OWI Polls and Labor Opinions Cloud FDR Watch
The piece argues that the Office of War Information uses secret canvasses to sway opinion across miners farmers and businessmen. It criticizes Davis for pessimistic reports and accuses him of losing scientific detachment and faith from officials and lawmakers. The AFL wrestles with support for FDR and the War Board amid a secret session on a potential fourth term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OWI
Davis
Capitol
Senate
Lowell Mellett
Archibald MacLeish
American Federation of Labor
National Warror Board
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Internal labor splits rock Administration ranks
A rift over the NWLB and John L. Lewis splits leaders in labor and politics. George Meany backs the workers and a possible consolidated movement, while Green Tobin defend the White House stance. The dispute prompts fears of Lewis advantage and a revisit soon. A separate DC boycott targets Leo Crowley's patent seizure policy as unconstitutional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Woll
NWLB
John L. Lewis
William H. Davis
Woll
United Mine Workers
George Meany
A. F. of L
William Green
Daniel J. Tobin
Democratic National Committee
White House
Messrs. Green
Tobin
NYSB
Mr. Lewis
Green
John L
Radio Program Schedule for Wednesday June 23 Eastern War Time
Radio listings present a full evening lineup with multiple serials music and news segments including Captain Midnight World News and Commentary Jack Armstrong and The Lone Ranger, with guests Henry Taylor Duncan's Louise Wildher Sam and Abner, and performances by Jack Carson Paul Lavalle and Kay Kyser among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Armstrong
Chicago
Biu-West
Dbes
Basic Highway Patrol
Mbs
Farrell
Captain Midnight
Blu
Cbs
Basic
Newa
U. S&s. Navy
Nbe
Henry Taylor
Quincy Howe
Duncan's
Cbs-Basic
Louise Wildher
Cbs Dixie
Lulu
Paul Lavalle
Dancing Music Orchestra
Nbc
Westeri
Sullavan
Cbs War Overseas
Bill Stern
Lowell Thomason
Fred Waring
Victor Borge
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Harry James
Hia Orchestra
Johnson Family
Cbs-Basic Dancing Music Orchestra
cbs-Dixie Melodies Come From California—mbs 7 45—Kaltenborn
Keen
cbs-Dixie
Mrs. North
Pam Godwin
Sammy Kaye
Red Barber
Tinney
Sam
Abner
Tommy_ Dorsey's Orchestra
Manhattan
Jim Ameche
Blu Jean Hersholt
Christian
Eddie Cantor
Dinah
John Freedom
Lionel Barrymore
Gabriel Heatter
Mr. District Attorney
Nba
Jack Carson
Harry Wismer
Kay Kyser
Raymond Gram
John B. Hughes
Gracie Fields
Blu Dance Orchestra
Morton Gould
Carnival
Dhes
Alec Templeton
Radio Forum
Paul Schubert
Nhbe
Dhs
WSJS
Esso
Beverly Mabr
Carey Longmire
Pepper Young
Alice Corneil
Portia
Life
Sundowon
Teo Fred Waring
News of the World
Jimmy Cagney
Tommy Dorsey
Medmont
Robert St. Jona
Uncle Sam
Bers Brown
Isabel Shaffer
Indian unrest and Wavell appointment stoke hopes of tempered rule
The piece notes India’s turmoil under Gandhi and Congress Moslem League while Sir Archibald Wavell becomes Viceroy of India. It argues his goal may be to calm tensions, gain moderates’ trust, and gradually pave the way toward independence, aided by allied American ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald P. Wavell
India
Asia
Pacific
America
Gandhi
New Delhi
Sir Archibald
Congress Party
Nehru
Lord Linlithgow
Draft Status Of Men 1845 Varies From Day To Day
Washington June 23 A House Military Committee chairman and a senator pressed for clarity on drafts of fathers amid shifting plans. Rep May urged officials to reveal firm timelines for conscription of men 18 to 45, while Sen Wheeler pushed to bar pre Pearl Harbor fathers from induction before January 1 next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Selective Service
May
Wheeler
Legion Condemns Actions of Capital Labor Leaders
In Charlotte the North Carolina American Legion condemned actions by capital and labor leaders in wartime. The resolution urged the U S government to take immediate action against defiance seen as treasonable. Roane Waring, national commander, denounced John L Lewis for coal strike activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
North Carolina
United States
Superior Court
Hubert E. Olive
Lexington
Legion
Roane Waring
Memphis, Tenn
The
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers’ Union
Lewis
Investigation Fails To Find Woman and Daughter
A six day New Hanover County Sheriff's investigation failed to locate Mrs. E. T. Davis 20 and her two year old daughter who vanished from their home on the Carolina Beach road last Thursday. Husband E. T. Davis said he reached the house shortly after neighbors reported the disappearance and that she never reached the nearby grocery. Foul play was suspected. A separate item notes Victor Smirnoff a young Russian who stole a car in Shanghai and was jailed after colliding with a traffic officer.
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Wilmington
New Hanover County
Representative who rebuffed En voy Phillips visit to Gandhi
A U S emissary was denied permission to visit Mahatma Gandhi in prison by a named representative who rebuked the request. The incident highlights tensions between Indian authorities and international dissent over Gandhi’s imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
United States
Gandhi
Painless childbirth technique gains attention and limits
The article discusses a new analgesia method for labor using local nerve blocks to reduce pain while the mother remains conscious. It notes safety and potential benefits, but stresses the need for trained anesthetists and hospital readiness, with widespread adoption still hampered by staffing and logistics.
Officials Declare Labor Shortage In State Will Be Met
RALEIGH June 23 Officials report the North Carolina potato harvest labor shortage will be met within a day or two but warn the season remains tight. Dean I. O. Schaub of N C State College says 300 Bahamas workers left Florida for Weeksville and 40 workers from Eastern North Carolina are en route to Columbia. Additional labor is being recruited, though few migrants have arrived at camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Emsngyre
North Carolina
I. O. Schaub
N. C. State College
Bahamas
Florida
Weeksville
U. S. Employment Service
Columbia
U. S
Six Contracts Awarded For Military Projects
Six contracts for North Carolina military projects were announced by the U S District Engineers Office in Wilmington. Awards include an Onslow County fire alarm system to American District Telegraph of Charleston for under 50000 dollars and Carteret County work to Capes Fear Equipment Company of Fayetteville for under 100000 dollars. Additional projects cover New Hanover Guilford Scotland and other counties with firms in Greensboro Statesville Columbus Ga and Higgins and Gaines awarded sums under 250000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
U. S. District Engineers
North Carolina
Onslow County
American District Telegraph Company
Charleston
S. C
Carteret County
Capes Fear Equipment Company
Fayetteville
New Hanover County
L. B. Gallimore
Greensboro
Guilfordounty
Hardaway Construction Company
Columbus
Scotland County
Gilbert Engineering Company, Inc
Statesville
Higgins
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Ray Tucker
Office of War Information
House of Representatives
Elmer Davis
Bureau of Intelligence
Roy Rogers
Lkca
Eeete
Smiley Burnotte
State Theatre
Alice Faye
Ca Payne
Jack Oarifeynn Bari
Frisco
Gary Cooper
Teresa Wright
Yankees
Rosalind
Fred
Russell
Herbert Marshall
EATRA
Melody Master Cartoon
Paramount News
Sey
Coney Island
Betty Grable
Geo. Montgomery
Cesar Romero
Diana Barrymore
Brian Donlevy
IGNAL
Red Skelton
Ann Rutherford
Whistling IN Dixie
Rialto
Amton
Greer Garson
OMRS
Martin Krizan
BY William Ferguson
McColf Uta
Pittenames
Max
Minnie Greenbaum
Greenfield Ave
Greendale
Wis
Raise Gaa & Dowarf Chrysanthemums
Maxy Mws
Topnotch
District of Columbia
Leo T. Crowley
U. S. Patent Office
Crowley
Albert Leman
Germany
Italy
Roosevelt
Reich
Hitler
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Lydia Pinkham
U.S. A
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Sen. Wheeler
Victor Smirnoff
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China
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Thomas D. Masters
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