UAW Rejects Ford Plan for Strike Cutback
Detroit May 18 AP Ford and the UAW failed to reach a settlement in a two week old strike. More than 100000 Ford workers are idle as government mediation weighs involvement. Emil Mazey labeled Ford’s proposal fantastic and a divide and rule tactic. Arthur Vint said he had not decided on direct involvement though he would stay in touch with both sides.
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Ford
C.so
United Auto Workers
Arthur C. Vint
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
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Dearborn
John S. Bugas
Lincoln- Mercury
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Bugas
Emil Mazey
Viat
Mazey
State Highway Maps Ready for Distribution
New 1949 Ohio highway maps are ready for distribution to the public. Ohio highway director T. J. Kauer says the maps are more complete, show major points of interest, scenic views, a national highway map, and mileage and driving-time charts. Maps are free. postage should not be included. Send a postcard to Director of Highways, State Office Building, Columbus 15, Ohio, to receive a map.
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Weather Outlook for Canton and Vicinity Today
Sunny and warm this afternoon in Canton with a partly cloudy sky tonight and Thursday. Somewhat cooler Thursday and no rain relief expected to offset continuing dry conditions. Near-drought conditions persist in Franklin and Lake County as temperatures rise into the top 80s today.
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Wilmington
Senate votes to cancel 5 percent fund cut plan
The Senate rejected a 5 percent operating cut for Labor Department and Federal Security Agency spending, sending a bill for two agencies totaling 2.409 billion dollars for the coming fiscal year back to the House. The vote followed days of budget skirmishes as lawmakers debating broader cuts in Treasury, Post Office, and Agriculture budgets.
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Standard Oil Slashes Atlas Tire Prices 19 Percent
Standard Oil Co of Ohio announced a 19 percent price cut on Atlas tires effective today. A 600 by 16 tire example shows the old price of 15.95 dropping to 12.02, applying to first-line, first-quality new car type tires.
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Standard Oil Co
Ohio
Holmesville High sets 21st annual homecoming date
Holmesville High School will host its 21st annual homecoming on May 30 with a 1 p.m. picnic dinner and a 2 p.m. program at the school picnic grounds. The event, announced in Holmesville, calls for students alumni and residents to attend the celebration.
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Holmesville High School
First Anniversary of Israels Founding Celebration
Four hundred guests filled the Metro Club rooms at 530 Walnut Tuesday night to mark Israel’s founding anniversary. Speakers included Charles Auerbach who forecast economic and cultural uplift for Arab neighbors, plus Hadassah presidents and local leaders. The program featured prayers, singing, pledges, and performances by Mrs. Sarah Grossman and her son Jacob.
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Cleveland
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Canton
Jewish National Workers Alliance
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Harry Gordon
Herman D. Emerman
F. S. Rudner
Canton Zionist District
Joseph R. Freifield
Sarah Grossman
Jacob
Europe
Angry Philip Murray Attacks Red Unions at CIO Session
The CIO executive board led by Philip Murray prepared to discipline its Communist line minority amid threats of a major break at the upcoming convention. Murray announced a 38-11 vote condemning the Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers Union, while left-wing leaders claimed leadership faults. Murray warned actions may hinge on the Cleveland convention and suggested a broader ultimatum to align unions with CIO policy.
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Electric Typewriters May Ease Mail Burden for Congressmen
A proposed bill by Representative Rankin would equip congressmen with electric typewriters to speed up replies. The device would reduce dependence on extra secretaries and potentially save government funds. Norblad of Oregon and O Toole of New York illustrate the heavy mail load with 50 to 100 letters daily, many not solvable by form letters.
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Population Density in the Yangtze Valley
The lower Yangtze Valley in China is among the world's most densely populated regions, reflecting intense urban and agricultural activity. This area supports a large share of China's population with substantial economic output and infrastructure needs.
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Jewish Drive For 365000 Set Thursday
Rabbi Morris Lieberman will address initial gifts division of Canton Jewish Welfare Fund campaign at Arrowhead Country Club Thursday at 6 30 p m opening the 10 day drive for 365000 for local regional national and international needs. Charles Fruchtman and Toledo leaders also speak. Women’s luncheon Friday noon led by Mrs Paul Heller. workers meet Sunday at Jewish Center for breakfast before door to door solicitations.
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Ohio House debates FEPC compromise amid Senate changes
Lawmakers clash over accepting Senate amendments to the FEPC bill with calls to send to conference or reject the changes. Some push for consolidation, others condemn the altered measure as an emasculation. The House also passes a Lausche backed study commission for disability benefits and approves a civil defense corps bill while weighing other measures.
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Senate
Ed Witmer
Stark
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Milton D. Tobin
Hamilton
George P. Grusemeyer
Montgomery
William J. Hart
Cuyahoga
Neipp
Lucas
Michael J.damas
J. E. Simpson
Hardin
Damas
Toledo
Adjutant General
State Liquor Board
Ohio
U. S
Western Hand Strengthened East German Opposition Upsets Red Big Four
Western Hand Strengthened East German Opposition Upsets Red Big Four line by Wes Gallagher. In Eastern Germany 12,024,221 voters cast ballots with 4,080,272 voting No to Communist rule signaling strong anti-communist sentiment amid four-power talks in Paris. Ulbricht called it a tremendous victory yet sought to win No voters for German unity.
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Associated Press
Germany
Paris
Soviet Union
Socialist Unity
British Leftists Pledge Aid for Eisler in Extradition Fight
London May 18 AP Defenders of fugitive Communist Gerhart Eisler pledged a legal fight to the limit to prevent his return to the United States. The British Council for German Democracy has retained a lawyer and plans a defense fund while appealing for books and cigarettes to ease his jail stay. The group said it would campaign for Eisler’s release as he awaits an extradition hearing. Protests included speeches by Paul Robeson and others, with six new Commons questions raised by Communist MPs. Moscow radio defended Eisler, accusing U.S. reaction of hounding him and praising his escaping persecution.
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Hewlett Johnson
Canterbury
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Ernest Bevin
Poland
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Senate to halt fellowship fund for Communist in atomic study
Senate aide Senator O Mahoney said Congress will cut off the $1 600 Atomic Energy Commission fellowship awarded to Communist student Hans Freistadt Australian born student at the University of North Carolina faced a Senate panel earlier this week The move targets the commission s multimillion dollar educational program funded from a 1 billion federal appropriation for the year beginning July 1 O Mahoney warned a clause barring fellowships for advocates of overthrough of the U S government would be attached to the spending bill Lilienthal testified the program is run by the National Research Council and federal interference would do more harm than occasional aid to a Communist researcher in nuclear physics
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Law bills target sales tax savings and local liquor taxes
Legislation introduces measures to enact Lausche recommendations. Proposals would remove vendors fees and reduce the stamp redemption allowance from 3 percent to 12 percent. Another bill would empower local governments to raise funds via local liquor taxes. An attorney general communication cites a 1938 opinion permitting local taxation in areas the state taxes.
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Lausche
Ohio's Quarterly Death Benefits Total 24 Million
The Institute of Life Insurance reports Ohio families received 24,380,000 dollars in life insurance death benefits during Q1 1949 under 22,170 policies. Compared with 24,802,000 dollars under 23,060 policies in the same period last year.
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New York
The
Institute of Life Insurance
Grange Programs Round and Square Dance Night
Sponseller Grange announces a round and square dance Thursday night from 9 to 12 at the Grange Hall with Don Rand's Orchestra providing the music.
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Sponseller Grange
Grange Hall
Don Rand
Atwood Park to Open New Philadephia Band House
Atwood Lake Park will open to the public Friday, park officials said today. The expansion includes a new band house at the park.
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New
Philadelphia
Atwood Lake Park
Roosevelt Seeks House Role After New York Victory
Roosevelt wins endorsement and backing from major unions aiding his father’s campaigns. He confirms intention to serve as a Democrat in Washington, with House majority leadership to grant full party recognition and committee seats. He backed Truman Fair Deal on civil rights and housing and supported foreign policy. Roosevelt’s Navy service, decorations, and postwar career include law firm partnership and leadership in civil rights and veterans groups.
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Truman
Tammany
William O’dwyer
Atlantic
Mediterranean
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New York
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Profit-Sharing Ideas Discussed by Stark County Group
Stark County Personnel Association discussed profit sharing as a tool to improve labor relations at its monthly dinner in Yant's Cottage. Joseph B. Meier highlighted benefits like reduced absenteeism and higher productivity, noting cash and deferred plans such as pensions and trusts. George Esner will lead association efforts in forming a national group at the June Cleveland meeting. 35 members attended.
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Yant’s Cottage
Joseph B. Meier
Akron
Council of Profit Sharing Industries
Meier
George Esner
The
Bonnet Co
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Cleveland
40000 Italian Farm Workers Stage Strike
Rome reports the largest Italian strike in months with forty thousand farm workers walking off in Rome Province and the Po Valley at rice planting time. The action unites the Communist dominated General Confederation of Labor and the Christian Democratic Free Confederation of Labor after earlier postponements. The Labor Ministry pressed for an agreement between workers and employers.
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Christian Democratic Free Confederation of Labor
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Capital University Glee Club to Sing in Waynesburg
The Capital University Glee Club will give a free concert in Waynesburg High School auditorium at 8 30 p m Sunday sponsored by the Sandy Valley Woman's Club.
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Capital University Glee Club
Waynesburg High School
Sandy Valley Woman's Club
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