Ford Rouge Gate Fights Spur State move for order
Sporadic clashes erupted at Detroit's Ford Rouge plant as pickets and non-strikers clashed at the gates. State police were ordered to restore order while Governor Murrray Van Wagoner coordinated with state officials and labor mediators. The fight at Port's Rouge involved carpenters and others with improvised weapons, injuring several and drawing a heavy mobilization around America's largest factory complex.
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Haumott
Apel
Ford Motor Company Taitay Tea Tan
Murray
van Wagoner
Wolfee
Detroit
Port
Te Rouge
Avegest
Em- Wings
Ablout
Associated Press
Ard’ Motor Company
Rouge
Hotealli Cto
Ehitts Aotmally
CIO
Bij
Washington
Ford
Willian S. Knudsen
Sidney Hillman
OPM
U.S. Department of Labor
John Lb. Carey
Dearhorn
Marty D. van Wagener
Oscar G. Olander
Commissioner of Public Safety
Dear
Pupils Hurt In Bus Crash Near Conneaut
An early morning bus collision near Conneaut injures 16 riders and both drivers. At least two students, ages 16 and 17, require hospital treatment for leg and head injuries as officials investigate the crash and students are removed for care.
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Amsoomten Ern Gonneai
Conneaut
Browh
James Quinn
Crapsbortallon
Dytrol
City Specifies Park Meter Bids Face Challenge Over Specs
City Council moves toward contracting for new parking meters amid complaints that bid specs favor Miller meters and bar other brands. Safety Director says procurement followed prior policy. taxpayers consider court injunction if bids fail to meet open competition. House backs higher drivers license fees to fund general and motor license funds.
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Nida
Richard Rouse ‘Pacher
Journal
Today
Rossbacher
Muncipal Commission Bre
Hepler
Trdm
British Close Trap On Italians In East Africa
Cairo dispatch reports British communique that Italians who withdrew from Asmara have fled toward the south and southeast. The British claim Fascist forces still hold Massawa while Imperial troops press in East Africa. About 40,000 Italians faced defeat at Gheren with the Royal Navy blocking their retreat toward the sea.
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Associated Press
Cairo
Amsarm
Eri
Iden Ouyiltal
Massina
Red Sea
Afren
Asmara
Eritrea
Gheren
Six More Boys Are Called for Apr 28 Inductions
The Union City Local Board 3 increases April selectees to seventeen with six to be inducted on April 8. April 7 quota is eight, with three more leaving April 14. Counties and boards list varied April quotas and the Union City district announces selectees including Douglass Bartoo Edinboro Clarence LaVerne Sechriest Pete Albert Bawd Un ion City Stanley Frank Smiatek Edinboro Andrew Resater Union City Robert W Keppel Corry Joe Dranosik Waterford and Lowell John Hinkson Alternates are Kenneth Eugene Brown Watson Merle Reichert and Jack Taber Bell.
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Lees Board No. 3
Union City
U.S. Army
Little County
Brie
Pete Albert Bawd
Stanley Frank Smiatek
Edinboro
Andrew Resater
Robert W. Keppel
Corry
Joe Dranosik
Waterford
Lowell John Hinkson
Kenneth Eugene Brown
Cambridge Springs
Watson Merle Reichert
Franklin
Jack Taber Bell
Gorry
Chrysler official found shot to death in Altoona home
Frederick B. Muller, 45, a district agent for a car maker, was shot while asleep in his Altoona residence. Police reported the home disturbed. Muller's wife Mary Elizabeth Muller, 45, and their son Fred, 17, were questioned after being taken into custody.
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Altoona
Frederick B. Muller
Paul Robinson
Muller
Srs
Mary Elizabeth Muller
New York
Fred
Robinson
Legislation Aims at Pennsylvania Taprooms Rules
Bills before the Pennsylvania legislature seek to extend taproom hours and relax sales rules. A second hearing is set for April 16 by the House State Government committee. Proposals also limit liquor store hours, raise advertising display fees, and redefine a restaurant to require reputable operation and public seating.
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Sperauoh
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
House
Local Legion Represented At New Castle Conference
Loyd Stowe of Corry’s Posh Post 305 American Legion attended a district meeting in New Castle where home defense plans tied to the national energy program were discussed. National Commander Milo Wel, back from Europe, addressed Pennsylvania Legion officials as the state groups map an expanded defense effort for towns and cities. Mr and Mrs Stowe joined about one hundred Legionnaires and guests at a banquet in New Castle’s Southern Rite cathedral.
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Loyd Stowe
Eluioy C. Cayvier Posh
American Legion of Corry
Conl
New Castle
Ameren Legion
Pennsylvania
Milo Wel
Europe
Warner
Great Britain
Stowe
Ny &T
Enemies Planes Sighted Over Serbian Town Seoplje
Yugoslavia April 2 reports an eight minute air raid alarm at Seopljе, with three foreign planes reconnoitering at height. The night blackout was practiced. the 1:30 am alarm was real. Citizens took cover as Croat soldiers pass through. Skopije sits along a potential route for a German attack toward Greece as civilians flee toward mountains.
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Associated Press
Seoplje
Yugoslavia
Serbia
Dublin
Skopije
Bulfatia
Albania
Varday Tive
Greece
Adriatic
Croatia
Four Hundred Thousand Miners Idle in Deadlock
Four hundred thousand soft coal miners in twelve states remain idle after a contract deadlock. Chief U.S. Conciliator John R. Steelman expressed hope for a 48 hour resumption window, citing progress and renewed talks set to resume. He noted eight per cent of producers still at work and urged calm as operators and union negotiators press for an equitable agreement.
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Assoelitetress
New York
U.S
John R. Steelman
Steelman
City Solicitor Walter H. Scott Improves After Auto Crash
Walter H. Scott, city solicitor, is improving in Corry hospital after a concussion, cuts, and facial and head injuries from being struck by a southbound automobile on North Center Street early Tuesday. R. E. Cross of Spring Street was driving. preliminary police inquiry absolves Cross of blame.
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Walter H. Scott
Corry Hospital
North Center “Street
Scott
Hxve
R. E. Cross
Spring Street
Center ‘Street
Cross
Practical nurses oppose measure in Harrisburg
April 2 in Harrisburg practical nurses opposed a bill to fine unlicensed nursing and urged state examiners board representation. The effort drew mixed reactions as supporters framed it as protection while critics warned of overreach and licensing hurdles for nonregistered aides.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Unose
Ucenspre
Allis-Chalmers Plant Closed After Urban Battle
Milwaukee reports the Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Company plant in West Allis closed again after a three hour confrontation with striking workers. Police used force to break the clash, injuring several, as production was halted. Authorities moved to restore order and resume operations amid the disruption.
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Allis-Chalmers
Associated Press
Milwaukee
Purke-hound Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Company
Stati Ans Tocel
Government Moves Against Axis Saboteurs
Washington reports that U S intelligence agencies focus on identifying German or allied officials in the country linked to widespread sabotage. Preliminary evidence suggests coordinated direction with several vessels seized, scuttled, or held by Latin American nations as investigations by the FBI and allied services proceed.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States Intelligence Services
State Department
Federal Bureau of Thestigation
May
Four Killed in Strike Disorder in Harlan Kentucky
Four men died and several others wounded in a violent outbreak at Crum Creek Creek Company plant near Lynch Kentucky. Initial reports identified Godin Hampton and Virgil Hampton among the dead with others unnamed whites and a Black man possibly shot during the disorder. Police and hospital sources confirmed fatalities and ongoing investigations.
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Associated Press
Harlan
Crummies Creek
Olen
Aitherlay
Une Harlan
County
Godin
Virgil Hampton
Houl
Lynch
Policeman Shot in Philadelphia Apartment
Philadelphia police officer Martin O Malley dies after being shot in his apartment early today. A fellow officer was detained but no charges filed. The 29 year veteran had been on sick leave and the incident occurred near Temple University Hospital where the injured officer was treated.
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Martin O'Malley
Philadelphia
Lees Fish
Tellow
sivkIeave
Temple University Hospital
Sith
Beteere
Union Outlines Chief Issues In Ford River Rouge Plant
The United Auto Workers outline four key issues in the Ford River Rouge plant dispute amid a four year campaign to organize workers. UAW President R. J. Thomas accuses Ford of opposing unions and using espionage and intimidation to block organizing efforts. Immediate reinstatement of all workers and negotiation refusals are cited as immediate demands, with continued coverage promised.
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Union
Ford River Rouge Plant
Detroit
United Automobile Workers
CTO
Ford Motor Company
Nia Touwe
Henry Ford
Imion
R. J. Thomas
Vawciq
Ford Company
Yugoslav Ruptures and Axis Pressure Rise in Balkans
April 2 dispatches report Yugoslavia restraining response to German radio and press pressure while diplomatic talks in Ankara Moscow and Istanbul hint at a three nation neutrality pact with Soviet Union and Turkey. Observers see potential for Balkan resistance but note unclear concrete gains. Turkey congratulates King Peter II as Axis tensions escalate and Britain eyes expeditionary action in Greece.
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Associated Press
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Milan Gevrilovic
Berlin
Dienst Aus
United Fruit Suill
Viseimiy Macek
Crest
Wold
Navy
Tyo Su~basi
Croatia
Angustosutin
Eo Provident
Crowe Pesaint Party
Istanbul
Turkey
Ismet Indi Has
Peter II
Lhe Htrenc
Cyuljkovic
Emg
Germany
Balkans
Ttalin
Britain
Greece
Eskar
Geremany
Near “East
Italian Destroyer Sunk After British Attack
London April 1 Britain announced that a Italian destroyer in the East African waters was sunk after an engagement with Royal Navy forces. The clash occurred as Britsh units patrolled the Indian Ocean near the Rec Sea.
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Sy Associata Ween
London
Britister Jaltcraft
Sart Tilesej
Rec
Tive Edindralig
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