Ford To Be Brought Before Labor Board
U A W president Homer Martin announced charges of discrimination and intimidation against Henry Ford filed with the National Labor Relations Board at Detroit. He arrived in Washington to discuss the Oshawa GM strike and plans to organize Ford plants while noting a possible sympathy strike in the United States. Hepburn warned I O organizers against further labor actions as GM and Oshawa tensions continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auto Union
Board
Detroit
Washington
Homer Martin
United Automobile Workers
Henry Ford
Martin
General Motor
Oshawa
Ontario
Ford Motor Company
Ford
General Motors
United States
Automobile Workers Union
Mitchell Hepburn
G. M
John L. Lewis’ Committee For Industrial Organization
Hepburn
Co. I. O
Lewis
Ford Company
National Labor Relations Board
Automobile Union
Supreme Court
Phillies Take Opening Game in 11 Innings
Philadelphia Nationals defeat the Boston Bees 3 to 1 in 11 innings on Patriot's Day. Norris Arnovich homered into left field bleachers to seal the win after eight Phillies hits off Guy Bush. Boston scored in the fourth on a sequence involving Garris DiMaggio and McGowan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Philadelphia Nationals
Boston Bees
Norris Arnovich
Arnovich
Phillies
Guy Bush
Sylvester Johnson
Garris
Vince DiMaggio
Frank McGowan
Hoey Re Appoints Hospital Trustees
Governor Hoey re appointed L P McLendon of Greensboro Thurmond Chatham of Winston Salem and Sidney J Stern of Greensboro to four year terms expiring May 12 1941 on the Moses H Cone Memorial Hospital board at Greensboro Raleigh April 19 P- item notes hospital trustees re appointment by governor for Greene boro citizens businessmen and local leaders as of 1941
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Hoey
L. P. McLendon
Greensboro
Thurmond Chatham
Winston-Salem
Sidney J. Stern
Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital
Greeneboro
Farmer Free On Bond After Car Hit Child Near Newton
Craig Simmons a middle aged farmer near Newton was free on 1000 bond on a charge he drove a car that struck five year old Billie Clark and seriously injured him late yesterday The car did not stop Billie is reported in grave condition today Police say Simmons denied being in the car Conover Police Chief H L Hickman reported the incident took place near here
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Craig Simmons
Near Here
Billie Clark
H. L. Hickman
Conover
Simmons
Billie
Blood-letting endorsed by physicians in Rochester meeting
At the American College of Physicians gathering in St. Louis on April 19, Dr. D. J. Stephens and Dr. Nolan L. Kaltrieder of the University of Rochester revived the ancient cure for polycythemia. They report removing large volumes of blood to relieve the disease, with one case showing seven pints taken in two weeks, citing risks of clotting, paralysis, dizziness, enlarged heart, and skin discoloration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
American College of Physicians
D. J. Stephens
Nolan L. Kaltrieder
University of Rochester
Rochester
N. Y
Charleston Waterworks Leader Thomas W. Carroll Dies
Charleston City and business figure Thomas W. Carroll, 63, chairman of the Waterworks commission since 1927 and head of a seafood company, died at his home after a brief illness. Born in Canada, he founded Thomas W. Carroll, Inc., with branches in Florence and Charlotte. He is survived by his widow, two sons Edwin and Robert, and a daughter Hattie.
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Charleston
8. C
Thomas W. Carroll
Charleston Waterworks Commission
Canada
Thomas W. Carroll, Inc
Florence
Charlotte
N. C
Edwin P
Robert
Hattie
Prison Population Rises In March Count In Raleigh
The state penal division reported 10,582 prisoners handled in March with the population rising from 8,908 on March 1 to 8,940 on April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
State Penal Division
GANGSTERS FACE DEATH CHARGE FOR POST OFFICE MURDER
United States District Attorney planned to file warrants charging Alfred Power and Robert Suhay with murder in the death of FBI agent Wimberly W. Baker shot during an attempted arrest at a Kansas post office. The government seeks the death penalty and the men are held in Kansas City jail. Father of the slain agent prepares to return his son's body to Arizona.
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Peka
Kas
New York
Arizona
United States
Alexander
Alfred Power
Robert Suhay
Katonah
N. Y
Wimberly W. Baker
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Kansas City
Governors fight to preserve federal relief programs
State leaders in a nationwide Associated Press survey expressed solid backing for continuing federal relief agencies including the Works Progress Administration and the Civilian Conservation Corps at the current 2 billion dollar annual level. Only two governors voiced support for shifting the burden to states, while several urged looser Washington purse strings to avoid bankruptcies.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Congress
Associated Press
Works Progress Administration
Civilian Conservation Corps
Washington
Elmer A. Benson
Minnesota
Richard C. McMullen
Delaware
George O. Aiken
Vermont
Booking Agent Held in Murder in New York Theater
A New York booking agent was detained for questioning after a hammer murder in a West 43rd Street rehearsal room. Victim Julia Nussembaum, stage name Tania Lee Lova, 25, a concert violinist from Bridgeport Connecticut, was found unconscious with a hammer nearby and blood drippings. Micha Ross, 30, found at his father in law’s home, a former police chief, was seized at Mountain Dale by a state trooper and is being brought to New York for questioning.
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New York
Bright Light
Tania Lee Lova
Upstate
Micha Ross
Mountain Dale
Ross
Michael F. McDermott
Miss Lova
Julia Nussembaum
Bridgeport
Conn
West 43Rd Street
Moyla Dngels
Unfair Trade Charges Against Schenley Firms In Chicago Hearing
W S Alexander federal alcohol administrator charged Schenley Distributors Inc Easter Distributors Syndicate Inc and Schenley Distributors of New England Inc with unfair trade practices. A hearing will be held in Chicago to show cause why liquor permits should not be suspended. He alleges free gin to retailers cash bonuses to wholesale liquor salesmen free trips entertainment for salesmen and elaborate window display signs were given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
W. S. Alexander
Schenley Distributors, Inc
Easter Distillers Syndicate, Inc
Schenley Distributors of
New England
Unions Split as CIO Loyalists Face Expulsion
Washington April 19 The AFL executive council nears breaking with Lewis aligned unions. Secretary Frank Morrison says expulsion could be voted to ratify last year’s suspensions. Lewis meets UAW leaders in Detroit to plan Ford organizing, amid Supreme Court Wagner Act rulings and Ford expansion plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Federation of Labor Executive Council
John L. Lewis
Committee For Industrial Organization
Frank Morrison
A. F
Lewis
Supreme Court
Valida
Administration Leaders Called To Talk Over Budget
President Roosevelt summoned ten administration leaders to the White House to review next year’s budget figures. Attendees included Vice President Garner acting Budget Director Bell Speaker Bankhead and Secretary Morgenthau as the administration weighs whether the fiscal year starting July 1 will close with a deficit rather than a balanced budget. The era’s revenue shortfall prompts hopes to curb relief costs and limit deficits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Garner
Daniel W. Bell
Bankhead
Morgenthau
Denhardt Faces Murder Trial In Kentucky
Henry H Denhardt, former lieutenant governor and adjutant general, opens trial in New Castle Henry county circuit court for the slaying of Verna Garr Taylor La Grange widow The state seeks the death penalty while the defense contends she committed suicide with his service revolver amid family opposition to their marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Henry County
Henry H. Denhardt
Verna Garr Taylor
la Grange
Commonwealth
H. B. Kin
Hundreds of Publishers at Meeting in New York
In New York on April 19 hundreds of publishers gathered at the Waldorf Astoria for the annual Associated Press meeting and the American Newspaper Publishers association golden jubilee. President Frank B. Noyes presided as Kent Cooper outlined expanded news and photo services amid a peak in demand.
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New York
News of the World Daily
Associated Press
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Hamlet
Metropolis
Waldorf Astoria
Frank B. Noyes
Roper
Commerce Department
Kent Cooper
News Report
Photo Service
Farm blast kills mother and eight children in Wis
In Muskego Wisconsin a farm mother Mary Waszak 46 and eight of her ten children died when blasting powder pyrotol stored in the basement exploded destroying their two story frame house. Father John Waszak survived and described the incident as the home lifted and collapsed. Eight bodies recovered last night and Raymond 2, found today, was among the dead. Louise died earlier at a hospital.
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Muskego
Wis
Mary Waszak
John, Jr
Lottie
Louise
Eleanor
Helen
Frank
Joseph
Raymond
John Waszak
Martin E. Fromm
Waszak
Hull Pleased By Interest Abroad
Secretary Hull expressed gratification at foreign interest in restoring the world economy after a conference with British Laborite George Lansbury. Hitler reportedly said Germany would be willing to join an international economic conference called by President Roosevelt or another major leader. Hull noted he was encouraged by officials showing willingness to improve the international economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emilio Mola
Anthony Eden
House of Commons
Hamburg
Germany
Spain
Non-Intervention Committee
Eden
Francisco Franco
London
Ray of Biscay
Thrpehall
Musel
Oviedo
Gijon
Bilbao
Assur
Washington
Hull
George Lansbury
CIO Organizers Enter Gaston County Textile Area
Ray Nixon state director of the CIO announced in Charlotte that organizers had entered the Gaston county textile area and were meeting with instant success. A preliminary meeting drew 300 to 400 union representatives, with plans for about 560 attendees and thousands of names added to the prospective members lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Ray Nixon
CIO Organization Work
Gaston County
Nixon
Textile Workers Organizing Committee
Father of Slain Boy Sees Hope in Kidnap Probe
Dr. W W Mattson, father of 10 year old Charles Mattson murdered in Everett last December, says threats against his family come from cranks but he remains confident the kidnapper will be captured. He notes his wife Muriel and sons William and his teen daughter have faced daily letters and fears for their safety while federal agents continue the Tacoma led hunt, blaming parole systems and urging criminals be isolated like lepers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
W. W. Son
Charles Mattson
Muriel
William
Charles
Everett
Brutal Livinston County crime prompts triple funeral
In Fenton Michigan a triple funeral was held for Eleanor Davis Jehiel Davis and Lydia Hildebrant victims of a brutal crime. A farm hand Roy Larson faces murder warrants as investigators seek robbery motive.
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Fenton
Mich
Livingston County
Eleanor Davis
Flint
Jehiel H. Davis
Lydia Hildebrant
Roy Larson
Germany Open to International Economic Conference
Berlin April 19 Adolf Hitler said Germany would be very willing to attend an international conference for economic cooperation and mutual understanding if President Roosevelt or another statesman called it. The remark followed a two hour discussion with George Lansbury the visiting Labour member of the British House of Commons.
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Berlin
Adolf Hitler
War Veteran Killed in Hit-Run Near Morganton
Morganton April 194. The body of Cicero Chapman 46 of Morganton was found beside the Shelby highway about 12 miles south of here. Officers say he was killed by a hit-run motorist. Chapman was a World War veteran. He is survived by his widow and three young children.
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Morganton
Cicero Chapman
Shelby Highway
Here
Chapman
Union office to be opened in Richmond area
Richmond April 1 regional TWOC director Jo Peel announced a branch will be established in the south area to organize Du Pont Ampthill mill workers and other textile plants. He said the move follows a sit-down by Negroes at Carrington Michaux tobacco stripping and will involve intensified field organizing with additional staff arriving today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Carrington Michaux
Negroste
Jo Peel
Tile Workers Organizing Comtee
TWOC
South Mond
Peel
du Pont
Viscount Tarbat Heads to Kentucky After Georgia Trip
VALDOSTA GA April 19 Viscount Tarbat of Castle Leod and his companion left Valdosta by car bound for Bow Green Kentucky to visit his wife’s home. Tarbat is under a 2500 bond on a manslaughter charge and involved in damage suits totaling 37665 from a recent automobile collision near Cook County. No trial dates set. James Lupo Colquitt County youth was killed in the accident.
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Valdosta
Tarbat
Castle Leod
Bow Green
Viscount
Viscou
Cook County
James Lupo
Colquitt Eco
Acci
Madisonville investigates child marriage case
Madisonville Tennessee April 19 District Attorney General Beecher Witt sought more information on the marriage of Geneva Hamby an underage mountain girl to Homer Peels 38 noting the license claimed 18 for the bride while her mother said she was younger Witt called the union a terrible thing and said possible criminal action under state law could follow after the March 28 ceremony Epperson Tenn was the location of the ceremony and comparison with a prior case involving a nine year old Wenice Winstead and a 22 year old Johns at Snedville Tenn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madisonville
Tenn
Beecher Witt
Geneva Hamby
Homer Peels
Witt
Epperson
Wenice Winstead
Johns
Snedville
Tena
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Labor Board
Homer
THE
Elizabeth West
S. C
Miss West
Spartanburg
CIO
GREEN
AFOL
Rep. Dies
D.-Tex
Denhardt
Wisconsin
van Purchase
van Sweringen
Ball Foundation
Brown
Textile Workers
Viscount Tarbat
Kentucky
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