Ready Will Be Signed in April
The North Atlantic security treaty will be signed in Washington the first week of April with Denmark and Italy expected to join as signers. Ten original members will include the United States Canada Britain Norway France The Netherlands Belgium and Luxemburg. Portugal and Iceland may join later.
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Washington
Denmark
Italy
Portugal
Iceland
United States
Canada
Britain
Norway
France
Netherlands
Belgium
Luxemburg
State Department
Acheson
Western Europe
Russia
Russians Still Worried Over Mediterranean Pact
Ankara reports indicate Russia shows guarded yet anxious interest in a Mediterranean defense pact tied to the proposed North Atlantic alliance. Alexander Lavrishev may have discussed the plan with ambassadors from France Italy Britain Greece and possibly the United States. Turkish officials confirm talks with Lavrishev about a regional treaty.
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Ankara
Turkey
Russia
Alexander Lavrishev
France
Italy
Great Britain
Greece
United States
Necmedai Sadak
Lavrishev
Offic
Londo
Mediterranean
Soviet Union
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U.N
Federal Court
New York City
U. S
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G.O.P
Fire Roots
Flasher
Washington Hotel
U.S
Boyd
Colorado School of Mines
James Boyd Lewis
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