53 000 Miners Idle as Lewis Ignores Roosevelt Plea
CIO leader John L. Lewis refused a second Roosevelt appeal to call off a strike that began midnight Saturday. The walkout targets 53 100 miners in steel and iron sectors amid pressure to avert disruption in national defense. Taylor urged a quick conference with Roosevelt. Lewis indicated willingness to meet Roosevelt on Wednesday.
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Lewis
President
Washington
John L. Lewis
CIO
United Mine Workers
Roosevelt
UMW
Myron ©. Taylor
U.S. Steel ‘Porporation
Ior
Aor
Taylor
Lewin
Chilef
Isis Realest
Tornadoes Kill and Wreck Homes Across Arkansas
Out of season tornadoes ripped through rural Arkansas killing at least 17 and injuring scores. The Hamburg and Dardanelle storms wrecked homes, knocked down power lines, and damaged Negro quarters. The Hamburg twister hit near Dardanelle and crossed the Arkansas River.
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Associated Pres
Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Koine
Rerce
Tiger Valley
Dardanelle
Hamburg
Chien- Jah
Arkansas River
Onk-E-Don
Bethel
Pottsville
Raye Session Report From Ohurnh July 3
Fragmentary notes reveal a 7 of the black sun event with women and land issues in a distant country. The text mentions relief, self reliance, and a just action, but clarity is limited by the damaged source.
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Ie von Sedltilt
Miners Leaders blame employers in steel strike crisis
Local union leaders of the United Mine Workers urge action amid the strike threatening steel production. Roosevelt supports Lewis while urging uninterrupted coal flow. officials warn of a protracted dispute if a settlement fails. Leaders from district offices press for wider mobilization and public restraint.
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Associated Pres
Ittsburgh
United Mine Works
Uniontown
John L. Lewis
Roosevelt
Lewis
Willam Hynes
UMW
Payette-Greene County
P. T. Fagan
Jegheny-Washington County
Id Hynes
Fagen
TIMW
Cape Live
Leys
Defense Mediation Board
Sidney Hillman
Defense Production
GTO Amalgamated Clothing Workers Union
Hillman
Strike Closes 25 000 Miners Mines in Western Pennsylvania
The United Mine Workers reported that most of 63 000 miners in captive mines remained idle. A 25 000 miner strike halted operations at over 30 western Pennsylvania coal mines affecting fuel supply for steel firms including United States Steel Bethlehem Weirton Wheeling Republic Crucible and Youngstown Sheet and Tube. Exempted were Jones and Laughlin Steel and Allegheny Ludlum Mines.
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Associated Preay
Washington
United Mine Workers
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
United States Steel
Bethlehem, Weirton
Wheeling, Republic, Crucible and
Youngstown Sheet and Tube Companies
Allegheny
Fayette
Greene Counties
Jones and
Taughtin Steel
Allegheny Sudium Steel
Warren Man to Address Golden Rule Club November 3
TV. W. Correll of the Warren Chamber of Commerce will speak at the Golden Rule club dinner at the Practice House near the high school on Wright Avenue next Monday evening November 3. He will discuss how organizations like the club assist the community and outline local Chamber activities.
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TV. W. Correll
Warren Chamber of Commerce
Golden Rule Club
Dumior High School
Wright Abreet
Everning
Correll
State Chamber of Commerce
Corry
Chamber of Commerce
Business Men's Exchange
Warren Man
Melvin
Cobbeth
Helen Jones
Rifle Shooting Series Starts in Today’s Journal
Dave Gaylson of New Haven, winger of the 190 small bore twenty two caliber championship, is written an excellent live instructional series on rifle shooting. The series begins in today’s Journal and covers every phase of rifle marksmanship for sportsmen and women beginning to take up the sport.
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Dave Gaylson
New Haven
Two Escape In Another Grade Crossing Crash
A near miss at the Pennsylvania Avenue Erie rail crossing left Edwin Hetrick of Sigel and Edmond Sheline of 335 South Center street uninjured as their cars narrowly avoided a westbound passenger train. The collision occurred as Sheline’s vehicle and then Hetrick’s crossed after a westbound freight cleared the crossing, both drivers unaware of the train. Spectators saw the incident, and Hetrick’s vehicle received minor damage.
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Nat Feafi
Garry
Pennsylvania Avenue
Erie
Sheline
Therain
Airta
Hetrick
Weither Hetrick
She Thins
Spring Creek
Council Meets on Crossings in Erie and Pennsylvania Rail Fight
City council plans a special session to press Erie and Pennsylvania Railroads for 24 hour protection at Center street and First Avenue and to start flashing light installation at West Wayne by November 20. A crossing watchman would be added within ten days to two weeks, amid renewed delays in the dispute.
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Erie
Pennsylvania
Center Street
First Avenue
Five Youths Injured In Meadville Area Crash
Five youths were injured when a 195 Plymouth left a curve near Sparkansburg from Corry and crashed into a cinder pile. Injuries ranged from head and internal damage to cuts and bruises. Joseph Dill 22 lead driver. Ralph Jeffries 17. Charles Dill 16. James Walker 19. all from Meadville area. Car wrecked. Private Louis Furdors investigated.
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Tiye Meadville
Plymoullaedan
Sparkansburg
Corry
Cory Hospital
Joseph Dill
Madison Avenue
Joh Dill
Jeffries
Haye
Pal
Walker
Duhe Dill
Louis Furdors
16 Miners Trapped by Gas Blast Near Sterling Coal Mine
A gas explosion at the Sterling Coal Company mine in Daniel Boone near Madisonville Kentucky trapped 16 miners. Warnings placed the mine inoperable and 29 men escaped without injury while 15 were reported missing as rescuers worked through the wreckage.
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Associated Press
Owensboro
Ify
Qut
Sterling Cox Company
Dante
Boone
Mindisox
Moss Patterson
State Department of Nines
Lesington
Alganit
Tease
Mansviler
The
Evansville
Tae
Madisonville
Kittanning Bank Head Shoots Wife Then Kills Self
Gilpin, 66, a prominent lawyer, banker and landowner, shot his wife Emily, 58, and then killed himself. Coroner C. M. Wonward said the bodies were found in Mrs. Gilpin’s Map Street home after a maid raised alarm when unable to enter the room.
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Fres Kittanning
Gilpin
Abd
Wis
C. M. Wonward
Iis
Emily
Truck Drivers Strike at Erie Terminated
About four hundred AFL truck drivers and helpers in Erie ended a two day strike after returning to work while arbitration on a 15 cent hourly raise proceeds. Employers had offered seven cents and the case will be reviewed by the Federal Conciliation Service. The strike involved firms handling most local freight. In Washington the Duke and Duchess of Windsor will be hosted at a White House luncheon, with Mrs. Roosevelt absent due to a prior Chicago engagement.
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Dyrvsreimppa-arrase
ERIE
AFL
White House
Washington
Duke
Duchess of Windsor
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Chicago
Navy Day 1941 Observances Mark War Mood Across Nation
Washington marks Navy Day as war clouds loom. Navy ships in port wear standard dress while sea units on the North Atlantic patrol face a tense stretch amid munitions shipments to Britain and Russia. President Roosevelt to close Day with a world affairs address broadcast after 10 p.m.
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Associated Press
Washington
North Atlantic
England
Russia
Roosevelt
Senate Opens Debate on Hull Policy and War Net
The Senate opened debate on a bill to remove neutrality restrictions on American shipping while Hull said the U S will not enter war unless Hitler dictates. The Foreign Relations Committee released testimony from Hull and Admiral Stark from closed sessions. The measure expands last House action to lift arming bans and permit entry of American ships to belligerent ports and combat zones. White House aides urged quick action within two weeks amid ongoing probes.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hull
Hitler
Senate
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Herold R. Star
House
United States
Stark
Naval Operations
White House
Kentucky man held after knife threat here
A 25 year old Gretville man was held after brandishing a knife during an East Main street disturbance. He was charged with assault with a deadly weapon and taken to jail awaiting court after a confrontation with a witness and police officer.
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Kentucky
Wilann
Gretville Key
Elvarges
C. B. Porter
East Main Street
Wilson
Witerrigall
Leon Beoch
Ansley Lapakee
George Myers
Rusher
Ube
Drake
Wali
Myers
Wilkon
Greenville
Willy
Burke promoted in state police ranks at November first
Corp J J Burke receives promotion to captain in the state police effective November 1. He has served twelve years and comes from the local barracks, with assignments expected to move from Upstate city. Burke is credited with patrol efficiency and highway safety efforts.
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J. J. Bune
Burke
Lie
Capoval
Nnu
Gorgy
Corp. Burke
Upls
Corp
Burle
Cort
Abandon Hope For Three Pilots In Sierra Rescue Efforts
Fresno California reports nine planes failed to locate three army pilots and a fourth who parachuted to safety. Lieuts G Lydon J C West and W H Birrell are named among the missing and dead as crews search the Sierra Nevada area for P40 fighters from March Field to McClellan Field.
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Fresno
Calif
Sierra
Lydon
J.C
West Ind
Long
W. H. Birrell
Warren
Ohio
Gray's Peak
March Field
McClellan Field
Fifteen Die in Alabama Bus Crash Fire
A bus collision near Clanton Alabama caused a massive fire killing at least fifteen passengers with many burned beyond recognition. Witnesses described the blast and flames as rescuers arrived, while authorities identified several victims and listed others injured from the wreck involving a Southeastern Greyhound Lines vehicle.
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Alabama
Clanton
Ais
Montgomery
Birmingham
Parrish Austian
J. Mell Martin
William D. Davis
Alonzo Renfree
Banks
Alton B. Yates
Union Springs
South Alabama
Civilian Conservation Corps
Hardie Jones
Ea Ae Wiltman
Jone
Ani
Mac Stephens
Stephens
Auleman
C. V. Courson
Montgomery Manor
Southeastern Greyhound Lines
Nazis rehearing for invasion bolds Baltic and Gulf of Danzig
Northern Poland travelers report German forces rehearsing for an invasion of England. barges assembled in the Gulf of Danzig and Baltic with obsolete aircraft and soldiers practicing shore defenses. Thousands participate in maneuvers as authorities acknowledge preparations.
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Poland
Gulf of Danzig
Baltic
Istanbul
Turkey
Frre Pinere
England
Balticea
Gulf of
Tatevig
Harges
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Adolf Hitler
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Pan
Kittanning Bank
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Barrisburg
White Ill
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Carty
Johnstown
Bethlehem Steel Company
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