Labor Unions Seek Voice in Postwar Peace Talks
Eleven locals of the United Farm Equipment and Metal Workers of America, CIO affiliated, adopt resolutions urging labor representation at the peace table and other postwar goals. Resolutions, backed by district vice president Hobbie, go to the national convention in South Bend, Indiana, October 14 through 17.
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United Farm Equipment and Metal Workers of America
CIO
South Bend
Ind
Charles Ap Hobbie
Hobbie
Roosevelt
Congress
War Labor Board
National Labor Relations Board
FHA
Department of Labor
Yanks Determined To Conquer Hitler Editorial Sparks Ranks
Paris AP report says Stars and Stripes editorial mocks soldiers who sing I Wanna Go Home provoking strong army response. Many letters express resolve to defeat Hitler before seeking home, with plans to forward declarations of determination to Gen Eisenhower.
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Paris
Stars and Stripes
Hitler
Apo
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Socialist Norman Thomas to retire after 44 years in politics
Norman Thomas, longtime Socialist party candidate, announces he will retire from active politics after this campaign. He disclosed the decision amid questions about opposing Fiorello La Guardia in New York mayoral race, saying he will formally retire at a Chicago Socialist party meeting next January.
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Los Angeles
Ins
Socialist Party
Norman Thomas
Fiorello la Guardia
New York
Chicago
Radio hidden in tree plea to return to commerce
In Reading Pennsylvania a radio attached to a parachute was found lodged in a tree with a note asking the finder to return the set to the U S Department of Commerce. In New York the Dewey Bricker Volunteers organize a chorus and appoint Miss Jeffie Jefferson to head the women's theatrical committee to enlist show girls for Republican nominees.
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Reading
Paul Sweyer
U. S. Department of Commerce
New York
Dewey-Bricker
Jeffie Jefferson
USO Window Sign Declares Nonpartisan Stance
In Salt Lake City the USO posted a sign stating it is a non partisan organization and does not sponsor political candidates. The message notes the group's location next to the Republican headquarters and emphasizes neutrality.
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Salt Lake City
USO
Arnold Reveals U S Air Losses in World War II
General H H Arnold stated the army air force has lost 42 000 airplanes since Pearl Harbor 14 600 on combat missions overseas About 6 000 planes probably destroyed and around 10 000 damaged additional losses include 9 900 noncombat aircraft destroyed overseas 17 500 lost in the continental United States RAF had dropped a million tons of bombs by Sept 28 in the air war against Germany and Japan Battle casualties total 72 000 killed wounded missing plus 5 390 non battle casualties.
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Arnold
RAF
Germany
Japan
Chimes of Angelus Temple Stilled After McPherson’s Death
Angelus temple chimes went out of order the day Aimee Semple McPherson died in Oakland. They will remain silent until next Sunday when her body lies in state under the temple dome. A vacant chair draped with the Four Square Gospel flag marked her place at Sunday services.
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Los Angeles
Angelus Temple
Aimee Semple McPherson
Oakland
Temple
International Church of the Four Square Gospel
Five More German Generals Reported Killed
The German news agency DNB announced five more generals killed in action or of wounds. Names listed include Infantry Gen Friedrich Mieth Maj Gen Friedrich Bluemke killed on the eastern front Maj Gen Wilhelm Criselli killed in Italy Lt Gen Zickwolff and Maj Gen Werner Ducking died of wounds.
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London
DNB
Berlin
Friedrich Mieth
Friedrich Bluemke
Eastern Front
Wilhelm Criselli
Italy
Zickwolff
Werner Ducking
Food for Greece shipment arranged to Greece
New Zealand minister to the United States C A Berendsen announced from Wellington that arrangements are complete for an immediate dispatch to the Middle East of a substantial shipment of foodstuffs for the Greek people as soon as Greece is freed from enemy occupation.
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Greece
Washington
INS
Progressive Wage Boosts Favored by Chamber Chief
Eric A. Johnston president of the United States Chamber of Commerce urged progressive wage increases after the war to avoid deflation. Speaking before the War Labor board he opposed wholesale postwar wage cuts and warned inflation now would trigger later deflation, urging continued wartime wage and price stabilization. He was followed by Robert M. Taylor who argued wage rises would mainly help 25 percent of workers and labeled the issue a political football.
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Washington
INS
Eric A. Johnston
United States Chamber of Commerce
War Labor Board
Johnston
Robert M. Taylord
National Association of Manufacturers
Psoriasis Relief NELORE Now Available at Local Drug Stores
Try NELORE a soothing new preparation for psoriasis that removes scales, stops itching, and reduces infection risk. A $1.50 jar is offered with money back guarantee if not satisfied. Available at May's Drug Stores Schulig Drug Stores Liggett's and stores everywhere.
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May’s
Schulig Drug Stores
Liggett’s
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