Allies Battle German Invaders in Crete and West Coast Strikes
The report links Crete combat with domestic labor unrest as West Coast shipyards face a looming showdown. CIO and AFL machinists strike in the San Francisco Bay area, with planned reopenings and wage demands. Lorain Ohio net tender work halts amid unauthorized action, while Apollo Steel also sees a 900-member stoppage over pay. Miners sign a contract boosting wages 7.5 percent until October 1, affecting about 100,000 miners. Railroad unions plan formal wage demands, and Dunkirk NY welders protest for a 10 cent rise. AFL Rubber Workers picket at Wabash Indiana General Tire plant amid undisclosed demands.
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West Coast
Lorain
Ohio
John Frey
AFL Metal Trades Department
San Francisco Bay Area
CIO
AFL
Apollo Steel Company
Apollo
National Defense
Chicago
Dunkirk
N.Y
American Locomotive Company
AFL Rubber ‘Workers Union
General Tire and Rubber Company
Wabash
Ind
President James Speaks at Columbus Meeting of SAR
President of Ohio University Dr Herman G James headlined the 52nd annual Sons of the American Revolution gathering in Columbus with speakers before the convention ends tomorrow in officer elections. Loren E Souers of Canton was honored at a reception and dance last night.
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Columbus
Herman G. "James
Ohio University
Sons of the American Revolution
Loren E. Souers
Canton
The
Organizaion
American Made Planes Help Repulse Germans
AIRO Egypt 14 May bombing planes struck the Axis at Fort Capuzzo driving back a Libyan border advance into Egypt. The report notes American aircraft as delivering the first blows in the North African theater. Dr John H J Upham announces retirement from Ohio State University Medical College after nearly fifty years of service.
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AIRO
Egypt
North Africa
Fort Capuzzo
Osa
Columbus
John H. J. Upham
Gay
Ohio State University
Medical College
LaGuardia Heads New Civilian Defense Office
President Roosevelt created the Office of Civilian Defense by executive order and named New York Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia as head. The agency splits into a board of civilian protection and a Volunteer Participation Committee to coordinate national defense measures and protect lives and property.
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Roosevelt
Fiorello LaGuardia
New’ York
LaGuardia
War, Navy and Justice Departments
Federal Security Administration
Council of States Governments
American Municipal Association
United States
Council of Mayors
Missing Shelby trainer Raymond Sebert still sought by authorities
Authorities continued the search today for Raymond D. Sebert aged 25 missing from Camp Shelby. The trainee left his uniform at his mother's home ten days ago and did not return for it. Mrs William Mincer, the soldier's mother, was on furlough and due back home to collect his personal belongings Saturday.
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Sremont
Raymond D. Sebert
Camp Shelby
William Mincer
Storm blamed for two Army plane crashes in Ohio
Daylight weather faulted for multiple Army air tragedies in southern Ohio last week. Maj Robert W Stewart at Patterson Field said a sudden Friday storm caused the crashes in Hocking County near Carbon Hill and near Wilmington. Stark County commissioners posted a $1000 reward for the arrest of gunmen who killed cafe operator Robert Efinger and fled with 13700 Friday.
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Dayton
Ohio
Robert W. Stewart
Patterson Field
Hock 'Ng
Carbon Hill
Afr
Wilmington
Eeward
Canton
Stark
Axis Oil Need Acute Asserts OPM Expert
Dr. Robert E. Wilson testified that Axis oil supplies are critically strained due to German control of the Mediterranean and limited crude production. He described potential diversion of energy and synthetic fuels as essential, noting U.S. attempts to aid Allied efforts through shipping and possible aid to Ireland.
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OPM
Emt
Zea
Ireland
Ger
Washington
Cleveland
Roosevelt
United States
England
West Nation
Isington
Army Bombers Collide Over S.C. Killing Four
Two Army bombers collided high above XAINS near a country schoolhouse, spiraling to the ground and killing all four crew. Farmers and school children watched as five bombers flew V‑formation at about two miles altitude over the community.
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Xains
S.C
Barkley Sees No Change in Convoy Issue
Senator Barkley of Kentucky says the current convoy plan seems to be delivering goods to Great Britain satisfactorily with no imminent need for new affirmative steps. He warns the situation could shift over a weekend but expectations are that supplies move across and conditions are not acute. He also notes close government watch on developments in France and Germany and potential action if Germany asserts itself in Martinique or other French possessions.
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Barkley
Kentucky
Great Britain
Ely
Roosevelt
France
Germany
Martinique
Remain Silent On Hess Case Debates Prompt Questions
Lemuun om Prime Minister told the House he would not stay silent on the Hess matter demanding a statement of settled edoe and doen et st A se when Twilt bee Irhus he said the public and member parliament should see the reasons and the right to Scotland of aol Hew No 3 Nam yepan conservative asked if the rest is planned with German government connivance and support and whether the government would consider policy.
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Lemuun
Charsh
House of Semon
Sauls
Powsinl
Scolland
Nam Yepan Hare
Whuther
Sparen
Ana
Hocking Men Protest New Trucking Fee in Columbus
A Columbus council session drew a Hocking valley delegation protesting a $25 annual trucking fee on coal haulers into the city. No action taken yet as talks continue at a Friday meeting with potential compromise.
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Columbus
Thanksgiving Date Restored to Traditional Thursday
President Roosevelt said moving Thanksgiving up a week to boost retail activity failed and that next year the holiday would be held on the traditional last Thursday in November. This year, by proclamation, Thanksgiving falls on the next to last Thursday, though many states still observe the last Thursday.
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Gent Roosevelt
Gliders Used by Nazis Invasion Of Crete Reported
German glider borne troops and aircraft landed on Crete in a major assault. British Prime Minister Churchill said the island would be defended to the death as German forces reportedly attacked from mountaintops and near Canea.
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Crete
Greece
Egypt
Dodecanese
Tn Ansueia EE
George II
London
Jon Churchill
Churchill
Aghdad
Middle East
Euphrates
Fallue
Baghdad
Jean Marie Bereret
Beirut
Syriagai
Amer
Zamzam Sinking Report Stuns World in 36 Hour Silence
The Zamzam, a 36 hour overdue Egyptian seamer with 138 Americans and 184 others aboard, is declared sunk with no lives lost. Berlin says 300 passengers and crew were safe in German territory. The ship’s sinking is blamed on a Nazi raider or submarine, hailed as humane destruction. Among the aboard are 24 American ambulance drivers bound for British and Free French service and over 100 missionaries and families.
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Zamzam
Africa
Amerhi Jeans
Habbaniyah
Volunteers Swell Iraq Army Draft Calls Issued Today
Ohio News Brief notes new draft calls amid wartime mobilization with mentions of volunteers, local officials, and reports on industrial schools and youth groups. References to Cincinnati and Berlin frame the international angle, while noting personnel figures and equipment.
British losses mount as U boats attack shipping
Britain's naval fleet reported heavy losses with 85,000 tons sunk and 15,000 more damaged. German submarines are said to be saving torpedoes for tankers while freighters pass largely unmolested. The air war remained quiet overnight with no major strikes by either side.
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Britain
Painesville Defense Plant Strike Tied to Bargaining Lights
A CIO strike at the Diamond Sikani Co in Painesville halted by pickets at gates as workers press for bargaining rights amid national defense chemical production cutbacks. The column notes a Russia reported Far East mediation idea and discusses possible U S Japan talks and implications for World War II alliances and Axis power balance.
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Paines Vace
CIO
Diamond Sikali Co
Dewirr Macanazan
United States
Death of Ricard McCabe Highlights Dentists Shortage
Chicago article reports Ricard McCabe, 24, of New Lexington, died from a fractured skull after a fall in Columbus. The coroner’s office and the Dental Association council note a shortage of new dentists as education trends show continuing declines. Dr. Smith states 1580 graduates will leave America’s colleges next month and speculates on the cause of McCabe’s fatal injury.
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Ci Carsel
Ricard
Chicago
U — American
McCabe
New Lexington
Dental Association
Council
Edward. E
Dental Education Today
Smith
America
McCabe Ital Colleges
Robably
Sweeney Demurrer Upheld in Elyria Chronicle Suit
Lorain County Common Pleas Judge D A Cook sustained a demurrer in a $250,000 libel action by Rep Martin J Sweeney of Cleveland against Lorain County Printing and Publishing publishers The Elyria Chronicle Telegram. The Ohio Supreme Court previously ruled in favor of Akron Beacon Journal in a similar case tied to the Washington Berry Go Round column.
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Ohio Supreme Court
Common Pleas Ldge
D. A. Cook
Lorain Junty Printing
Elyria Chronicle Telegram
Martin J. Sweeney
Cleveland
Washingtonerry
Supreme Court
Fay
Akron Beacon-Journal
Kil Of Backwoods Family Held Suspect Carter
Virginius Dink Carter, 83, of Aurora Indiana, was held today for the Dearborn County grand jury over the killing of five members of a sack county farm family. Coroner Moon ordered him held without bond after custody Saturday when the slayings were found. Assembly meets Columbus, officials plan to discuss reappointment of representation in the General Assembly after a postponed meeting.
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Burg
Virginius (Dink) Carter
Aurora
Ind
Dearborn
Harry ‘T. Moon
Unions Scramble Two Egg Plants in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles two egg plants, Acme Egg Co and Kalin Bros, experienced union activity. The CIO pursued a labor contract at Acme while the AFL sought one at Kalin. The CIO secured the Acme contract first and began picketing Kalin, though no strike occurred. The dispute featured AFL and CIO pickets marching between the plants.
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Los Angeles
Acme Egg Co
CIO
AFL
Kalin Bros. Egg House
Acme
Kalins
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