First Draftees To Be Inducted By U S Today
The army begins inducting its first draftees tomorrow under the peacetime conscription bill signed by President Roosevelt two months ago. Chicago and Pacific coast locations will stage the initial call, with about 30,000 expected this year and more volunteers offsetting a reduced first call. Fingerprinting, records, and an oath mark entry into military service as the process starts for 11,000 volunteers among others.
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Washington
Roosevelt
War Department
Chicago
Pacific
Army
Ilinois
Coral
Selective Service
United States of America
United States
Postwar Collapse Warning From CIO Leader
At the Atlantic City convention John L. Lewis warned of an economic collapse after the war. He urged a program to raise real wages, cut working hours, expand production, and secure opportunity for all jobless and needy. He called for stronger union action and criticized defense labor policy and the FBI.
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Atlantic City
N. J
John L. Lewis
Lewig
CIO
Lewis
Defense Coms
FBI
Willie Willis Reflects on Grandma’s Advice and Marriage
Willie Willis recalls his grandmother’s admonitions to avoid drink and smoke and to stay pure for the woman he would marry, expressing a wish she could have witnessed a significant moment.
RAF Bombers Strike Again at Hamburg Shipyards
Berlin dispatch reports a second successive pre-dawn RAF raid on Hamburg caused military damage though German high command calls it very limited. Fourteen killed and many injured across Bremen Kiel and other targets as hospitals, churches, schools and apartment blocks suffered damage. British losses and German counterclaims are noted as both sides report extensive bombing in Europe.
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Berlin
Hamburg
Germany
Bremen
Kiel
High Command
Elbe
Shing
London
Waterloo Bridge
Paddington
Kearington
Portsmouth
Southampton
Itubert Weise
U S Seeks Vultee Strike Settlement
Hundreds of CIO unionists gather near the Vultee Aircraft plant in Downey California as government men Maj. Sidney Simpson and Arnold Toolles arrive to confer with Vultee and union leaders. The 2000 workers strike seeks 70 cents minimum wage, up from 60 cents, amid $94 million in military plane orders.
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Downey
Calif
CIO
Los Angeles
Vultee Aircraft
United Automobile and Aircraft Workers
Washington
Maj
Sidney Simpson
War Department
Arnold Toolles
U.S. Labor Commission
Vultee
Plant Blast Injures Two at Bridgeville Works
An unexplained explosion at American Cyanamid Bridgeville works damaged a large building at 10:40 am injuring two men. About 1900 workers were present in Selden division with 24 in the shattered area. Damages estimated at 250000 dollars. no national defense contracts involved.
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Pittsburgh
American Cyanamid and Chemical Corporation
Bridgeville Works
Oscar Luft
Selden Division
Bridgeyle
Massacre Chemical Works
Fire Destroys Plant in Johnstown Pa and Alleged Arson
JOHNSTOWN PA November 17 Fire gutted the small Pennsylvania Chemical plant owned by Michael Bozich. He claimed the blaze was arson with intent of sabotage and that the plant was working on a government order for incendiary bombs. The fire started in the basement around 8 30 am as Bozich said the firm was to deliver bombs to the U S army proving grounds at Aberdeen Maryland on November 20. Bozich said tests showed his bombs were more effective than others.
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Johnstown
Pennsylvania Chemical Company
Michael Bozich
Bowich
Bozich
U. S
Aberdeen
MD. Proving Grounds
Matruh
Bri Fase
Bir Amasin
Alam el Islaguiya
Bumbling Burglar Tales Go Daft Across States
A quirky roundup notes burglars turning chaotic, from Indianapolis thieves using a police radio to cases where stolen items were swapped or returned. Shown are miscues in Austin Minnesota, Eugene Oregon, Elm Creek Nebraska, Kansas City, Dallas, Pasadena, and Mt. Vernon with odd losses and bizarre getaways.
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Austin
Minn
Eugene
Ore
Elm Creek
Neb
Cole
Kansas City
Army Gets Its Own Air Force in RAF Shuffle
London reports a major reorganization of the Royal Air Force. The army will gain its own air force after years of controversy. Sir Hugh Dowding becomes air chief, and key RAF officers are reassigned or promoted. The move follows France’s collapse and aims to integrate air power with ground forces.
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London
Royal Air Force Command
U. S
Air Ministry
Douglas
Mershall
Hugh Dowding
Britain
Lord Beagarsbrook
Yall
W. S. Douglas
A.T. Harris
Charles Portal
O. T. Boyd
Middle East
BE. L. Gusauge
Boyd
P. Babington
Arthur Sheridan Farratt
France
Athéw
Army Cooperation Command
AFL and CIO clash over labor peace in New Orleans
In the AFL annual report President William Green accuses John L. Lewis of blocking labor peace. The AFL vows to resume negotiations anywhere anytime while noting Communist activity in organizing workers. A Yugoslav air operation in Belgrade claims minor damage with no casualties.
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New Orleans
Itns
American Federation of Labor Tonign
John L. Lewis
Congress of Industrial Organizations
William Green
AFL
Roosevelt
CIO
Lewis
APL
Iis
Ehiard
Aficio
Yugoslavia
Belghade
Aitolj
Klerva
Yusesha Anteair
Kiceva
U.S. Destroyers Visit Tampico Amid East Asia Tensions
Three American destroyers appeared off Tampico amid a report of German and British naval actions nearby. Mexican authorities identified the vessels as U.S. but offered no comment. The incident sparked questions about the Pan-American neutrality zone and U.S. patrols as Mexican gunboat Queretaro intervened in the early hours to protect the Nazi freighter Rhein and escort it toward the Panuco river mouth. Mussolini to deliver a radio address from Palazzo Venezia as Italy nears decisive wartime moves.
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Tampico
Mexico
Tampico Bay
Phrygia
Rhein
Idarwald
Tampico Harbor
U. S
Itas
Tarapico
Queretaro
Panazo River
Lazaro Cardenis
Rome
INSI
Benito Mussolini
Palaz'zo Venezia
Italy
Germany
Mussolini
Maly
Greece
Britain
Mediterranean
Palazzo Venezia
League of
German press unit stationed near Gibraltar in waiting stance
A five car caravan of official German photo and press experts was reported to be installed at La Linea near Gibraltar awaiting developments. The contingent, regular members of the German army, previously filmed and reported the drive through The Netherlands, Belgium, and France.
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Bern
Switzerland
la Linea
Rock of
Gibraltar
Netherlands
Belgium
France
Dual Axis Move Said in Making
Germany and Italy reportedly called an important conference at Vienna that might lay final plans for a double headed Axis move one against Gibraltar and the other toward Greece and Turkey. Foreign Ministers von Ribbentrop Cinna Serrano Suner and Keitel plus Marshal Bartoglio were named as participants, with Innsbruck talks noted as a prior review of German army cooperation with the Italians in the Balkans.
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Bern
Switzerland
Germany
Italy
Vienna
Gibraltar
Greece
Turkey
Joachim, von Ribbentrop
Court Galeazzo Cinna
Ramon Serrano Suner
Spain
Wilhelm Keitel
Pietro Bartoglio
Fioe
Innsbruck
Balkan
Riendly
Italians Report Fierce Fighting Greek Forces
Rome reports fierce fighting on the Greek front with Italian aviation bombing roads railways troops and artillery. The clash center is the Ninth army sector near Koritsa Albania as Italy notes especially hard fighting. British raids across Libya Egypt East Africa and Italy are described as widespread with damages and deaths.
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Rome
Reek
Ninth Army
Koritsa
Albania
Air Force
Libya
Egypt
East Africa
Italy
Bari
Monopoli
Adriatic
Crete
Alexandria
Africa
Community Fund Appeal To Begin in City Today
Charleston's Community Fund launches its fourth annual drive to aid the needy with food clothing and essentials. Workers aim for a one day wage donation from all earners with higher brackets giving more to support those without livelihoods. Over 100 women convene at the Woman's club to organize the residential division led by Mrs Jo N Kenna. The Kiekal dinner at Shrine Mosque funds for the appeal and proceeds go to beneficiaries. Radio programs on WCHS will showcase cases via plays based on fund agency happenings.
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Charlestay
Tteir
W. Fitzhugh Ficklen
J. Horner Davis
Jo N. Kenna
Community Music Association
Shrine Mosque
Community Fund
Tiskelwah Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Fond
Charleston
WCHS
Howard Cammack
Sarah Spencer
Ted Goldthorpe
Greeks Capture Koritza. Vast Italian Losses Reported
Greek forces claim major victory at Koritza with 180 Italian tanks captured and 3,300 troops taken prisoner. Evzones entered the city as other Italian forces faced flanking drives and entrapment along the Epirus front. Royal Air Force and Greek planes supported the advance, pushing Italians toward retreat into Yugoslavia.
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Athens
INS
Koritza
Yugoslavia
Ionian
Epirus
Greece
Evzones
Koritze
Uno
Koritz
Aegean
Salonika
Korita
Italy
Bania
Pindus Mountains
Ionian Sea
Royal Air Force
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Chemical Company
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Pasadena
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Kas
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Mt. Vernon
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Fighter Command
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