CIO Wins Closed Shop Decision in Captive Coal Mine Arbitration
The United Mine Workers of America won a 2 to 1 arbitration ruling establishing a union shop in captive coal mines owned by major steel producers. John L. Lewis backed the majority, while Benjamin F. Fairless dissented. The eight steel firms must sign the Appalachian wage agreement, with union membership required for new hires.
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CIO
Steelman
John Lewis
New York
United Mine Workers of America
John R. Steelman
U.S Conciliation Service
John L. Lewis
Benjamin F Fairless
United States Steel Corporation
Roosevelt
Navy recruiting surge as Amarillo offices flood with enlistments
Amarillo naval recruiting offices were flooded with enlistment applications after Japan's attack. Local chief recruiter C. M. Norman fielded calls from eager would be sailors including a Borger enlistee who wanted to leave immediately and ex service man John Lamey seeking to enlist with papers. A telegraph operator from Pampa C E Kitner also applied.
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Amarillo
Japan
Panhandle
KGNC
Tlee
C. M. Norman
John Lamey
Boron First To Answer War Call In Borger
Howard Morris Robison of Borger has enlisted after the Pearl Harbor attack. He applied for the navy December 2 and asked to leave December 26. he will depart for Dallas for enlistment and radioman training in Los Angeles if not needed sooner. He is 21, married with a 7 month old daughter, and a former Alamo Refinery yardman.
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Howard Morris Robison
Borger! Company
Panhandle
Japan
Robison
Navy
C. M. Norman
Amarillo
Norman
Dallas
Los Angeles
Alamo
Howard
Wincie
Borger
A. R. Robison
Trinidad
Colo
Phillips High School
Telegraph Workers Vote Tomorrow in Amarillo Locals Ballot
A secret election will be held tomorrow to decide if Amarillo Western Union Telegraph Company workers join the Telegraph Workers Federal Labor Union as their bargaining agent. The Amarillo local led by G. H Millican with officers Earl Kent and Glenn Armstrong votes as part of 13 locals.
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Amarillo
Western Union Telegraph Company
Telegraph Workers Federal Labor Union
G. H Millican
Earl Kent
Glenn Armstrong
Forgotten Soldier Is Honored in Traff ic Duty Tale
Private Victor Golas of Camp Edwards kept his post at a railroad crossing for 30 hours directing a convoy. Major Kratzke praised his obedience as rain fell and trucks passed, then he received a train ticket home and a military police dormitory bed for rest.
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Baltimore
Victor Golas
A H. Kratzke
Camp Edwards
Mass
Golas
Massachusetts
104Th Infantry
Idaho Farmers Fight $25 000 Daily Duck Dinner Bill
Melba Idaho December 7 farmers protest a daily $25 000 bill over ducks with 250 seed growers near Lake Lowell arguing wild fowl ruin crops. Rex Jensen president of the Melba Farmers Protective Association says 98 percent of hybrid sweet corn seed is grown on 4500 acres beside the reservoir.
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Melba
Idaho
Lake Lowell
Rex Jensen
Melba Farmers Protective Association
United States
Surface Lake Hands Surprise to Couple
After heavy rains in the Panhandle, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Reynolds of 711 Alabama Street faced a dangerous roadside incident. Their car drove into a lake mistaken for weeds nine miles NE of Amarillo while en route to a farm, leaving Mrs. Reynolds exposed and nearly pneumonia bound while Mr. Reynolds suffered aches but managed to reach safety with a taxi home.
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Panhandle
H. B. Reynolds
Alabama Street
Tri-State Singers Conduct Song Fest at Municipal Auditorium
Amarillo hosted a day long Tri-State Singers song fest drawing attendees from Texas New Mexico Colorado Oklahoma and Kansas. The program featured the Stamps Baxter Songfellows from Wichita Falls and the Amarillo Community Singers quartet of Wingrove Bittick Doris Bittick and Copeland.
Stockmen Look to Future at Utah Conventions
In Salt Lake City two major livestock groups plan their agendas around long term stability. The American National Live stock Association meets January 7 to 9 focusing on industry defense amid Argentine competition and freight costs. The National Woolgrowers Association gathers January 21 to 23, with similar aims.
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Salt Lake City
American National Livestock Association
National Woolgrowers Association
Sunday Defense Bond Sales Open in Amarillo
Postmaster W. D. DeGrassi opened Amarillo postoffice windows on Sunday for defense bond and stamp sales. Sales began strongly with a $25 bond sold within a minute, marking the first Sunday window opening in the city.
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W. D. DeGrassi
Amarillo
Labor and Love in a Man’s World and War News
A reflective essay argues that critics misjudge labor and unions while defense needs unite. It contrasts labor struggles, capital disputes, and public press biases with references to congressional investigations, fraud, and the Arab battles in Libya. The column then shifts to social musings on men and women, courtship, and the hidden intelligence of women.
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John L. Lewis
Lily White
Labor
Joseph C. O'Mahoney
Amarillo Daily News
Gerald Shaughnessy
Seattle
Shaughnessy
Philadelphia
United States
America
Amarillo Safety Council to Convene Tuesday Evening
Directors of the Amarillo Safety Council will meet Tuesday at 7:30 in the Amarillo Coca Cola Company offices. Maynard Drake, president, will preside with attendees including Bob Wilson Vernon Hancock J W Harris secretary Guilford Branson Byron Ellis and Tom Troth.
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Amarillo Safety Council
Amarillo Coca-Cola Company
Maynard Drake
Mr. Drake
Bob Wilson
Vernon Hancock
J. W. Harris
Guilford Branson
Byron Ellis
Tom Troth
Amarillo Elks to Host Grand Exalted Ruler Visit
John S. McClelland Grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks will visit Amarillo Tuesday night for an official lodge visit. A large class will be initiated with Elks from West Texas and Eastern New Mexico attending. Cadets from Amarillo College will join a 7 pm barbecue hosted by Charles Keith. Ed Pittman arranged the cadet presence. This marks the first Amarillo visit in seven years since 1934.
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Amarillo Elks Lodge
John S. McClelland
The
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Texas
New Mexico
Amarillo College
Young Soprano Dorothy Kirsten Soars After Chance Discovery
Chicago reports a rapid rise from janitor to co star with Grace Moore in La Boheme at the Civic Opera House. Dorothy Kirsten, 24, who once scrubbed floors by night and trained by day, credited a fortuitous radio studio meeting with Moore for launching her career.
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Chicago
Grace Moore
Dorothy Kirsten
Miss Moore
Metropolitan Opera
Miss Kirsten
New York
Italy
Chicago Civic Opera House
Miss Kisten
Defense Guard Dance Set Tonight for Ama rillo Unit
A benefit dance for the Amarillo unit of the Texas Defense Guard is planned at the Nat starting 9:30 p.m. sponsored by the Elks Lodge. The event ends at 12:30 a.m. Proceeds fund winter equipment for defense guard members. Ticket sales have been steady with a good crowd anticipated.
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Amarillo
Texas Defense Guard
Nat
The
Elks Lodge
Defense Guard
Rails From Colorado Narrow Gauge Back To England
Rails from old Colorado narrow gauge lines built during the mining boom are being shipped back to England for armaments after decades of abandonment. The piece notes English origin and current repurposing for military use.
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Denver, Colo
Colorado
England
Amarillo Guard Unit Proves Readiness in Mobilization Drill
Amarillo's Company A of the Texas Defense Guard swiftly answered a mobilization order after a Japanese attack alert. At 4 05 pm the notice went out by radio and by 4 44 pm about 35 guardsmen reported at the high school armory showing more than half the unit ready. Major Lou Roberts commended the quick action and noted Borger’s company also joined mobilization minutes later.
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Amarillo
Texas Defense Guard
High School
A. Peterson
Lou Roberts
Borger
Panhandle
Peterson
Robers
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