Truman Threatens Action to End Rail Strike
President Truman demanded the end of a five railroad switchmen strike and warned he would take drastic action if workers do not return. About 4,000 AFL switchmen on five lines seek a 40 hour week with 48 cents weekly pay. A presidential fact finding board proposed a 40 hour week plus 18 cents an hour raise. Government mediators are in Chicago seeking a settlement.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
AFL Switchuen
Rock Island
Chicago Great Western
Denver and
Rio Grande Western
Western Pacific
Great Northern
Chicago
Florida treasure map highlights pirate hoards across state
Florida Assistant State Attorney General Ralph E Odum and Warner Sanford of the state road department have published a colorful “True Chart of Pirate Treasure” mapping legend inspired sites. The guide marks areas said to hold about 165 million dollars in sunken gold and other riches while noting that many finds were kept secret to avoid taxes or royalties.
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Florida
Ralph E. Odum
Warner Sanford
State Road Department
Odum
Congress
Britannica
Sanford
Gdum
Key West
Apalachicola
Green Cove Springs
Jacksonville
Gulf Coast
Florida Keys
Suwannee River
Oklahoma Set for Second Democratic Senate Primary
In Oklahoma City both Senator Elmer Thomas and Representative Mike Monroney launched campaigns for the July 25 Democratic U S senate primary. Monroney led in a holiday primary but fell 23,510 short of a majority. The vote totals from 221 precincts showed Monroney 21,338 and Thomas 18,724 amid a tight contest. A bitter fight was expected in the runoff.
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Oklahoma City
Elmer Thomas
Mike Monroney
U.S
Oklahoma
Monroney
Thomas
Mon-roney
Convict Labor Report Sought As Ex Prison Director Faces Charges
Raleigh July 6 District Solicitor William Bickett moved to obtain a copy of an SBI report on charges against former State Prison Director J B Moore. He plans to study the document to decide if criminal action fits grand jury jurisdiction. Moore resigned after a highway commission review of allegations he used prison labor and materials at his home.
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Raleigil
Wiliam
Bickett
SBI
J. B. Moore
Harry McMullan
Grand Jury
Wake County
Moore
Highway Commission
Attornney
Mel Mullan
Thhey
McMullan
Birkett
Ite
High Rar
Henry W. Jordan
Weather Forecast Sketch for North Curroriles
Patchy rain and mild warmth expected across the region. Southeasterly winds pick up in the afternoon with scattered showers likely in the southeast portion.
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Wotheast
Health Chief Says White Lake O. K.
Elizabethtown report notes health chief confirms White Lake water treated last week. Contamination concerns cited with references to ice and possible freezer-related issues. Authorities monitor levels as officials coordinate tests and public advisories.
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White Lake O. K
Auto Driver Dies Escaping Arrest In Mount Holly Chase
Mount Holly driver Burl Lee Jefferson 42 died after his 1949 Ford overturned and shot over a railroad embankment during a speed chase with Mount Holly Police. Mortis Funderburke 35 escaped serious injury in a separate crash as the pursuit crossed toward Stanley and back toward Mount Holly. State patrol reported speeds near 85 to 90 mph. road dip near Highway 27 and 273 likely caused loss of control. Jefferson leaves widow Rosalee, two children, and siblings. funeral arrangements pending at Mount Holly Funeral Home.
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Bart Jefferson
Mount Holly
Ford
BR. C. Robinson
Joe Morgan
Chare
Morris Funderburke
Funderburke
Ennis Atkins
Burl Lee Jefferson
Charlotte
Mount ‘Holly
Southern Railway
Jefferson
Mortis Funderburke
N.C. Highway 27
R. C. Robinson
Robinson
Morgan
Stanley
O. R. McKinney
Chick Robinson
McKinney
Cury
Truman Eyes Global Anti-Red Information Drive
President Truman plans to request funds next week for a broader information and education campaign in Korea and Asia to counter Soviet propaganda. The proposal, backed by Acheson and military leaders, outlines rapid distribution of bulletins films and other media to persuade Asian and Middle Eastern peoples that the United States is a friend, not an imperialist foe.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Korea
Indo-China
Southeast Asia
Iran
State Acheson
State Department
Bennett
D-Conn
Acheson
George C. Marshall
Deight D. Eisenhower
Senate
United States
Father Seeks Eye Sale to Fund Daughter’s Surgery
Disabled veteran R B Netlands begs for one eye to be sold to raise money for his daughter Reatha’s operation. He explains his need and his daughter's deteriorating condition as she remains unable to walk or attend school after a September accident. Local editor notes share the desperate plea amid community concern.
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Lyle Edwards
Garlic City
R. B. B. Netlands
Robinson Comti
Tisien
Feveelands
Ile
Marcel Gung
Cyek
Ees
Rane
Fason
Wreck Kills Ten in Santa Fe Trains Collision
GALESBURG ILL July 5 Two Santa Fe passenger trains collided killing at least ten. About 50 injured, many seriously, rushed to Peoria and Galesburg hospitals. The east bound trains on parallel tracks collided at Monica 143 miles southwest of Chicago at 4 40 a m CST. The Capitan mail coach left rails and swerved into the Chief. four to five cars crushed, several badly damaged. Details from hospital and railroad officials describe multiple fatalities in the wreckage and around the coaches.
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Galesburg
Peoria
Monica
Chicago
Oxlay
Deisel
Kansas City
Cottage Hospital
Xandentilled
Tentat
Core Haritins Af Eland
Ohta
Anther
St. Francis Hospital
Penria
Dr Cars Af Wyemine
Brinkman
Brinkmain
Xearan
Chirara
Tearby Chilierthe
Revyar East Trond
Truman says no plans to call National Guard or mobilize
President Truman announced there are no present plans to call the National Guard or armed forces to duty over Korea. He said no dates for speeches, and noted defense officials will not speak in July to focus on defense matters. He denied knowledge of any Cairo pressure for UN action and avoided timing on mobilization reports.
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Washington
Truman
National Guard
Korea
Johnson
Armed Forces Secretaries
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Defense
Mary Johnson
Defense Department
United States
Cairo
Egypt
United Nations
Far East
Congress
North Koreans Push South Near Seoul in Night Assault
North Korean tank and infantry forces reportedly moved 60 miles south of Seoul with heavy American and South Korean retreat. U S air forces claimed destruction of several enemy tanks and trucks as the battle escalated around Songhwan and Chonan. Western sources noted mixed results with air raids targeting fuel depots and bridges while the carrier task force and B 26 bombers supported ground forces amid ongoing defense plans.
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Seoul
Pyonglaek
Felony charge after life attempt by cabdriver
A 21-year-old cabdriver in Winston-Salem was charged with attempting to take his life after reportedly slashing his victim with a razor. The incident involved Professor Walter H. Cupp Jr and occurred Tuesday, with authorities noting it may be the first such charge in the area.
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Winston-Salem
Walter H. Cupp
Vicente
Marth Carolinar
Wednes Music Educators Association
Tast
Department of Western Carolina
Army Says Situation Not Serious In Korea
General MacArthur's headquarters told the Pentagon the American forces in Korea are not in a serious situation. An Army spokesman denied that an infantry outpost was wiped out by North Korean tank led forces. Tokyo said the outpost withdrew behind defensive positions and losses were very moderate. The attack involved an undetermined number of Korean troops and 40 to 50 tanks. The outpost withdrew after following tactical procedures and was not wiped out.
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Apukroman
U. S
Fi Korea
Korea
38Th Parallel
Macarthur
Suwon
MIR
Washington
Pentagon
Tokyo
U N Plans To Enlarge Police Force
Lake Success July 615 veteran United Nations observers favor enlarging the UN police force to 92 strong to counter Communist aggression in Asia They foresee a long campaign beyond the Korean War and stress the need for a capable framework while Security Council action is awaited The United States and allies discuss designating Gen Douglas MacArthur as supreme UN commander in Korea with UN forces flying both blue and white flags, while Russia remains boycotted.
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Keres
U.N
Asia
Aeton
UO. N
Security Council
U. S
France
Britain
Norway
United States
Douglas MacArthur
U. N
MacArthur
China
Soviet Union
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