Ford Motor Co Signs Union Shop Pact With CIO UAW
Henry Ford’s opposition to unionization ends as Ford Motor Co signs a union shop agreement with the CIO United Automobile Workers covering about 130000 production and maintenance workers. The NLRB clears Ford of related charges. The pact, to be ratified next week, names the UAW as the spokesman for non supervisory workers and sets dues withholding, wage parity, a bonus study, and a grievance system with shop stewards.
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Tragic Moline Family Dies In Chelsea Crash
Myrl C Linaweaver age 35 his wife 39 and their seven year old daughter Shirley of East Moline were killed when their car collided head on with a Des Moines truck on highway 212 at Chelsea Iowa. Their six year old son Lynn was critically injured. The driver Walter L Kadera of Tama escaped with minor scratches. The family started their vacation trip about 4 am. The Linaweaver couple recently moved to East Moline from Roth Island after his promotion at Prudential Life Insurance. The bodies were taken to Chelsea funeral home as investigators from Marengo and Marshalltown probed the crash and a county coroner weighed in on possible inquest.
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Tama
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Marengo
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Marshalltown
Harry Sharp
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Moline Dispatch
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Stimson combines air forces into single Army Air Force
Secretary of War Stimson announced a Saturday plan to merge the army mobile general headquarters air force and air corps service branches into a single unified Army Air Force. He opposed letting the air arm become independent, favoring autonomy within the army. The new structure places combat and service units under a high ranking air officer reporting to the army chief of staff. The GHQ air force previously included tactical and combat elements and directed basic training.
Vichy French Army Evacuates Damascus
BEIRUT UP reports that the Vichy French have evacuated Damascus and that Allied forces renewed attacks on the city. An official at Damascus said the situation there was dangerous as Gen. Henri Dentz, Syrian high commissioner, described the crisis.
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Summer Officially Begins as Heat Rises in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids notes the official start of summer with a hot day and 90s forecast. Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday promise continued warmth with afternoon highs near 99. Early morning readings show a low around 71, with temperatures climbing into the mid 80s by midnight.
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Tragic O-9 Submarine Loss Darkens Navy Hope
Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox signaled the 33 crew of the O-9 likely lie buried beneath 440 feet of Atlantic water. Salvage is deemed impossible at that depth, and divers may not reach the crushed submarine. The Falcon reported cork, oil, air, and decking as searches continued with Chewink due to arrive.
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RAF Bombing Campaign Shapes Invasion Defense
London reports RAF strikes target German invasion bases as Britain braces for a possible assault. The Prinz Eugen was damaged by Prince of Wales guns before reaching Brest as Bismarck was sunk. RAF claimed 24 German planes shot down in a large offensive along the Channel and northern France.
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William H. Davis Named New Mediation Head
Washington reports President Roosevelt selected William H. Davis of New York as the new mediation head. Announcement came Saturday, with Davis described as an experienced patent official.
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Sub Commander's Parents Hopeful Son Still Alive
Osceola residents await word on Lieutenant Howard J. Abbott commander of the U S submarine O 9 reported sunk off the Isles of Shoals. Abbott, a 1927 Osceola High School graduate, served on the Nevada and on destroyers before submarine training at New London. He married Constance Kennedy and has two young children Stephanie and Stephen.
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Break With Axis Deepens Says Gayda Ties USA to Europe
Virginio Gayda, key fascist spokesman in Rome, declared that Washington created a perfect break between the United States and the axis, signaling a shift toward continental Europe and severing ties with allied powers. He framed the move as a strategic realignment authoritative figures called definitive.
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King Peter II Of Yugoslavia Arrives In England
In London King Peter II aged 17 arrives with prime minister and ministers. The Yugoslav government in exile is expected to be established in London as the royal party is greeted by the Duke of Kent. The monarch fled Yugoslavia with the regime toppled by General Simovic after the March coup against the axis alliance.
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High Twelve Convention Backs U S C Campaign
The International High Twelve conclave at Roosevelt meetings closes after four days with resolutions endorsing the Masonic Service Association and United Service Organizations. Dr. Samuel Garvin of the University of Dubuque warns that government leadership should guide pioneers amid economic cycles. Induction of 1941-42 officers includes Dr. E. E. Hruska as president and Walter A. Anderson as first vice president. Detroit hosts the 1942 convention.
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Urging Arm Vessels as Step in War Gap
UPI dispatch reports Congress debating Roosevelt speech calling for arming American merchant ships or at least establishing convoys and patrols. Senators Pepper and Bone push for guns on ships and a robust defense while others warn the message risks war rhetoric and notes the Robin Moor incident as precedent.
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Draftees Named By Marion Board To Report July 6
Thirteen men were named by the Marion draft board to report for induction at Fort Des Moines on July 6. The list includes Frederick Julian Telecky Ely Arthur Gale Kenke Marion LaMeine Werner Tomlinson John Braxton Walden Ross Theodore Remner Gilbert Leslie Hubler Raymond George Krumm Eugene McDonald Verle Victor Masterhan Vernon Lawrence Akers Willis Frank Rich Raelson Needles and other residents from nearby areas.
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LaMeine Werner Tomlinson
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Second Avenue
Mt. Vernon
Eugene McDonald
R.F.D. Kfax
Verle Victor Masterhan
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Central City
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Wheeler to Speak at Antiwar Rally in Dubuque
Senator Burton K Wheeler of Montana and Archbishop Francis Beckman will address an antiwar rally in Dubuque. The event is sponsored by the First Committee with Robert E Wood presiding. Wheeler’s speech will be broadcast at 8 30 p m CST over NBC blue and Mutual networks.
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Burton K. Wheeler
FDR orders Italian consuls to quit country
The United States directs Italy to remove all consular personnel from the United States by July 15, excluding embassy staff. Secretary Sumner Welles also delivered a note to Germany over charges about consulates and related agencies, aligning with the Roosevelt administration’s retaliation and noting Italy’s registered agencies must cease activities.
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Youth Tears Nazi Flag From Building In Argentine Rally
In Cordoba Argentina during flag day celebrations a youth evaded soldiers at the German consulate and tore down a Nazi banner from the building. Earlier a crowd with boat hooks and ladders had threatened to tear the flag, prompting the consulate to demand protection. The banner was lowered during the initial threat and later raised again after the crowd dispersed.
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Children Unite In Projects To Boost Health Camp Fund
Busy children at Camp Good Health could have sung a parody of a popular song using the words When Soap Gets in Pee Eyes. The 45 girls scrubbed in the morning and 29 boys had their turn in the afternoon. The final rinse was under rear showers to keep hair wavy for Sunday parents' visit.
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Good Health
Army Request Would Extend Year's Service
The War Department urged President Roosevelt to seek Congress approval to keep the National Guard on active duty beyond the current term to avoid demobilizing about 290000 service members on Sept. 16. Demobilization would affect 18 guard divisions and other units, with 65,000 officers and men ordered to duty since Sept. 16 last year.
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Jackson Approval To Court Held Up In Senate Action
Washington report says a senior Supreme Court justice will be queried next Monday over a charge he abused his official office in the nomination process. A judiciary subcommittee met briefly and endorsed Harlan Fiske Stone for chief justice with no witnesses or protests recorded.
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52 900 More Tons of Shipping Sunk By U-Boats
Berlin reports the German high command says U-boats sunk an additional 52,900 tons of convoyed merchant ships in the North Atlantic. One wreck reportedly included a British auxiliary cruiser. A later war bulletin notes German planes bombed a 6,000 ton vessel off the Humber estuary.
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Senator Harrison in grave condition alerts nation
Washington AP reports Senator Pat Harrison remains in grave condition amid medical concerns. The influential Democrat's status draws nationwide attention as officials monitor his health and implications for Senate leadership.
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