Lewis O'Neill Wage Contract Falls Through
Washington June 15. The Central Pennsylvania Coal Producers Association and the United Mine Workers ended their talks on $130 a day for portal-to-portal pay. A War Labor Board decision was awaited. ONeill said the collapse would postpone any writing of the oral $1.50 travel time compensation, with operators seeking immediate settlement and the union favoring postponement for a year. Page 21.
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Pennsylvania
Washington
UMW
John T. Lewis
O'Neill
War Labor Board
Central Pennssylvania Producers
Oneill
WLB
William H. Davis
Neill
O Neill
Davis
Ceatroducers
Assoc
United Mine Workers of America
Murray Seeks Roosevelt Veto of Anti Strike Bill
CIO chief Philip Murray urged President Roosevelt to veto the anti strike bill, charging it would harm war production and demoralize workers. He warned the measure would provoke stoppages, invite provocateurs, and threaten labor union liberties and democratic institutions.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Philip Murray
CIO
Murray
Muretay
United Nations
Four Freer
Nazi Planes Downed At Ratio of 6 to 1
Washington June 15 The War Department reports American four engine bombers over Europe achieved a near six to one kill ratio. In 18 heavy bombardment missions the force flew about 1,600 sorties against German targets and shot down 571 planes, probably destroyed 147, with 731 damaged. American losses tallied 106 aircraft through the latest week of operations.
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Washington
Europe
War Department
Labor unions win big WPB vice chair roles in major effort
Donald M. Nelson names Clinton S. Golden and Joseph D. Keenan as vice chairs of the War Production Board to heighten labor input. Golden will also serve as vice chairman of the War Manpower Commission, signaling a coordinated push between WPB and WMC to align labor and production. Golden leaves United Steel Workers post. Keenan leaves Chicago Federation of Labor post to take on labor production duties. Land resigns as labor production director as WPB expands its labor representation and aims for maximum wartime output.
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Washington
INS
Donald M. Nelson
War Production Board
Clinton S. Golden
Cio
Pittsburgh
Halson
Joseph D. Keenan
AFL
Chicago
Nelson
Charles E. Wilson
Golden
War Man‘power Commission
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McNutt
Commission
WMC
Atl
Gulden and
Keenan
Philip Murray
United Steel Workers of America, Cio
War Manpower Commission
Amuel
Chicago Federation of Labor
APL
National Defense Advisory
WPS
Nat Tie
WPA
Wendell Land
Land
Michigan State
Tobor
New Tax Law Being Mapped In Washington
Government efforts to expand wartime taxes began today as leaders pledged no new burden on income taxpayers this year. Key figures discussed timing, with major provisions not taking effect before January 1, and plans to raise roughly 16 billion through new fees and savings measures in the coming year.
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Ts Promis
Washington
Junin
Treasury
Muriterntian
Congress
Provident Toosevelt
Doughton
Den
Roosevelt
Inns
Deuslon
George Gay
Senate
Syid D-Vinn
House
Douehwon
Alew
Sixty Percent of West Virginians Exceed War Speed Limit
West Virginia motorists exceeded the wartime speed limit of 3 miles per hour in May, with average speeds around 46 mph in October. State Road Commission chief Ernest L. Batley announced preliminary results from a survey of major highways. The commission identified numerous hot spots and urged enforcement review as findings are submitted to authorities.
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West Virgins
Ernest L. Batley
U.S
Glen Dale
Marstudt
Rt Couuen
Greyhound Plans Air Bus Service
Greyhound Corp filed with the Civil Aeronautics Board for the right to operate air bus service over 60 miles of highway. The plan envisions large capacity aircraft to carry passengers mail and express and to feed existing air line routes. Helicopter tests highlight safety and control advances with plans to adapt terminals and hangars for landing and maintenance. Collaboration with manufacturers will determine commercial viability as the technology develops.
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Smmaller
Committee Is Formed to Protect Consumer
Washington June 15 A congressional committee to protect the consumer was announced by Rep. Scanlon D Pa The panel aims to uphold Roosevelt era stabilization and call back prices The announcement came after a meeting of Democratic congressmen with Scanlon saying the first session would be held soon and future conferences planned with President Roosevelt War Mobilizer Byrnes and Economic Stabilizer Vinson
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Washington
Congresshonal
Tuomas RE
Scanlan
D-Pan
Scanlon
Troosevelt
Pensylvinia
Scanton
Towce
Roosevelt
James Byrnes
Fred Vinson
Deaf Mute Trapped in Shaft Rescue Efforts
Deaf mute Lewis Shipay, 41, trapped in an elevator shaft after falling from the third floor of the National Die and Butter Mold Co. building. He shouted for help as the car moved. a handyman and bystanders worked to free him, amid fears of being crushed.
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New York
Lewis Shipay
Hanes
Dimaghing
Slipey
Dows
National Die and Butter Mold Co
Slipoy
Charles Macs Capone
Navy Yard to Launch Submarine Burrfish Amid Navy Plans
The Portsmouth Navy Yard will launch its seventh submarine of 13 into the water when the Burrfish is unveiled. Miss Jane K. Davis, daughter of James J. Davis of Pennsylvania, a member of the naval affairs committee, will sponsor the vessel.
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Navy Yard
Portsmouth
N.H
Portsmouth Navy
TSS
Burrfish
Jane KB. Davis
James J. Davie
Roosevelt backs food subsidies to curb rising prices
President Roosevelt endorsed subsidies as a method to alleviate inflation and keep food costs down, declining to endorse a universal food control system. He challenged critics to offer a better alternative and noted ongoing discussions among officials about price stabilization and wartime administration.
Evacuation of Nazi Civilians Reported
A late war bulletin notes civilians in western Germany evacuating from cities amid Allied air raids. Reports indicate German authorities plan widespread moves to safer areas as bombings continue, with some coastal and inland towns affected and refugees seeking shelter.
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Tenn
Switzerland
SAT Parentis
Gue Beng Evaras
Geran
Aecon Fir
Navie
Germany
Wee
Ty Weefern
Oman
Vinstad
Maj General Lee Hurt In Ceath Of Glider
Maj Gen Lee, commander of the second army division, was wounded in a glider mishap during a parachute maneuver. The attack involved multiple gliders, and reports say the unit suffered losses as vehicles crashed and many men were injured. He was taken to a hospital for treatment.
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Lee Hurt
Dune
C. Lee
Frau Lavette
Ised
Aig
Aller FBI
Everuttion Hospital
Allied Bombers Pound Europe as Sicily Nears
Warindow report notes Allied air operations over Axis held Europe as American Flying Fortresses and British bombers strike at Cherbourg Dieppe and shipping, with RAF raids continuing after crippling assaults. Details of targets remain undisclosed and losses listed as minimal.
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Sicily
Axis
Europe
London
Can‘nent
Channel
Stuler
Gherfansen
Dieppe
Cherbourg
Peninsuhe
France
Massing Russians Alarm Hitlerites on Turkish Syria Front
Allied force movements and frontier closure on the Turkish Syrian border sparked fears of a larger invasion. Reports from Ankara and London described Syria’s frontier sealing while Axis powers warned of new Russian offensives and Italian directives urged vigilance against enemy landings near Crete and Sicily.
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London
Ankara
Syria
Turkey
Solurces
Palestine
Iraq
Iran
The
Daily Herald
Sicily
Hallans
Crete
Dodecanese
Greece
Admer
John Cunningham
Levant
Ismet Tiong
Churchill
Adana
Europe
Axix
North African
Rome
Turkey Premier Promotes Neutrality and Allied Ties
London reports Prime Minister of Turkey praising neutrality while stressing cordiality with the USSR and Britain. He cites long term friendship with Pessina and Arvoin, noting wartime dangers avoided and future cooperation with both sides.
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London
Jhaine
Tetas
Pessina
Arvoin
Ankara
Ussr
Wwe
Britain
Turkey
Thes Danners
Kemal
Geremins
Thalhatis
Unclear fragments report thwarted assault and arrest
Fragmentary OCR description mentions an attempted attack and a police response led by a commandant. Names and details are garbled, but it suggests a thwarted assault with arrests and investigation ongoing.
Knox Hints Major Blows Impending Against Japan
Washington reports secretary of the Navy Knox noting a steady growth of submarine operations in the Pacific and forecasting major blows against Japan. He avoided specifics, citing the long lead time to ready sizeable movements. Yesterday’s submarine actions damaged or sunk several enemy ships and continued attacks on Japanese supply lines.
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Knox
Japan
Wasilington
Pacific
Arex
OU. S. Auvnderses
Anoa
Especifly
Temain
Vesterday
Rabmatites
Anti-Isolationism Move Is Approved
A U S House resolution endorses cooperation with a new international organization to preserve postwar peace. Supported by both parties, the measure aims to engage in a global effort and would go to the Senate for action.
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Washington
Anne
House
McCore Mack
Congress of the United States
Turkish currency in Swedish banks shocks daily paper
Report from London on June financial chatter notes a swirled claim about Turkish currency deposits in Swedish banks. The Swedish and Berlin outlets are cited with cautious misgivings and unclear figures amid a broader currency scare.
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London
Bulgavid
King Moris
Osianal
Sketen Werd Feduy
Sed
Berlin
Allied Air Forcing Messina Fire Drives Heavy Bombardment
Allied air forces struck Messina in North Africa theater with RAF Wellington and Northwest Africa bombers. Heavy fires damaged harbor yards railways and surrounding targets while Allied fighters targeted southern Italy bases. One German fighter was shot down and no Allied losses reported. Cairo announced reconnaissance photos confirming strikes on Spezia and a Littorio class battleship forward deck.
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Allied
Northwest Africa
Alber
Eisenhows
Litturio Hiss
Allies Bomb Japs In Burmese Bases
American medium bombers pounded Japanese lines in Burma near Legyi and Mu River bridge areas. Other formations hit Muyaryo and Akyah positions, destroying buildings and wireless stations. Escorts returned safely as fighters attacked Japanese positions in western Burma.
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New Deli
Tedia
Burma
Jorday
Legyl
Ate
Muyaryo
Akyah
Stover Penisuila
Kalena
Reds Repel 4 Nazi Thrusts Near Orel
Four German counterattacks near Orel were repelled by Soviet forces. A thrust advanced toward Misensk outskirts was halted, with about 400 German troops reported killed and tanks damaged. Soviet air raids hit railway hubs and supply depots, igniting large fires as counteroffensives continued.
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London
Orel
Misensk
Misemsk
Kuban
Caucasus
Nazi Reporter Details Bomb Damage on Ruhr Front
A Berlin radio broadcast reporter quoted by the Associated Press describes tremendous Allied bombing damage in the Ruhr and Rurhland front areas. He notes soldiers and civilians endure unimaginable sacrifices as allied forces press the western German front.
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London
Ian
Berlin
Ruhr
Rutheland
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