Hidden quarrel at War Production Board spills into public view
The Baltimore Sun notes the resignation of Charles Wilson as executive vice chair of the War Production Board amid a months long dispute. The piece suggests the conflict harms wartime procurement and may affect morale and labor turnover, complicating the drive to victory in Europe and the broader reorganization effort. It references Roosevelt, Donald Nelson, and allied talks with British, American, and Russian delegates.
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WPB
Baltimore Sun
Charles Wilson
War Production Board
Roosevelt
Donald Nelson
China
Nelson
Wilson
Europe
Paris Radio reports German surrender to French forces
The broadcast says German commander surrendered to Brig. Gen. Jacques Leclerc of the French second armored division. It quotes orders to cease fire, deliver arms intact, and assemble personnel at indicated locations. An underwater canyon depth charted 8400 feet southeast of New York was mentioned.
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Paris
de, Gaulle
Jacques Leclerc
BeéHi
Atlantic
New York
Transmitter At Paris Returns To Air On Its Own Facility
The Paris transmitter now operates on its own facility after being wrested from German control. NBC monitors picked it up Thursday and placed it on the network for brief relay using short waves 31 19 and 41 meters. The station identified as Radio De La Natione Francaise broadcast both English and French. Signals to the United States were barely readable. Schedule details include NBC programs such as They Call Me Joe Men at Sea and Barn Dance, with CBS listings and ensemble radio notes.
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C. E. Butterfield
New York
Paris
NBC
Vichy
Radio de la Natione Francaise
Joe
Barry Wood
CBS
Mrs. Miniver
Kenny Baker
Sinatra
Jessica Dragonette
Halifax
America
Guy Lombardo
Chicago
Books for children and young readers reviewed
The Literary Guidepost praises Kay Stevens Foote’s Walkabout Down Under for clear simple prose and strong illustrations. Paul Corey’s The Red Tractor addresses farm and corporate battles through cooperation. Stories from the Americas blends Latin and Indian flavors in twenty tales for youngsters. Marion Bullard’s C-Pilot Trott follows a terrier facing a potential end, and Jackson Scholz’s Pigskin Warrior offers sports tales of footballers progressing to wartime adventure.
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Kay Stevens Foote
Australia
Paul Corey
Mr. Corey
Stan Shield
Morrow
Americas
Frank Henius
Leo Politi
Scribners
Marion Bullard
Trott
England
Dutton
Jackson Scholz
Guadalcanal
St Louis St Tops Américain Bill In 18 Inning Scoreless Tie
Baseball roundup notes 18 scoreless innings as St Louis Browns and Detroit Tigers battle to a one to nothing game. Yankees rally in 21 innings to beat Washington 4 2 as Don sabo delivers in extra frames. Boston and Philadelphia drop games while New York climbs to second. Kenny Keltner hits grand slam in Cleveland 10 2 win over Chicago. Mel Ott and Giants win big. Cardinals extend win streak with 4 0 shutout of Pirates as Cards eye Cubs all time mark.
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Associated Press
St. Louis Browns
Teaders
Detroit Tigers
Yankees
New York
Tigers
Boston
Dizzy Trout
Brownies
Washington
Johnny
Bobo Newsom
AB Joe Berry
Bobby Estralella
Red Sox
Kenny Keltiner
Cleveland
Chicago
Bill Dietrich
Mel Ott
Giants
Brooklyn
Bill Voiselle
Cincinnati
Ed Heust
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Fred Schmidt
Pirates
Red Bird
Préddier Roe
Cub
Ron Northey
Phillies
Dick Bar
Ett
Jim Tobin
Nate
Andrews
Charley Schanz
Nelson leads half way in Tam O'Shanter Tourney
Byron Nelson tops the all American Open at Tam O'Shanter with a 138 after 36 holes, two strokes ahead of Harold McSpaden and Vic Ghezzi. Henry Picard shoots 66 to move into third with Felix Serafin. Johnny Bulla slips to a tie at 144 as Bob Hamilton falters.
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L. E. Skelley
Chicago
Byron Nelson
Tam O'Shanter County Club
Golfdam
Nelson
Tom O'Shanter
McSpaden
Ghezzi
Henry Picard
Felix Serafin
Pittston
Picard
Johnny Bulla
Airlines
West Virginia Weather Notes and Labor Strike Update
Prospects looked good in several counties where streams were normal but adverse conditions affected at least five counties with muddy or low water. In Huntington a seven day strike ended as W D Mackay announced talks with International Nickel Co. on grievances. production at the plant resumed after appeals to workers.
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Page
Doddridge County
Middle Island Creek
Normal
Hughes River
McElroy
Wirt
Little Kanawha
Randolph
Bass
Logan— Guyan
Wayne
Big Sandy
Twelve Pole Creek
Fayette
Pocahontas
Huntington
W. D. Mackay
Cio-United Steelworkers
Robert Clappier
International ‘Nickél Co
Whic
Sead
Boxing results from Worcester and Long Branch card
Corky Davis of Worcester outpointed Tony Ferry from Fall River 8 to 8 rounds, and Gene Margardtia of Fall River drew 8 with Babe Carver of New York. Nat Litfin of New York outpointed Tommy Mills, while Walter Woods of New York knocked out Joe Thomas in Long Branch action.
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Associated Press
Worcester
Mass
Corky Davis
Tony Ferry
Fall River
Gene Margardtia
Babe Carver
New York
Drew
Long Branch
N. J
Nat Litfin
Tommy Mills
Valley Stream
B. Walter (Popeye) Woods
Joe Thomas
Union War Board orders see deepened strike suspensions
International union and War Labor Board directives push workers to return to jobs while negotiations stall. Mackay complains settlement has not been launched and warns delays may trigger another stoppage. Baseball results interleave with wartime labor notes, listing scores from Cincinnati, Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston and New York.
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Ivoting
Ers
International Union
War Labor Board
Mackay
Inco
Henry S. Wingate
New York
Redskins edge March Field Army eleven in 1944 opener
In Memorial Coliseum 50 000 fans watched the Washington Redskins defeat the Fourth Air Force from March Field California 7 to 8. Key moments included Mike Micka’s 21 yard return for a touchdown after a fumbled interception and prior strong field play by both sides under college rules before switching to pro rules in the second half.
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Frank Feawley
Los Angeles
Airforce of
March Field
Calif
Memorial Col Miseum
Washington Redskins
Army Fliers
Paul Schissler
Sammy Baughl
Steve Bagarus
Notre Dame
Jack Jacobs
Mike Micka
Redskins
Joe ‘Aguirre
St. Marys
Bill iDhdney
University of Virginia
Raysmith
Washington
Ryuling
Dudley
Jacobs
Redskin
Puzse
Ernie Smith
University of Southern California
Army
U. S
South Pacific
Sports Roundup and Standings Amid Wartime Era Baseball and Tracks
A scanned page fragment covers cross sport notes with standings and schedules. It lists city standings from St. Louis to New York, names teams such as Brooklyn Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago Pittsburgh and St. Louis, reports on park and road projects, and details American League results and upcoming games with times and venues for Detroit New York Washington Boston Philadelphia Chicago Cleveland.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
New York
Brooklyn
Sentanen
Sistan
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Tomorrow's Gamiés
Bach Club
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
Judith Plans Greenwich Cottage with Matthew
Judith contemplates a summer home near Greenwich with Matthew and Mary while Aunt Ella arranges the cottage and Lynn questions motives. Mary remains cautious yet open to a peaceful country escape as Judy weighs love and friendship against social expectations.
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Matthew
Crea
Mary Norain
Palm Beach
Irene
New York
Jimmy Treadway
Bila
Jer
Judith
Ellas
Mary's
Ella
Greenwich
Cape of Maine
Mary
Lynn
Mat
Juith
Park Avenue
Behn
Lynn Mortimer
Mary Norman
House committee delays bill to late September
Aides of the roads committee say it is unlikely the bill will be considered until late September. The house rules committee plans to meet on September 10 to decide when the measure should be brought up, the prime reason for its action.
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House Roads Committee
House Rules Committee
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Jug) McSpaden
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