Engineers And Trainmen Call For End Of Nationwide Coal Strike
A coal strike truce nears expiration as leaders meet with Krug and Lewis for new talks. Government officials hinted at a possible wage offer while health and welfare funds were discussed. President Truman prepares a special address to Congress on the labor crisis as railroads risk idle status without coal.
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Krug
Truman
Congress
Lewis
Ehrneg
Lews
T Lewis
CIO
White House
Mr. Truman
NAM Board Sees Virginia’s Earl Bunting Elected
Earl Bunting president of O Sull ivan Rubber Corp joins four Virginians on the NAM board after being elected to the National Association of Manufacturers board to represent Virginia industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Bunting
O’sullivan Rubber Corporation
National Association of Manufacturers
Virginia
NAM
Vitamin E Tried for Heart Disease by Canadian Doctors
London Ontario May 25 Three physicians announce use of large doses of wheat germ extract vitamin E to treat heart disease. Dr A Vogelsang says patients show quick relief in many forms but, like digitalis, require continuous use to prevent recurrence.
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London
Ont
A. Vogelsang
St. Thomas and East Elgin Medical Society
Digitalis
Welcome Home Veterans From Frederick Clarke and Winchester
The Star welcomes former Frederick Clarke county and Winchester residents who have been discharged and return to civilian life. The list includes Robert W. Braithwaite Joseph E. Snapp Roy A. Renner Harry Z. Reppeon Harvey J. Lake James R. Grove Ernest Griffith George N. Lec Melvin Edward Bayliss Herman Irvin Jackson Marion Edward Campbell Joseph William Reid Jr Lauick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick and
Clarke Counties
Winchester
The
Star
Robert W. Braithwaite
Joseph E. Snapp
Roy A. Renner
Harry Z. Reppeon
Harvey J. Lake
James R. Grove
Ernest Griffith
Lauick
UN Economic and Social Council Opens in New York
New York hosts the United Nations Economic and Social Council as 18 nations convene at Hunter College. President Truman pledges US support, urging the council to pursue freedom from want, improved production, transport, and living standards for people worldwide. Trygve Lie welcomes the historic gathering and its global hope.
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New York
Truman
United Nations
United States
John G. Winant
United Nations Security Council
U. N
Hunter College
Globe
London
Economic and Social Council
Mr Truman
Council For
Mr. Truman
Council
U. S
Trygye Lie
Rev Jackson Returns as Pastor of John Mann Church
Rev Jackson is returned to John Mann Church for a fourth year of service. He has served three years at the Methodist Church in this city. The action follows the conference in Pittsburgh the week of May 17. Jackson arrived back in Winchester from the conference on Thursday.
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Methodist Church
Etn
Pittsburgh
Jackson
Winchester
Senate votes 60 day cooling off period in labor disputes
Senate approval of a 60 day cooling off period aims to curb quickie strikes after federal mediation. The measure, part of a labor reform bill establishing a national mediation board, passed 54 to 26 as President Truman prepared to speak. Leaders praised the President's address and pledged to advance his recommendations.
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Washington
Senate
Truman
Federal Mediation Board
Ball
Minn
Taft
Ohio
Smith
Hatch
D- NM
Nationsalation Board
Renato Byrd
D-Va
Congress
Barkley
Lucas
Winchester Proclaims Derby Day July 4 1946
Mayor C. R. Anderson proclaims Friday July 4 1946 as Derby Day in Winchester to be Derby Downs. Soap Box Derby for boys aged 11 to 15 is sponsored by the Winchester Junior Board of Trade with city support for the event and sportsmanship fostered.
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C. R. Anderson
Junior Board of Trade
Winchester Junior Board of Trade
Winchester
Derby My
Cameron St. Kill
Derby Downs
GIs Send Love and Kisses Radiograms to Congress
In Tokyo on May 25 a GI campaign began sending radiograms to U S Congress members bearing the message love and kisses. The aim is to persuade Congress to extend the draft law. The phrases are code words used to save toll costs. GHQ public relations staff prepared the radiograms to Senate and House leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
United States
Congress
Senate
House
Rail unions reach wage accord as strike ends for non striking groups
John R. Steelman reports 18 non striking railroad unions and carriers have reached a contract agreement. Striking engineers and trainmen offer to return to work if President Truman allows further wage negotiations, while a 18 unions deal follows Truman's May 22 recommendation for 18 percent raises with no rule changes.
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Washington
Truman
John R. Steelman
President Truman
Mr. Truman
Steelman
Anthracite Miners Terminate Contract Threat
The AFL United Mine Workers served notice that it would terminate its contract with national anthracite operators at midnight May 30. The UMW represents about 75 000 hard coal miners in Pennsylvania and has been negotiating for two weeks. The action was approved by the union's scale committee in a formal statement signed by Thomas Kennedy and other officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
AFL
United Mine Workers
UMW
Pennsylvania
Thomas Kennedy
Senator Bankhead Is Stricken With Stroke
Senator Bankhead of Alabama, 73, collapsed at a finance committee session and remained unconscious but reacted favorably under care at the U S Naval Hospital in Washington. A hospital bulletin said he suffered a light stroke and is seriously ill. he was elected to the Senate in 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Bankhead
D-Ala
U. S. Naval Hospital
Bankhead
Finance Committee
R. E Duncan
Naval Hospital
Senate
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Calls End to Strike Action
In Moline on May 25, Pw. W. Shoning, chairman for the Rock Island System, urged engineers to return to work. He blamed the strike for hampering their case and cited lack of capable lawyers to represent them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Pw. W. Shoning
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Rock Island
Reading R. R. Reports 141 Workers Back
Philadelphia May 25 The railroad reports 141 workers back in response to President Truman's appeal. More workers are coming. two electric commuter trains began operation immediately as the railroad spokesmen say they are slowly increasing service.
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Philadelphia
Truman
Capitol Hill braces for vote as rail unions seek wage gain
Rayburn says House ready to pass strike legislation within 40 minutes after the president speaks. Brotherhood leaders propose a 16 cent hourly raise plus changes in seven rules, conditioned on further talks with the president. They reject Truman's 18 percent proposal and cling to rule changes from a federal fact finding board. The unions threaten a return to work only if the government’s stance and safety assurances hold.
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Capitol Hill
Rayburn D.texy
House
White House
Secret Service
Leo Matthew Rotary Connelly
Truman
Rayburn
A. F. Whitney
Alvanley Johnston
Mr. Truman
Troops Ordered To Roanoke In Railroad Strike
A third military area order to move a battalion from Fort Eustis to Roanoke to guard rail operations was canceled by Major General Manton Eddy. Colonel A M Wilson Jr ordered troops to Roanoke to protect property and maintain order as railroads prepared for possible disruptions. ABC stores in Roanoke were closed indefinitely per Wilson’s request.
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Roanoke
Richmond
Fort Eustis
Manton 8. Eddy
iService Command
Associated Press
A. M. Wilson, Jr
Third Military Area
Wilson
ABC
ABC Board
Federal Manager of Railoads
Stranded Chicks Sold at Post Office Amid Strike
In St Louis on May 25 a railroad strike left twelve thousand baby chicks and five colonies of bees stranded. W L McMaster, in charge of undeliverables, arranged payment of 625 dollars to save the chicks.
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ST. Louis
Rairoad
W. L. McMaster
Strike delays Father's Day cards shipments in Kansas City
A large greeting card company reports the railroad strike has held up shipments of Father's Day cards to be delivered by June 16. The delay affects greeting shipments nationwide, including cards for fathers.
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Kansas City
Senate panel ends price controls on meat and milk by June
The Senate banking committee voted to decontrol meat poultry and milk by June 30. Amendments by Senator McFarland set decontrol for products from milk and for livestock and poultry. The panel moves toward a one year price extension while House favors nine months.
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Washington
Senate Banking Committee
Senator McFarland
Dariz
Wagner
Petiot Beheaded After Guernsey Style Trial in France
Petiot, 55, executed by guillotine in France amid occupation era tensions. Witnesses limited due to ban on public executions. Police reported dismembered remains, lime pits, and a furnace at his Rue la Sueur home. Petiot claimed leadership of a resistance group and denied murder for profit or targeting Jews.
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Cal Eta
Aming
Henaat’ Ey Aelaetine Atta Baste
Rene Floriot
Petiot
France
Petriot
Rue la Sueur
Sene
Navy Reports 8 510 Rail Experienced Personnel in US Forces
A Navy official cited reports showing 8 510 officers and men with rail experience stationed in the states. The breakdown includes 678 testers 552 engineers 2 546 brakemen and 4 050 firemen. The Navy said it has demobilized 19 000 rail experienced personnel, many from reserve officers who may be recalled.
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Washington
Navy
Margaret L Hodgson Hat and Dress Shop Ad
Just received children's dresses and play suits in sizes from 1 to 14 years. Inventory includes suits for ages 1 to 3, 4 to 6, and 7 to 14. Located at Margaret L Hodgson Hat and Dress Shop.
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Just
Margaret L. Hodgson
Food sales rise as Truman speech pacifies concerns
Merchants report steady or above normal sales of meats and produce amid a rail strike. Local store managers credit President Truman’s address with easing consumer fears while transport from Wagner's Point and milk routes continue. Rail service resumes planned later as carriers assess conditions.
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Blue Ridge
George Fansler
Wagner’s Point
R. E. Buncutter
Shelltor
Wagner
Meats and Fresh Co
Truman
Pacifics
H. W. Watson
Son's
R. V. Martin
Safeway
J.B. Merriner
A and P
J. G. Fosbrink
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
J. G. Over
Pennsylvania Railroad
Hagerstown
W. Nelson Page
the Star
Stores To Start Closing Wednesday Noon on June 5
The Retail Merchants Association announced Wednesday noon closing during the summer months. Most stores will close at noon on Wednesdays including June 5, with a holiday on Thursday observed by local firms.
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The
Retail Merchants Association
South End Fire Company Hosts Rainsberger Memorial Gathering
Family and friends are invited to attend the funeral of Harry Rainsberger, capé, at the South End Fire Company. The event honors his service and memory with a procession and local tributes.
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South End Fire Company
Harry Rainsberger
Capé
Notice of W.O.W. meeting at Woods at 2 PM
A brief public notice announces a meeting of the W. O. W. at Woods on a specified afternoon. The exact time listed is two o'clock.
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U. N. Economic and Social Council
John Mann Church
Bulletin
Sen. Bankhead
Reading R. BR
N. Y
Geeee
Prenenenyise
Southern Railways
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Jack Fields
Norfolk and Western
Norfolk
Fields
Seaboard Air Line
W.O.W
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