Wage talks strain amid large ship owners arbitration
Ship owners accept arbitration as labor disputes threaten a shipyard strike. New York officials announce tentative plans for resumed work, while unions demand wage increases from four to nine cents per hour and threaten a broader stoppage. Labor mediator Dewey and leaders including Walter Reuther remain engaged as talks stall over Truman board recommendations and wage proposals.
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Halle
Thoms Wade
Detroit
Janes I. Dewey
Spe
Harry Wein
G. M
Dewey
Mewsmen
Thom
Walter Py Reuther
Witile Katow
Truman
Union
VHGA
UNO Group Chooses Interim NYC Site for United Nations Office
Reported vote shows the committee selecting New York City as interim UN headquarters with a 2 to 1 margin. Bolivia and Australia backed San Francisco as the temporary base while the final permanent site remains undecided. A general assembly vote of two thirds is required for approval with many delegates hopeful for a prompt conclusion.
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UNO Group
New York City
London
United
Flyadaquantees
Yeatardiay
Worl Fuses
New York
Gly
Ter Cole
New
United Nations
Lamovrew
Jury Rages Over Mentally Incompetent Defendant In Treason Case
Washington judge rules mental incompetence ruins jury proceedings in treason case. Trial delayed as defendant Pound awaits competency evaluation after wartime propaganda charges. Proceedings may move to federal venue if competence cannot be restored.
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Washington
Pound
Myuar
East
Haly
Tttlan
Tttlan- Hath’s Moggs, Woalitoedon
Tetal
Amy
Ward Sales Rise Reported by Chicago Firm
Ward & Co. released yesterday a mixed earnings report for the twelve months to January marking gross sales of STOWARLTSE and a prior period tally of 683519,816. The January gross earnings reached F43,00,3800 with modest profit margins.
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Chicago
Montomary Ward & Co
Security Council Scales Back On British Policy Debates
The United Nations Security Council shelved new action on British troops in the Dutch East Indies after a Soviet complaint about suppressing a nationalist movement. Delegates deferred multilateral intervention while five power talks were urged and a later Egyptian proposal on Dutch-Indonesian surrender was discussed. The session saw limited support for creating a five power commission, with Poland and Russia backing some measures and most others opposed.
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United Nations Security Council
Netherlands
Ual
Indies
Greena
Indonesia
Aulinci
Norman G. QC
Makin
Austealia
Tetrstu
Britain
United Nations
United States
Council
Ukraine
Ime
Enuutlany
Poland
Russit
Te Wan
Vola
Muli
Dmitri Munuilaky
Nuk
Kkupl
Moresign
Anilrei Vishinaky
Wangadis
Russia
Hayot
Plyerland
Egypt
Riots in Calcutta Spur U S Soldier Evacuations
Riots in Calcutta disrupted traffic and left many injured as crowds blocked trucks and attacked military patrols. British troops controlled the city while U S soldiers were evacuated, amid protests over a seven year sentence for a Indian Muslim officer aligned with Japan. Police fired on a mob near a town south of Calcutta, killing four and wounding fourteen. Transportation and communications nearly halted as authorities warned against gatherings. The Bengal government ordered a curtailment of processions and assemblies.
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Suleutley
VPP
Vail
Bengal
Assam
Guntira
Calcutta
Ma Ruliig Steeek Moby
U. S
Jteh
Karrakks
Red Cross
Amy Perac
Ratlic
Gerald Smith to Face Court for Disorderly Conduct
Gerald Lok Smith 47 of Detriot Mich heads the Amerion Thai Party and faces a jury trial in Municipal Court on February 7 disorderly conduct and resisting speech. Rev Arthur W Terminiello, suspended priest of Sacred Heart in Anniston Ala, and Pred Kistor, leader of Chelation Vetcome of Amerton, were arrested with Smith for alleged related offenses. Seventeen associates charged in the same case were also to appear for a hearing next Monday.
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Chiesa Ametshjot Sushige
Edeward B. Scheffler
Yestoday
Gerald Lok. Smith
Amerton
Coast Guardsman Develops New Guns
Coast Guardsman Jamen Ey Selg of Baltimore developed working models of automate rifles aboard the VAS Mabant In IM. Two models were produced by the Count Guild reamered and development division, with the current weapon manufactured by the High Standard Manufacturing Co in New Haven. The model was reportedly sent to the Army for zeal abudy and evaluation.
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Washington
Kannt
Pandygariara
Tnes
Anil
Baltinare
Jamen Ey Selg
Baltimore
Milt Medrat
Count Guild
Gann
Navy Held Out On Army Claims In Pearl Harbor Probe
Former Army officer and California attorney Claus en testifies before a Senate group about alleged Navy shortchanging of Army in Pearl Harbor intel. He cites decoders sharing selectively with MacArthur’s command and notes friction in wartime crypto work. Willoughby reported the problem of obtaining data from the Navy.
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Navy
Washington
Henry G. Clausen
Steulonwak
Porch Harbor
Chrusen
Ue Pearl Harbor
Stimson
Los Angeles
Clensen
Philippies
Clansiar Puy
Willoughby
Gumisan
Congressional
Clausen
Turney
Margie
Haswail
Bevin Warns UNO About Global Starvation Threats
Bevin warns the United Nations of potential worldwide starvation due to a global wheat shortage and fire-related losses. He urges conservation, distribution measures, and possible wartime actions to avert famine impacting billions. China’s ambassador and other officials voice tentative support for necessary steps.
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London
Bevin
United Nations Assembly
Anc
Bovin
Howard
Stettinus, Jri
Pedro
Algo
China
Ky Wellington Kuw
Russians Vote Against Reis in Soviet Elections
London report notes more than 800,000 Soviet citizens voted against official candidates of the Communist Party and the non party Wash Mast on Sundays elections for deputies to the Supreme Soviet. Lag had said AYOTO851 persons DM per cent of the registered electorate voted. Only one candidate stood for each deputy seat and ballots offered only the option to scratch off a candidate’s name.
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London
Com- WaMish Party
Bunday
Supreme Soviet
New Battle Upsets Steel Price Agreement
Washington reports a price dispute in steel policy with a new allocation upsetting the administration. Officials in two agencies signal cautious moves as talks stretch. The United Steelworkers seek settlement over a 750,000 dollar stake, with revisions sent to high authority Tuesday night.
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Washington
New Dilimite
Husk
Hole Pdtshota Ik
Stout
United Steelworkers
Anita
Ickes Quits Cabinet Urging Probe Of Testimony Conflict
Secretary Ickes delivers parting shot urging investigation of testimony as UMW dispute looms. Government actions on coal mine strikes and wage policy dominate. talks hint at wage demands and possible contract reopenings for bituminous and anthracite sectors.
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Ickes
U.S
OPA Dispute Over Wage Policy Delays Steel Proposal
An allied policy dispute centers on price controls for steel and wage increases. White House, OPA, and WSB debate how to balance profits and stability, with Truman delaying action amid internal dissent. Bowles and officials press for administrative advancement while labor leaders oppose price-boost plans.
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Bowles
Rextyre
Shuwen Bercup
OPA
Chester Bowles
Enid
Lenman
Wage Stabilization Board
Schwellenbach
W.sb
White House
British seize alleged U. S. traitor in Vienna
Vienna occupation authorities seized Robert H Best, former American newspaper correspondent, accused of treason for broadcasting Nazi propaganda in 1942. He was arrested at Villach in the British occupied zone and held in custody, with transfer to American authorities planned at Camp Muirens Orr near Salzburg.
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Vienna
VPI
Robert
H. Best
Villack
Zene
Austrice Bost
Paris Welcomes Two U S Archbishops at Orly Field
A large American crowd at Orly Field greeted Archbishops Francis Spellman of New York and John Glennon of St. Louis as they arrived in Paris with Cardinal Thomas Tien of China. U S Ambassador Jefferson Caffery attended the reception alongside Papal Nuncio. The Star of Rome flew from Eire to France in about 10 hours and 35 minutes en route to the Rome consistory.
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Paris
State Department Seeks Free Hand for U S Military Missions Abroad
A proposed measure would grant the President authority to send military and naval missions worldwide during peacetime. Chairman May Havad Miary Cine and committee members discussed expanding wartime powers under the War Emergency Powers Act, with critics warning of shifting toward a Western bloc strategy and expanding reach beyond Europe. The plan follows prior wartime practice and seeks legislative action to authorize rapid deployment on request of allied governments.
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State Department
U.S
Washington
Truman
Gompeeat
Shite Department
War and Navy Departmants
Inghshe
Congress
Hue
Aalens
Fero National
Ieries
Ural Ue
Uyey
United States
Sentato
Syila
Andron
Mandi
Salt
Tin Andyietons
Sone Eoropenn
Rashi
Nilsxton
Democratic Attack on Moore Plan Fizzles in Albany Hearing
Democratic forces launched a major challenge to Gov Dewey and the Moore budget plan for New York State but the attack faded amid sparse taxpayer turnout. Only a few Democrats and some mayors attended as Albany lawmakers heard arguments on the 385 million executive recommendations.
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Moore
Ahern
Albany
Deway-Moore
New York State
Legislative
Thomas H. Dewey
Democratia
Erastus Gornitus
Nevihe
Joseph P. Hand
Amateretur
Robert Taylor
Siulumanen
Democraiie
More Commission
Lost Boston Skier Found Alive in Park
A Boston skier missing since a February snowstorm in Badger Pass was found alive in a park by a National Park Service ranger team. He was in good condition despite frozen toes after a long ordeal at 7,800 feet, with rescuers reporting his recovery.
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Fosemile National
Poole
Wey Willan
Badger Pass
National Pro Service
Col
Vibecernh Aedaeehs
Pasadena
An Distiel
Dainese
Huener Robinson
Youll
la Vary
Argentines Prepare Reply to U.S. Charges
Informed sources say Argentina's military government plans a reply to U.S. charges. President Peron and other prominent Argentines are expected to influence the response as talks and diplomacy continue.
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Tuendy Aires
Wdelaire Marvell
U S Food Outlook Sees Mixed 1948 Supplies
A Washington report from the IEene Department forecasts total 1948 U S food supplies will match American needs but fall short for some items. Sugar butter meal canned fruit and fats are listed as barely sufficient while fresh fish poultry dairy fruits and vegetables are expected in favorable quantities. The note contrasts world per caput supplies about 12 percent below prewar levels and notes wheat consumption abroad remains high despite directives to boost flour exports.
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Washington
Ieene
Ford Frowns at Car Limits and Wage Demands
Henry Ford, head of the Ford Motor Empire, warns that ceilings on car prices would not be accepted and could trigger wage adjustments. He argues manufacturers could raise wages if ceilings are removed, potentially halting production if demands persist.
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Vender
Linu] Wheeler
United Mine Workers
Cal
Rither Aide
Henry Ford
Ford
Ford Motor Empire
Marlene’s Daughter and USO Troupe Arrive in New York
Unclear OCR text reports Marlene’s Daughter, a USO troupe member, arriving in New York aboard the Sea Robin with about 1,009 passengers. Mentions entertainers and a drama titled “fant Unyn” amid garbled place names and names.
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New York
Macinsino
Seyeurold Daugion
Ickes Resigns After Pearl of Controversy in Cabinet
The article reports on Harold Ickes resigning from the Roosevelt Cabinet amid a political furor over Pauley and offshore oil land dealings. It covers Ickes’s testimony, the president’s acceptance of Pauley’s resignation, and Ickes’s public justification in a press conference before reporters.
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Interior
Harold
Washington
Truman
Terold Bs
Tekes
Valerian Endealer
Bn UN Qurling Ghol
Justice Department
Hie Provident
Gil Lands
Migde
Hes
Ickes
Roosevelt
Toker
Pauley
Deulay Daniel Te Vbarge
Presdent ‘Yuman
Sekes
Pope Calls Great Powers To Uphold Right
A distressed papal message implores major nations to defend rights amid oppression. Pope Plus XID praised recent preparations for elevating 32 prelates and urged the world’s great powers to support freedom and independence. Belgian envoy Prince Reginald du Cyoy presented credentials at the Holy See.
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Vatican City
Jay
Former Smith Head Dies in Noida Area
Former Smith head Sorphanpeay MAPP Wil Tian Alin Noida and CF Sid Collec died after a long illness. Family and colleagues at Avante and other institutions mourn his passing. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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Smith
Sorphanpeay
MAPP
Wil
Tian
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