Philadelphia Faces General Strike Call
Philadelphia faces a proposed general strike as 160 000 workers may join in support of national labor actions against General Electric. Police clashed with strikers near the GE plant with arrests for riot as marchers moved toward City Hall, while union leaders met with Mayor and national leaders to plan further actions.
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Patito
Berny
General Electric
Penton
Lan Ranch
Abauk Gily Hall
Aeling Shevish
William
J. Mareyn
Hive
Unitad Electricat
Bogard
Samuel Anil
Walc
Dames Price
Dophar
Philadelphia
General Elect Vic
Missing Charlotte Child Found Helped By Nurse
A distressed case in Annapolis centers on a missing Charlotte child reportedly found with nurse Rosemary Johnson. Authorities say the nurse denies kidnapping and plans to return the child within a week, while the officer notes no charges filed yet as the search continues.
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Charlotte
Annapatis
Mel
Fontyea
Ald
Vorny Taylor
Ghartades
M.C
Rosemary Johnson
Follies Camenis
Thomas Gh
Miss Johnson
Terry
Tir
Andrew Payor
Rewwmeria McCabe
Baal
Abe
Fontain
Annapalia
Telephone Workers to Resume Negotiations Nationwide
Negotiations between American Telephone & Telegraph Co and the Federation of Long Lines Telephone Workers resumed Sunday after a nationwide strike threat. H R Caldwell of the US Conciliation Service announced the move following prior union claims talks had stalled.
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New York
American Telephone & Telegraph Co
Federation of Long Lines Telephone Workers
Ids
H. R. Caldwell
US 8
Conciliation Service
J. Z. Morants
King Fights Pneumonia in Hospital Report
A medical bulletin states King Chrisatian, 30, is treated for pneumonia with a high fever of 1007 degrees though his overall condition remains satisfactory. The report confirms no immediate danger to his health.
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Caprnmgon
Chriatian
Nya
Sinor
French Spanish Border Closed Seize Consulates
Fragmented report describes closure of the Franco Spanish frontier at midnight with diplomatic rotations and claims of consulate damage. France seeks a joint declaration with Britain and the United States while Spain’s government in exile warns of potential entry into conflict. The scene includes references to consulate disturbances, UN security council plans, and non intervention assurances for Spaniards.
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Hondaye
Keane
Pratee
Betty
Iwi
Anid Estowis
Flelita
Franch
Fianen Govarmen
Séle
Algorhan
Pyrennees
Forsen Office
Eid
United States
France
United Nations
Codiei
Spain
Jose
Foreign Office
Britain
France Yields Territorial Rights in China
France yields extraterritorial rights in Shanghai, Amoy, and other treaty ports after signing a settlement with China. China gains governing access under a new pact, while French consuls and courts lose special privileges. France retains some rights but relinquishes warship access and inland navigation in Chinese waters.
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China
Gus
Wang Shih-chien
Jdaogies Moyle
Prench
Chughng
Unie
Great Britain
Une
Shanghai
Amay
French Sconrossiing
Tientein
Hankow
Canton
Pieping
Trealy Porte
Haiphong
Perhon
Hiaphong-Kunming
Southwest Chin
Indo
Ching
Publisher Gardner Cowlen Dies in Des Moines
Gardner Cowlen, publisher of the Des Moines Register and Tribune, died at his Des Moines home last night on his 78th birthday, leaving a lasting impact on the local press and civic life.
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Des Moines
Gardner Cowlen
Dex Moines T Register and Tribune
50 Mile Speed Limit Backed By Traffic Officials
State officials and law enforcement backed a fifty mile per hour speed limit at Governor Dewey's highway safety conference. A special committee, chaired by Attica Republican Harid Osterlag, will present formal recommendations to the governor and legislature. Dewey called for an ovalform statewide vehicle inspection and mandatory parking restrictions to reduce wrecks and safeguard road users. He cited 1945 traffic tolls of 1,783 deaths, 90,770 injuries, and $20 million in property damage, urging action to prevent further losses.
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Albany
State Association of Magiatretes
Dewey
Ectal
Asayan Harid C. Osterlag
Attica Republican
Parsons
York State
Biante
Lawler
Amg
State Association of Magistrates
Uf Ik
Howevre
Hal Komme
Pauley Faces Hearing Rant as Fight Over Truth continues
Pauley shouted dirty lie at a Senate hearing and vowed to fight on. He read a prepared statement denying wrongdoing amid clashes with committee members. Witness John A. Smith linked oil theft allegations to Standard Oil and Pauley, while Tydings pressed evidence of large liquidations and alleged conspiracies.
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Washington
Edwin W
Pasley Tote Lo
California
Pauley
Califonin Olf
Deraucealle Freawacers
Senme Naval Cor Imtittes
Truman
Tny Navy
Uin
Johin A. Smith
Funn
Smith
Wich Pailley
Nabey
Eros Pailey
Tydings
Henios
Hentington Beach
Calif
Stnion
Standard Os Company
Stamford Co
Tidings
Lo Standard
Eyhays
Walsh
D-Mons
Saltonstell
R-Mass
Massachusetts Sonatity
Sunior Saltonstall
Truman Resolves To Push Fair Employment Law
New York reports Secretary of Labor Lewis B. Schwellenbach announcing President Truman will push fair employment practices nationwide. He stated Truman is determined to have a federal fair employment law enacted by Congress and defended the issue against a Senate filibuster.
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New York
Lebor
Lewis B. Schwellenbach
Truimin
Truman
Schwellenbach
New York Council For
Congress of the United States
Senwellenbach
FRPG
Senate
Britt
Mayor Dwyer halts witch thief inquiry linked graft probe
New York Mayor William O Dwyer halted a planned inquiry into graft and corruption tied to the Guardia government over 42 years. He disowned authorization for the investigation and ordered Commissioner John Murtagh to suspend mobilization efforts. He said the probe would fail to reveal graft without his direction.
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New York
William O'Dwyer
Murty
Iowa
O'Dwyer
Connell
Murtaghan
Hoover Urges Americans to Eat Less for Europe Aid
President Hoover advocates voluntary national curbs on food use to feed starving Europeans before the next harvest. He cites waste elimination and substitution of wheat for bread, urging leadership to reduce consumption and boost exports. White House to host a conference on voluntary private citizen action.
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Washington
Herbert Hoover
Thuman
Hoover
Broover
Anderson
flfMine
Asner
Truman
White House
Peron Leads In Argentine Election After Night Vote
Buenos Aires reports show Col. Pavon holding a two-lane lead in electoral vote over Dr. Tamborini while the popular vote tightens. In San Juan and San Taike provinces Peron gains, with Tamborini winning San Taik. overall electoral votes reach 189 of 376 needed for victory. Peron 48,602 to Tamborini 44,732 in the popular tally.
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Buenos Aires
Tuan D. Pavon
Jose Tambortini
Peron
San Jy Provines
Alma
Nix
Tasborini
San Taik Provines
Tamborini
Sarah Lawrence May Go Coeducational
Yonkers reports Sarah Lawrence College weighing coeducation after founding in 1926 as discussions by President Warn Taylor consider a downtown branch of the college. The move would introduce male students alongside longstanding female attendees.
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Sarah Lawrence
Yonkers
Pi Snrvah
Lawrence College
Xelnaive — Gii
Haa
Warn Taylor Aald Yans
Ihe
Youasianas
Nation Asked to Share Homes With Veterans
President Truman urged the nation to share homes with veterans while in Congress the administration sought to push ahead with the housing program. Church leaders proposed a nationwide housing effort through church and synagogue networks, canvassing members for housing facts and veterans in need, and coordinating community support.
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Nation
Washington
Truman
Congress
Willy
Deeantime
Vivie
Agntl
Monroney
GM Auto Union Talks End In Adjournment At 12:25 AM
Detroit talks on the costly walkout between General Motors and United Auto Workers adjourned at 12:25 am EST today with no settlement. Both sides suspended oil efforts and plan to reconvene at 11 am, as Special Federal Mediator James F. Dewey reported. A nationwide GM counsel conference is set for 10 am to review the stalled dispute before Dewey returns. No statements were issued by either side.
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Detroit
United Auto Workers
Janes F. Dewey
Ham
General Motors
G. M. Counel
Dewey
Asd
Four Power Plan Proposed to Feed Germany Jointly
United States and Soviet Union backed a four power approach to feeding Germany amid ration cuts in the British zone. Generals and officials said the food crisis was not solely a British problem and supported uniform action across the four occupation zones. German media warned of further reductions as McNarney reported harsh winter survival in the American zone with signs of scarcity and discipline.
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Ben
Ghathe
Counzil
United States
Russia
Germany
Wedavesdey
Govert
Germaay
US S
Lucilla D. Clay
Georgi Zhukov
Orlin
Josph T. McNarney
U.S
McNarney
Three Negroes Sheriff Shot in Tennessee Jail
In Columbia, Maury County, Tennessee, an outburst of gunfire wounded three African Americans and a deputy sheriff, one severely, as tensions rose among roughly 100 detainees linked to racial disorders. State Safety Commissioner Lynn Bomar reported the incident after a rifle was seized amid a house taxhouse search and a deputy was shot in the arm by a detainee.
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Columbia, Tent
Sbauf
Eurlley
State
Lynn Bomar
Demuty
Sherif
Army to Use Radar in Search For Defense Against A Boms
The Army announces radar based defense research against V two rockets and aerial attacks. Tests planned in White Sands New Mexico to gauge radar range and accuracy for intercepting incoming missiles. Army officials say the program aims to extend detection into the stratosphere and deter enemy rocket strikes.
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Army
Washington
Gti
New Mexico
Bris
Wiliam
Alemy Air
Fuechardson
Tichardson
Army Ordnance Department
White Sands
Yande Straloguhero
Ordaines
War Department
Byrnes Warns U S Must Stand Ready To Use Force
Secretary of State Byrnes told the Overseas Press Club the United States must be prepared to use force to deter aggression and defend the UN charter. He urged stopping strategic maneuvering and warned that coercion and subterfuge should not advance any nation. He said the U S would not disarm alone and advocated universal military training amid global distrust.
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New York
Byrnes
United States
Rusia
Pam
Jane Teagan
Dyrnes
United Nations
Wwe
Overseas Press Club
Vandenburr
R-Mich
Frank
Russia
Navy Finds No Drunkenness at Eugen Party for German Crew
Navy inspector general report found no evidence of intoxication at a farewell party aboard the Nazi cruiser Prinz Eugen in Philadelphia. Guests and American crew relatives attended under tight controls to prevent alcohol and sensitive items, with a choir and no Nazi songs. The ship, brought to the United States for atom bomb testing work in the Pacific, hosted the event for Adm. Charles A. Lockwood.
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Washington
Navy
Vostiday
Farwell
Philadelphia
Adm
Charles A. Lockwood
Philadelphia Record
A. H. Grausar
Hind
Lockwood
Gerlman
Pacific
Adjournment Ends Westinghouse Strike Talks
Negotiators from United Auto Workers and related unions met with Westinghouse officials yesterday in New York to seek a settlement for a strike involving about 75,000 workers. The talks adjourned without an agreement, and officials planned to reconvene today to pursue a possible settlement or further discussions.
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New York
UPI
Medle
Will Compary
Union Allmnks
Westinghours Filecetie Corp
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