Knudsen Denounces Wagner Act As Industrial Ties Strain
Frank Knudsen president of Motors Corporation told the United States Chamber that the Wagner Act is the main drawback to good industrial relations. He cited General Motors strikes and wage losses totaling about 25 million dollars in hours and wages. He argued the sole issue is collective bargaining and criticized the labor board for ignoring management. A labor resolution called for congressional investigation of the act while unions pressed for union registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knudsen
Motors Corporation
United States Chamber of 1
National Labor Relations Board
Congress
Frank Bow
Central Council of the Republic Steel Corporation
General Motors
Washington
Byrnes
Barbara Ships Out For London Farewell
Barbara bids goodbye from the ship to Garry and Ray as she sails for London for a month or more. She hides heartbreak over Wenda and Garry while Natalie and Julia welcome the trip with mixed feelings, and Ray Lipton heads away as the liner moves toward the bay and Statue of Liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natalie
Julia
Jack Metcalf
Goodby
Ray Lipton
Ray
Jack
Garry
Wenda
London
Barbara
Paris
Gerry
Garry Page
Manhattan
Roses in a Great White Box Span the Sea Mission
On a ship Barbara receives a box of roses from Garry with a single name on the card. He hopes to comfort her from afar but she remembers past memories. Ray asks if Garry still matters. she says the romance is over and they both face the crossing underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Peter
Garry
Wendal
Ray
Barbara
Labor board certifies union for Alabama Drydock workers
The labor relations board certified the industrial union of marine and shipbuilding workers C. I. O. as exclusive bargaining agent for employees of the Alabama Drydock and Shipbuilding Co in Mobile. The C. I. O. defeated the local A. F. of L. metal trades council in a recent election.
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C. L
Washington
Labor Relations Board
Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuilding Workers
Alabama Drydock and Shipbuilding Com
Mobile
Ala
C. I. O. Union
A. F. of L. Metal Trades Council
Antelope Numbers Rise After Near Extinction in U S
The herd of American antelope, once declared extinct in the United States, has rebounded to more than 60 000 individuals. Conservation efforts and habitat restoration helped revive the species across multiple states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Pirates' Ghost Garden at Decatur High School Tonight
A two act mystery titled The Pirates' Ghost Garden will be presented at Decatur Negro High School tonight at 8 o'clock. The play unfolds in a garden around a haunted house with strong comic scenes and a heavy attendance expected.
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Decatur,Negro High School
Social visits and family notices from Hartselle area
Forrest Chapel and Decatur residents visit relatives in Hartselle. Church members and neighbors share time with Ward, Speakman, West, Cox, and Sparkman families. A newborn girl for Edward Jones is reported. several illnesses and hospitaliza tions noted among relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pervis Cox
Cassie West
Mary Lou Atkins
Annie Mae Rodgers
McDonalds
Raina
Danville
Walter Ward
Carrie Speakman
Maude West
Emma Bullard
Vinnie
Governor Hurley’s Cambridge Home Guarded After Threat Note
State troopers guarded Governor Charles F Hurley’s Cambridge residence as police chemists sought fingerprints on a note threatening the governor and stating his daughter would be missing next day. The note signed The Black Hornet referenced Hurley’s three daughters Betty Nancy and Ellen Sarah and included a postscript saying police would not help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Cambridge
Charles F. Hurley
Dogher
Hurley
Betty
Nancy
Ellen Sarah
Black Hornet
Brilliant star to be visible soon
The most brilliant star in 40 years formed by Venus and Mars will be visible in the western sky at 6 p m on May 7 Central Standard Time. It marks the first time since 1898 that two major planets have come so close together. Astronomers say the pair will look like one star without glasses. Begin watching tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Probate Court Notice in Matter of Estate of Mattie Young
In Morgan County Alabama I V Jolly guardian of the estate of Mattie L Young a non compos mentis filed accounts vouchers and a final settlement for the guardianship of her estate The court fixed May 27 1938 to hear the settlement and allow or disallow it The notice is dated May 3 1938 by Judge B L Malone of Probate May 4 11 18
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State of Alabama
Morgan County
Mattie L. Young
Mentis
North Alabama Youths Offered Regular Army Posts
A list of young white North Alabama citizens tentatively accepted for the regular army is released. They travel at government expense to enlistment stations and some eye service in the Philippine Islands is highlighted.Eligibility requires ages 18 to 36, single status, ability to read and write, good moral character, and no dependents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Alabama
Regular Army
Oliver. Curbon
Decatur
Luther A. Fleming
Russellville
Wendell R. Barclay
Woodville
Elvin T. Grantland
Trinity
Floyd E. Jefferies
Millard Reeves
Cherokee
Joseph R. Olive
Killen
Thomas F. Penney
Huntaville
Cecil L. Daniel
Maysville
Philipyne Islands
Carbon
Fleming
Panama Canal
North
Alabama
Philippine Islands
Recruiting Assignments Offered At Decatur Post Office
Ally qualified personnel are urged to call in person or write the U S Army Recruiting Station in the Post Office Building Decatur to inquire about interesting assignments now available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Army
Tion
Decatur
Inquiry on Arms Ban Sparks Senate Debate in Washington
Chairman Pittman asked the State Department if it favors lifting the Spanish arms embargo. Action on the Nye resolution hinges on the department stance, with a prediction it will not pass and could be pigeonholed. Supporters note the measure would allow war material sales to either side, aiding Barcelona via foreign-flag ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pittman
Nev
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
State Department
Spain
Nye
Barcelona
Paris to Rouen Auto Race Crowned First Record
The Paris to Rouen event marks the world first auto race with a 78 mile course. The winner achieved an average speed of 12 miles per hour to claim victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Rouen
France
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Nuydlshimer
Chapter
Negro HI School
Paradoy
Rayon
Forrest
R. B. Templeton
Holland
Lilly Cox
Tom Speakman
L. H. Higdon
Erwin Story
Maude Vaat
Juanita Halbrooks
Birmingham
Tom
Coffer Speakman
Joe Speakman, Jr
Cullman
Moulton Street
B. L. Malone
ARMY
Capitol
Warren William
Mae West
Randolph Scott
Lyle Talbot
Alice Brady
Kayser
Reymor
Speake Warren & Ratliff
Speake, Warren & Ratliff
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