House Plan Bans Strikes During Cooling Off Period
A House plan led by Rep Ramspeck would bar strikes during a compulsory fact finding period patterned after railroad industry practice. President Truman favors collective bargaining. a three member impartial board would study disputes and issue nonbinding recommendations to influence public opinion. The Military Committee moves to repeal portions of the Smith Connally Act, including a government strike vote provision.
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Bamspeck
Ga.j
House Labor Committee
Truman
Ramspeck
House
May
D-Ky
Three Killed In Fraternity House Blaze at Rutgers
A Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity house at Rutgers University in New Brunswick burned early yesterday killing three residents and wounding six others. Victims Ray mond Berger 19 of Jersey City and Benjamin Gordon 20 of Trenton died of suffocation while sleeping on the third floor and Joyce Patricia Kataman 20 of Teaneck died on the second floor. Six others, including a young woman, were injured as they jumped from second floor windows. Dean Bart Reed Silvers placed Sigma Alpha Mu on indefinite social probation for unchaperoned entertaining of girls. The blaze started from sparks in the first floor fireplace.
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New Brunswick
N. J
Sigma Alpha Mu
Phi Gamma Delta
Bart Reed Silvers
Brownell Predicts G. O. P. Sweep
National Chairman Herbert I. Brownell of New York told South Dakota party workers the Republican Party will regain Congress in 1846 and elect a president in 1948 with a clearly differentiated positive program. He urged a larger GOP majority and described a $750,000 campaign budget for 1946 as the largest non presidential year fund.
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IMG
Souvenir Hunters Disrupt Navy Crew Aboard Portland
Navy personnel on the cruiser Portland in the North River ordered Bluejackets to guard a Rangplark as souvenir hunters swarmed the ship. Within an hour each sailor had a pile of steel helmets hats rope pieces and bric-a-brac gathered from visitors.
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New York
Portland
North River
Rangplark
Child Slayer Dies in Hackensack After Family Tragedy
Gi-Mrs Rose Tripp, 2, allegedly asphyxiated three children and attempted suicide following a family argument with her common-law husband. She died early yesterday at Hackensack Hospital after the incident occurred Friday.
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Hackensack
N. J
Rose Tripp
Backensack Hospital
Stalin may cede wartime roles in shift at Moscow
Diplomatic circles in Washington note speculation that Joseph Stalin may relinquish some wartime government duties. A Moscow dispatch suggests his vacation could presage changes in leadership, with potential new authorities emerging while he appears unconcerned about London's diplomatic turmoil. Stalin turns 66 on December 21.
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Washington
Joseph
Russia
Stalin
United States
Salin
White House
London
Europe
Black Sea
Moscow
Molotov
Statin
Communist Party
Pope Urges Catholic Women to Engage in Politics
Pope Ping xin exhorted 1 060 Italian Catholic women at a general audience to take an active role in politics while opposing totalitarian promises. He said the goal must be restoring the mother and home’s influence and that Catholic women hold an important ballot to fulfill their conscience duties, warning against class struggle movements and expansive empires.
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Vatican City
Ping Xin
More Troops to Unload Ships In British Strike
London reports a new force of 3,100 war-trained troops assigned to unload food ships in strike-bound British ports. The total soldiers employed reach 10,295 as about 40,000 idle longshoremen remain on strike despite government and union efforts.
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London
UPA
Britain
Idle Workers Return Amid Nationwide Labor Movements
The Associated Press reports about 210000 idle in strikes as John Lewis orders a return to work for over 200000 miners and thousands resume duties in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Michigan power workers resume after a three day stoppage threatening gas and electricity supply to 2 million residents. A statewide vote ratifies a settlement with 34 locals approving, eight rejecting. Western Electric sets a wage talks deadline in Kearny, and a broader union demonstration occurs nationwide.
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Beck
Higay Power
Tre Eetion
Johan Lewis
U Mine Workers
Pasnsyive Ne
Virginia
Pittsburg
Hare
Michigan
State Ot
Garland TW. Sunders
State Uther Workers Council
Western Electric Employees Association of
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N. J
Independent Union
National Federation of Telephone Workers
GM Head Proposes 45 Hour Week Policy Change
General Motors President C E Wilson proposes a 45 hour week with a 5 to 8 percent wage increase and overtime after 45 hours to maintain take home pay while workers push for higher pay. The plan comes as the UAW CIO organizes a strike vote at GM plants with a 30 percent wage demand, while GM seeks to keep profits to avoid higher car prices.
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Detroit CP
America
Pres. C.E. Wilson
General Motors Corp
Wilson
NLRB
C. 1
United Automobile Workers Union
Walter P. Reuther
General Motors
Uaw-Cio
Episcopal Presbyterian Union Urged by Church Leader
Dr Henry Coffin of New York, former Presbyterian moderator and president emeritus of Union Theological Seminary, urged a union of the Episcopal and Presbyterian churches to reinforce the church s message in a disintegrated world during his address to St John s Episcopal parishioners in Buffalo.
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Um—Union of
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Presbyterian Churches
Henry
Coffin
New York City
General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church
Union Theological Seminary For
New York
St. John's Episcopal Church
Truman May Urge R O T C Guard Training At 18
Washington reports President Truman prepared to present a universal military training plan to Congress. He may back a year of training for 18 year olds through the National Guard and the Officers Training Corps with a message to Congress in person. Opposition exists in the Senate Military Committee though some support spread-out training via Guard and ROTC.
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R.0.t.c
Washington
Tremane
National Guard
Congress
Senate
Guard
Himeef
Missouri
D.uwh
Johns
D'Colo
Austin
R-Vt
Senate Moves to Pass Bill Reorganizing U S Agencies
Senate ready to approve a broad reorganization plan giving the president authority to streamline government with veto and time limits, while House objections and Senate modifications are folded in. President Truman urges action noting Congress should not block executive reform.
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U.S
Washington
Gyt Exent
Ueresus
Xenale
House
Permgen
Senate Judiciary
Truoan
Congress
Truman
Lindsay Warren
McCerran
Senate Judiciary Committee
Polio Up in 26 States Versus Last Year
UPI reports 10 259 infantile paralysis cases in the United States during the first 40 weeks of the year with 26 states showing increases over 1944. Illinois Utah Tennessee and Virginia face the tightest outbreaks while New York leads totals with 1 368 followed by Texas 883 and Illinois 853.
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UPI
United States
Pass O'Connor
National Foundation For
Tac
O'Connor
Illinois
Utah
Tennessee
Virginia
Texas
Tinois
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
California
Massachusetts
Ohio
Stettinius to Report on World Organization
President Truman will receive a personal report today from Edward R. Stettinius Jr. on steps in London toward activating the United Nations. Stettinius, appointed U S delegate after resignation as secretary of state, just returned from a meeting of the executive committee in London. He has a 3 pm EST White House appointment. Later this week he plans to travel to New York for a gallstone operation.
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Washington
Truman
Edward R. Stettinius, Jr
London
United Nations Organization
Stettinius
United States
World Organization
Mate
Preparatory ’Commission
White House
Toda
Stellinius
New York
Allstone
Two Men Rescued From Sinking Hudson Seaplane
Two men were rescued from the Hudson River after a seaplane with them as the sole passengers capsized near 34th Street. Police identified the survivors as Matthews of Garrison and Richards Young of Yonkers, the plane piloted by Matthews had flown from Yonkers seaplane base.
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New York
Hudson River
34Th * Street
Matthews
Garrison
Richards
Young
Yonkers
New York City
Florida Sugar Crop Seen as Nation’s Big Harvest
Clewiston reports a bumper cane crop across Glades lands with indications of the largest harvest in years. Officials say the Florida harvest, starting today, could provide about a one month supply for every person in the United States.
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Clewiston
Glades Cane Lands
Florida
United’ States
Venezuelan Revolutionaries Seize Control Across Regions
Rebels loyal to Betancourt claim victory as they seize most of Venezuela and force the departure of Medina Angarita. In Merida Tachira and Trujillo areas, junta broadcasts declare opposition quelled while remaining pockets of resistance endure in Caracas. Reports cite casualties and foreign involvement but exact figures vary.
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Tachira
Merida
Tru' A
Medina Centre
Drosdng
Betancourt
Venezuela
de Fense
Medina
Ruiz Pineda
Junta
Curacao
Dutch West Indies
Uccess Guaira
Pan- Américan Airlines
Revel
Caracas
Congressman Voorhis Urges Atomic Knowledge Sharing
Rep. Voorhis proposes pooling atomic power knowledge with nations that surrender their weapon secrets. He urges that all war plants and laboratories be open to international inspection to prevent an armaments race and potential destruction.
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Washington
Humanity
Thames J Seres Collides With Fishing Boat Medford
The U S Transport Thames J Seres carrying 3230 passengers to Le Havre collided yesterday with the Wan suchket Light fishing boat Medford off New York Harbor. At least one Medford crew member was killed and six are missing. The Thames J Seres sustained major bow damage but remained in harbor with survivors rescued by the Bat.
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New York Port of
Army
Thames J. Seres
le Havre
France
Medford
Wansucket Light
Mas
Medstord
P.O. E
Senate to confirm Braden as Assistant Secretary of State
The Senate is expected to confirm Sprailie Braden today as Assistant Secretary of State for Latin American affairs with little debate. Braden’s nomination stalled in Foreign Relations over Argentina where he previously served as ambassador before unanimous approval.
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Washington
Senate
Sprailie Braden
Braden
Argentina
Soviet Troops Train Near Turkey Press Reports Bulgarian Border
Reported Soviet combat units move toward the Turkish Bulgarian border with freshly arrived tanks and artillery. Estimates place Red Army strength in Bulgaria around 200 000 with heavy weapons crossing the Danube from Romania for ongoing mechanized drills.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Danube
Romania
Europe
Red Army
Bub Jsaria
Shot Fired Into Rome House As Senator Dines
A small calibre blast pierced a window at an apartment in Rome where U. S. Senator Claude Pepper of Florida was dining Saturday night. A companion said the shot had nothing to do with Pepper's presence. Pepper is on a European and Middle East tour at his own expense.
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U. S
Claude Pepper
Florida
Pepper
A A. Burck
Minneapolis
Minn
Wheen
Butch
Europe
Middle East
Busines Committee
Seven Die In Crash Near Carlisie Arkansas
Seven people died in a collision between a Toledo Island passenger train and a truck at a crossing near Carlisie. One passenger was seriously injured as the train locomotive and five baggage cars derailed.
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Carlisie
Navy May Seek Separate Air Arm in New Dept of Defense
The article reports opposition and support in Congress for a separate air arm within a new Department of Defense. General Marshall and Secretary Patterson testify against a merger and urge three distinct services, while Air Force advocates push for independence. Action delayed until early next year.
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Navy
Have
Alaabama
Air Force
Congress
Pattersoni
Marshall
United States
Hill Aid
Hill
Senate Foon
China Reds Withdraw In Gesture of Unity
Communist forces north of the Yangtze River pulled back in what officials call a move toward peace and unity with the central government. The withdrawal, ordered to avoid conflict with Central Government troops, follows unity talks and signals readiness to end hostilities in areas including Shanghai, Hangzhou, Ningpo, and Chekiang.
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China
Chungking
Yangtze River
Heife Cary
Comair Iforcas
Shangng
Hangzhow
Ningca
Hiangsa
International Court May Try Japanese War Crimes
The article reports on the prospect of indicting Japanese war criminals before the International Court. It notes estimates of about 2,000 potential defendants, with about 5 hundred already in custody in Japan. It discusses whether Emperor Hirohito could be tried and mentions Prime Minister Tojo as a leading figure but not first in line for trial. General MacArthur is cited regarding constitutional revisions possibly affecting the imperial system.
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Hirohito
Carpenter
Carpenter Sais
Taje
Prince Fuminnaro
Nonore de
MacArthur
Early Voting Shapes French Constitution Referendum
Voters in France cast ballots to decide whether delegates form a constituent assembly to draft a new constitution and whether provisional government powers should stay with De Gaulle until the new charter takes effect. The election also served as a test of De Gaulle's leadership and anticipated postwar governance.
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Aerest
Uverment Repubt
Eadiva
Asd
Social
Assembly
Navy
Louis Jacquinot
Christian Pineau
Andre Diethelm
Adrien Tixtier
Avincent Auriol
Deladier
Eddard Daladier
France
National Assembly
Indochina
de Gaulle
de Cree
Wil
Sessembly
Constituent Assembly
Argentine Government Restores Political Parties Decree
Argentine government announced a decree restoring political parties after a period of suspension. The decree, issued last night, revokes the emergency order and allows political activity under new national safeguards.
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Buenos Aires
Broadecast
IMS
Argentina
Lehman Honored for Promotion of Human Brotherhood
New York group the League of Fhatette and Benevolent Organ dedicated to Jewish education presented Herbert with a fourth anniversary award for significant contributions to human brotherhood and education efforts in the community.
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League of 'Fhatette
Benevolent Organi the
Jewish Education New Torx
Rd Herbert
Benation
Fie
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