Rail Strike Set For December 5 Across Major Unions
Chicago November 7 AP A T Whitney president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen says 350000 workers from four big unions will strike December 5 to win a 20 percent wage rise. Other unions agreed to strike date but kept it secret. The plan includes engineers switchmen conductors firemen and enginemen with wage talks stalled by the presidential fact finding board.
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A. T. Whitney
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Alvaney Johnston
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Switchmen's Union of America
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Order of
Brotherhood of Locomotive
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Wayne Lyman Morse
Roostvelt
Railway Express Agency
City Governless After Officials Convicted in Lackawanna
Lackawanna New York, a city of about 25,000, is without a local government after its mayor and six officials resigned following suspended prison terms for conspiracy to defraud. Gov. Lehman faced delaying action, while the convicted leaders await Tuesday's election to cover upcoming payrolls.
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N.Y
Nor
Herbert H. Lehman
Lackawanna
New York City
John F. Asskier
Supreme Court
Almon W. Lytle
Buffalo
Ier Twesday
Armstrong Resigns From State Committee Amid Reorganization
J Armstrong of Fathead county resigns from the governor's committee on state reorganization. The governor did not comment. Armstrong, from Fathead county, served as minority floor leader in the House during the 1941 session.
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Bam
Ory J. Armistrong
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Fathead County
Senate Votes Neutrality Revision Amended Bill Passes
The Senate approved a neutrality act revision 50 to 87 allowing American ships to arm for protection and sail through combat zones and belligerent ports. The measure returns to the House for action on the amendments as debate over Roosevelt policy persisted with administration allies arguing the move shields U S interests and deters war while opponents warn of provoking incidents with Britain and Germany.
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Washington
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Roosevelt
House
White House
Navy Threatens to Take Over 3 Defense Projects
The Navy says it will assume control of 12,000,000 in defense projects at three San Diego facilities if striking AVLB building tradesmen fail to return by Monday. Rear Admiral Blakely announced the move as contractors may hire workers from other sources. The dispute centers on wage increases and work resumption terms, with government civil service staffing to continue the projects.
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A.V.L
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Roosevelt
China
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Tientsin
Shanghai
Itai
Community Chest fund reaches 16000 as federal workers donate
Helena residents tally progress toward a 25000 goal as federal employees contribute 1014.50 bringing the drive to two thirds. Eight departments report full participation with detailed donations from Internal Revenue, Marshal's Office, Railway Mail, Forest Service and more. Private home contributions noted as well.
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West Side
Community Chest
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Geological Survey
Alcohol Tax Unit
Internal Revenue
Marshal's Office
Immigration Bureau
County Extension Service
Agricultural Marketing Service
Treasury Accounts Department
Public Survey Office
Reclamation Service
Navy Recruiting Office
Post Office
Japanese Relations With U S Are Precarious Amid Talks
Tokyo reports pivot on Russian reply to protest over runaway mines in the Sea of Japan and Saburo Kurusu’s Washington mission. The Asahi’s New York view says success chances are about one in ten and that Japan will not concede costs of its Asiatic leadership. Kurusu halted briefly in Manila to meet with High Commissioner Sayre and President Quezon as he continues toward Washington.
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Russia
Sea of
Japan
Saburo Kurusu
Washington
New York
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Kurusa
Kurusu
Manila
Francis B. Sayre
Manuel Quezon
State Farm Bureau Convention Ends With New Officers
Montana Farm Bureau federation members conclude their annual convention this afternoon with election of officers and presentation of presidential and secretarial reports. A morning session features Dr H K Hollands of Montana State College Bozeman and a panel including labor agriculture and industry representatives. Governor Sam G Ford urged facing cold facts and preparing for the future amid wartime conditions and inflation.
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H. K. Hollands
Montana State College
Bozeman
Labor, Agriculture and Industry
Montana
Uity
A. Il. Kruse
State Commissions of Agriculture
Sam G. Ford
Farm Bureau
Radio Transmitter Used as Nursemaid in New York Home
A New York family uses a radio transmitter attached to a baby’s crib as a nursemaid while parents visit the neighborhood. The device records the baby’s slightest sounds, prompting concerns about safety and privacy as the mother notes the transmitter’s presence during their absence.
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New York
Dianne Roa
Sis
Diane
Richard Rovas
Finland Seeks Hanko Return to Secure Border War Ends
Helsinki reports say Finland must reclaim Hanko, the Gulf of Finland isles, and the Fischer Peninsula to secure borders and deter Russia. The use of radio broadcasts quotes the central labor union and notes U.S. urging peace terms. Officials contest a Russian offer, while British radio signals lack territorial restoration.
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Stalin Says Victory Is Certain in War Talk
Stalin told Soviet citizens at a Moscow Red Square review for the Bolshevik anniversary that victory over the German invaders is likely within months or a year. He said Germany is straining, facing disaster, with shortages easing and Soviet reserves inexhaustible. He urged those behind German lines to join the fight as Russia remains united with a strong army and allied support.
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Garimany
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German Wehrmacht Stalled by Russian Mountain Defense
Berlin dispatches report bristling Soviet mountain defense in the Yaila range near Sevastopol slowing German advances toward the Crimean coast. German dive bombers and artillery strike enemy positions amid stubborn Soviet rear guards as weather delays Moscow front actions.
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Germain
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Weather sketch for Montana area over the weekend
Partly cloudy conditions persist across Montana with little temperature change. West of Divide, Saturday turns cooler Sunday with light rain beginning late Saturday. overall temperatures remain steady with minor fluctuations.
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Hkast
War Front Dispatch Signals Luftwaffe Strikes Over Germany
Berlin reports heavy bombardment on the capital with civilian casualties as British bombers reportedly shot down. Soviet bureau claims fifty German aircraft destroyed on Nov 6 with Soviet losses. Combined front updates indicate fighting across a broad area with limited effect in some sectors.
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Navy
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Ciemany
Reigh
Pope Watch
Moscow
Sarurany
Soviet Information Bureau
Hitler Reported About To Call Conference
London reports say Adolf Hitler plans a continental conference to announce his new order in Europe. The Vienna meeting is described as a move to blame Britain and the United States for continuing the war, possibly before month’s end.
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vAdolf Titler
Europe
Vienna
Hitler
United States
Soviet push to reopen Moscow Leningrad rail links reported
London reports say Soviet forces mounted a strong assault to reopen Moscow Leningrad communications. German positions in an 800 mile front near Volokolimsk to Kalinin faced fierce Red attacks with infantry cavalry artillery and air power.
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Moscow
Moscow -Leningrad
Volokolimsk
Kalinin
Red Air Force
Boy plays with loaded revolver thinking toy in stroller
New York police report a baby, Robert Meyers, age unknown, bit and banged a loaded 88 caliber revolver against a stroller for an hour, believing it to be a toy. His mother, Mrs Ethel Meyers of Brooklyn, kept watching until they returned home and later reported the weapon to authorities. police recovered the revolver.
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New York
Ethel Meyers
Brookley
Robert
Els
Wind and Snow Storms Lash Nation From Rockies to Appalachians
Strong winds and rain swept from the Rockies to the Appalachians last night. Forecaster H A Downs said two mountain ranges shielded coasts while the Midlands chilled. Snow fell from the plains to the Great Lakes and south to Kansas City and southern Illinois with up to six inches in Michigan. Winds up to 54 mph lashed Lake Superior. midwest land winds 20 to 40 mph with a 41 mph gust. Temperatures fell below freezing across Minnesota Iowa Wisconsin and eastern Dakotas. Michigan and eastern Nebraska also froze.
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