Machinists Union Withdraws From AFL
The Machinists Union withdraws from the AFL in Washington, AP reports, amid internal disputes and long-standing disagreements over organizational structure and payments. The move weakens AFL affiliations and affects union leverage in wage and contract talks, with leaders noting potential impacts on independence and bargaining strength.
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Washington
Incarpatory Assn
Ats Ao
Wis
Amercas Federator
Laporae
Anediopopas
Wry Eating Eritage's ALi-BEA In Onion Diet
A fragmented note discusses eating onions to aid digestion and prevent constipation. It suggests the cause is lack of bulk, recommends regular meals, ample water, and joining regular eating patterns. The text is garbled but hints at health advice.
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Eritage
Ali-Bea
Fertilizer Wage Hearing Underway in Southeast States
An AP report from Atlanta says the War Labor Board opened a hearing on wage adjustments for over 500 fertilizer plant workers across five Southeastern states. Union reps seek a 10 cent an hour raise plus uniform wages across classifications and a minimum wage of 50 cents.
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Atlanta
Cal War Labor Board
Edi
Whete Verde
Atkemente Roocun
Fiva
Henry A Schinn
University of Georgia
Virginia Carolina. Chemical Corporation
Richmond
van Wempnis
Tenn
Selma
Durham
Greenville
Dothan
Birmingham
Mobile
Ala
New Union Dispute Halts Work At TCI Edgewater Shaft
A large coal mine halt disrupts maintenance and production after a dispute over a six day schedule and Sunday work. About 50 of 1700 miners are idle as union officials press for different shift plans while company reps cite safety and a six day agreement. Talks continue with hopes of resuming night shift work.
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TCI
Edgewater
Airmis Sham (Ap
Raticad
Oweaseas
UMW International
Trr
Bay
Fivo
CMW
TCE
LMW
Fortresses raid Sicily as air force attacks continue
Raids by Fortresses blasted Corso Marino Ponte Olivio air fields and scattered fragmentation bombs on targets in Sicily while RAF light bombers hit shipping in the Aegean. No enemy interceptors appeared and allied air power kept focus on Italian and Sicilian fronts.
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Tiras
Helly Trey
Nortt
Corso
Meaude
Mitchell Crewa
Buscar
Ponte Olivio
Sicily
Middle
Eas Air Command
Aso
Aegean
Cairo
RAF
Willkie Invited To Legislature
Alabama reporters note Wen dell Willkie was invited to address a joint informal session at 230 pm Monday June 7 following his appearance at Birmingham Southern College the previous Saturday The invitation came after a House move amended by the Senate to call for an informal joint session since the legislature does not usually meet on Mondays.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Wendell Willkie
Willkie
Birmingham Southern College
House
Repearl Tucker, Clarke
Whikte
Senate
United States Produces Powdered Skim Milk Record
The United States now produces powdered skim milk at an annual rate of 500 million pounds.
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United States
Japs Mass Troops On Yangtze River
Chungking reports Japan has concentrated formidable infantry, tanks, and air forces along the upper Yangtze with a riverine supply route opened to Sebang. Chinese spokesmen say 70,000 to 80,000 Japanese troops are engaged in western Hupeh operations as clashes continue near Ichang and Yuyangkwan, gateway to Chungking.
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Chungking
Yangtze
Sebang
Todas Jehang
Othe Man
Hupeh
JapanéSa
Fenang
Shas
Free China
Yangtza
Yiyangkwan
Yuyangkwan
Ichang
Sugar for Home Canning Draws 3514 Applicants in Houston County
The county War Price and Rationing Board disclosed 3514 residents filed for home canning sugar, totaling 177,716 pounds granted. Average per family about 50 pounds, with initial 25 pound allotments later adjusted to 15 pounds. Some received 25 during registration while others got 15 after the amendment, and those who had 25 were urged not to use stamps in War Ration Book One.
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Houston
Tome Canning
City And County To Divide Nickel Over Five Cent Payment
Judge Saxon P Poyner ex officio county revenue board member says a five cent check for airport use raises a division issue between City and County. The joint lease on the municipal airport covers a fiscal year July to July and June dates affect proper accounting. The United States Tag paid five cents for use from June 13 1942 through June 30 1982 prompts the question of how to split the nominal amount between the two governments.
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Saxon P Poyner
County Board of Revenue
United States
Bayonets and grenades seize passes in hills area war report
A Navy communique says ground troops cleared both sides of Chicago valley area and ten other sectors as remnants retreat after losing main force. Japanese air activity continues with raids near Mariang and surrounding regions while Allied air and ground actions press Nippon forces south of Salewieve amid poor weather.
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Navy
Nation of
Iapanean
Mariang
Fort Moresby
Court Drops Morals Charges Against Man
Thomas Rove of North Carolina faced a morals charge that was reopened for consideration before Judge Lawrence Quiley of the Court of Common Pleas. The court released him from Houston County custody. his bond was set at $200 after prior jail confinement since May 32 and a related public intoxication charge.
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Thomas Rove
North Carolina
Nose
Houston County
Lawrence Quiley
Court of Common Pleas
Grand Jury
Rose
Recorder's Court
Court of Commons Pleas
Camp Rucker
UMW and Coal Operators Map Wage Settlement
The United Mine Workers meet with soft coal operators in Washington to settle portal to portal pay. John L. Lewis orders full policy committee to attend, aiming to ratify an agreement and set a rate based on nine minutes daily travel. Leaders expect a substantial increase above one dollar daily plus vacation pay and free tools.
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Washington
United Mine Workers
War Labor Board
UMW
John L. Lewis
Lewis
WLBE
Allies To Adhere To Bombing Plans Voice in Commons
London AP reports Maj Clement Pattlee deputy Prime Minister told the House of Commons that no mertral coun tries would divert the United Nations from bombing Germany. He referenced condemning movements and urged adherence to planned aerial attacks as war efforts continue.
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London
Clement Pattlee
House of Commons
Germany
Moses
Atlee Maid
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Mh 6
Magnesta At
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Thermos
Lydia
Pinkham
Walereen
Ladin
Cappa
Terien
Floris
Cash Drug Store
N. Foster ST. Seiday
Walgreen Agency
Drug Sterne
Washabie
Dolth
Crystal
BETOS
Olafsen
Yangtze River
Mace Arthure
Salewieve
Altea
Santa Fas
Dinh
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Army Exchange Service
Official “Exchange Service
Apparg
Palm Beach
Bhunbergs
Yu Mer
R Blumberg
Bmingham
Rockingham
Blumberg
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