Bitter Battle Shakes Federal Labor Board Probe Unfolds
Washington Dec 11 A bitter hidden conflict within the National Labor Relations Board was exposed at the opening hearing of a House committee investigation. William M Leiserson the newest board member testified and a flood of confidential memos accused board methods and Nathan Witt the secretary of mismanagement. Edwin Smith urged court action to compel Leiserson to perform duties and a Detroit regional alterer memo referenced a case against the Aroveson Fitting Co.
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National Labor Relations Agency
Washington
National Labor Relations Board
Secial House Committee
William M. Leisergon
Nathan Witt
Wilbo
Witt
Leisersan
Leisersan- Wittrow
Edwin Smith
Leiserson
Humber
Edmund
Taland
Counrl
Ong
Aroveson Fitting Company
Fetroft
Frank Bowen
Detroit
Court of Appeals ruling narrows labor discrimination shield
New York December 11. The Court of Appeals ruled that federal anti discrimination provisions do not bar an employer from discharging union members or supporters. The decision, 2 to 1, emphasizes the employer employee relation limits. Labor leaders say the opinion needs study for broader effects than union membership alone.
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New York
Chronn
Court of Appeals
Wnion
Raynbers
Court lights fail as blackout halts Supreme Chamber
Worship xion reports a quick blackout at the Supreme Court on December 11. The high ceiling mass and chamber dimmed for about ten minutes due to a power outage. The room was plunged into darkness as closed windows intensified the dimness before ladders and heavy drapes were used to restore light and proceedings continued.
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Supreme Court
Agate
British Lose Six Ships In Sea Warfare
London reports six more British ships lost in ongoing sea warfare. A Greek liner Ginrou folin was torpedoed and sunk off the Norwegian coast, with four lives lost. Merchant vessels Ash dues Newton Trech Trevanion Hasteman and Lass-Ion Willowponl were damaged or sunk by mines or torpedoes, while the mine sweeper Hay of Hope suffered casualties, four crew killed.
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London
Ginrou Folin
Trevanion
Lass-Ion Willowponl
Herboat
Hay of Hope
Ure
Men Jurors Are Out of Luck in Chicago Courts
In Chicago readers report male jurors upset as women jurors, recently granted broader civic duties, fill courtrooms. Men complain of limited seating and spaces used for knitting and crocheting while awaiting proceedings. The crowd laments the presence of women discussing fashion and daily topics, voicing frustration at social change.
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Chicago
Supreme Court ruling tightens wiretap legality nationwide
The Supreme Court ruled that wiretapping may cover intrastate communications when tied to interstate concerns. Justice Holmes writing for Brandeis dissent in the prohibition era context clarified section 408’s broad wording protects intercepts and disclosures, expanding federal oversight and instrumenting interstate commerce safeguards.
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Wamington
Spreme
Juntha Robarts
Congress
Education Board to Open University Investigation in Missoula
The Montana board of education plans a four o clock investigation into the university's affairs in Missoula this afternoon. Gov. Ayers, as board chairman, said the inquiry will go to the bottom of the shooting and may lead to drastic measures after a three hour closed session yesterday. The board delayed action on resignations from five faculty members, including Merriam and Atkinson, pending the investigation. Continued on Page 2.
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Education Board
Missoula
Montana Board of Education
Reeston 1
Roy B. Ayersy
Elairman
Yntira University
Ayers
Misroula
Resston
G Merriam
Ate Kinson
Morilant
State Board
Keeney
Mirarian
Nij
Lennea
Republican Urges Wheeler as GOP Presidential Candidate
Ray McHaig of Idaho, a Grange leader and Borah ally, urged the Republican Party to draft Senator Burt Wheeler of Montana to run for president next year. He argued Wheeler is the only national executive material and warned that GOP leaders lack sense if they ignore this draft. McHaig noted Wheeler’s past VP nomination with Wheeler as a potential unifying figure amid debates over a third term and party direction.
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Washington
Ray McHaig
Idaho
Whastor
McKaig
Clark
Thahol
Burt Wheeler
Montana
Tola
McKalg
Idaho Biate Grange
Prawrewatve
Wheellar
Continued Increase In Employment Seen
St Paul observers forecast a continued rise in private employment next July as seasonal jobs promise to open up in March. WPA projects are expected to decline, per Col F C Harrington, commissioner of the organization, amid adjustments in wartime labor demand.
Older Men Get Chance in New York Labor Contract
A new provision in a labor contract between the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and the New York Electric Contractors association allows one worker over 65 for every ten younger employees on key projects. The measure affects about 6,500 electrical workers in the metropolitan area as a method to relieve unemployment among older workers.
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New York
der, Jr
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
A.F.L
New York Electric Contractors’ Association
Metropolian
U S Finns Omit Christmas to Aid Homeland in War
Fitchburg Massachusetts reports Finnish community of about 5000 plans to skip Christmas celebration and send funds to homeland. A committee says 9600 dollars have already been collected toward the relief effort in the war.
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U.S. Finns
Fitchburg
Mass
More People Are Contributing to Finnish Aid Fund
Funds for Finnish relief are being organized through the Chamber of Commerce Fort National Bank Union Bank Montana Record- Herald Helena Independent and other institutions. The appeal launched by former President Herbert Stonger drew donations from $1 up as citizens from all walks of life gave. Stefan Bardog Carroll College musical director turned over concert proceeds from a Union Bank and Trust Company sponsored event to the fund.
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Hiclene
Eamnaten
Pearta
Finland
Chamber of Conmerce
Fort National Bank
Union Bank
Montana Record-Sterald
Helena Independent
Herbert Stonger
Amanity
Thoes
Ute
Stefan Bardog
Carroll
Union Bank Ard, Trust Company
Bold Production Shifts at Mint in 1838 vs Silver Decline
Denver dispatch notes a decline of about 7 million dollars in gold receipts at the Staten mint, offset by higher silver deposits. Total gold receipts reached 58,541,028 while silver deposits were 1,712,762. Major gold origin was South Dakota from the Nomentake mine, with Montana and Alaska contributing smaller amounts.
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Denver
Des
Staten
Mark Skinnep
Golf
Alaska
Sentila Aaxny
South Dakota
Montana
Woman bridge expert tops male players in new series
Mrs. R. C. Young, acknowledged as the world’s No. 1 woman bridge expert, explains how she defeats the best male players in a forthcoming 12 part series.
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R. C. Young
League Seeks End to Conflict in Finland
Geneva Dec 11 The League of Nations gave Soviet Russia a last chance to halt the war on Finland and submit the dispute to League mediation within 24 hours. If Russia refuses the League may approve Allied arms and munitions and Latin American food and oil for Finland. The committee sent Russia a four point telegram urging mediation and peace talks. Moscow's reply was awaited within a day with few illusions about acceptance.
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Geneva
League of Nations
Soviet
Russia
Finland
League
Radulf Holuti
St. 1
Council
Teague
Assembly
Trussix
Moscow
Plans Afoot in Nation to Aid Finland
Washington dispatch reports non-military measures aimed at aiding Finland amid the war with Russia. President Roosevelt hints at extending support, including a $10 million export credit to Finland to purchase agricultural surpluses and civilian supplies. The plan ties to Britain’s need for war materials and Finland’s debt payments, with implications for U.S. credit and trade policy.
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Finland
Washington
Der
Roosevelt
Jesse Jineg
Amn
Ipart
Britain
Jan Buyppiien
Miniatos Ifamar Precope
Th Gredlig
United
States
Boy Feigns Courage Amid Cattle Crossing Tragedy
In Rixmarek North Dakota on 11, a young boy guiding his father's herd of 20 jersey cows faced a passing freight train. Swamped by rain, the ponies and cattle were separated. the pony dragged the calf clear, but alarm and danger forced swift action. The boy cried to his father, claiming he did all he could to save them.
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Rixmarek
N.D
Nec
Charige Eek
Jersey
Haddy
Northeast Sees First Winter Bout. Nation Warms Elsewhere
Readers learn a warm December record fell as temperatures rose above freezing in the Northeast while most of the country lingered near summerlike conditions. Snow flurries in several cities accompanied a chilly change, with New York Philadelphia and Baltimore reporting sharp drops after brief warmth.
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New York City
New England
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Baltimore
New York State
Syracuse
Russian Drives Reach Deep Into Finnish Front Line
Helsinki dispatch from December 11 reports heavy fighting along the Finnish battlefront. Russian forces advanced 40 to 60 miles from the border in places, with Finnish casualties cited. Three Russian companies allegedly wiped out in a surprise Finnish ski detachment attack. Finns withdrew from Salla as Russians burned the town. The advance aimed toward Poland and the Swedish border, narrowing the corridor toward the Arete circle and distant from the frontier.
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Helsinki
Lake Ladoga
Kuolojarvia
Kuolojervia
Salle
Arete
Salla
Ned
Ploland
Wile
Risslane
Nine-year-old heroine saves sister from Christmas fire
In Cayroll on December 11, Milabeth Soruitz, eight, rescued her three-year-old sister Mary Wrances from a near deadly blaze sparked by a candle. Elizabeth smothered the flames with water, then led Mary to safety as a neighbor aided. Firefighters arrived and the sisters were taken to hospital where doctors said Mary would recover by Christmas.
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Cayroll
Toaho
Milabeth
Mary
Elizabeth
Sukle Sentenced to Die for Wife Murder
Colorado Springs reports Martin Sukle a 39 year old hospital worker was sentenced to die in the penitentiary lethal gas chamber during the week of March 17 1940. He was convicted only for the killing of Jack Russell a carpenter. Sukle testified he learned of his wife’s relation with Russell.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Martin Sukle
Colorado Penitentiary
Sukle
Jack Russell
Russell
Sukte
Russall
Obstacles Slow Russian Advance in Finnish Front
Moscow reports show Soviet troops facing natural obstacles in Finland as terrain and forests slow a planned eastward push toward Inken and Saltatunturi near the frontier. Finnish forces reportedly abandoned positions, Russian troops burned retreating areas, while a Leningrad HQ communique claimed advances in all directions with no air action due to low clouds.
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Leningrad
Trere
Soviet Drive Reported as Cutting Finland in Two
A report from Russia says Sallatunturi, located southwest of Kuolosa, was seized yesterday as part of the Soviet push to divide Finland. The claim highlights the ongoing strategic move in the region.
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Sallatunturi
Kuolosarys
Finland
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