President Truman Directs Seizure of Soft Coal Mines
Washington May 21 Senator Barkley says the coal and railroad strike sit uation remains in status quo but hopeful after a White House visit with President Truman. Secret code words used by the brotherhoods signal potential continued work stoppage. a five day postponement ends Thursday at 4 pm local time.
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Washington
Barkley
Truman
White House
Ross
Charles G. Ross
John W. Snyder
St. Louis
T.2
John R. Steelman
Oro
Johnston
Mr. Truman
A. F. Whitney
Alvaniey Johnston
Brotherhood
Welcome Home Welcome Home
War veterans are welcomed back as they resume civilian life with discharge papers in hand and community support from local groups and organizations.
For Sale Fruits And Juices Ad Listed
Watermelons and oranges for sale with ice cold service offered at all hours. Florida orange direct to you. Strictly fruits advertised with prices of watermelons at 1.50 and oranges at 2.25. Apple item mentioned with unclear stock code S-18-Spat.
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Florida
Tock St
Soldiers To Be Well Tailored No More Sad Sacks
The Secretary of War orders a change to trim well tailored uniforms for all soldiers. Rookies and veterans must have properly sized clothing. if outfits are out of size they must be altered from stock.
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Washington
Patterson
Iranian Troops Ordered Not To Change Position
London reports Premier Ahmed Qavam broadcasts orders to Iranian troops to hold positions and avoid clashes. A commission will probe the violence as Tabriz and Teheran stations cite heavy fighting and a state of war rumors denied by government spokesmen.
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London
Ahmed Qavam
Teheran
Tabriz
Autonomous Preserted
Bani Qaleh
Shahindaj
Qavam
Exchange Telegraph
Associated Press
Anthracite Coal Talks Stalemated In New York
Contract negotiations between anthracite operators and union leaders stalled as discussions on a Mine Workers demand for a union contract failed to progress. The existing contract expires May 31 and the UMW has filed notice to strike.
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New York
APL
UMW Aiready
Byrnes presses UN option if Russia blocks European peace talks
Secretary of State Byrnes warned Moscow that the United States may abandon Big Four treaty talks and bring the issue before the United Nations if Russia continues to block a European peace conference this summer. He listed six unresolved items including Trieste, German peace, and Austrian restoration, urging new talks with Molotov and Stalin during the recess.
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Washington
Byrnes
Russia
United States
United Nations
Paris
Moscow
Molotov
Stalin
Europe
Trieste
Britain
France
Italy
Yugoslavia
Balkans
Germany
Reich
Ths
Austria
Great Britain Moves to Nationalize Coal Mines
London May 21 nine men controlling 150 million pounds in public funds will create the National Coal Board to nationalize coal mines. The House of Commons approved the bill 324 to 143 and it now goes to the Lords for concurrence and royal assent. The board will oversee 850 collieries over five years and pay owners for the mines.
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London
Great Britain
House of Commons
House of Lords
National Coal Board
We Will Be Closed Until Further Notice
A notice from Martha Washington Restaurant states it will be closed until further notice. The short message provides no additional context or date. The entry labels the establishment as Martha Washington Restaurant and uses a standard postscript style timestamp.
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Martha Washington Restaurant
Five Killed As Army Plane Crashes Into Skyscraper
A twin engined Army plane crashed into the 58th floor of the Bank of the Manhattan Company Building in New York City injuring no one inside but killing five aboard and striking flaming debris onto the street. An Army investigating board was appointed within an hour. The crash occurred amid a skyline of tall offices and followed a routine navigational training flight from Smyrna Tennessee to Newark. The dead include WAC lieutenant and four Army officers.
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New York
Bank of the Manhattan Company
Financial District
WAC
Wall Street
Army Air Force
Clarence P. Kane
Newark Air Base
Empire State Building
Newark Airport
Smyra
Tenn
Newark
Atlantic Overseas Air Technical Service Command
Gampbell
Pontiac
Mich
Mona
Ewart
Tom L. Hall
Austin
Tex
Feed Shortage Forces Hatchery To Dispose Of Chicks
W. R. Shaffer of Shenandoah Commercial Hatchery in Maurertown reports a severe feed shortage forcing the disposal of 1000 baby chicks. He notes he once held about 70,000 chicks but sold all but 1000, and estimates egg settings at 25 percent of normal due to the lack of feed.
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W. R. Shaffer
Shenandoah
Maurertown
The
Star Today
Soviet Evacuation Of All Iran Reported Complete
Tehran May 21 Prince Firouz director of propaganda announced that the Soviet evacuation of Azerbaijan and all Iran was completed May 6. An official statement said the Iran government mission to Azerbaijan found all Soviet troops out and the commission confirmed the exit as foreseen. The telegram notifying Ala Hussein Ala Iran ambassador in the United States was sent and security council notified.
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Tehran
Firouz
Azerbaijan
Iran
Farouz
Red Army
Azerbajan
Ala
Hussein Ala
United States
Security Council
Byrd and Pepper Clash Over Pending Labor Legislation
In the Senate on May 21, Byrd and Pepper sparred over a labor control bill and coal strike settlement. Pepper accused Byrd of contact with Virginia operators while Byrd denied personal attacks, noting he spoke with local operators at their request. The dispute followed Pepper’s claim that operators hoped to delay action on the bill.
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Washington
Senate
Pepper
Byrd
Virginia
Glass
Chamber
Morse
R-Ore
Navy fleet size in 1946 dwarfs other powers and plans postwar force
The Navy testified before the House appropriations committee that in 1946 the United States held 756 total combatant ships, far exceeding Britain and Russia. It outlined postwar plans to retain and reallocate ships, with totals by type and a Pacific fleet emphasis alongside a growing reserve and inactive stock.
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United States Navy
Chester W. Nimitz
Congress
House Appropriations Committee
House
United States
Great Britain
Russia
Italy
France
Great Ee
United State
Navy
Nimitz
Pacific
J A Krug To Take Over The Mines Tomorrow
President Truman orders government seizure of soft coal mines set to begin tomorrow as the UMW and operators pursue a stalemated contract dispute. Interior Secretary Krug named as federal mine boss. policy committee decision pending.
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J. A. Krug
Washington
Truman
White House
Charles G. Ross
Krug
John L
United Workers
Lewis
UMW
Diet Of Less Meat Is Urged
A postwar food conference urged a shift toward less meat in diets. Speakers proposed expanding the Allied food board to include major exporting nations and forming an international wheat pool to stabilize markets. Australian agriculture chief Bulcock stressed farmer security as essential, while Norway expects a 1946 47 fish export total of 750 000 tons toward a 1 000 000 ton catch. The meeting focused on averting farmer fears of surplus crops and falling prices after higher production.
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Rao
Ing
Paul Kronacker
Food Board
United States
Britain
Canada
Frank W. Bulcock
Agriculture
Australia
Andres Jelsteadt
Norway
Jurors Called For Corporation Court
Jurors for Corporation Court are summoned for Tuesday May 28 at 10 a.m. by City Sergeants Gibson Baker and a list of 30 names including Abner R. Johnson, Oscar H. Duncan, Ray Harper, and others.
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Corporation Court
Gibson Baker
Abner R. Johnson
Oscar H. Duncan
Ray Harper
Oscar H. Hewitt
McKinley Turner
Leslie Ritter
Oscar Lewis, Sr
Walter J. Knee
Harold A. Rowe
McSherry Luwton
David L. Kinter
George S. Taylor
L. G. Sjostrom
Boyd H. Hammond
Albert R. Patton
Herbert A. Solenberger
J. Scott Atkinson
Carl T. Cather
Dorman L. Afieck
Stewart Bell, Jr
Linwood E. Patton
P. W. Plumly
Henry P. S. Hunt
James E. Beatley
Hn H. Fisher
H. D. Robin
Alleged Attempt To Wreck Train Investigated In Strasburg
Investigation continues after a thrown switch on the Southern Railroad right of way in Strasburg was found Sunday morning. F B I local and state police, railroad officials, and C D Guthrie, the Strasburg city clerk, weigh possible deliberate wrecking. A broken padlock on the switch supports intent. Only freight service on the line between Alexandria and Harrisonburg was affected. No arrests reported.
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Southern Railroad
Strasburg
C. D. Guthrie
The
Star Today
Alexandria
Harrisonburg
Gurthrie
Darden to Manage Byrd Campaign For Renomination
Colgate W. Darden to head Senator Byrd's campaign for renomination. A state headquarters will open June 1 in Hotel Richmond with a full time campaign manager. Byrd faces August 6 Democratic primary challenger Martin A. Hutchinson of Richmond. Byrd plans to stump the state and defer travel to Washington as needed.
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Pean
Colgate W. Darden
I. Viree Ee “Organization
Democratic Party
Byrd Forces
Richmond
Byrd
Senate
Martin A. Hutchinson
Virginia
Washington
Darden
Noted Humorist To Speak At Kiwanis Banquet
Strictland Gilliland humorist and after dinner speaker of Washington D C will be principal speaker at the Kiwanis annual ladies night banquet to be held tomorrow evening at 6 30 o clock at Sarah Zane Fire Hall John J Warner president will act as toastmaster Rhodes Lewis lieutenant governor Capital District Kiwanis Club arranged for Gilliland and will be present at the event.
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Strictland Gilliland
Washington, D. C
Sarah Zane Fire Hall
John J. Warner
Andrew Bell
Gilland
Rhodes Lewis
Capital District
Kiwanis Club
Danube raid nets vast smuggling fleet in Vilshofen
Four thousand American troops surprised a Hungarian river fleet on the Danube in Vilshofen and Deggendorf. They boarded nearly 400 boats and seized weapons, contraband, and supplies. No armed resistance occurred. one defender was wounded.
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Vilshofen
Germany
Danube
Passau
U. S
U. S. Counter-Indigence
US & Army
Deggendorf
Nicholas Horty
Ernest N. Harmon
Austria
Red Army
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