Senators split on lengthening hours for national defense
Washington reports three senators discuss wartime labor and production limits. Norris of Indiana says public may justify government takeovers of plants amid disputes. Taft of Ohio favors relaxing wage hour rules during emergency. Lucas of Georgia urges president be empowered to ensure uninterrupted guns planes and tanks flow, stressing need to avoid further lost hours and blaming labor or capital as appropriate.
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National Defense Efse
Norris
Taft
Ohio
Lucas
D-Til
Jong
Labor
Congress
Wat
San Francisco
Crete Fall Dominates Axis War News and Manchester Raid
British officials report Crete defeat with 15,000 troops evacuated to Egypt as German forces claim 30,000 Imperial soldiers on Crete. Luftwaffe raids hit Manchester in the night, while pressure mounts over Middle East moves toward Suez and Iraq oil fields.
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Pascist
Virginio Gada
Britain
Crete
Cairo
Berlin
Hitler
Mussolini
Turkey
Middle East
Egypt
Suez Canal
Manchester
Syria
Iraq
Germany
Luftwaffe
North Africa
London War Office
Africa
Ohntists
Rashid Ali al Gallani
Mosul
Haifa
Palestine
Emir Abdullah
Rashid Ali Seiz Seh
Markets Mixed as War News Dampens Trading Activity
New York markets show hesitant advances and uneven closes amid war news and light liquidity. Transfers around 250000 shares mark one of the smallest sessions since last August with mixed bonds, steady metals, and firmer cotton futures.
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Victor Eubank
New York
Power Company to Replace Trolleys with Gasoline Buses
Power Company announced 12 new gasoline buses would replace as many electrically operated trackless trolleys this week. The buses will stay in service until the emergency ends and are expected to save about 20 000 kilowatt hours daily.
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Via Power Company
Pamphlets Sent to Naval Airmen Defend America Last Mailers
Authorities at the naval air station reported pamphlets titled defend America last were mailed from California to officers at the aviation training center in Jacksonville. The American Last Committee claimed authorship, and the pamphlets said members would rather aid Hitler than England. Navy intelligence was alerted and copies sent to Secretary Knox.
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Fla
Naval Air Station
America
California
Navy
America Last
Marathon Street
Los Angeles
Calif
Hitler
England
Navy Intelligence Department
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Knox
Bomber Crashes Into San Diego Bay
A Consolidated B-24 four engine bomber, valued at $250,000, crashed into San Diego Bay shortly after takeoff from Lindbergh Field. The aircraft sank within three minutes after nosediving from a sharp climb. Crew injuries were not immediately known.
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San Diego
Calif
Great Britain
Lindbergh Field
Supreme Court Sets Rehearing On Bridges and Times Contempt Suit
The Supreme Court ordered re argument for October 13 on long pending contempt cases against Harry Bridges and the Los Angeles Times. The issue is whether pre final settlement publication of comment on court cases constitutes contempt.
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Washington
Supreme Court Today
Harry Bridges
Los Angeles Times
Regulation Adopted to Aid Unemployment Claims in Alabama
The Alabama State Department of Industrial Relations adopted a regulation requiring employers to assist workers in filing claims for partial benefits under the state unemployment compensation act. The measure was announced in Montgomery on June 2.
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Montgomery
Ala
State Department of Industrial Relations
Rights of Individuals and Families Upholds Freedom
The text affirms the right of individuals and families to pursue movement in physical, spiritual, religious, and moral dimensions, emphasizingman’s liberty across multiple aspects of personal life.
Nashville Livestock Market Report
Nashville Tennessee June 2 cattle numbers 900 calves 300 steady or slower for grassy cattle. Good fed 1000 lb steers 10.50 yearlings 10.75. Beef cows 7.00 canner 4.25-6.00. Hogs 800 salable good 190-300 lbs 9.20. Sheep 2000 strong top last week 11.75.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
Federal State Market News Service
Labor committee reviews CCC appropriation and wage requests
The committee examined the CCC may expand to 1 236 camps with 235 000 enrollees from 1 500 camps and 270 000. J J McEntee CCC director said enrollment peaked below 300 000 due to private employment gains. Other actions included hiring 45 Labor Department conciliation staff and trimming wage hour requests by 1 684 080, plus approving a 1 081 160 Labor Board budget minus 128 420 for salaries.
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J. J. McEntee
CCC
Labor Department
Conciliation Service
Labor Board
Public Thanked For Poppy Day Response
Mrs Earl Williams state department chairman and Mrs Frank Yaney local chairman of poppy sales expressed appreciation to the public for the fine response in the annual sale of poppies Saturday. The entire stock was sold out and receipts totaled 176 16, the largest since the event began.
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Earl Williams
State Department
Frank Yaney
American Legion Auxiliary Today
Vacation Bible School Opens at First Baptist Church
The daily vacation Bible school started this morning at First Baptist Church with sessions from 8:30 to 11:30. Rev. W. E. Waterhouse leads, assisted by Mrs. Waterhouse and teachers Miss Ethel Bryant Miss Marguerite Jernigan and Mrs. Houghland Tucker. Additional faculty expected Tuesday.
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Waterhouse
Ethel Bryant
Marguerite Jernigan
Houghland Tucker
Supreme Court Refuses Review on Mine Work Stoppage Claim
Washington June 2 The Supreme Court denied review of a ruling holding that a coal mine work stoppage during contract negotiations constituted a labor dispute and did not qualify an idle worker for unemployment compensation under Alabama law.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Wings of Christianity Lift Souls at Central Methodist Sermon
Dr. A Pitts preached at Central Methodist on Wings of Christianity, contrasting burdensome Old World religious rules with Christ providing wings to rise above trials. He cited Isaiah and urged transformation through Jesus Christ for peace, courage, and lasting change.
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Central Methodist Church
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Moses
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Quale
God
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Jes
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Dwight L. Moody
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University of Life
St. Paul
Crete survival recounts blame on air power not parachute troops
British Greek and imperial troops describe Crete defeat as due to German air superiority and dive bombing rather than parachutists. They note heavy losses, mass landings in Egypt, and a decision to surrender after Nazi air bases limited Allied reinforcements.
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Edward Kennedy
Cairo
Egypt
Crete
Germany
Kamerad
RAF
Balkans
Mediterranean
Yne
Sime
Aid hike urged for aged in low income states
Social Security Board plans to recommend higher federal benefits for needy seniors in low income states. Chairman Arthur J. Altmeyer disclosed the plan in testimony before an appropriations subcommittee of the House, released today.
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Washington
Social Security Board
Arthur J.altmeyer
Appropriations
House
Labor disputes surge as unions seek wage and vacation gains
The Boommen's Union demands include 71 2 cents hourly increase to 78 cents, a week of paid vacation, union shop and hiring guarantees, and overtime changes. The Pacific Northwest lumber dispute pits Woodworkers of America against CIO employers in a 12 000 member conflict under mediation. Bethlehem Shipbuilding and Bay Cities Metal Trades Council resume talks over contract terms amid a CIO AFL machinists strike affecting 11 yards in the San Francisco Bay area. The machinists seek union shop and higher pay with double overtime, while the Senate defense committee urges mediation.
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Defense Mediation Board
Washington
Pacific Northwest
Piacework
Bethlehem Shipbuilding Company
Bay Cities Metal Trades Council
Cio-Afl
San Francisco Bay Area
Bethlehem
Senate Defense Investigation
CIO
AFL
Crete Campaign Hard Hits for British and Germans
The battle for Crete inflicted heavy losses on British and Greek forces with many killed, wounded or captured, while German casualties were substantial and air power diminished. The article argues the broader war effort shows future big battles and warns Britain against panic.
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Tr Hes
Hood
Atlantic
Britain
Royal Navy
Decatur Notes Highlight Parish, School, and Civic News
Decatur weekly notices report visits from Mr and Mrs J B Roberts and son James Easel to Huntville. John W Jones plans a Virginia Military Academy reunion as commencement feature. Lantern prank near Wheeler lake draws curiosity. lanterns on a wire were recovered. Local people return from trips, attend races, and visit relatives in Tennessee Georgia Alabama and Indiana.
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John W Jones
Virginia Military Academy
Clark Rountree
Wheeler Lake
Britain Holds Crucial Position Between Allies and Axis
The article describes Britain's strategic position on its island facing Nazi forces, its encirclement of Turkish routes, and the Turks' awareness of Hitler’s risks. It notes Britain’s aim to control the land bridge to Asia Minor via Baghdad and Turkey’s remaining path to the non totalitarian world, with Britain determined to maintain that hold.
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Asia Minor
Britain
Baghdad
Turkey
Decatur Boys Win in Huntsville Model Plane Exhibit
Decatur boys dominated a model plane exhibition at the Huntsville airport last Sunday with participants from Decatur Huntsville and Athens. Gas event honors went to George Hill first James E Wright second Bonnie Terry third. Rubber event winners were Bruce Perry first Johnny Howell second Bruce Perry third. Glider event saw Elton Miller first Johnny Howell second Dick Martin third. Championship tests for North Alabama are scheduled for July 3 in Decatur.
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Huntsville
Athens
George Hill
James E. Wright
Bonnie Terry
Bruce Perry
Kuntsville
Johnny Howell
Elted Miller
Dick Martin
North Alabama
Man killed as vehicle falls on him near Oxmoor lake
A man working on a CLEO jeep was crushed when the vehicle toppled. Another man, not identified immediately, was recovered from Oxmoor lake eight miles southeast of Birmingham. He reportedly went into the lake yesterday to swim.
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Oxmoor Lake
Birmingham
Memorial Day Toll Turns Grim Across Nation
The Associated Press reports 459 lives lost over the Memorial holiday in a three day span. Traffic accidents caused 308 deaths, trains 13, drownings 75, and 63 from miscellaneous causes. California led with 652 deaths followed by Michigan Ohio Indiana and New York with varying transport and drowning fatalities.
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Associated Press
National Safety Council
California
Michigan
Ohio
Indiana
New York
Army asks no immediate need for nationwide highway strengthening
The agency estimated a minimum 458 million dollars to bolster over 75 000 miles of highways but the official noted no necessity for such an extensive program now. He urged urgent attention to strengthen bridges in key areas where existing structures cannot support rolling army equipment and considered widening surfaces in those zones.
Rites Held for E A Carter at Somerville Church
Funeral services for E A Carter 78 died after a long illness were held at Friendship Church with Rev Dewey Crow officiating. Burial followed in community plots on Somerville route 1. Survived by wife two daughters Son 21 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Pallbearers named Douglas Bracken Bruce Lemmonds Esley Champion Huey Lamon Herman Lamon and George Curbo.
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Somerville Route 1
Friendship
Dewey Crow
Drinkard
Carter
Jessee Carter
Ollie Widner
Noah Webster
Somerville
Douglas Bracken
Bruce Lemmonds
Esley Champion
Huey Lamon
Herman Lamon
George Curbo
Davis Honored as Nieman Fellow From Iee County Bulletin
Auburn editors Neil O Davis editor and publisher of the Iee County Bulletin was selected as one of 15 American newspapermen to receive Nieman fellowships for a year at Harvard 1941 42. He was the first weekly newspaper representative chosen from the field and Harvard announced the selections last night.
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Auburn
Ala
Iee County Bulletin
Nieman
Harvard University
Harvard
Second Coming Theme Roars At Central Baptist Service
Dr John Cowell Sr and Jr lead a morning sermon on biblical Second Coming truths insisting on literal scripture. The evening ordains Carl Green at Howard College and baptism follows for several candidates as Gordon Davies and Mrs Burr perform a solo.
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Patmos
Jerusalem
Dr. Cowell
Titus
Earth
Gordon Davies
Chicago
Cowell
Davies
Seneca B. Burr
Carl Green
Howard College
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E. E. Mathews
John C. Cowell, Jr
Caldwell Quits Montgomery Club Manager Post
Neil Caldwell resigns as manager of the Montgomery Rebels of the Southeastern League after a conference with club owner Ben Goltsman. The move is announced in Montgomery Alabama.
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Ala
Neil Caldwell
Montgomery Rebels
Ben Goltsman
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