Wage Pact Reached With Rail Workers After Prolonged Talks
Government seizure of railroads after a two year dispute ends with a two stage wage rise and cost of living adjustments. The agreement, signed after a night at the White House, freezes further raises until October 1953 and ties adjustments to the government index with base at 178.
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Iast
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Steelman
White House
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Cio-Auto
George EF. Leighty
Railway Labour Executives Association
Jis
George M. Harrison
W National Mediation Board
Unions Reach Agreement on Wage Demands Across Transit
A settlement was reached with the roads and unions including firemen conductors and engineers. All groups demand wage increases and oppose the Decaniee 21 plan offering yard workers 25 cents extra per hour and road employees 10 cents more.
Chinese Red Army Aims for Bold Korean Drive With Supplies
The report describes a planned Chinese Red Army offensive near Parallel 38 with an artillery and transport division, using 100 mm and 150 mm guns and vehicles. It notes air and artillery pressure reducing Chinese strength but warns of a possible all out assault with 150000 to 50000 troops aiming to cripple US and Allied rail and road networks. An early balloon ascent from 1306 is mentioned as a historical aside.
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Red Army
Korea
Solmon
USN
President Says Wilson To Stay In Defense
A labor union revolt calls for resignations from defense posts led by William Green and Philly Murray with 12 policy committee members backing the move. They target Charles E. Wilson and wage board members as they push for reshaping defense leadership and wage policy amid a proposed 1 cent wage increase.
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ABL
William Green
CIO
Philly Murray
Green
Murray
Charles E. Wilson
Ofice of Defense Mobilization
Oat Uy- Ms
S. Chins
John Duntop
Clark Kerr
Vail
Joroian
Labor
Red Cross Activities In Washington County Chapter
Water safety boosts are highlighted as the Washington County Chapter of the American Red Cross issued 7 certificates for swimming courses and 24 certificates for life saving across junior and senior levels. Six persons qualified to give swimming instruction while 26 volunteers contributed 1,423 hours of service during the last year at the Red Cross fund drive centers and local headquarters.
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Washington County
The
American Red Crosse
Red Cross
Pleod
Board Approves Shepherd College Dormitory Plans
The West Virginia Board of Education approved preliminary plans for a new 100000 dollar men's dormitory at Shepherd College in Charleston. The three story brick building will overlook the Potomac River, feature limestone trim, 72 double and 6 single rooms, replacing Rumsey Hall with modern facilities for 15 students.
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Shepherd College
West Virginia Board of Education
Bard
Charleston
Oliver S
Kenberry
Potomac River
Rumsey Hall
Shepherd College Atuidents
RFC Probers Hear Charge Influence Ring Ruined Venture
Senate banking subcommittee probes claims that an influence ring wrecked the Lustron Corporation and Columbus plant project led by Strandlund. The panel reviews RFC loans as Young and Dawson linked figures pursued control and possible political interference. letters from the White House and Congress surface as Fulbright weighs next steps.
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Fulbright al Arko
Strandtioad
Lustran Corporation
Infmente
Ait
Deanald Dawson
Merl Young
White House
Young
RBC
Walter Sz.o ‘Dunham
Strandland
APC
Columbus
Ohio
Lustron
Azo
Strandlund
Dunaham
Tartron
Etrandland
Lustran
Danka
REC Board
de- Darel
REC
Congress
RYC
Fulbright
Baltimore Bank Robbery Ends With Quick Seizures
Five Baltimoreans seized after a bold bank robbery south of Washington. Gunmen demanded money, collected about 30 000 to 40 000 dollars, and fled in a car identified as Anaya Nashisedi. Police and bank employees fled to a vault as authorities review the case and potential charges.
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Richards
Upper Marlboro
Washinton
Owines
Prince Georges-Anne Arundel
Chesapeake
Owens
Uis
Lina
Beaudet
Strategie Post
Taft Seeks Limit on Military Troops in Europe
Baltimore March 1 Senator Taft urged restraint on deploying troops to Europe saying Congress must decide overseas force levels. He spoke at a testimonial dinner for Senator Butler and attacked opponent Milard Tydings. He charged campaign literature manipulated Browder and Kane past ties to smear him.
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Senntor Taft
Europa
Congress
Tate
Jet Marshall Butler
Maryland
Millard ‘Tydings
Semater Tath
Edie
Butters Ontiisiiide
CIO
Bard Browder Kane
The Way to Calvary Dramatic Chronicle
In Jesus last week on earth before the crucifixion he heals the lame and gives sight to the blind in the Jerusalem temple. Priests and elders envy his power and seek his death as crowds gather for the climactic events leading to the cross.
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Jesus Christ
Jerusalem
Christ
Senator Butler vows independence after Senate election
In a brief post election moment the newly elected senator says he is committed to nobody and will seek to learn from the job. He notes the shock of the ascent but stresses a steady start and a cautious approach as he enters the United States Senate.
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REC
Fulbright
Dee
Facwesog
Ts Gech Sutton
Eal Wailliam M. Hoxie
Donelas ¢-Mb
Boxie
United States Senate
Butler
Senate
Pope Pius XII to mark 75th birthday and papal election
Vatican City reports Pope Pius XII will observe his 75th birthday tomorrow along with the anniversary of his election to the papacy. The event highlights the long papal reign and ongoing public liturgy in Rome.
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Vatican City
Pope Pius Nel Domorrow
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