Roosevelt Reaffirms Four Freedoms and World Peace
President Roosevelt reaffirmed that the United States fights to establish four freedoms and that victory over aggression is a means to an end. He lauded the Hot Springs food conference as epoch making and urged coordinated action by United Nations partners to raise food and industrial production, reduce trade barriers, stabilize exchange, and improve living standards. The president said many international questions lie beyond the conference but will receive united attention.
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Washington
Roosevelt
United States
United Nations
Hot Springs
White House
America
Strike Bill Tightened as Conferees Moderate Provisions
Washington June 7 A joint conference committee sharpened the antistrike bill to curb coal field walkouts but delayed final decisions on key provisions. They agreed to add fines and imprisonment for inciting a strike in government plants or mines and for agreements to aid a strike disrupting production, and to restore a war plant seizure clause. The panel also would empower the War Labor Board with authority to decide disputes and issue subpoenas, with final rulings postponed to tomorrow on 3 day notice and secret ballot requirements.
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Washington
House
Planx
War Labor Board
Mine Peace Pattern Seen in Illinois Pact
The Illinois section of the salt coal industry agreed to give John L. Lewis's United Mine Workers a $1.50 a day raise, seen as a pattern for the industry. Operators in Washington said the agreement would not bind them. Secretary Woodrow Wilson? No, Secretary Telos estimated mine idle ness cost $31,000,000 and urged end to scattered strikes as about 500,000 miners returned to work under a two-week truce. The wage offer was retroactive to April 1, while miners had sought $2 a day. The union president said other states and routes may follow, but industry officials warned the deal affects only a portion of miners. The War Labor Board would decide if the increase is approved.
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District 12
Washington
Illinois
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Anlinois
Tilnois
Lewis
Wiinins
Witneis
Ray Frimundson
UMW
Chicago
Mlineix
Edmundson
Harry Moss
United States Steel Corp
Moses
Tony
Assoe
WLB
Gav
Dwight
Green
Iinois
Iinais
War Labor Board
Normal Operations Reported in Mines Restore Coal Hauls
Normal operations returned in West Virginia mines as railroad coal cars moved to war industries after a weeklong standstill. The United Mine Workers reported near full staffing and no-shows among miners when whistles blew, with the Kanawha Williamson and Logan fields all operating.
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West
United Mine Workers
Charleston
Janott
Beckley
William Blizzard
UMW District 17
Kanawha, Williamson and
Logan Fields
Burke Says No Chance to Agree on Wage Talks
Washington wires report Edward H R Burke spokesman for the Southern Appalachian Nituminous coal operators says there is no chance of agreement with United Mine Workers in wage conference here. He proposes submitting the wage demands to the War Labor Board. Burke, former U S senator from Nebraska, cites mine workers demand for a $150 tally increase covering portal to portal time underground as unreasonable.
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Burke
Washington
Edward HR. Burke
United Ming Workers Ins
War Labor Board
U. S
Nebraska
Eastern Airlines port plan gains approval in state actions
The Civil Aeronautics Board approves Eastern Airlines peering for a new stop between Loneville and Weyne Washington. County officials and airport sponsors back the project at the Coansien Hidse site, amid debate over full facility readiness and municipal airport access linked to Dunbar synthetic rubber plants.
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Charleston
Chieleston
Eogieport
Civil Aeronautics Board At
Washington
Fastern Airlines
Loneville
Weyne
Osinp
Pen
Mit Central Airlines
Coansien
Ava
Thiuah
Borane
Charles Bo Hodges
Charleston i Chamber of Commerce
First Elisa
Port Faetiog
Attu Casualties Arrive in California
San Francisco reports arrivals of 395 Army casualties from Attu. Medical officers confirm frostbite in most, with several severe injuries. One casualty, Private Rogers of Berkeley, California, is noted as having new family duties awaiting him after his return.
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Attu
California
San Francisco
Todas
Plenty of Hits on Spezia Says S Charleston Flier
Amaris ALANQUARTERS IN NORTH AFRICA June 7 INS Jubilant American airmen said their Flying Fortress raid on the Italian naval base at Spezia faced feeble Axis opposition. Lt Les A Younkin of Wenatchee Washington, copilot, called it easy and compared it to picking apples. Others noted scarce interceptor activity though heavy flak neared the aircraft twice. one fighter was seen near the tip.
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Amaris
North Africa
Lune
INS
Svt
Lar Spezia
Les A. Younkin
Wenatchee
Younkin
Hanpy
Fa Spoxia
Jack Meeks
Saint Charleston
Ramirez Made New President of Argentina
Gen. Pedro Ramirez assumed leadership of Argentina's provisional government after Gen. Arturo Rawson resigned over failure to form a cabinet. Ramirez pledged cordial policy toward American nations and neutrality, while reporting ministers included Daminga Martins and Horace Calderon amid cabinet reshuffles and resignations.
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Rawson
Buenos Aires
Pedro Ramirez
Argentina
Arturo Rawson
Ramon
Castile
Ratesay
Daminga Maertinns
Ratarees
Uienos Alves
Montevides
Martins
Devo Maria Rosa
Horace Calderon
Justee
Imontevideo
Sourens
Grlement
Terees
Ching
Ramine
Casilla
Travson
Airmen Pressure Chinese In Upper Yangtze River Battle
US warplanes struck near the Yangtze port amid a Chinese counteroffensive as troops push enemy forces back. Chinese high command reported heavy losses for Japanese and other attackers in the sector north of the Yangtze, with claims of over 200 enemy killed. Air force efforts supported ground actions from Hu to Shivet, cutting through enemy positions and threatening strategic ports downstream.
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Chungring
China
Dapinese
Yangtze
Suntay
Supe
Chana
Tir
Tere Thin Lam
Moetai
Mike Dolmy Tebang
Sebang
Shivet
Ehapeh
Tings
Gillon
Chinits
Biwl
Chinese Central News
America Air Force
Hein Key
Inside News essay hints at mining shutdowns and Africa trip
Drew Pearson outlines new intermission in coal industry and previews a Washington Merry-Go-Round column on page three. The Charleston Gazette features a serialized series on global affairs and industry, urging readers to follow the latest on editorial pages.
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Drew Pearson
Gazette
Africa
Allies Hammer Italy's Walls in Dust Plot Report
Allied and Soviet forces reported heavy air combat and ground clashes on multiple fronts. German and Soviet bombers battled near Gorki and Rostov while raids struck the Kiev district and Balakleya area. Reports cited 12 German planes shot down and significant enemy losses as frontline actions continued.
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Italy
Tie Radio
Gorki
Voleke
Moscow
Alea
Fore
Ersten
Balakleya Regia
Donors
Rostiy
Fahtang
Trent
Halakleya
Riga
Black Sea
OPA Plans New Coupon System for Ration Books
The Office of Price Administration announces changes to ration books with a new set of coupons and a redesign of existing stamps. Experts say the measures aim to curb black market activity and streamline distribution, affecting consumers and merchants nationwide as dates and implementation details unfold.
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Waliington
Une
Office of Price Administration
Rosalie
Fontaanes
OFA
Axis notices hint invasion path via Spain
June 7 London reports Axis chatter suggests Spain could host an Allied invasion of Europe. Berlin and Rome dispatches reflect Italian confusion and reluctance, while German and Italian observers note no strong Allied countermeasures in southern Italy and Sicily. Stockholms agencies echo uncertainty about Italy's fate.
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Italy
London
Spain
Europe
Berlin
Rome
RAF Spitfires Attack Railways in Brittany
RAF Spitfire fighters raided railways in Brittany causing disruption to enemy transportation. Reports indicate aircraft formations conducted daylight operations, targeting rail lines and trains.
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RAF
Brittany
London
Beiry
Faue
Byitivhy
Hanes
Guvina Mawaipya
Helier
Dinter
TAF
Bat
General Marshall Returns From Overseas Strategy Talks
General George C. Marshall, army chief of staff, arrived back in Washington from overseas strategy conferences. He attended meetings with Prime Minister Churchill and other Allied leaders in North Africa and the Mediterranean theater to coordinate invasion plans and war strategy.
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U.S
Algiers
George Marshall
U. S. Army
Dwight D. Eisenhower
North Africa
U. S. Army Signal Corps
Radlot
Washington
UNS
Gige C. Marshall
Army
North America
War Department
BWT
George ©. Marshall
Marshall
Churchill
Alan Brooke
Baprial
Mediterranean
Landen
Analos
Europe
Roosevelt
Mile
Hary Atatl
Batte
Gen
Page & Col
Navy Bill Expands Fleet To Record Size
Navy bill advances as 59,642 aircraft and submarines join the fleet. Washington reports rapid production and modernization of ships and guns, boosting national defense. Officials say the bill sustains wartime output and strengthens global reach.
Pantelleria Fortress Shows Weak Air Defenses
The New York Times reports Pantelleria as a strong fortress in terrain yet fragile in air defense. Allied forces have blocked supply lines, targeting the island's single small airfield near the northern shore, while German and Italian fortifications defend beaches and inland positions with heavy artillery and missile-like bunkers.
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Pantelleria
Allied air hammer drives Axis from Pantelleria and Sicily
Allied bombers and fighter-bombers pressed a major weekend offensive over Pantelleria Sicily and the Italian mainland. Middle East command reported 16 Axis fighters 2 bombers and 1 transport downed at the cost of one Allied plane. Liberators over Messina Reggio Calabria and San Giovanni claimed eight Axis planes as 50 bombers and fighters engaged. Axis losses included substantial fighter strength with no Allied losses reported from the raid.
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North Africa
Italy
Cairo
Middle East
Mussolini
Axia
Europe
Royal Family
Geneva
Rossi
Wallan
Moscow Radio
Saint Toghard
Switzsriand
Alps
Iad
antiAxis
Panstetleria
Sicily
Messina
San Giovanni
Reggio Calabria
Alles
Art
Pantelleria
Morales Quits as Chilean Cabinet Crisis Deepens
Santiago June 7 Chilean interior minister Morales resigned provoking a cabinet crisis as the entire cabinet followed with resignations President Rios considered reorganizing the cabinet Morales stated his decision was final and expected acceptance without delay He was to act as president during Rios upcoming US visit and faced attacks from Radical party allies.
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Santiago
Chile
Paul Morales
Willy Morales
Junin Attonin Rios
Mus
Rios
Morales
United States
Land Sees Record U S Merchant Fleet After War
Admiral Emory S Land predicts a postwar U S merchant fleet of 16 to 20 million tons under the American flag, urging a concrete postwar shipping policy. He supports adopting tramp shipping as a permanent part of the maritime economy, despite earlier opposition by the commission.
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Baltimore
Emory S. Land
U.S. Maritime Commission
Commission
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