Deadlock Breaks as Court Orders Strikes
Ohio common pleas court orders strikers to desist from blocking access to Republic Steel plant in Warren and Youngstown incidents prompt police mobilization. Chicago mayor orders evacuation of Republic works, labeling housing of workers a code violation, while strike leaders hail it as a victory for the Steel Workers Organizing Committee.
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Warren
Republic Works
Chicago
Ohio Common Pleas
Republic Steel Corporation
Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company
Youngstown
Edward
Republic and Inland Company
Michigan Timber
Alger County
Newberry
Philadelphia
Geo. A. Welsh
Apex
Auto Union
CIO
Ford Motor Company
Rouge
Detroit
Ford Brotherhood of America
Brotherhood
Michigan Motor
Chrysler
General Motors
Packard
Lansing Fisher Body
Flint
Mich
United Automobile Workers
American Federation of Labor
Providence, R. I
Ohio
Jesse
M. Donaldson
Washington
Niles
Republic
Post Office
Bert Flaherty
Plant Authority
Post Office Department
Lindbergh Predicts Rockets Step for Greater Speed
Lindbergh predicts rockets offer the only path to speeds beyond hundreds of miles per hour and to reach altitudes beyond sound balls. He cites scientific and military potential, praising Goddard's rocket work at Clark University and noting parachute downs for instrument recovery.
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Lindbergh
Worchester
Mass
Charles A. Lindbergh
Wallace W. Atwood
Clark University
Clark
Professo Robert H. Goddard
Clark Ment
England
Goddard
New York
Charles A. Lindberg
Alexander Klemin
Daniel Guggenhine
Tax on Machine Power Seen as Wage-Hour Sequel
Washington attaches to labor issue. Chairman Connery says a tax on horsepower could replace manpower as machines rise, addressing labor saving devices and efficiency. The wage and hour bill targets minimum wages and maximum hours for interstate commerce workers, backed in principle by AFL President William Green.
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Washington
Connery
D-Mass
House Labor Committee
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Speedier baseball rules draw Southern managers
Atlanta June 5. Experimental rules to speed play were well received by Southern Association managers. A Florida study found Wrights ten point revision cut game lengths by 30 to 40 percent, banning opening inning pitches and infield throwarounds plus the catchers backing in at first base.
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Atlanta
Southern Association
University of Florida
Frank Wright
Sugar quotas charged by AAA for offshore areas in early 1949
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration reported 2,698,059 tons of sugar charged against offshore quotas in the first five months of 1949. Cuba accounts for 1,203,786 tons of its 1,922,423 ton 1937 quota, Philippines 481,427 of 1,035,742, Puerto Rico 666,835 of 831,508, Hawaii 329,830 of 976,685, Virgin Islands 1,019 of 5,462, and other origins 15,184 of 26,610.
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Washington
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
AAA
Cuba
Philippines
Puerto Rico
Hawaii
Virgin Islands
Rockefeller's Will Alters Estate To Granddaughter's Line
White Plains N Y June 5 The will of John D Rockefeller left the residuary estate to trustees for the life of his granddaughter Mrs Margaret De Cuevas of Lakewood N J with income to her or descendants and later to her children or their issue The 25 million estate also includes gifts to the Laura Spelman Rockefeller Memorial and the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research The final codicil specifies trusts for Margaret De Cuevas and her issue due to the death of Rockefeller's daughter Bessie Rockefeller Strong
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White Plains
N. Y
Joan D. Rockefeller
Surrogate’s Court
Westchester County
Ormond
Florida
Laura Spelman Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Margaret Strong,de Cuevas
Lakewood
N. J
de Cuevas
Rockefeller Institute For Medical Research
Bessie Rockefeller Strong
Charles Augustus Strong
University of Chicago
Margaret
Bessie
Rockefeller Estate Taxes For New York State Estimated
Albany reports that New York State would receive about 4.35 million dollars in taxes from John D. Rockefeller Sr estate if cross value is 25 million. Officials cautioned debts could reduce gross value and tax.
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New York State
Rockefeller
Albany
N. J
John D. Rockefeller
State Tax Department
Youth Killed Judge Injured by Lightning at McRae Ga
Judge Escho Graham was knocked unconscious by a lightning bolt that killed Carlton Clements, 19, son of the farm operator Albert Clements. Albert also fainted. Carlton’s funeral was held at Spring Hill cemetery in Wheeler County. The judge said he regained faculties after a brief loss of consciousness and noted mules nearby were struck as well.
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Graham
St Marks Tide Predictions for June 6 7
Tide table for St Marks lighthouse lists predicted high and low tides for Sunday June 6 and Monday June 7. Times include 11:40 am 6:45 pm 12:13 pm 4:58 am on Sunday and 12:31 pm 7:87 pm 1:13 am 5:47 am on Monday.
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St. Marks Light
Lightning kills Charlton Clements in Alamo Georgia
Charlton Clements aged 19 was struck and killed by lightning in Alamo Georgia. His father A L Clements survived the scene and may be cited in early reports.
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Alamo, Ga
Charlton Clements
Rebels Drive Against Bilbao Amid Mola Death Rumors
Insurgent forces launched heavy artillery on Bilbao's fortifications as reports spread that General Emilio Mola died in a plane crash near Burgos. Border rumors claim a time bomb caused the crash while Valencia threatens retaliation with air raids. Meanwhile 28 Spanish Boy Scouts captured in the Pyrenees sail to Marseille to be exchanged for 70 insurgent prisoners via the Red Cross.
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Hendaye
Bilbao
Emilio Mola
Mola
Burgos
Vitoria
Alcocero
Valencia
Spain
Valencia-Madrid
Indalecio Prieto
Baresiana
Pyrenees
Marseille
France
International Red Cross
Britain and France Push Germany Italy Back Into Non Intervention
Paris reports French and British diplomats pressed to restore Germany and Italy to the 27 nation non intervention committee. They urged broadening the naval patrol with all committee members aboard and sought clearer responsibility for any incidents. France also floated proposals to widen the cordon and assign patrol duties among the members.
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Britain
France
Germany
Italy
Paris
Great Britain
Leon Blum
Florida Legislature Adopts 45 Million Annual Budget At Adjournment
The Florida legislature adjourned sine die at five minutes before midnight marking the 26th regular biennial session. Governor Cone hailed the work as balancing the budget and meeting state needs without new taxes, while lawmakers approved about 45 million dollars in annual expenditures and enacted limited new taxes on imported eggs and increased levies on liquor alcohol and occupational licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallahassee
Florida
Fred P. Cone
Judge Eschel Graham of McRae Stunned by Outcome
The article notes that Judge Eschel Graham of McRae was stunned by the late development. The incident underscores unexpected developments affecting the local judiciary and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eschel Graham
McRae
Final Arguments in Sunday Movie Injunction Hearing
In Thomasville Judge Thomas adjourned the injunction hearing against Sunday movies to next week for final evidence. The defense contends the show complies with state law and contracts with the Rose Theatre, the American Legion, and Interstate Enterprises ensure funds and staffing are proper while petitioners urge morality concerns and subterfuge.
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Thomasville
Thomas
Court House
H. H. Merry
Theo Titus
Interstate Enterprises
The
Rose Theatre Inc
American Legion
Merry
the Legion
Titus
Legion
J. J. Gainey
T. F. Calloway
H. R. Mahler
McDonald, Bennett and Cobb
Quitman
Nat Williams
Mr. James
Women’s Party Pushes Equal Rights Amendment
The Eastern regional conference of the national women's party in Atlantic City urges Congress to adopt an amendment guaranteeing men and women equal rights nationwide. Helen Hunt of Washington, chairing the congressional committee, says the amendment would enforce equality where laws exist and compel states to act where discrimination remains. A growing national sentiment for the amendment is noted.
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Atlantic City
N. J
National Women’s Party
Congress
United States
Helen Hunt
Washington
Congressional Committee
Two Life Termers Captured After 14 Mile Chase
Moultrie Georgia reports Sheriff T V Beard held two negroes after a 14 mile pursuit through the county's south area. The escape from a Cordele chain gang involved stealing a guard's car and shotgun. Meigs area chase ended with the fugitives returned to Moultrie awaiting Cordele authorities. Names were not released. the two men were life termers transferred from Atlanta.
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Moultrie
T. V. Beard
Cordele
Beard
Moultrie City Hunts
Meigs
E. A. Earhart
Crisps
Atlanta
Ball’s Ferry bridge to be built over Oconee River
Atlanta June 5 Chairman Lint Miller of the state highway board announced bids would be called August 10 for the Ball’s Ferry bridge. Spanning the Oconee River on the Washington Wilkinson county line the $75 000 federal funded structure aims to connect Macon and Savannah routes. The design change from plans drawn by the board followed federal bureau of public roads input. Miller said the bridge will open up middle Georgia and help complete the Macon Savannah link.
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Atlanta
Lint Miller
State Highway Board
Ball's Ferry
Oconee River
Washington-Wilkinson County
Tion
Macon
Savannah
Miller
Federal Bureau of Public Roads
Georgia
Roosevelt to Begin Overnight Potomac Cruise
President Roosevelt listed a handful of official engagements in Washington before departing for the navy yard to embark on an overnight Potomac cruise. Morgenthau spoke by phone on refinancing operations while Sumner Welles visited briefly.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Navy Yard
Potomac River
Morgenthau
Treasury
Sumner Welles
Bankhead
Rayburn
Vinson
Dky
Mrs Kirk Sutlive Undergoes Emergency Appendectomy
Mrs W Kirkland Sutlive wife of the Blackshear Times editor and Georgia Press Association president was rushed to St Josephs Hospital Savannah for emergency appendicitis operation. Attaches report she is making satisfactory progress.
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Savannah
W. Kirkland Sutlive
Blackshear Times
Georgia Press Association
Blackshear
St. Joseph's Hospital
Prohibition Leader Predicts Victory on Election Day
Atlanta June 5 W W Gaines chairman of the consolidated forces for prohibition in a radio address said we believe we are going to win this election reports from everywhere indicate it He referred to the vote on prohibition repeal included in next Tuesday's election.
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Atlanta
W. W. Gaines
Consolidated Forces For Prohibition
Judiciary Bill Seen as Key to the Situation
Senate leaders negotiated a compromise on the Roosevelt court bill to enable a summer vote. Opponents threatened filibuster against changes, while White House officials signaled no firm acceptance yet. Debate centered on adding two justices or limiting yearly appointments to one. the president indicated court reorganization would pass this session.
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Washington
Senate
Robinson
D., Ark
Roosevelt
White House
Supreme Court
Senate Judiciary Committee
Deadlocks on Roosevelt court bill loom over Congress
Washington reports deadlocks on the Roosevelt court bill as Congress enters its sixth month. Harris of Mississippi says the bill is the key to the situation while lawmakers note progress on tax inquiry farm tenancy aid and relief funds. Adjournment seems unlikely before late August with major bills evolving including government reorganization taxes farm aid housing and flood control.
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Washington
Harris
Miss
Congress
Roosevelt
PWA
Senate
House
Farm
Schmeling Likely to Fight Braddock-Lewis Winner in September
Max Schmeling failed to win the Braddock vs Lewis bout two days ago and is expected to meet the Braddock Lewis winner in September. He has not formally agreed but appears ready, aiming for another shot at the title.
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New York
Jimmy Braddock
Max Schmeling
Braddock-Lewis
Max
Weather Forecast For Several Southern States
Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday across South Carolina Georgia and Florida with scattered thundershowers. Alabama and extreme Northwest Fields expect showers tonight and Sunday with cooler or warmer conditions in northern portions and the northwest firing warmer in the west tonight.
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South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
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AAA Sugar Report
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el Gallo
Prieto
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Women’s Party
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Oconee
Potomac
Mrs. Kirk Sutlive
Schmeling
Braddock-Louis
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