FDR Links Seizure Bill to Ending Strikes in War Effort
President Roosevelt described a new property seizure bill as a tool to end irreconcilable strikes in defense industries and to ensure deliveries in other urgent wartime situations. He cited the Allis-Chalmers Milwaukee dispute as a key example. He noted uncertainty about exact provisions and emphasized Congress may need clarifications on permanent versus temporary seizure authority.
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Roosevelt
Allis - Chalmers
Milwaukee
Allis- Chalmers
Allis-Chalmers
Byrd Calls for Action on Labor Strikes Threat to National Security
Senator Byrd urged President Roosevelt to remove Francis Perkins as labor secretary or strip her department of strike certification power. He cited 74 strikes against army navy suppliers on May 31 with only three certified, plus 21 threats, and said there was no improvement since the Fireside Chat. He warned no delay in confronting the threat to national security and aid to Britain. The Navy reported strikes against naval contracts cost about 2 million man days of work, impacting submarine and destroyer programs. Meanwhile Bay Cities Metal Trades Council ordered Bethlehem Shipbuilding workers back to work pending grievances as part of a broader stoppage tied to AFL CIO machinists.
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Associated Press
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D - Va
Roosevelt
Francis Perkins
Defense Mediation Board
Senate
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Army
Navy
Mediation Board
Virginian
Britain
National Defense
Ieee
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Bay Cities Metal Trades Council
AFL
Bethlehem Shipbuilding Company
CIO
Trades Council
Mine Inspectors to Elect Today
The Mine Inspectors Institute of America finishes its business sessions with elections and a convention city decision for 1942. Jimmy Gheen, New York humorist, is the speaker. Thomas Moses of Pittsburgh, a vice president and founder, is set for the presidency today at the final session in West Virginia.
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Institute of America
West Vira
Eletric Life Company
Jimmy Gheen
New York
Thomas Moses
Pittsburgh
Institute
Oday
Former Skipper of Potomac Dies by Own Action
The former skipper of the presidential yacht Potomac Commander Jones died by his own action in London. He had commanded the Potomac during Roosevelt era and was reassigned to London January 16 after leaving White Staff. Jones a Grand Ledge Michigan native and 1921 Naval Academy graduate.
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Bieber
Londerry
England
Jones
Roosevelt
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Grand Ledge
Mich
Naval Academy
Navy
J. B. Jones
Card Sharp Gadget Held Burglar Tool
New York police arraigned Morris Green on suspicion of possessing a burglar's tool a gum and a magnifying mirror. Assistant district attorney described how the mirror hidden in the gum palm could reveal dealt cards. The judge set bail at $15,000 after remarks by the defense.
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New York
Morris Green
Harold X. McGowan
Edgar Bromberger
Green
Bromberger
Intervention of U.S. discussed at Brenner Pass meeting
Mussolini and Hitler conferred at Brenner Pass and aligned on plans to confront possible U.S. intervention in the war. Italian editorials said they reviewed all aspects and prepared for immediate action against the United States.
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Mussolini
Hitler
Brenner Pass
Rome
United States
Free French to Defend Syria Outposts Says German Source
German sources claim France will defend its territory and posts such as Syria with Marshal Petain and Admiral Darlan supporting this sacred right. The report notes Britain’s possible moves toward Crete and eastern Mediterranean targets as Germany weighs future steps.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Syria
Marshal Petain
Darlan
Germany
France
Britain
West Virginia Municipalities Elect Council In Biennial Vote
Republicans held city council control in Princeton with two councilmen elected while the mayoral race shifted by a narrow margin. Democratic challenger J. C. Ridenour defeated incumbent Lazenby 1113 to 1091 as Bee Peck won ward No 1 for the Republicans and Omer C. Belcher beat W. J. Bailey in ward 2. About 60 percent turnout. Athens saw Sam Clark win the mayoral slot but his slate failed. H A Wells defeated Clark for council. Five councilmen were elected: Runyon Peery Weaver Wade Zando.
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J. C. Ridenour
Lazenby
Bee Peck
M. H. Poston
Omer C. Belcher
W. J. Bailey
Marshall
Athens
Sam
Avena
Sam Clark
Clark
H. A. Wells
Bill Bill Ibe
Prank Parker
H. F. Bailey
Recorder
E. C. Runyon
Bill Peery
F. A. Weaver
Bill Wade
Joe Zando
Ade
War Mayor Reelected Over Republican in Manine Shore Race
War Mayor C. F. Brown a Democrat won reelection yesterday in Manine Shore with 343 votes to 212 as the town election grew heated and contested.
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War
C. F. Brown
Manine Shore
Harlow Wins Matoaka Election Over Bailey by Ten Votes
Dr. W. M. Harlow defeated Lee Bailey for town recorder by a ten vote margin in Matoaka. Murphy and someone tied for other council seat and will await a future date to determine who takes office. Other council members include Bailey, Davidson, Frank Hall and Jim Davis.
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Matoaka
W. M. Harlow
Lee Bailey
Bailey
Leroieler
People's
Orton
Og Murphy
Murphy
Davidson
Prank Hall
Jim Davis
Glenville Mayor Re-elected After Two Terms In Office
Robert L. won re election as Glenville mayor for a second term in office. The official results appear in the Municipalities section on page 2.
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Glenville
W. Va
Robert L
Roosevelts plans on Hughes and McReynolds retirements
Washington reports the supreme court remains in recess as President Roosevelt signals that replacements for Chief Justice Hughes and Associate Justice McReynolds will not be named immediately Hughes announced July 1 retirement for health and age leaving uncertainty about timing for new appointments while Attorney General Jackson and Senator James F were discussed as potential successors but no decision announced yet
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Washington
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Charles Evans Hughes
James C. McReynolds
Hughes
McReynolds
Robert H. Jackson
James F
John Marshall
Republic
United States
Ms Association
RAF raids ring Berlin and targets Kiel shipping
The RAF conducted its 46th raid on Berlin spreading a circle of fires and bombed Kiel canal ships. Bombers also hit Duesseldorf Ruhr and attacked other northern and western German targets while three British planes were shot down.
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Royal Air Force
Berlin
Air Ministry
Kiel Canal
RAF
Germany
Duesseldorf
Ruhr
Kiel
Olo
Canal
Norway
Imany
Indictments Charge Price Fixing Across Food and Battery Parts
San Francisco reports mass federal indictments against 194 corporations and individuals in the food industry and battery separator makers. The case targets a nationwide cartel fixing prices for cannery products, dried fruit, dairy, rice, sardines, and other components used in government and civilian sectors. Bond set at $1000 per defendant.
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San Francisco
California
Huberman
Anti-Trust
Central Valley
United States
FCC Watches Foreign Policy Speech Time
Washington reports the FCC will investigate whether radio stations provide a one sided view on foreign policy. Senator Tobey cites a broadcaster claim that some stations avoid speeches by lawmakers advocating keeping the United States out. Wheeler and Tobey call for networks to carry both sides while stations should follow suit. FCC chair James L. Fly will poll broadcasters on the issue before a committee vote.
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Federal Communications Commission
Tobey
N. H
Senate
Broadcas
Congress
Wheeler
Mont
Airplane Workers Sing At Their Task
Louisville, June 3. John F Victory told a national air conference that Langley Field laborers sing while making large wooden propellers for wind tunnels. The cadence speeds up assembly as 20 minute blade builds compare to 27 minutes when not singing.
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John F. Victory
National Advisory Committee of Aeronautics
National Air Conference
Langley Field
Itory
Oil committee calls for curbs on oil use
A Washington report says a petroleum industry committee urged strict oil restrictions to avert a July 1 shortage. Proposals include gasless Sundays and a nationwide five degree drop in home heat, plus switching furnaces to coal where feasible. The aim is an equitable rationing across regions amid tanker losses.
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Washington
Ickes
Case Petroleum
America
American Petroleum Institute
Office of Production Management
ITU Defeats Union Move To Rejoin AFL
Indianapolis June 3 The ITU membership referendum results show 25.63 percent in favor and 33 498 against reaffiliation with the AFL The federation had suspended ITU in 1939 over a dispute about a monthly per member assessment to oppose the CIO membership vote outcome announced by Secretary Treasurer Woodruff Randolph
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Indianapolis
Glee Typographical Union
American Federation of Labor
Woodruff Randolph
Teday
Printers’ Union
ITU
Congress of Industrial Organizations
Washington Sees Unusual War Planning Activity
The United States maritime commission will route all British shipping from Canada and the U S to Australia and New Zealand to free British vessels for the war. White House and State Department host a flurry of high level meetings with Hull King Butler Hall and Welles as officials prep for stronger action against Axis influence.
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Australia
New Zealand
Washington
Britain
United States Maritime Commission
Ameri Came
Canada
United States
Great Britain
Commission
Division of Emergency Shipping
British Supply Council For
North America
Roosevelt
White House
State Department
Ernest J. King
Atlantic
Hull
Nevile Butler
Noel Hall
Ministry of Economic Warfare
Prevention Of Disease Held Most Urgent Need In Defense
Cleveland June 3 The surgeon general Dr Parran told the American Medical association that conserving manpower through disease prevention and treatment is a prime national defense need. He warned of shortages in defense industries and cited 350 million man days lost to illness in 1940. He said aggressive action could add thousands of men to the armed forces and accelerate venereal disease control by a decade.
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Parran
U.S. Public Health Service
American Medical Association
America
Mass German troop movements reported to Syria and Latakia
Reports from Ankara and Istanbul describe large German troop infiltrations toward Syria with 500 soldiers, armored cars, and mobile guns landing at Latakia. A dozen swastika flagged freighters head from Romania toward Cone Stania via the Dodecanese, aiming to threaten Iraq, Palestine, and Cyprus, with air support to open a corridor from the Balkans.
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British
Isle of Cyprus
Associated Press
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Turkey
Syria
Istanbul
Levant
Syprus
Romania
Black Sea
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Italy
Dodecanese
Berlin
Beirut
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Fiere
Balkans
Iraq
Palestine
Cyperus
Nazi Tourists See Malta Raid Claims and Unanswered Questions
Malta reports a second daylight raid on Valletta with a Junkers troop carrier shot down at sea. British sources dispute crew counts and whether more planes joined, amid Axis attempts to pressure the island after three attacks in 24 hours.
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Crete
Italy
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