Editorial on the UAW-CIO strike impact on the auto industry
The piece argues the GM walkout by the UAW-CIO shakes the national economy beyond Detroit. It cites job counts across the auto sector, including 7.5 million related roles, and notes wage disputes about 52 hours for 40, and a war-time pay gap. It urges continued production despite the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uaw-Cio
General Motors
Detroit
Maine
California
Wisconsin
Florida
Ororeover
CIO
United Automobile
UAW
Keeping Out of War and the United Nations Vision
An editorial argues Congress and the President have approved United Nations legislation with broad support. It credits US restraint in seeking territorial gains and notes America’s role as a leading, unselfish nation aiming for permanent peace. The piece calls for a continental, hemisphere-wide peace with UN backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
United Nations
Congress
United States
Security Council
League of Nations
Woodrow Wilson
United Nations Organization
Philippines
Argentina
Western Hemisphere
Cape Horn
North Pole
Isolationist labels echo antiwar sentiment in U S
A broad note on public opposition to war mentions that some respected citizens have faced harsh labels such as isolationists for their stance. The text reflects wartime sentiment and criticism of dissent.
Marines in Tsingtao Question Why We Stay in China
Hal Boyle reports on Tsingtao, a Shantung port with rail, textile and coal significance, where thousands of Marines question the purpose of their China duty. Two Navy corpsmen describe its mood, shortages, and the men’s desire to know what they are doing there. They note missing wicks for kerosene stoves and a shoe shortage amid a wary garrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
Tsingtao
China
Confucius
Shantung Peninsula
Shanghai
Yellow Sea
Mount Everest
Shantung Province
Tai Shan
Riviera
Far East
Navy
Okinawa
Frank McCormick
9 Lin
Bill Edward Martin
89Th Ave
Richmond Hill
N. Y
Martin
News of Our Men and Women in Uniform
Ensign William D. Hill, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Dayton Hill of 617 Washington, released from duty at Boston separation center after 36 months in Navy. Several other servicemen discharged or returning home include Raymond B. Irish, Robert E. Wagner Jr., Edward King, George F. Miller, Sgt. Robert M. Huse, Miland Warren, Minot S. Percy, William Wilson, and First Lieut. John H. Pinkham. The piece notes their assignments, theaters of war, and upcoming arrivals at separation centers or homebound transports aboard ships such as the USS Hornet and USS Clearfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Hill
Ensign
USN
W. Dayton Hill
Washington Street
U. S. Naval Officer Personnel Separation Center
Boston
Navy
Los Alamedas
Cal
Bath Iron Works
Robert E. Wagner, Jr
R. M
Robert E. Wagner
Navy Separation Center
Riley
George F. Miller
Highland Street
Pacific
John H. Pinkham
Muriet F. Pinkham
North Street
Pinkham
U. S. S. Clearfield
Okinawa
Seattle
Gen Patton a Familiar Figure in Wiscasset
In February 1939 Mrs Patton and her husband christened the schooner When and If on launch day. Gen George S Patton made his headquarters at Quinlam Tavern Middle street during town visits. Frederick S Pendleton praises Patton noting his bronze imagery and quips about using the title Colonel or plain George S Patton. Social notes include Mrs Arthur D Warner and daughter hosting a Christmas dinner with the Warners and Prebles, and Roger Skillings with son visiting Portland for Christmas with Nathan Cushman family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Skillings
Roger, Jr
Washington Street
Portland
Mr. Skilling
Nathan A. Cushman
Mr. Cushman
Statue of Liberty Gift Costs Revealed
The French funded the statue at 450000 dollars while Americans paid 350000 dollars for the pedestal expenses. The figures reflect the joint cost of the landmark presented to the United States by France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Christmas party for Park children draws 300 plus attendees
The Lambert Park Christmas party for all Park children ran Friday evening at 6. Donations from residents and club members funded the affair. Saunders Patterson, Carroll Hunt, Mrs. Lucille Matthews, and Cyrus Ashe aided. Santa Claus, Edgar Bray, visited as Mrs. Saunders Patterson led the event. Gifts and candy were distributed. leftovers benefited a local charity and a canteen fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saunders Patterson
Carroll Hunt
Lucille Matthews
Cyrus Ashe
Doris Lerette
Elizabeth Allen
Ruth Sprague
Elaine Lodge
Edgar Bray
Santa Claus
Tower Circle
Rachel Fortin
Heathlane
Rockland’s charter reform push sparks Bath interest
Bath citizens watch Rockland adopt a five member council and city manager plan. Moran, ex assistant secretary of labor, chairs drives for a modern charter, advisory committee studies, and state tax reform to empower local government and improve services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Rockland
Lime City
E. Carl Moran
Maine
Mr. Moran
Moran
Albert C. McLean
Rock
Morgan
Spinach Parsley and Orange Juice Highlighted for Blood Health
A health note promotes a drink made of equal parts spinach parsley and orange juice as beneficial for blood. It emphasizes natural ingredients and routine intake for supportive nutrition.
Boothbay Register Returns to In-House Printing
After a yearlong gap caused by a December fire on Commercial Street the Boothbay Register resumes publication under its own roof. Owner Roy E. Kelley reports the paper is now printed locally using a midline hand fed press once used by the Brunswick Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boothbay
Belfast
Brunswick Record
Register
Annual Xmas Party at German Firm Ends With Gift Show
A Thursday evening gathering at a German company turned into a warm display of loyalty as employer and staff celebrated with gifts. Mr Grossman led a circle of employees and guests including ladies given flower corsages, sterling compacts, and gold pencils. A Dance program followed with turns by Richard and Robert Arsenault and others, closing with a silver dollar prize for each performer as songs and laughter filled the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grossman
Aloha
Congress
Conley
Art Cunningham Hool
Miss Cunningham
Ichard
Robert Arsenault
Marilyn King
Eliza Estabrook
June Hall
Shirley Clark
Rita Collins
Michael Cheann
Christmas party fills night at local factory
The factory Christmas party featured a chorus and group of women assisting with the program. Prizes, tables, and a Christmas tree followed by dancing and music by Mrs. George and others. Officers praised hotel staff, and each employee received a week's bonus and a Christmas turkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor
Mr.Cheann
Tyrossman
Crea i
Ida Roy
Doris Nola
Pas Conley
Mabel Young
Arthur
Bertha Bailey
Higgins
Marian Dunnham
Rachel Flawers
Eve Conley
Florence Lyden
Reed
George
Grossman
St Marys parish food drive aids Europe relief
The St Marys parish in Bath thanks both Catholic and non Catholic residents for 2100 cans of food and 56 dollars in offerings. After packing expenses from the Suez freight, 40 dollars was sent to National Headquarters in New York to buy more food. A 3700 pound shipment departed for New York on December 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s
Bath
United States
Europe
de Suez
New York
Bathman Named City Manager Discussion Deferred
Bathman is city manager as officials note no successor to Mr. Farnsworth has been secured. The matter will be considered at the meeting set for December 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Carey
Lewiston
Bathman
Ing
Farnsworth
Bath iron works and timber themes in old news copy
The passage notes Bath's historic ship ownership ranking with Bath-built ships displaying local flags worldwide and Bath Iron Works' reputed workmanship. It also mentions Western red cedar as a key timber in British Columbia, tying maritime craft to regional resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Bath Iron Works
British Columbia
Weekly cross word puzzle clues and cryptoquote
A scanned puzzle page lists across and down clues for a weekly crossword with entries like Schemes, St Valentine card, Chieftain Arab, and Ireland. It includes a cryptogram quotation THAT MAN'S BUT A PICTURE WHAT I MIGHT BE with attribution to Watts and distributed by King Features Syndicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Great Lakes
Watts
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Times Company
Front Street
B. Nichols
Pres
Treas
Harry 0. Webber
Tional Editorial Ssociation
FBI
The
Hyman Rosen
Bronx
New York City
Philadelphia
International
Raymond B. Irish
Middle Street
U. S. Army
Fort Lewis
Wash
Edward King
U.S. Army
Howard King
Elsinore Avenue
Mr. King
Robert M. Huse
USA
Mitchell Field
Harry M. Huse
Snow Park
Cpl. Miland
Jungle Air Force
Minot S. Percy
USNR
Minot Percy of
Phippsburg
Hornet
San Francisco
William S. Blair
Grace Blair
Maryland
William Wilson
Asa Wilson
Oak Street
Scott Field
Ill
AAF
First Area
Medical Training School
Gen. Patton
Wiscasset
Arthur D. Warner
Laura Ann
Clarence Warner
Raymond Preble
Lambert Park
Janet and
Shirley Smith
Brunswerk
Ernest Whiting
Anna Mary Robertson Moses
Grandma Moses
Eagle Bridge
Boothbay Register
ST. Mary's
Charles Lamb
Egypt
Liwwep
King Features Syndicate, Inc
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