Anti strike law eyed as wartime policy gains ground
Congress has passed anti strike legislation awaiting the President's signature or veto. If enacted it grants the War Labor Board subpoena power and binding authority to curb labor disputes that threaten wartime production. Critics urge clear policy to avoid missteps by leaders like John L. Lewis while praising the need to protect soldiers and materials.
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Harry Boyd Bot Yiouses
Congress
War Labor Board
John L. Lewis
John Lewis
Allies Take Lampedusa After Quick Island Surrender
Allied forces seized Lampedusa after 30 hours of bombardment and a flag of surrender. British and Allied crews described the destruction of air and coastal installations and a rapid occupation by landing troops. Pantelleria followed with substantial prisoner numbers in a similar capitulation.
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Allied
North Africa
Titaly
Lampedusa
Pantelleria
R.A.F
Cohen
Committee to Fight Gas Curb Extension Formed by 14 States
A permanent committee of congressional representatives from 14 states formed to oppose expansion of eastern gasoline restrictions. Leader Rep Brown will meet with a Senate group to hear Harold L. Ickes report on the line situation. States include Oklahoma Illinois Ohio Idaho Wisconsin Nebraska Minnesota Iowa Kansas Indiana Arkansas Missouri Michigan and California.
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Washington
INS
Rep. Brown
R-O
Senate
Harold L. Ickes
Oklahoma
Illinois
Ohio
Idaho
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Minnesota
Iowa
Kansas
Indiana
Arkansas
Missouri
Michigan
California
President Batista Undergoes Operation in Havana
An official statement said Cuban President Fulgencio Batista underwent an operation and was resting well in a Havana hospital. The report notes the procedure and the president’s stable condition following the surgery.
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Havana
Fulgencio Batista
Phillips Switches to Republican Party in Oklahoma
Former Governor Leon C. Phillips, who served ten years as a Democratic official, announced Saturday he will switch affiliation to the Republican party citing opposition to the New Deal.
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Phillips
Weleetka, Okla
Leon C. Phillips
Salute to the Waves at Cedar Falls Women’s Reserve training
The Gazette runs a detailed report with illustrations on training for the U S Navy Women’s Reserve at Cedar Falls. Readers can learn what joining the branch involves from the first such report from the training station.
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the Gazette Today
U. S. Navy
Cedar Falls
British and French Parachutists Reported Dropped in France
Nazi Paris radio quoted that British and French parachutists were dropped near German coastal defenses in southern France and all were said to be captured. French stations offered rewards for information leading to capture, including POW releases. Allied landings were feared and Swiss reports noted patrols and searchlights on southern coasts.
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London
Paris
France
Two More U. S. Subs Lost in Pacific War
The navy department announced the loss of two U S submarines Amberjack and Grampus presumed sunk in the Pacific with 120 officers and men. Commanders John A Bole Jr and John R Craig are reported dead. both men had earned commendations for actions against Japanese shipping.
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Washington
INS
United States
Pacific
Navy Department
Navy
Far Pacific
John Archibald Bole
Elmhurst
N. J
Wallkill
N. Y
John Rich Craig
St. Petersburg
Jacksonville
Fla
Grampus
Bole
Craig
Amana Fire Suspect Confesses in Federal Arson Case
FBI director J Edgar Hoover announced in Washington that the Middle Amana refrigeration plant fire was not Axis inspired after an investigation. Louis Roeniig Jr 44 admitted starting the blaze saying he expected the destruction of the war facility. He was arrested in Linn county jail after questioning and waived hearing.
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J. Edgar Hoover
FBI
Washington
Amana
Louis Roeniig, Jr
Roeniig
Jloover
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Middle Amana
Amana Corporation
Roemig
Hoover
J. L. Dalton
Iowa
Cutback of Fifth Ahead In '43 Civil Consumption
Washington announces a 20 percent civilian consumption cut by year end 1943 from late 1942 levels. Nelson outlines heavier government controls to hit a wartime output goal of 106 billion dollars and warns of large cutbacks in clothing, textiles, fuels, furniture, and transportation while assuring relative gains versus 1939.
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Washington
INS
Donald M. Nelson
Roosevelt
Nelson
United States
RAF Attacks Nazi Targets In New Allied Blitz
Allied bomber fleets struck Germany and occupied Europe in a around the clock offensive. RAF and American bombers hit Caen Rouen and Abbeville, while 43 bombers were lost in the Duesseldorf and Munster raid as 2,500 to 3,000 Allied planes pressed Europa from three sides.
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London
Germany
R.A.F
Europe
Duesseldorf
Munster
Calais
Allouis
Paris
Hitler
England
Munter
Ruhr-Rhineland
United Nations
Adolf Hitler
Europa
Campaign Gifts Spark Senate Row Over Postmaster Contributions
In a Senate clash, Senator Langer of North Dakota slammed a canceled check and accused Democratic figures of large contributions to a South Dakota fund. He produced a $10 check signed by North Dakota postmaster Chris Flugga and questioned legality before debates shifted to past campaign support.
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Washington
Guffey
D-Pa
Langer
RN. D
Senate
North Dakota
South Dakota
Democratic State Committee
Chris Flugga
la Moure County
N D
Connally
Langer-Guffey
Pennsylvania
Bushfield
R-S. D
Flying Fortress Circles Ohio before Belly Landing
A Flying Fortress circled central Ohio for eight hours on Saturday during a training flight before landing at Lockbourne Air Base on its belly after failing to repair a jammed landing gear. No crewmen were injured. the bomber was only slightly damaged.
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Columbus, Ohio
Ohio
Lockbourne
Senate passes anti strike bill in historic war effort
The Senate approved a 55 to 22 vote to outlaw strikes in government owned or operated war plants. Sen. Wilson voted for. Sen. Gillette did not vote but favored passage. The measure heads to the White House after signing by Speaker Rayburn and Vice President Wallace.
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White House
Washington
INS
Congress
Senate
Red Air Force Bombs German Airdromes In Massive Raid
Soviet air force dropped 600 tons of bombs on German airfields destroying planes and starting over 100 fires. Berlin reports Soviet troops attacked near Orel breaching the line at two points. Two Russian planes were lost.
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Red Air Force
London
Mgrit
Moscow
Rado
Berlin
Orel
Anis
Suel
Yugoslav Leader Claims 230,000 Readiness for Invasion Uprising
General Draja Mihailovic reported from Yugoslav mountains that about 230,000 fighters await the invasion signal to strike Axis troops. He said arms would be dropped for his forces when Allies land and urged UN faith as guerrilla bands harass Germans and Italians awaiting a larger battle.
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London
Draja Mikhailovitch
Yugoslavia
Europe
Mikhailovitch
United Nations
Cre
Fines Hit Anaconda Wire Plant in War Fraud Case
Federal Judge Thomas W. Slick imposed maximum fines and costs in a $5,000,000 war frauds matter at the Marion Indiana plant. Anaconda was fined $10,000 plus court costs for the company. officials Thor S. Johnson, Frank E. Hart, Chalmer C. Bishop, and Don R. Carpenter received fines and prison terms with some placed on probation. The penalties followed a three day no contest proceeding, with emphasis on corporate responsibility and inspector shortfalls.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Thomas W. Slick
Indiana
U.S. District Court
Anaconda Wire and Cable Company
Slick
Noto
Marion
Anaconda Company
Anaconda
Thor S. Johnson
Hastingson-Hudson
Anaconda Mills
Frank E. Hart
Don R. Carpenter
Frank Kunkle
Newaher
Chalmer C. Bishop
Johnson, Hart
Bishop
Johnson
Hart
Bishop Carpenter
Biddle backs maximum penalties in Anaconda case
Attorney General Francis Biddle urged maximum penalties for Anaconda Wire and Cable war fraud defendants. He noted eight counts carried up to 80 000 dollars fines and 72 years in prison, with only one year and a day sentence not suspended. He said the government sought full justice with no suspended terms.
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Washington
Francis Biddle
Anaconda Wire and Cable Company
Biddle
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