Rubber strike hits 18000 workers in wage dispute
The War Labor Board ordered a three cent an hour raise for big four rubber firms and urged Akron plants to resume work. CIO United Rubber Workers leaders warned stoppages threaten national security and violate a no strike pledge. The action follows protests over proposed wage cuts for more than 11,000 employees at four major companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Uure
Lowc
Firestone
Rabeer Co UN
Offsesila
Keame
Gete Gireen
Planta
Art & Goodrich
Goodrich
George Hass
Sherman H. Dalrymple
Anal
CIO
Arvnd
Rubber Workers
Uber
Tenaion
Rovosevale
Washington (Ap
War Labor Board
Nan
CIO United Rubber Workers
Gersain
WLE
County farm yields and Red Cross relief aid noted
The report details lupine and oat crop yields across Houston County with several farms producing 1300 to 1500 pounds per acre on varied plots. It also highlights Red Cross support in 1942, including hospital recreation braces and radio equipment for troops, plus relief activities across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tang
Wiairk
Oof
Ashford
Koo
H. H
Houston County Farm Bureau
Hot Nordan
Gordon
Jupine Wirg Ward
Houston County
Service Men's Vote in 1944 Presidential Election
A historical analysis discusses the army vote and the potential impact of women voters on the 1944 presidential election. It notes how servicemen abroad and women at home could shift political power, with reference to prior World Wars and Parliament balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sohal Bore
Ieee Ats
Borne Savina
Congress
America
Legislative week yields few fights and many bills approve
Sparks wins broad approval for most pet measures as general and educational budgets pass in the House. The Senate plans to act on an emergency fund and governing council next week. Debate centers on delegated authority to the Governor and a constitutional amendment on education funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparks
House
Senate la
Sen
Wil ©. Walton
Chambers
Walton
Temperance Committee
John Fo Christopher
Limestone
Monge Group
Anor Niles
Apiecont
indrFonite
Haley
Ben Beers Anders
Whiweisiy
Alabama
Thin Wean
Senate
Gas rationing order tightens fuel use across states
The War Production Board outlines continued gasoline rationing extending to several northeastern states and New England. Operators must conserve fuel through the three month period or risk being cut off entirely when current allocations run out. Affected regions include Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia and parts of West Virginia.
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Audrenia
Draen Cp
Raen Pet
Connecticut
Delamare
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
Whatland
Sharpshile
Farrell
Sharon
Rhode Leland
Vermont
Virginia
Bristol and
Bluefield
West Virginia
Menot, Grant and
Pendleton
AFL Council Decries War Labor Board Limits in Kaiser Yard Case
The AFL Council, led by Chairman Daniel J. Tobin, denounces Roosevelt era limits on the War Labor Board as conflicting with prewar labor accords. It cites the Kaiser shipyard and Wagner Act issues, urging amendments to curb board discretion while warning that wartime enforcement risks treason in undermining union shop agreements. It notes a $80,000 miners per capita tax payment and reiterates a push for broader jurisdiction between the UMW and AFL affiliates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AFL
Daniel J. Tobin
Teamaters
Matthew Woll
Photo Engravers
George Hersison
Brotherhood of Ralkway
Green
UMW
AFT
Lewis
Roosevelt
Imbor
AFL Council
Rainer
Isabor
Kaiser
AFL Metal Trades Unions
CIO
Ration Book 8 rollout sparks confusion and anger
Amid heavy demand for Ration Book No 3, many Americans press to obtain books before June 4, despite dates. Service members and confined individuals are excluded, causing protests and a hastily promised quick method to deliver books to eligible households.
Moscow announces change in Soviet economy and calls for unity
Senators from several states welcomed the Moscow move toward democracy and economic reform, calling it a potential end to communism in America and a step to improve U S Soviet relations. State Department withheld comment while private sources urged separating U S policy from Soviet actions. British Ambassador Lord Halifax met Secretary Hull to discuss the Moscow announcement.
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Hitler
Huasienes
Revercomb
Amenta
Americas
Hus
Reed
R-Kas
Rep Jonkman
R -Mich
Foreign Affairs Committee
Russia
Rep Voorma
U Calif
House
Soviet Union
United States
State Department
Hut
Lord Hallias
Hull
Moscow
Massacre Valley Landing Through Fog and Fire
This eyewitness account details a fog shrouded landing where a tank lighter with a 10 ton tractor and 5,000 pound field gun struggled to shore. Marines and artillery moved inland under destroyer guide ships as waves of infantry pressed the valley approaches amid sporadic rifle and machine gun fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troopa
Ward
Holtz Bay
Choragot Harbor
Shipn
Heavy Allied air raids hit Mediterranean port targets
Reports from the Ninth U S Air Force detail daylight attacks that spread 150 tons of incendiary and high explosive bombs on port installations at Bac Govern ang Reggie Calabria Lae Uteben mawland Thess. RAF nightbombers previously caused destruction at Baggio Calabria and Menmna with P 40 Warhawks and Lightnings widening the damage along Pantellena Island as part of a campaign to secure air supremacy over Mediterranean shipping lanes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cayo
Dyat Laboratore
Ninth
UB Air Force
Bac
Ang Reggie
Pantellena Island
Mediterranean
Buna S Tire Debate From Buna Industry Notes
A Buna Pushes critique lists drawbacks such as extra milling and cementing plies with natural rubber to prevent separation. It notes synthetic Buna-S tires vulcanize, can be produced on existing latex tire machines, and claims longer wear though poorer traction and higher heat. Buna S is German for synthetic with S denoting styrene type.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pushee
Island War Report Notes Continue In Pacific Action
The report discusses continued Allied pressure in the Pacific with intentions to squeeze Japanese positions in New Guinea and Guadalcanal. It notes possible encirclement of three positions, high ground at Chichagof Harbor, and expected American casualties as mop up proceeds. Army Liberator bombers attacked Kiska but weather blocked visible results. Kiska may be next after Attu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Guinea
Guadalcanal
Wpearhenda
Japan
Chichagof Harbor
Sgai
Pase
Kiska
Attu
Congress Probes Conference Over Rig Issue Blow at Capitol
Congressional investigators discuss returning to Washington to expose the conference and its handling of the rig issue. Most sessions were executive, raising questions about who called the conference and who is guiding it as Bradley and Smith complain they cannot determine the organizer. Jones says he regrets any member of Congress delaying the conference’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jones
Congress
Bradley
Smith
Bees Boost Orchard Apple Yield Across Blossoms
A western apple orchard raised output from 1400 to 6000 bushels after hives were placed near trees. Bees carry pollen from blossom to blossom boosting production.
Silent battlefield fog hides advancing troops and fire
A fragment describes artillery firing from the beach as fog covers hilltops. The Japanese machine gun answers every burst while troops move up hidden by the mist, and snipers may be lurking unseen.
Negro DeLoach Arrested on Domestic Battery Charge
James DeLoach, a Black man, was jailed by city police on a domestic assault allegation after an alleged altercation with his wife at 112 Meo Keasw Alley. Police said he claimed she struck him with a lamp and that he pursued her following the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Deloach
Meo Keasw Alley
DeLoach
Delpech
Off.com
Customers Satisfy Store St. Louis
AP reports a department store in St. Louis avoided labor shortages by inviting customers to work as flexible part time helpers. Advertising Manager Maurice Hirsch notes the program attracted capable spare time workers and reduced staffing gaps.
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ST. Louis
Hes
Maurice Hirsch
Cotonwood Sa Cited For Ba
Fragmentary OCR text describes a unit marked by a successful attack and mentions names and dates in a distorted way. The readable parts suggest military action and citations but lack clear who, what, where, and when.
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Delrympia
RED Cross
American
Army and Navy
Dia
Buie’s
Barge Partire
Orion
Buies
Santes
Alabama Cotton Coop
Arthur E. Malone
Houston Warehouse CO
North Foster Street
Dotran, Ala
Chirten Litwidga Tidgson Wae i
Denia Carrol
Atlee
Rendeia
Armed Services
Tawdilemma Finaly
Paul Mo Obeary
Gervicewomen
OPA
Hutcher
Prare
Elmo
Camtiomne
Fage
Cotonwood Sa
Brian
Nak
Phillips-Hoffman Tire
Singletary & Carmichael
St. Foster
South Alabama
Reo Palin Bosch
Palm Beach
Regala
Es Loth
Mobur
Dothan’s
Dothan Savings & Loan
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