British Tank Clash in Libya as Tobruk Hold Challenged
British imperial forces pressed a decisive battle against Erwin Rommel's main German tank formations in Libya. The fighting centered in a triangle near Capuzzo, Gabr Saleh and Sidi Rezegh, with Tobruk defenders pushing from the perimeter amid air raids by RAF formations. Casualties and tank losses were high as Gen Cunningham's multinational units drove to isolate and defeat the Axis mechanized forces, while the air offensive attacked fortifications, airfields, and communications across the vast battle area.
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Cairo
INS
Libya
Piven Weed
Fort Capuzzo
Gabr Saleh
Sidi Rezegh
Tobruk
Alain Gordon Cunningham
Rezezh
Tobruk Perime
Royal Air Force
Libys
North Africa
Capuzzo-Gabr Saleh-Rezegh
Cunningham
Erwin Rommel
Middle East
Cairo Bulletin
United Front Forms Against Japan in ABCD Talks
Washington reports that Great Britain China the Netherlands and Australia stood united with the United States in pressing Japan for a policy reversal in the Far East. Secretary Hull welcomed the consensus while Halifax Casey Louden and Hu Shih voiced confidence and cautioned against overoptimism as exploratory talks continue.
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Washington
INS
U. S
Great Britain
China
Netherlands
Australia
Japan
Far East
ABCD
Cornefl Hull
U.S
Pacific
Viscount Lord Halifax
Hull
Halifax
Richard G. Casey
A. Louden
Hu_Shih
Abcd Powers
CIO Supports 14 Cent Milk in Charleston Endorsement
Robert C. Dills head of 8000 CIO workers in Charleston endorsed selling oil at 14 cents a quart and warned against 16 cent pricing as harming workers. He praised Kanawha County Industrial Union council for abrogating parts of the city milk ordinance to allow outside milk sales, urging free trade. He urged fair wages and profits, noting workers bear the brunt of high prices and that milk is vital for large families. (Turn to page 3 col 4)
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CIO
Charleston
Robert C. Dills
Kanawha County Industrial Union Council
Difls
Greater Voice In U.S. Defense Demanded By CIO
CIO leaders press for expanded labor influence in national defense efforts. Philip Murray sends a letter to President Roosevelt urging broader participation in war production to boost output of guns tanks and ships while backing government mediation to resolve disputes. The CIO meeting coincides with Jimmy Lewis coal strike context.
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Detroit
INS
CIO
Hitler
Philip Murray
Roosevelt
FDR
Murray
Bmurtléy
John JI Lewis
United Coal Miners
Page & Col
Strike Curbs Still on Top
Washington reports that anti strike curbs remain a priority in congress with President Roosevelt approving a defense strikes bill. Chairman Norton J. of New Jersey indicated progress toward a House labor committee report next week as lawmakers note continued momentum for restricting work stoppages in defense industries despite the coal strike.
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Norton
N. J
White House
House Labor Committee
Rent Increases Draw State Anti-Profiteering Scrutiny
Complaints from Charleston and Kanawha County prompt the state anti profiteering committee to focus on rent hikes amid a defense housing shortage. Working class residents report difficulty reaching Charleston due to rising rents, with the shortage intensifying the issue as the panel weighs relief options.
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Charleston
Kanawha County
Clienia
CIO Wires Lewis Its Appreciation
The CIO executive board telegraphed John L. Lewis its appreciation for arbitration in the United Mine Workers strike in company mines of large steel firms. The telegram called Lewis and the policy committee’s action a splendid contribution to the nation toward a satisfactory solution. It added confidence that the merits of the UMW case assure a well earned victory.
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Detroit
INS
CIO
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers’ Union
Lewis
United Mine Workers
Early Hitler peace conference plan shocks amid European猜
The White House disclosed Hitler is summoning continental Europe to an economic peace conference in December or January. It could precede a new general peace offensive. Early warned the proposal is likely a cover for German control via puppet states and urged skepticism. Invitations go to Axis, belligerents, and some neutrals. England excluded. Diplomats expect Finland and Soviet Russia to participate.
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Washington
INS
White House
Hitler
Europe
Stephen T. Early
Germany
Berlin
England
Finland
Soviet
Russia
W V Midget Auto Tags Decreed For Years Past Plates
Wes Virginian reports midget auto tags will replace some license plates next year. Motorists keep current numbers. new white tags with black numerals sized to fit lower right corner. Bailey cites defense needs and potential savings in steel and postage, with no new numbers issued.
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Bnarl
Ernest
Bailey
National Ofense
Tonga
Railey
Rostov on Don Falls to German Troops in Caucasus Drive
German forces announced the seizure of Rostov on Don after fierce fighting as part of a push toward the Caucasus oil fields. News notes a breach in Moscow southern defenses and reports from Berlin about the Russo German war now in its sixth month with Col Gen Ewald von Kleist commanding.
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Berlin
Caucasus
Rostov-on- Don
Moscow
Rostov
Hitler
Sea of Azo
Ewald von Kleist
Reds Claim Lines Hold After Heavy Fighting Near Moscow
Soviet defenses near Mozhaisk hold firm as German forces press a new general offensive. Moscow radio calls withdrawals strategic due to German superiority in tanks and artillery. Separate reports acknowledge a Soviet pullback toward Rostov-on-Don amid heavy action involving German armor and motorized divisions.
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Kuibyshevv
Russia
Moscow
Moscow Radio
Mozhaisk
Army
Red Star
Mostow
Wasian i
Het Rostov
State Miners Told to Return
The United Mine Workers policy committee in Washington agreed to arbitration of the union shop in captive mines, signaling an end to the sympathy strikes. West Virginia’s bituminous industry, crippled by walkouts, expected full production by Monday as captive and commercial operations began returning to work. District 17 and District 31 issued notices for miners to return, with reopenings planned after the weekend in many pits.
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West Virginia
United Mine Workers Policy Committee
Washington
Umwa District 17
Charleston
District 31
Fairmont
Monongalia County
West Virginia Operators Back Arbitration Plan To End Strike
State operators welcomed President Roosevelt s arbitration strategy as a triumph for national defense. L Ebersole Gaines Fayetteville WV Coal Association president said he was glad to see them come around and arbitration was a good way out. William W Miller Kanawa Coal Operators Association president called it the best way to get the mines started for national defense.
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Roosevelt
West Virginia
National de- Tonge
L. Ebersole Gaines
Fayetteville
West Virginia Coal Association
Lewis
William W. Miller
Kanawa
Isecialion
Natonal
Roosewelt
All Miners Ordered Back to Work Says Union Accepts Arbitration
Washington November 22 The steel and coal strike ends as John L Lewis accepts Roosevelt's sixth appeal and agrees to submit union shop demands in captive mines to binding arbitration. United Mine Workers policy committee votes unanimously to return to work with general resumption Monday. Roosevelt appoints three man board John L Lewis Benjamin Fairless and Dr John R Steelman to arbitrate the dispute details and set a path to ending the national emergency.
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Washington
INS
John L. Lewis
Roosevelt
Appalachian
United Mine Workers Union
Lewis
Benjamin Fairless
U.S. Steel Corporation
John R. Steelman
Department of Labor
3 & Special Board of Arbitration
UMW
Fairless
Steelman
Eugene Grace
Bethlehem Steel Corp
Mr. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
John Steelman
Steel
Ming
United Mine Workers
Steel Companies
National Policy Committee
National Mediation Board
William H. Davis
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Rostov-on-Don
Red Army
Don
Taganing
Virginia
Steel Chief
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