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WASHINGTON, March 24 -- A nation-wide strike of telephone workers was set for 6 o'clock on the morning of April 7 by the policy committee of the National Federation of Telephone Workers today.
Big 4 deputies split on proposal to repudiate all claims; USSR demands study of Yugoslav claims before proposal is voted; Western Powers agree on principle of proposal
WASHINGTON, March 24 (AP) -- While the bill appears bound to pass the House, storm signals are ahead in the Senate. Senator Walter P. George, Democrat, of
bill signed broadening localities taxing powers; Dewey memo; bill provisions
1947Richard Cork, English historian and critic[†]
Richard Cork is a British art historian, editor, critic, broadcaster and exhibition curator. He has been an art critic for the Evening Standard, The Listener, The Times and the New Statesman. Cork was also editor for Studio International. He is a past Turner Prize judge.
1947Elton John, English singer-songwriter, pianist, producer, and actor[†]
Sir Elton Hercules John is a British singer, songwriter and pianist. His music and showmanship have had a significant, lasting effect on the music industry, and his songwriting partnership with lyricist Bernie Taupin is one of the most successful in history. John was the 19th EGOT winner in history. He has sold over 300 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
1947An explosion in a coal mine in Centralia, Illinois kills 111.[†]
On March 25, 1947, the Centralia No. 5 coal mine exploded near the town of Centralia, Illinois, killing 111 people. The Mine Safety and Health Administration of the United States Department of Labor reported the explosion was caused when an underburdened shot or blown-out shot ignited coal dust. The US Department of Labor lists the disaster as the second worst US mining disaster since 1940 with a total of 111 men dead.