McCloy touts U S air gains and limits in wartime remarks
Assistant Secretary of War John J. McCloy presented figures showing the army air force downing 234 enemy Sansntro planes from Feb 1 to Aug 30 while losing 9. He cited the Flying Tigers tally of 23 planes destroyed to 18 AVG losses and noted broader questions about aircraft types, training, and strategic bombing as the U S prepares for intensified air power against Germany.
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Walkout at Ottumwa War Plant By Steel Workers
Ottumwa Tron Works employees failed to report for work in a mass action led by Local 2134 United Steel Workers CIO affiliate to press for immediate contract negotiations. A new contract proposal is on the table and company officials planned to meet with union representatives Friday, per J W Neasham and Ray Hartelin.
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Steel workers threaten strike until talks resume
The men have been trying for two weeks to force company negotiations and will not return to work until company reps meet union reps. Neasham proposes a 30 day old contract run and any new contract retroactive to Sept 1, and has notified the War Production board.
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French Aiding Jews Against Nazi Manhunt
Reports from the French frontier describe French civilians aiding foreign Jews evading Vichy police under German orders. Farmers defend refugees with scythes, gendarmes face standoff, and Toulouse requests troops as arrests surge after a German deadline expires. refugees shelter in homes and rural hideouts.
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Chinese Nearing Airport Capture Near Tokio Bombers Range
Chinese communique says Kinhwa in reach of Tokyo bomber range and imminent capture as attacks from the Chekiang Kiangsi rail line and rear units press toward the walled town. Japanese forces in Kinhwa are panic stricken while other towns along the line report recapture efforts and desperate defense.
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Bomber Crash Kills Seven U. S. Flyers
Seven army airmen from Harding field were killed when a two engine bomber crashed in flames near Angola state prison in Louisiana. Prison officials said details and names were withheld pending an official report. Guards heard the aircraft sputter before it burst into flames and plunged into a wooded area four miles north of the prison. Warden D. D. Bazer directed searchers who found wreckage over several acres about two miles from the nearest dwelling.
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