Allied resistance to Nazis increases and mine wage talks near break
Federal Labor Conciliator John R. Steelman predicted an early break in the wage deadlock paralyzing the soft coal industry. The contract between CIO United Mine Workers and Northern Appalachian operators was nearly ready, with aims to include southern operators and unify wage differentials, while defense needs argued for rapid coal movement. About 400,000 miners are affected, and steel plant labor disputes continue with strikes and organizing drives across major firms, landwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Steelman
United States Conciliation Service
CIO United Mine Workers
Steelyman
IMW
New York
Tod Smal
Stanley Works
Bridgeport
Birdsboro Steel? Foundry’ and Machine Company
Reading
Birdsboro
Administration Victory Over Anticonvoy Advocates Seen
An administration victory is reported as decisive support shifts against anticonvoy advocates. The piece notes Ime asjur as a related figure in commentary and frames the outcome as a clear win for policy supporters.
Solons Return After Vacation Of Five Days
In Columbus legislators resume activity amid talks on extending the Easter recess, with House action expected on increasing weekly workers compensation benefits and raising the maximum award. The Senate Finance Committee also revisited the $351.8 million biennial appropriation bill, amid hopes for adjournment by May 3. In Washington, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee weighs a Tobey bill opposing navy shipments to Britain, while President Roosevelt pledges protection for American merchant ships and questions arise about naval escort coverage for future routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
House For Action
Senate Finance Committee
House
Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Tobey
Congress
Navy
Britain
Senate
Barkley
Roosevelt
United States
Egypt
Redi Sea
Greece
Byrnes
DSC
Ted Sea
Foreign Relations
Foreign Relations Committee
Dies Announces Plans To Run for Senate
Lex Dies, a Dixie Democrat from Texas, declares his candidacy to fill the Senate vacancy caused by Morris Sheppard's death. The seasoned anti-Communist investigator positions himself as a strong senatorial contender amid intra Senate disputes over foreign policy and potential wartime actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dies
Senate
Orange
Lex
Ur—Nepmartin Dies
D-Tex
Quake Leaves Many Dead in Mexican States
A powerful earthquake struck Mexico setting off widespread destruction across ten states. Mexico City reports heavy damage and large unofficial losses while Guadalajara and Manzanillo report casualties. Communications were crippled and panic spread as remote areas tally the full extent of ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexican
Alealco City
Mexico
Mexico City
Guadalajara
Lisco
Manzanillo
Maltrata
Vera Suz
Gulf of Mexico
Army Trucks Pass Through Gallipolis
An army convoy of 130 trucks steamed through Gallipolis this morning drawing a crowd as it moved toward Carolina. In Easton, voters backed a waterworks plan 111 to 109 but rejected a bond issue to finance it.
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Gallipolis
Gallipol
Carolin
Easton
Three B s Go Big With Boys at Shelby
Shelby Mississippi scene notes soldiers of the 135th Medical Regiment value beans and leisure over war news. Chaplain Anslem Keefe says the troops prefer baseball and boxing to updates from abroad, reflecting morale beyond the frontline.
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Shelby Camp Shelby
Miss
Anslem Keefe
135Th Medical Regiment
Hocking Ballot Probe Halted
John Sweeney ordered the Hocking County election board to destroy all ballots from the last election or county commissioner race. The ballots were held pending a possible grand jury investigation. The Paulding County board will confer with the secretary on resigning as urged by the grand jury following tampering allegations tied to the county engineer race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etefensee
John Sweeney
Hocking County Election Board
Sweeney
Paulding
County Grand Jury
War Today: Lake White Status and Allied Powers
Fragmented World War II era notes discuss Lake White in Pike County as private property, state rights, and public access while analyzing Allied strategies in Greece, North Africa, Poland, and the Balkans. The piece weighs German strength, equipment, and the impact of Luftwaffe, with references to British forces and the Atlantic theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albania
North Africa
Taranto
Cape Matapan
Tor
Columbus
Lake Waite
Pike County
Greece
J Herbert
House of Representatives
Herbert Tol
Risbon
Cramice
Poland
France
German
Balkans
Luftwaffe
Lucile Holderoaum
Britain
Neacroes
Libya
Defense Plant Facilities Certification for Tax Amortization
The article notes that 139 firms were certified to participate in the defense program with an estimated cost of 44,319,000. These costs are certified as necessary and may be amortized for tax purposes over a five year period, totaling 842,425,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wastinurus
Knox Seeks Public Opinion Aid in Defense Strikes
Knox told the House Naval Committee that public opinion should influence defense strikes, endorsing a 30 day cooling off period. He credited improved labor coalitions to the defense mediation board and urged reliance on public sentiment in times of danger. He noted labor leaders fear adverse public opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ary” Knox
Congress
House
Naval Committee
Vinon
Knox
Russian Aid Is Being Provided to China
A report states that the Soviet Union is supplying aid to China with details confirming ongoing assistance and communication with the central Chinese government about the aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chunghug
China
Toscow
Western Air Lines Celebrates 19th Anniversary
Lake observances mark Western Air Lines 19th anniversary in Salt Lake City. The pioneer flying company, based in Western Air, celebrates its long history and contributions to regional air travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake
Lake City
Western Air Lines
Pioneer Flying Company
Consider Lowering Draft Age Brackets
Washington reports Congress may amend the selective service act to require military training for a younger group of men than the current draft age. Officials note the War Department and congressional committees study the change while the current program contemplates training in a limited period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Reowrl
War Department
Congressional
Essen
Dune
Association of American
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast
Rain Forecast Rages Through Ohio Forest Fire Fight
Forecasters warn showers and cooler air may end nine hours of fire warnings as WPA workers and CCC enrollees battle fires across Ohio and Pennsylvania. Fire scorched broad mountain areas and threatened second growth timber with hundreds of acres burned. Continuous blazes prompted state fire crews to coordinate containment efforts amid record heat since 1896.
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WPA
CCC
Jackson
Tom
Intocking
Enterwise
Rockbridge
Pennsylvania
Keystone
Franklin
Hazelton
Fortateotiag
Ames
Broad Mountain
Mauch Chunk Mountain
Remedy Found for Leukemia Using Phosphorus Therapy
A Boston report to the American Association of Cancer Research states six patients with acute leukemia, once fatal within weeks or months, are alive after treatment with radioactive phosphorus shots. Dr Shields Warren led the finding, noting patients are comfortable and one has returned to New York.
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Boston
York
Shields Warren
American Association of Cancer Research
Traffic snarled as car horns blare on Public Square
Fragmentary scene describes a parked car on Public Square whose horn blares relentlessly. Pedestrians stare as a mother disciplines a child, then silence follows once the car door is opened and help arrives.
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Indernavening Ale
Broken Knee Keeps Fan From Opener
A 51 year old Ama resident, Frank J. Callihan, broke his knee when he fell while parking at Municipal Stadium in Cleveland. He was attempting to attend the Cleveland Chicago opening game yesterday.
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Cleveland
Frank J. Callihan
Ama
Flock
Municipal Stadium
Seeks FBI Aid in Suspected Sabotage
Salem reports suspected sabotage prompting a request for FBI aid. The Columbiana Foundry near Columbiana is cited as involved in industrial disruption. The investigation centers on intentional sand-placed devices targeting defense production. Duke of Windsor, Royal Governor of the Bahama Islands, plans to visit Palm Beach Friday for talks with financial representatives.
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FBI
Salem
L.a.voy
Columbiana
Sid
Bureau of
Sand Crest Motore
Palm Beach
Duke of Windsor
Bernor
The
Bahama Islands
German Planes Raid Ireland In Prolonged Attack
German planes waged a heavy bombardment across Ulster last night with simultaneous raids on various areas. The Belfast–issued communique noted indiscriminate bombardment and heavy fear of casualties, with damage to industrial premises and homes. London reported no immediate plane losses and claimed German raiders were shot down over England. This followed a similar major raid on North Ireland a week earlier.
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Ireland
Ulster
RAF
Channel
Kiel
England
Belfast
North
Britain
Irinleh
Suez Canal
Dienst
Balkans
Grek dc Thalian
Argirocastro
Corizza
Kastoria
Sintense
Liverpool
Benin
Gere
Duke of
Aosta
Halian
St Etna
Ethiopia
Eireles
London
Europ's
Italian Paper Editor Shot on Northside Street
Italian newspaper editor Arena, 43, shot dead on a Northside street after leaving a movie with a female companion. Police Captain OConnell said the motive may be linked to his anti Fifth Column campaign against Italian officials. Arena, who claimed noble birth, became an American citizen six months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renee Eh Eared Et Arent Ge
Patrick O'Connell
Arena
Perkins urges tougher worker safeguards for defense
Secretary of Labor Perkins urged stronger safeguards to protect workers from industrial accidents. She noted 1940 accident disabilities cost 200 million man hours, with 52 million hours lost to strikes. In a speech to the All Ohio Safety Congress she said any decline in worker protection hurts defense production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Perkins
All-Ohio Safety Congress
Ohio Boxer Faces Jury on Murder Charge in Ohio Trial
Lancaster heavyweight Frank Hankinson stands to face a murder trial after a jury was selected to hear state testimony alleging he caused fatal head injuries to Dorothy Laverne on December 29 during an alleged round of holiday parties. Hankinson is 6 feet 4 inches, about 200 pounds. The case ties to a December incident in Lancaster.
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Angeles
Frank Hankinson
Lancaster
Ohio
Dorothy Laverne
Laverne
Hankinson
Intensified Fighting on Greece Front Amid Balkan Break
The Allied and Axis clash on the Greek front widens as German panzer thrusts pressure British and Greek lines. Yugoslav collapse and a 65 mile German advance imperil Allied positions. Sarajevo reportedly falls as Mussolini’s forces push toward Corizza and Split. Luftwaffe and Stuka raids strike England while Italy rallies in the south. Allied defense lines hold in places despite heavy fights.
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Greece
Hitler
Fitzkrieg
Middle East
Aegean
DNB
Balkans
London
Yugoslavia
Sarajevo
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Siatista Pass
Lnger
Mies
Terillas
Mussolini
IU Split N'A
Adriatic
Jwn
Erseke
Albania
Corizza
Junc Fon
Salonika
Bitol Pass
Mt. Olympus
Mount Nine
Here
Uth
Servia
Egypt
Libya
Salam
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N. J
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Atlan
AC Weilston
Frick-Galher Manufacturing Co
H. C. Johnson
CLO
Kentucky
Harlan” County
C. W. Rhodes
Middlesbro
By Ime Asjur
Toronto
Allan Roy Dafoe
Sexeran Sulmier
San Francisco
Robert Nelson Getty
George W
Gentle Bob” Getty
Hocking
Lake White
Scioto Counties
Agi
Slai
Eater Safeguards
Cairo
Valona Harbor
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