War Labor Board extends coal contract as strikes loom
Washington reporters note the War Labor Board extended the expired wage agreement between Appalachian soft coal operators and the United Mine Workers while planning further action. John L Lewis may skip a key meeting as coal strikes spread to multiple mines affecting war production. Anthracite talks resume with optimism but no decisions yet. a four day restart before contract expiry is planned.
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Associated Prom
Washington
War Labor Boar Today
Lewis
New York
Cleveland
Republic Steel
Corporation
Pennsylvania
Conl
Youngstown
Warren, Carton
Massilon
UMW
Labor Board
Uniontown
United Mine Workers
Joseph Yablonsky
California
District 5
Pitttsburgh
Anthrasite
Representa
W. W. Inglis
Glen Alden Cos! Company
Anthracite Industry
Pickup Volume Shows Big Gain in February Mail
The Waxhirlston conference with Representative R L Rodgers reported February mail volume rising sharply. The service handled 82,000 pounds in February, nearly double last year, with Corry rising to 4,735 pounds and Tituevie at 3,051 pounds.
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Waxhirlston
Dongressman R. L. Rodgers
Corry
Tituevie
Soviet Caucasus Drive Shrinks Amid Heavy Losses
Associated Press dispatch reports Adolf Miller's spring drive in 1943 slowed as German losses exceed 5,000 men and 20 aircraft in under a week. In Burma, British forces claim success against Japanese along the Bay of Bengal. Vice President Wallace departs Col ombia after Latin American tour and heads to Miami for later legal proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Adolf Miller
Caucasus
Phe Hillerites
Burnu
Sir Archibald P. Wavell
Bay of Bengal
Barranquila
Colombia
Henry A. Wallace
Pan-American Airways
Miami
Wallace
Millions of motorists set for new tire eligibility May 1
The Office of Price Administration announced that motorists with gasoline rations over 240 miles per month may buy Grade T tires starting May 1. Eastern seaboard areas with cut rations are excluded from the new rule, while other regions expand access as part of wartime measures. The move coincides with stopping the use of “victory tires” made from reclaimed rubber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Seaboard
Dems Ready New Tax Bill Clashes Planned With GOP Plan
Washington April 24 A Democratic pay as you go income tax bill moves from Ways and Means aimed to ease 1941 rates into 1942 income and boost individual tax collections from 10.0 to about 15.0 billion. It would tax against 1943 income and levy 20 percent withholding on wages starting July 1. Meanwhile two prisoners escape Folsom Prison after two convicts, Pedroint and William Smith, vanished with bloodhounds aiding pursuers.
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House
Associated Press
Washington
Ways and Means
Minear
Folsom Prion
Calif
Minder
William Smith
Folsom
Showdown Near as Nazis Press for Domination
The threat of a Nazi coup in Finland and Helsinki’s crisis prompt talks of a final showdown in the Finland’s siege war. The State Department called the evacuation of most U S staff administrative as diplomacy watches whether Finland will align with Germany or seek distance.
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Wade Werner
Washington
Finland
Hitler
Helsinki
Finitat, Capital
Pinland
H. FP
Arthur Schoenfeld
Expodus
Robienly Mills McClintock
Cleris
Ty Butt
Germany
Tom Hitler
Russia
Nuvi
Wehrmacht
France
United States
Dinmad
Europe
Soviet Union
Allied Air Strikes Hit New Guinea Bases
Allied reports say Bismar del Sea raids by carrier aircraft pounded inland Japanese bases near Salamaus and Mubo in New Guinea with heavy 500 pound bombs. Patrols claim 20 Japanese troops killed within six miles of the Salamaus base as Allied forces probe Lae and Kai Islands pockets. Prime Minister Churchill pledged Britain will join American efforts to strike Tokyo and other Japanese targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nexs
Douglas Macarthur
Unm
Australia
Bismayele Sea
Wn Salamaus
New Guinea
Salamaus
Mubo
Mubo-Salaaua
Lae
Pinchhofen
Ubili
New Byituli
Kai Islands
Dobe
Araguoiu
Minter Clichit
Meskige
HH. Amald
Sily Mores Comemander
Aldo
Tokyo
Japan
Martin Favours Crude Oil Hire Increases
Bradford April 24 Governor Edward Martin pushes for higher crude oil prices to spur new fields and develop old ones. He cites military needs, notes 1942 reserves drop, and urges immediate a 50 cents per barrel rise as incentive. Petroleum Administrator Harald Tekes backs price hikes.
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Sasspemten Ress
Bradford
Bradford Silmen
Edward Marithing
Patman House Committee On
Petruleum
Harald L. Tekes
Martin
Stroudsburg Bank Robbers Must Serve Time
Two New Jersey men convicted of a Stroudsburg bank robbery face two year federal sentences handed down by Judge Albert W. Johnson in Seventy last November. The Third U S Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the defendants were adequately identified and not prejudiced by alias testimony.
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Associateg Srese
Philadelphia
New
War Board Targets Farm or Fight in County Lands
The Allegheny County War Board directs former farmers and workers in class 4-7 aged 18 to 44 and others in 26 to 44 not in essential jobs to report for farm work or induction. Charles P. Shiendl, chairman, says letters will urge compliance within 30 days. Action follows National Selective Service approval in areas with farm labor shortages in Allegheny County and nearby counties.
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Pittsburgh
Apsllx
Allegheny County War Board
Charles P. Shiendl
Ory Diley
Derry
Éidlst
Intellegheny
Bond Drive Totals $730345 as Raymond Workers Reject Union
Raymond employees of the Raymond Loom Company voted 177 for and 937 against a union representation deal with the International Association of Machinists. The election, overseen by the Oklahoma Labor Relations Board, followed a consent agreement with the employers. Observers noted 410 votes cast, with 287 against and 1435 for the Raymond Lodge.
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Raymond
Inplayes
Raymore Marz UfAalainig Company
Graos
Raymond Lodge
Tnterns
Mona
Niioim Labor Relations Board
Willian Vv. George
Hole Examiner
Vurioting
Lis Company
International Association of Mawhlulis
A. 1
Subscriptions in Sight for Million Campaign Next Week
Vice Chairman Dan A. Depew said the Victory Lost Campaign aims to raise one million dollars by early next week. He noted strong community support, with plans to push aggressively to meet a goal of 20 PF 1.8824 million and to complete bond purchases by April. The drive continues as Chairman Smiley returns for weekend planning and Monday strategy sessions.
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Next Weel
Dan A. Depew
Dallas A. Smiley
the Journal
Selina
Vier Chatman Depew
Zara
Smalley
Wiebushota
Western Pennsylvania Car Thief Is Arrested
The FBT reports Carl Straka, sought for burglary and car theft in western Pennsylvania and other states, was arrested yesterday in Trotville Ohio after a chase during which agents wounded him. He was taken to Martins Ferry hospital and ordered back to work by Roosevelt, who demanded Celanese workers return by noon Monday.
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Washington
Apri
FBT
Carl Straka
Pennsylvania
Titorville
Ohio
Straka
Martins Perry
Presiipnt Roosevelt Today
Celanese Corporation of America
Newark
N. J
Easter Sunday Church Outpouring Promised Across Community
Beautiful spring weather spurs plans for Easter observances as churches prepare extensive services. Good Friday rituals drew large crowds with clock chimes and cross reverence. Easter Sunday expected to bring peak church attendance while local businesses suspend operations for families.
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Cory
Gilvary
Pytény
Corry
Mantis 2S
Aero Supply
Red Cross War Fund Total Collected at Local Cinema
Manager Zearfoss of the Rexheater announced today that the cinema house collections for the Red Cross War Fund totaled 310.03 dollars and have been turned in to Chairman Bricker.
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RED Cross
Zearfoss
Ruxheater
Red Cross War Fund
Bricker
Future Soldiers Will Learn Truck Driving In New High School Plan
The Stake Department of Public Instruction urged over 400 Pennsylvania high schools to offer truck driving and maintenance courses for students slated for induction. Advisor Dr. F. Stoyer said preinduction driver education should begin in the last years of high school, with a minimum 45 instruction periods covering wartime vehicle roles, qualifications, operation, maintenance, driving principles, map reading, motor marches, and traffic safety.
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Marrisborg
Department of Public Insigdation
Penneylvenia
Cansider
F. Franklin Stoyer
Educa
Sue Jung Jo
Stover
Gang
Rid
Prentiss Brown Bond Appeal in Wartime Effort
Praised by Mae Price Administrator Prontiss for promoting war bonds to fund armed forces. Emphasizes that civilian purchases protect lives, support victory, and avoid burdening the home front or neighbors. Encourages immediate buying to sustain supply for battles and safety at home.
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Prentiss Brown
Prontiss Mae Price
Hallowab Hati
Johnstown Bus Strike Paralyzes Local Transit
A five line strike by Amalgamated Association of Street Railway and Motor Coach Employers members shuts Johnstown Traction Co. buses and trolleys. About 380 employees protested pay, hours, and stoppages, affecting Ebensburg Nanty Glo South Fork and Windber riders with stranded passengers and limited backup as workers jammed into a single mill gate car.
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Assection
Johnstown
L. Wine
Johnstown Traction Company
Jolenetown
Amalgamated Association of Street Railway and Motor Coach
Johnstons
Ebensburg
Nanty-Glo
South Fork
Windbey
Polter
Loss of $1000 in Checks and Cash Sparks Fire
Merlen Page of Paget Ferry Grocery Store reported burning waste paper with a bank deposit inside, totaling about 1000 dollars. Police contacted bank officials to seek recovery as there was no fire alarm and the loss included checks and currency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merlen Page
Paget Ferry
Pege
Batk
British Take Long Stop Hill Near Tunis
British 1st Army drives toward Tunis as Long Stop Hill falls and American troops regain momentum in northern Tunisia. Allied reports say advances across the Medjez el Bab sector threaten Rommel's forces while German counterattacks are repelled with heavy losses.
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Roger Green
Associated Press
Tunisia
Verdun
Tunis
Canribal
Ue Pias
Med Jex-Tt- Bab
Farold Alexander
Azabast
Angi
Béja-Matour Road
Reuters
EK. A. N. Andersson
Sk Army Ad
Gioubellat
Medjex El-Bab
Thievers
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Bou Arvada
Medjee-Hl-Bab
Annan
U. S
Evvwin Romme
Rommel
Africa Corps
Wester Tampirt
Naz
1St Army
Brilisty Ath
Algiers
Brosdesai
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Ming
Phrestm
W.L.B
John L. Lewis
DEMS
State Department
Stroudsburg
Roy Prarkiid
Roy Freak
U.S
Loday
Fils Draft, Board
Wied
Wayne
Muuie
Pield Baumer George
Raygound Ledge
Johnstown Bus Service
A. F. of L
Anderson
Goubellat
York
Stricker
Nevin Ate ‘Wanner
Common
York Coimty
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