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terminology applied to me.

. support the report of the rules

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difference whether the United Mine Workers ate to have representation.

+ Calls It German Terms “But it does make a difference whether this conference wants the co-dDperation of the United Me aly Workers. “And I don't like Mr. Murray's umique and despicable German,

Murray replied that i regret the extremely unfortunate trend ofr thinking that appears to be “When he states that Mr. Murray is applying to the use of German terminology, the absurdity of that statement is apparent,” the C. I. O. ‘chairman said. ‘Murray said that he never resorted to any “Hitlerite language.” “Par be it from Mr. Murray,” continued Mr. Murray, “to transgress anyone's prerogatives. I have a high regard for the United Mine

STRIKE TIES UP CAPITAL TRAVEL

Autos Jam Streets as Trolleys, Busses Stop Running. "(Continued From Page One)

til demands for a 30 per cent hourly wage increase were met. Police said the biggest traffic jam

sought the seat from the fourth congressional district. They were fortmer common pleas Judge Frank 8S. Katsenback, 3d, Democrat; Frank

Pellettieri, independen supported by the C. 1. O.-P. A. C.

voters cast their ballot

district, Clippinger won in the pri-

candidate withdrew, . Thousands of communities throughout the nation voted on local and state issues also.

Earthy Issues Figure In Detroit Balloting

DETROIT, Nov. 6 (U. P.).—Detroit chooses a mayor today in a direct test of organized labor’s political strength. Contenders ifi the non-partisan race are Mayor Edward J. Jeflries Jr, seeking a fourth two<year term, and Richard T. Frankensteen, C. I. O. United Automobile Workers union vice president. More than 500,000 votes were ex-

Workers and would be the last man |in the Capital's history resulted pected to be cast. It would be the

to strangle and prevent that or ganization from holding its rightful | place" in this conference. When I referred to the ‘blitz,’ I was merely using a phrase applied by many gentlemen of the press.”

Favors “Consideration” of Lewis Murray said he was prepared to

committee but “giving due consideration to the issues raised by Mr. Lewis.” Green, who had moved adoption of the rules committee report, announced that he agcepted Lewis’

suggestion that the executive com-:

mittee matter be referred back to the rules committee. Judge Walter P. Stacy then put the matter to a vote and the Lewis suggestion was carried unanimously. After approving a resolution commending the efforts of Marine Maj. Paul H. Douglas, as co-chair-“man ‘of the preparatory committee, the conference adjourned until 2:30 Pp. m. Douglas will undergo an operation tomorrow for wounds received in action against the Japanese, The conference had gone to work today amid speculation that Lewis might “take a walk.” The possibility arose during the opening: session yesterday when an industry spokesman rejected a pre-

‘all delegates—management or labor —be able to bind their interests to any agreements miphed by the

“Lewis always tiers —— negotiations by demanding to see authorization of industry representatives. The second day of the parley,

putes, got under way with these developmerts: ONE: In the first compromise of the session, the arrangements committee announced that farm-

TWO: Labor spokesmen de}:

scribed as “nonsense” the sug-

from the strike. Taxis, private au-

| tomobiles and bicycles” jammed the

streets. The strike did not affect attendance at the labor-management conference. Most of the delegates ‘arrived by automobile or taxi. 264,000 Idle in U. 8. A total of 264,000 American workers were away. from their. jobs because of strikes and shutdowns. They were faced with a stern warning issued by President Truman yesterday + that the government would be forced to act on its own accord if the “national labor-man-agement conference was unable to find a formula Tor ending strikes. At Windsor, Ont., government officials met with leaders of 20,000 striking C. I. O. United Auto Workers and sympathizers, and union spokesmen promised to return private vehicles commandeered for a barricade against Ford of Canada, The union said it would return the vehicles to their owners after the Windsor common council warned the strikers that “military force” would be used to remove the barricade. of automobiles, busses! and trucks that had been thrown around the plants, Ships Re-Routed Elsewhere, nearly 6000 Greyhound bus employees were idle in a wage dispute and ships bringing home Pacific war veterans were diverted to other west coast ports because of ia strike of A..F, of L, and C, 1. O. [tin ifi the San Francisco bay

ae Cutout walkout affecting southwestern Greyhound schedules in Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado,’ Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas and New Mexico, was called to protest the rescinding a 16 per cent wage increase granted when the national 35 miles per hour wars time speed limit was put into effect. A strike of other Greyhound employees already had tied up service in 18 states east of the Mississippi. Ten ships, including, the former luxury liner Matsonia, returning a watergns from the Pacific theater, were diverted to San Pedro, Cal, re jie Stveried to. San Pura. Oui. ists’ strike. Rep. Melvin Price (D. NL) proposed in congress yesterday that employers be forced out of business for one year for violating agreements. with unions.

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{largest poll in municipal election history. Only presidential contests {have drawn a heavier vote. Control of government in the nation's industrial capital is the prize.

Jeffries was favored (0 win in event of a fairly heavy vote. The mayor was quoted a 6 to 5 favorite despite Frankensteen’s impressive margin in the Aug. 7 primary. There was sharp national interest in the ballot. Observers recognizéd Frankensteen's bid as the first direct’ entry by American labor in a major political campaign without the guise of party label. Tha C. I. O. also has placed three candidates in the race for commen council. They are George Edwards, incumbent; Tracy Doll, a. C. 1. O. leader, and the Rev. Charles Hill, ! a C. I. O. advocate. Special reinforcements of 1100 police were ordered to patrol the | polls between 7 a. m. and 8 p. m. (ES. T.) to safeguard against pos- | sible disturbances. Exchange Accusations Jeffries raised the cries of “Com-munist-domination” and “race problem” in. the campaign. dio announcements, Jeffries said: “Vote for Mayor Jeffries and keep

neighborhood.” Frankensteen said his opponent had “unfairly raised a prejudicial’ issue” in an effort. to alienate Frankensteen’s support on the theory he is frendly to Negroes. The C. 1. O. official termed Jeffries & “do nothing” mayor who had ‘loafed away the. opportunities and welfare -0f-2,000,000 citizens.” Jeffries said that under Frankensteen’s rule the city would submit to control of the C. I. O.-P. A. C. He charged the national P. A. C. with “pouring in $100,000 to put a' boss in ity hall.” . A. F. of L. spokesmen have supported Jeffries publicly.

0’Dwyer ‘ Appears Likely Winner NEW YORK, Nov. § (U. P).— New York's first Democratic party mayor in 12 years was expected to be elected -today as more than 2,000,000 persons vote. Political observers predicted a sweeping victory for former Brooklyn district attorfiey William O'Dwyer, Democratic and American Labor party candidate, over general sessions Judge Jonah Goldstein, Republican, Libera and Fusion parties’ candidate, and Newbold Morris, No Deal party standard, bearer, A top-heavy vote for O'Dwyer was expected to be a severe blow to

{the political prestige “of “Governor|

Thomas ~~ E.:~Dewey; Republican | presidential candidate in 1044. to{ Dewey in a late-campaign speech 301 ged the election of Goldstein to}:

The mayoraity election was expected to give an indication of trends in next year’s gubernatorial and the presidential elec tion in 1048. - :

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“INAVY. DENIES RUMORS]:

{OF SLOW DISCHARGES

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 6 (U.P.).

"Naval officers pointed to a record of nearly 3000 men being sent daily to discharge centers throughout the

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are Marjorie Ann, 6 months; James! Thomas, 2 years, and Lena May, 4. Family Dispute The G. I said after he returned home last winter he became involved in a dispute with both his wife and in-laws. He said he was requested to leave the house. He later got work on a night shift, he

Johnson testified he - “had "to clean our house” when he arrived home from an army hospital. Because he tried to discipline - his children, he told Judge Pike, Mrs. Johnson accused him of treating them “cruelly.” “But I never whipped them,” he asserted. “My dad never whipped me.” | He claimed there were cigaret

children stayed up.late at night, Can't Support Children In her testimony, Mrs. Johnson agreed neither she nor her husband were capable of caring for the children under present circumstances. She asked that they be returned to her custody when she Is able to provide. proper. support... Johnson made the same e request in behalf of himself “if I'm able to pull through.” Both Mr. and Mrs. Johnson said reconciliation is “impossible.” Judge - Pike indicated he would commit the children to the Knightstown home. .

ROW IN_ CHINA OVER U, S. TROOPS GROWS

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ito create a split between America oun Russia. We cannot but ask public opinion to beware of the

!inaccurate reporting of the New|

| China Daily.” Sun Fo, at his press conference, said Emperor Hirohito must be refHoted from his position of leader-

ship in Japan under Gen. Douglas ; :

MacArthur.

'U. S. Landing of |

Forces Thwarted | ABOARD ADM. BARBEY'S FLAGSHIP, Off the North China Coast, Nov. 6 ¢U. P.).-~The Red 'army has thwarted American plans to land Chinese nationalist forces at the Manchurian port of Yingkow by abandoning it to Chinese com-

munists. Chinese Nationalist sources ‘charged that the Soviet garrison deliberately pulled out of Yingkow five days ahead of schedule to per!mit Chinese Communist troops to fortify it against a Nationalist

The Nationalists said that an ‘agreement negotiated by the Cen- | tral government with the Soviet | command Oct. 29 at Hsinking provided for the Red army to remain at .Yingkow until Nov. }0 to “guarantee a safe landing” by Nationalist

1 troops.

On the basis of the agreement,

ranged for American ships to land Nationalist units before the deadline expired with the understanding that the movement would be un-

opposed.

RETIRED MOTORMAN IS DEAD HERE AT 69

John G. Thomas, -an. Indiane apolis resident 30 years, died yeg~ terday in his home, 1611 Latayutief-

years ago, He was: born in Bartholomew county. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Maude “Thomas; four daughters, Mrs. Lu= cretia Surratt of Hattiesburg, Miss.; | Mrs. Marguerite Vernon of - Silver

Thomas, and a sister, Mrs. Marie Elliott, both of Columbus, Ind. Services will be held at 11 a. m, Thursday in the J, C. Wilson Chapel of the Chimes and burial will be in- Columbus. ;

Wallace Talk on Wage Issue

at Conference

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Vice Adm. Daniel E. Barbey ar-}

country. Rumors and reports by individual enlisted: men . circulated m San Francisco that Treasure Island, biggest navy veteran intake center on

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