Labor strike halts plant amid defense orders and board bids
The firm halted operations for today amid a labor dispute with 7th American workers as negotiations continue before the National Defense Mediation Board. The company, with 196 million dollars in U. S. and British contracts, said it was surprised by the strike call while the board seeks an amicable settlement. The CIO and steel and aluminum tensions loom as the board schedules sessions with coal miners and aluminum workers in several states.
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Kruschen Salts Promises Health Boost Trial
An advertise urging readers to take Kruschen Salts every morning for 30 days to improve digestion and liver bile flow. The copy links fatigue headaches and poor digestion to low bile flow and promises satisfaction or money back if not improved.
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St Lawrence project urged as key to national safety
President Roosevelt pressed Congress to authorize the St Lawrence sea way and power project. He argued it would provide 2,200,000 horsepower of low cost electricity for joint defense and unlock one of the greatest transportation resources, noting US and Canada power shortages grow with defense needs. The plan seeks a majority vote in both houses, with US cost about 285 million dollars and New York to repay 90 million for increased power at International Rapids.
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Law to seize German patents for U S defense
POWER noted large aluminum use in private industry. Stimson cited patents held by the German government that the United States could not obtain without a law. Such a law would allow the United States to take over these patents to bolster national defense, currently blocked by vested interests.
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Ickes Warns of Worsening East Oil Shortage
Secretary Ickes told reporters that oil supplies are adequate but a power shortage now exists and may intensify. He said curtailment of oil use in the east is being considered on a patriotic appeal basis rather than compulsion, noting it worked previously and likely would again.
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British Fleet At Risk As Syria Lebanon Blockaded
Britain tightens hold on Syria and Lebanon amid German moves into the Middle East. Beirut and Alexandria figure in clashes over oil depots and naval strategy while RAF hits Beirut depot and reports of German buildup in Syria. Turkish radio cites a full German division en route.
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England Ready To Take Syria
London reports quote London sources predicting a far reaching Middle East action. Nazi troops arriving in French manded Syria are cited while Anthony Eden vows Britain will attack Germans anywhere. RAF bombing Syria airfields used by German warplanes aiding anti British Iraq forces. The press notes possible occupancy of the mandate if Vichy cooperates.
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Hitler Stalin Near Big Eurafrican Deal
In unoccupied France reports claim Hitler and Stalin arranged a secret meeting to create a Eurafrican collaboration. Ukraine would boost wheat output to feed Europe, alongside Hungary, France and French North Africa. Marshal Petain and General Werygand reportedly discussed the plan with colonial authorities.
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W N C Delegation Pleads Brevard College Stay
Hickory June 5. Trustees of Brevard College held a meeting as a delegation from Transylvania County and Asheville arrived to urge the school remain in Brevard. Proposals to move the college to Winston-Salem or elsewhere have been raised. It was noted by Methodists here that board action requires approval from the Western North Carolina Methodist Conference that runs it.
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Local Noon Weather Summary
Noon today readings show 82 degrees with a high of 87 yesterday and a low around 62 last night.
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Draft Age May Be Lowered
Brig. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey told senators that induction targets would cover men aged 21 to 27 if Congress approves amendments to the Selective Service Act. He testified the proposal seeks to empower the president to defer inductions by age groups with debate pending in a closed Senate session.
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Marshall Signals Coast Defense Shift in Army Plans
General George C. Marshall testified that postwar coast defenses have changed with the French fleet status and a potentially less active English Atlantic fleet. He stated the army planned to demobilize the National Guard after its federal service year, maintain about 655,000 regulars next year, and decide on extending Guard service by June depending on the international situation.
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George C. Marshall
Atlantic
National Guard
Wallace Defends Bill of Duties Draft for Debate
A speaker urged a Bill of Duties stressing daily service to the general welfare over party or region. He outlined five duties including efficient democracy, balanced power between production and consumption, a job guarantee, informed national unity, and self-imposed order. He also called for observing both spirit and letter of the Bill of Rights.
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