Congress Irked By Many Strikes
Congress lawmakers push new labor bills amid Truman request for quick action. Bailey calls Wagner Act revision to curb strikes while Byrd seeks federal supervision of unions and liability for contracts. Hoffmin and Luce propose notices and profit sharing study respectively. Kilgore favors broader union penalty clauses with charity benefits.
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Ing
Labor Committee
Truman
Senate
Chamber
House
Bailey
D-Nc
Fional Labor Relations Board
Byré
D-Va
America
Byrd
Kilgore
D-W Va
Churchill Arrives in U S Plans Six Week Visit
British wartime leader Winston Churchill landed in New York aboard the Queen Elizabeth and announced at a news conference that he has no plan to retire from politics. He will travel by train to Miami for an extended American visit, saying he will not quit leading the Conservative party until a suitable successor is found.
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New York
Winston Churchill
Britain
Conservative
Sottenne
Hopes UNO To Step Into Java Problem
Prime Minister Sutan A. Sjahrir of the fledgling Indonesian republic said the United Nations should settle troublesome issues amid new violence. The Dutch announced troops landed at Koemai on Borneo to probe reported Japanese nationalist arrivals.
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Batavia
Sutan A. Sjahrir
United Nations Organization
Koemai
Borneo
Card of Thanks for Mrs Clarine Knott and Rush Manious
Relatives and friends are thanked for kindness after the illness and death of mother and father Mrs Clarine Murey Knott and Willam Manious. Gratitude expressed for cards flowers transportation and neighborly aid from George Kratt Miss Diffey Elsie Manimus and family.
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Ter
Clarine Murey Knott
Rush
Willam Manious
Elsie Manimus
Conciliators Still Hopeful Of Halting Meat Packer Strike
Government conciliators held late last minute talks with labor and management amid a nationwide packing house strike set to begin at midnight. Reports from Washington cited possible price relief as a platform for settlement and a potential wage increase of around 5 to 6 cents an hour. The United Packinghouse Workers Union had demanded 17.3 cents, while nine smaller plants agreed to a 15 cent increase, offering a path to broader settlement.
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Chicago
Whion
Edgar L. Warren
Conciliation Service
Washington
Tis
CLO United Packinghous
Warren
Pinesburg Letter Indicates Several Residents Ill and Improving
Mrs. George remains seriously ill but slowly improves at home with visitors from Mawgansville Williamsport Courtoss and Courtess. Ed expert Harvey and other locals report improved health of Eli Barkiall and Mrs Elunne the Pinestrirg school principal after grippe.
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George
Eston Martin
Benjamin
Mawgansville
Clarence Hull
Carry Shank
Donald Knode
Mary Cramer
Williamsport
Ralph Shives
Gladys
Donnie
Courtoss
Dice
Hagerstown
Grover Palmer
Phyllis
Virmia
John By. Courtess
Menow
Edgar
Jackie
Conrad
Daushte
Len
Betty
Eamina Hopawell
J. R. Ravi
Heda
Song
Pear Wright
HL. Fowler
Eli Barkiall
Elunne
Pinestrirg
Arippe
Bamie
Williams
Dagier
Mes
Lecupy Snyder
Victoria Jones
Picher Dy Ile
Kes Dow
Clare
Menigansvi
Pair Seized As Murder Suspects In Wyoming Case
STANFORD Wy January 15 I Tang Rankin Linville county officer said two men have been placed in custody and will be brought here for questioning in connection with the shooting death of Otto Jaeschke 55 Cincinnati Ohio whose battered body was found yesterday on a mountain road near here Rankin identified Brentigan 21 Findlay Ohio and Cheon 21 Ripley West Virginia as suspects both men were reportedly being held on charges in other cities Coroner said Jaeschke died from blows to the head and $900 was missing from his pockets the body found three days ago by an unidentified tourist.
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Stanford
Tan
Pi Pat Rankin
Linvole Counry
Toy
Neelion
Otto Jaesouke
Cincinnniti
Rankin
Bretligan
Ohio
Amd Dume
Ripley
Vonn
Grevtisun
Gond
Jaeselke
Sume
Cincinnati
Pulaski County
See Hall's Gap
Jaeschke
Findlay
Knoxville
Tenn
County Atortey
Brerigan
Javachke
William Dudderar
Argentina Moves To Insure Food
Report notes government actions in Buenos Aires during a store closures period. Public services and milk delivery continued while shops and departments limited access. Authorities claimed 95 percent impact, while pro government outlets disputed the figure.
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Argentina
Buenos Aires
West Virginia Ends Rationing Of Liquor
West Virginia has ended liquor rationing after a brief period of restrictions. The move lifts limits on purchases at state outlets and allows customers to buy spirits without the prior quotas. Officials say the change broadens access while maintaining regulatory controls.
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West Virginia
Dock Workers Strike Delays Unloading UNRRA Relief Ships
Dock workers in a strike hamper unloading at harbor as UNRRA relief ships load cargo to aid affected areas. Local union officials cited wage disputes while management negotiates to resume operations. Relief shipments include food and medical supplies for ongoing aid efforts.
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Jan Tapi
Moerk Tock
Todus
Desert Life In A Drought Subset Of Prairie Tales
A fragmentary study discusses desert life and animal adaptations amid arid conditions. It mentions Tylardes Verdi and a project at a "Vite H" site, noting experiments and various locale cues.
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CSUN
Fourkst
Itilens
Suigeede
Arthur
Seoul
Mies
Atom Bomb Miracles Bible Theory Connection Debated
Fragmented text cites Udwin of Duvede arguing mind power and psi methods explain miracles and parapsychology. Mentions Montene Ww and a free Muddavard treatise with contact at 2728 Hoban Biv, Dept. W-221, Teas An gees 9, Calif. Readers invited to learn more about mental physics and extraordinary abilities.
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Udwin
Duvede
Ogham
Elasety
Teaders
Grand Canyon Burrows Survive on Dry Diet Without Water
In a study of desert ecology, researchers note burrows near the Grand Canyon depend on moistureless foods and air-dried seeds. Kangaroo rats, tiny seven inch long creatures, thrive in arid soil with temperatures reaching 154 degrees in spots, never drinking water.
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Grand Canyen
New Commercial Air Mark Claimed by Pan American
Pan American Airways officials claim a new commercial record for a Lockheed Constellation plane. The flight from New York to Bermuda yesterday logged 1,240 miles in five hours and 58 minutes, shaving the previous mark by one hour and 44 minutes. The Constellation departed LaGuardia Field and arrived at Kindley Field in Bermuda in two hours and 24 minutes, beating prior best times.
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New York
Pan Mwerivan Airways
Aew
Electrical Workers Strike Shuts Major Plant Nationwide
A mass walkout by 100000 GE workers 75000 Westinghouse staff and 25000 General Motors electricians threatens a nationwide disruption. The strike targets G s Schenectady plant where 10000 to 12000 salaried employees may be sent home. Appliances including refrigerators radios vacuums and stoves could halt production across California to Kentucky. Union seeks higher wages with GE offering ten cents an hour and ten percent for those earning over a dollar, GM offering 35 cents and Westinghouse proposing longer weeks with no wage rise. The average weekly wage cited is fifty five dollars.
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J. M. Mowell
Schenectady
Pearl Harbor
General Electric Company
Westinghouse
General Motors
California
Connecticut
Illinois
Indiana
CIO
United Auto Workers
Judge Capper Seeks Reelection In Primary Race
Judge Walter C Capper a Republican announced over the weekend he will seek re election and file for the June 24 primaries to hold the post vacated by Chief Judge D Lindley Sloan. Capper was appointed by Governor O Conor and has presided in circuit court here since his appointment. It is understood he will face opposition in the primary Col George Henderson former Cumberland mayor and son of a former judge announced last October he intends to seek the nomination.
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Walter C. Capper
Judge Capper
O'Conor
D. Lindley Sloan
Clicut Court
George Henderson
Cumberland
To prevent milk from burning when heating
Readily rinsing the sauce pan with cold water before heating milk helps control temperature. Ensuring a light coating of liquid remains during warming can reduce scorching and sticking.
War Service News From Our Mem Wom In Uniform
Readable items note service members and veterans returning from overseas. Names from Hagerstown, Smithsburg, and surrounding towns appear with assignments, stations, and medals. Soldiers, airmen, and sailors are listed with postings in Leyte, Tacloban, Norman, Greensboro, and Hampton Roads.
Lipstick smudge on coat prompts apology request
A Utah woman telephoned the Desert News to explain on a crowded bus she brushed lips against a man's shoulder leaving a lipstick smudge on his light overcoat. She said he seemed nice and she hopes his wife reads the story to avoid any inference of infidelity. The item then notes Guatemala as the northernmost Central American republic.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
The
Desert News
Dimes Support for Polio Patients Year Round
National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis chapters coordinate with local health authorities to provide hospitalization transportation care and treatment for poliomyelitis patients including iron lungs orthopedic appliances and professional fees. Join March of Dimes January 14 31 and place contributions in collection boxes.
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National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
March of Dimes
Three War 2 Vets Appointed To OPA
Three World War II veterans were named to Maryland OPA enforcement to combat rent and price inflation. Leo McCormick announced attorneys J O'Donnell James S Morrow Jr and Richard F Ober join the division led by Bernard S Needle. McCormick said 152 cases are under investigation and enforcement will intensify in the next six months.
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Baltimore
Maryland
OPA
Leo McCormick
J. O'Donnell
James S. Morrow, Jr
Richard F. Ober
Bernard S. Needle
McCormick
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Charles R. Murray
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