Nazi Lack of Reserves Shown on Eastern Front
London based AP reports Germany lags in reinforcing the eastern front while the Soviet push cuts deeper into old Poland. London sources estimate 300 to 325 German divisions to face 257 Soviet divisions, with Russia threatening major rail lines and strategic routes across Poland and toward Rovno.
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Nikolai Vatutin
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Bes- Sarabia
Romanian King Michael Aims for Peace from Exile
London reports King Michael of Romania has left Bucharest and may fly to London to seek terms to spare Romania from a Soviet invasion. He reportedly stayed at a hunting chalet near Arad after conference talks with Juliu Maniu and confided plans to a neutral diplomat. Premier Antonescu vows to resist the Russians.
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Seamen knew of Liberty ship defects and kept quiet
Seattle AP reports union officials said many merchant seamen knew structural defects endangered lives on Liberty ships yet avoided complaints for fear of being accused of complaining without cause. James N. Greathouse of the Pacific coast union said seamen believed ships should be junked but were sent to sea anyway.
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Rift Among Rail Unions Deepens Split on Arbitration
Washington report notes five railroad brotherhoods split after three unions denounce the trainmen and engineers for accepting Roosevelt arbitration. The firemen and engine men, conductors, and switchmen accuse the others of destroying labor unity and call the action dishonorable. A. F. Whitney says desertion lies with the others as unions act independently.
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A. F. Whitney
Labor Blames White House for Propaganda Story
The United Press report says 15 of 20 rail unions blame the White House for an informed source statement tying rail and steel strike threats to lengthened war. The piece cites Gen George C Marshall as the source and notes provocative headlines alleging propaganda. Gold was discovered in the moistigist part of Georgia in 1828.
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