Defense Mediation Board Opposes Union Shop in Captive Mines
The defense mediation board, by a 9 to 2 vote, Recommended against a union shop in captive coal mines. John L. Lewis faced potential strike and government action favoring steel companies, while the UMW chief stayed silent and scheduled a scale committee meeting for Friday. The miners, 53,000 strong, had been on a three day truce since November 15 as mediation continued.
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Washington
Defense Mediation Board
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
CTO
Lewis
William H. Davis
CIO
Philip Murray
Thomas Vy
Danies Shick
Davis
Highway Group Granted State Charter For Great Lakes Florida Route
W. J. Cole reports the Great Lakes To Florida Highway association has received a state charter. The nonprofit group will base its headquarters here and promote the Cleveland to Florida highway with hotel and industry backing. An advertising campaign with a multimillion budget is planned. December meetings will discuss campuses and membership is open to interested parties. Separately in London, Winston Churchill warned Japan that war with the United States would draw Britain in within an hour if tensions escalate. He urged caution and cited US and British interests in the Pacific as stakes in any potential conflict.
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Cole
Great Lakes
Florida Highway Association
W. J. Cole
Cleveland
Florida
Statesville
N. C
H. Edward Steele
London
Winston Churchill
Japan
United States
Britain
Washington
Far East
Pacific
Kenny Praises Welfare Work at West Virginia Banquet
Raymond Kenny state director praised adequate and intelligent administration of the Department of Public Assistance welfare program at a West Virginian hotel banquet marking the fifth anniversary of the organization. He highlighted county councils, future plans for crippled children medical services blindness prevention and care. Attendees from Raleigh Fayette Monroe Summers and Wyoming counties included John Mastin of Mercer as toastmaster with DPA and civic guests present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Assistance
West Virginia
West Virginian
Raymond Kenny
Kenny
Raleigh
Fayette
Monroe
Summers
Wyoming
John Mastin
Mercer County
J. M. Houchins
Bluefield
State Department
DPA
Frank L. Stuck
U. S. British Plane Factories Outstrip Axis Nations
In a broadcast from New York on November 10 Wendell L. Willkie stated American and British aircraft output now exceeds Germany and its allies. He predicted Anglo American production will triple Nazi output within a year and urged Polish listeners to stay brave as democracies gain control of Atlantic seas and skies.
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New York
Germany
Wendell L. Willkie
Europe
Poland
Pee Peng
Hie
Atlantic
Yale Holiday Trade Poised As One Of Best In History
Yale area merchants and local officials foresee a strong Christmas season driven by large payrolls and wage prospects for railroad workers. About 1,700 railway employees in Bluefield and Centra area teams expect higher incomes, boosting shopping as Beaver High School students assist with sales duties during Thanksgiving.
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Yale
Bluefield
Fred
Credit Bureau
Christie
Merc
Centra
Beaver High School
Loca
Ameda
No Shortage in Milk in Section
J L Alexander spokesman for local milk producers says no shortage in this area despite greatly increased demand over the past six months. He notes consumers can obtain all the milk they want and a surplus is rising. In Charleston a definite shortage exists, with milk imported from Ohio and Roanoke Cooperative producers planning for a shortage early next year.
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Alexander
J. L. Alexander
Jjoca Milk Producers
Charleston
Ohio
Roanoke Cooperative Milk Producers Association
Main Office Building of Koppers Coal Co Destroyed by Fire
The Koppers Coal company main office at Kopperston Wyoming County was totally destroyed by a blaze that began at 7 o clock yesterday. Superintendent J W Boxley said the fire likely started from a furnace explosion and destroyed maps and records in the building. Officials have not yet estimated the damage as volunteer firemen fought the flames for several hours.
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Koppers Coal Company
Kopperston
Wyoming County
J. WL. Boxley
Boxley
Black Widow Bites Tazewell Miner Near Bluefield
W. P. Carroll, a North Tazewell miner at Bishop, was rushed to Bluefield sanitarium after a black widow bite as he dressed for work. Doctors consulted Baltimore for a serum. officials say it may be the first such case in the area.
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W. P. Carroll
North Tazewell
Bluefield
Baltimore
Carroll
Carrol
Bishop
Wreck Kills 12 as Freight Cylinder Head Strikes Train
A half ton cylinder head blown from a passing freight locomotive struck a Pennsylvanian railroad luxury train near Dunkirk New York. The impact killed 12 and injured about 40. The engineer and crew were hurled from the cab and the engine buried itself in the control tower debris. Investigators from state and federal agencies began a probe.
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Kenton
Pennsylvania Railroad
H. E. Newcomer
Dunkirk
Here
Pennsylvania
New York Central
Italians Admit Loss of Ships in Major Battle
Alexandria Egypt Nov 10 British naval officers report the heaviest Axis loss in the North African supply run since spring. Nine of ten convoy ships and one escorting destroyer were sunk, another destroyer damaged, a large tanker set ablaze. Italians admit nine ships lost including two destroyers, claim torpedo planes hit a British cruiser and a destroyer. Thousands of Axis troops aboard feared lost ships. Rome reports many survivors.
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Alexandria
Egypt
Sta’t
Troyer
A.ly
Valletta
Malta
Rome
Western Desert Army
Erwin Rommel
Italy
Roosevelt To Lead Armistice Day Observance Across State
West Virginia planners honor Armistice Day with parades dedications and talks as snow falls varying by county. Cinders control icy highland roads in Raleigh Fayette and Wyoming counties while Charleston plans a wreath drop for the fallen on the Kanawha river. Prominent national figures were to attend events and address the public.
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Roosevelt
West Virginia
Terra Alta
Aurora
Philpot
Dalley
Elkins
State Road Commission
Raleigh
Fayette
Wyoming
Clarksburg
Charleston
West
Ex Circuit Judge Reese Blizzard Dies at 77 in Parkersburg
Reese Blizzard, 77, longtime West Virginia political figure and former sixth circuit judge, died after a brief illness in Parkersburg. Native of Nicholas County, he studied law, practiced in Grantsville, served as U.S. district attorney, and moved to Parkersburg in 1900. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. with burial at Pempertiers.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Reese Blizzard
West Virginia
Pempertiers
Blizzard
Nicholas County
James
Elizabeth Gill Blizzard
Glenville Normal School
Linn and Withers
Glenville
Grantville
Gilmer, Calhoun
Roane
Jackson
Clay Counties
U. S
McKinley
Taxes to Absorb Large Amount Purchasing Power Says FDR
President Roosevelt urges immediate tax steps to absorb purchasing power and fund defense, arguing taxation complements price controls. He says taxes should target income used for civilian goods and avoid raising costs, warning inflation could erase gains. Doughton indicates delay on new tax legislation while agreeing inflation must be addressed.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Doughton
House
Ways and Means Committee
Eeee
Cooppet
Day of Peace Eludes World War I Armistice Fear
By Kirkell Simpson echoes of the last gunshot from World War I linger as Armistice Day approaches. The piece recalls 1918 and the faith in a perpetual peace despite vast casualties and a war to end wars myth.
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Germany
Navy mobilizes marines to quell strike at San Diego yards
In San Diego on November 10 the navy said it would use marines if needed to break an open revolt as AFL building tradesmen strike over a $1 daily wage increase across seven crafts. About 3,500 carpenters plumbers and electricians did not report for work on naval defense projects including hangars and a dry dock. The unions ordered a return to work tomorrow but others say not before Wednesday due to a labor holiday.
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San Diego
Calif
Navy
United States
AFL
Office of Production Management
Washington
Naval
Building Trades Council
Charles A. Blakely
11Th District
Navy Department
Armistice Dinner Honors Local Leaders Tonight
The city observes Armistice with the American Legion post holding its annual dinner this evening. Distinguished citizenship awards go to Rev. J. W Hobson and Jimmy T. Thornton, presented by Robert Lampton. Music by the Pauliclo string ensemble Marian Smith Henry Fortune and Mrs. Fanny L. Trennor. dancing to follow.
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American Legion
J. W Hobson
Christ Episcopal Church
Jimmy T. Thornton
Robert Lampton
Pauliclo
Marian Smith
Henry Fortune
Fanny L. Trennor
Red Cross Roll Call Opens With Local Appeals
A. C. Wellford chaired the Red Cross roll call kickoff with Rev. J. W. Hobson at a YWCA luncheon. About 75 local workers heard the appeals as the annual drive began this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Wellford
Red Cross
J. W. Hobson
Y. W. K. Aspocuracy
President Roosevelt to Speak at Unknown Soldier’s Tomb
President Roosevelt will deliver a brief address at Arlington National Cemetery around 11 a.m. EST. The speech marks a somber moment as America faces another global conflict, with networks broadcasting the ceremony to a nation arming for defense.
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Roosevelt
America
Hitler
Arlington National Cemetery
Armistice Day Broadcast Schedule In New York
Special Armistice Red Cross roll call and Veterans programs listed for New York on Nov 10. CBS and NBC plan late evening transmissions at 10:59 pm with a 10:55 pm start on MBS. Arlington tomb service includes a one minute silence and Roosevelt address. Officials Wallace Knox Stimson participate. short wave also used.
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New York
Armistice Red Cross
MBS
CBS
NBC
American Legion
Arlington Cemetery
Roosevelt
Wallace
Navy
Knox
Stimson
Max Singer
Armistice Day Mixed Observances Across Agencies
The White House declined to reveal the speech topic. Armistice Day, a legal holiday, saw many federal workers off but Defense Production Office staff urged to report voluntary. William Knudsen urged desk presence at OPM due to urgency. War and Navy staff mostly off except essential personnel. A memorial service will be held at Washington Cathedral after Arlington services.
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Cef
Office of Production Management
William 8. Knudsen
OPM
War and Navy Departments
Arlington
Washington Cathedral
Three Men Killed in Mine Explosion at No 23 Pit
In Thomas West Virginia on November 10 a mine explosion killed Floyd Tepenbaugh 60 a fire boss Paul Evans 42 and Clarence Dellinger 27 all of Thomas and injured Andy Sesman 56 of Thomas who suffered fractures and burns and was taken to a hospital His condition was reported serious both Tepenbaugh and Evans were married.
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Thomas
W. Va
Thetachment
Floyd Tepenbaugh
Paul Evans
Clarence Dellinger
Davis
Anee Hospital
Andy Sesman
Tepenbuagh
Evans
German Advances Along Northern Front Claimed
Berlin reports strong Russian counter attacks halted the German drive on Sevastopol while Nazi forces claimed gains near Leningrad including a push toward Tikhvin 110 miles east of Leningrad. The DNB said Russian counter thrusts began again and Soviet troops were driven from hill positions. German high command claimed occupation of Tikhvin on November 8.
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Berlin
Sevastopol
Crimea
Leningrad
DNB
Tikhvin
Close Vote on Neutrality Bill Seen in House
Democratic leaders conduct a quiet poll of members as a Thursday vote on the neutrality revision bill appears closer than earlier expectations. Speaker Rayburn affirmed confidence after a White House conference, while the Rules Committee moves to two days of debate on the measure allowing armed merchantmen and sailing into combat zones and belligerent ports.
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Washington
House
Rayburn
White House
Roosevelt
Senate
Cox
D. Ga
Armistice Day Observance Limited to Unoccupied France
The article reports restrictions on Armistice Day across occupied Europe. Demonstrations are banned in Belgium and occupied zones, with only unoccupied France allowed memorial services for World War I dead. German authorities enforce silence on celebrations to avoid protests and unrest.
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France
Europe
Born
Switzerland
Belgium
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