John L Lewis faces two potential TKOs in 1944 wage and AFL return
The piece outlines John L Lewis's precarious position as he seeks a wage increase before the National War Labor Board and considers returning to the AFL with honors. It notes two federal probes into his finances and a loan to the Mine B. Coal Co. of Springfield, Illinois, amid broader labor policy ties to fuel firms and Josephine Roche’s earlier Treasury role.
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Washington
Ray Tucker
John L. Lewis
T.k.o
National War Labor Board
American Federation of Labor
Treasury
United Arew Workers
T. A
Henry L. Morgenthau, Jr
Francis Biddle
John L
Mine B. Coal Company
Springfield
Illinois
Resentment Flares Over UMW Loan Allegations and Wagner Act
Advisers to Attorney General Bidle argued the UMW loan was collusion to aid owners against the Progressive Mine Workers and to discredit the union. The case, tied to a Springfield grand jury, drew political backlash as labor ranks feared losses in key states. A federal prosecutor moved to dismiss the inquiry last week.
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Bidle
Progressive Mine Workers of America
Roosevelt
Welshman
Lewis
Springfield
Ashington
Pennsylvania
Ilinois
Kentucky
Missouri
U. S
Howard L. Doyle
New U.S. Plant Plan Busted by War Board
House group pressed a $4 million Longview Washington factory to process clay alumina and imported bauxite but WPB chairman C E Wilson scrapped the scheme saying the U S has ample bauxite and the plant would miss the eighteen month window, scuttling a regional industrial empire dream amid war needs.
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J. Kaiser Type
U. S
Nelsonian Agency
Lochinvars
Longview
Washington
WPB
C. E. Wilson
United States
R.’s
Grandlee
Bonneville
Winning the War by Albert Leman
Doctors at the New York Academy of Medicine link wartime strain to digestive issues from mild stomach aches to ulcers. Disrupted routines, fatigue, and emotional stress worsen conditions while changes in diet and overwork affect workers and civilians, including factory laborers and women who smoke and drink more.
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Albert Leman
New York Academy of Medicine
Great Britain
M.D
Victory Plant
Aimee
North Carolina
United Nations
Wally Beery Impresses With Soft Charm and Daring Action
Wally Beery captivates audiences with a playful, affectionate persona offstage and bold, dynamic performances on screen. His dual charm makes him a beloved yet tough cinema figure today.
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Wally Beery
Dames
Hunting accidents claim five lives in Utah
Accidents in Utah yesterday killed five people and wounded five more. A head on collision between a car and a bus killed two early morning duck hunters. Two deer hunters collapsed from overexertion. John Barney, 83, of Monroe, was struck by a deer hunter's bullet.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
John Barney
Monroe
Sales Tax Issue Shelved For New Plan In Congress
Washington lawmakers shelved the sales tax and administration income tax push as they closed public hearings and consider a new revenue plan. Members doubted more than four to five billion dollars could be raised without broader economy measures, while some urged further cuts to government spending.
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Washington
House Ways and Means Rama Oer
Treasury
Ways and Means
National Association of Manufacturers
Frank D. Graham
Princeton University
Rep. Knutson
R-Minn
Lindsay C. Warren
Army
Warren
House
Doughton
D-Nc
Methodists Hold Memorial Service For Ministers
In Statesville on October 19 the Western North Carolina Conference of the Methodist Church opened with a memorial service for ministers who have died. Rev. C. P. Bowles delivered the memorial address. The program also included a rural fellowship luncheon led by Rev. Dumont Clarke and the anniversary session of the temperance movement with Dr. L Greer as speaker. Fifty eight Liberty ships have been won for women.
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Statesville
Western North Carolina
L . Greer
North Carolina
Radio Schedule Leaves No Break in Carolina Day
WSJS presents a full afternoon and tomorrow morning lineup featuring Carolina Cavaliers, The Esso Reporter, Mirth and Madness, Sketches in Melody, The Guiding Light, Portia Faces Life, Fibber McGee and Molly, Bob Hope, Red Skelton, Johnny Presents Ginny Simms, and morning programs including The Eye Opener and Road of Life with Shaffer.
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Exso Reporter
Carey Longmire
Guiding Light
Betty Brown
Ma_ Perkins
Newe
W. W. Chaplin
Watt
Portia
Life
Call To
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Shreduick
Fred Waring
Johnny
Ginny Simms
Horace Heldt
Bob Hope
Red Skelton
Piedmont Farm
Reveille
News of the World
Carolina Reveille
Taylor
Jones
Robert St. John
Teachel Shaffer
Vernon Way
Radio Schedule Excerpt From War Era Broadcast Lineup
Nightly Western and Eastern programs list эксперимент schedules with serials, news, and music. Noted are Captain Midnight, Fred Waring, Gracie Allen, Fibber McGee, Bob Hope, Lum and Abner, and War News from World reports.
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Nbe
Captain Midnight
Shrednik
Quincey Howe
Cbs
Tim Healy
Edwin C. Hill
Dbbs Dance Music Orchestra
Nan Merriman
Orches
Dack Armetrong
Dack Smith
Dhs
Volney Hurd
Bill Stern
Ris
Seton
NBC
Andrini
Joe Rines Orches
Arthur Hale
Ginny Simms
Hollywood
Mad¢E Sinfonietta
Mbs
Abner
Horace Heidt
Gabriel Mentter
Gracie
Blu
Bob Hope
Lulu
Blu Sunny Skylar
Skelton and Company
Nbc This Nation
Warense
Ebs
Paul Schubert
Nbc-Enst
Fred Waring
Nbe-Wert
Blue & Cbs
Tokyo Admits Unrest In Philippines
Tokyo radio acknowledges ongoing unrest in the Philippines and cites a Manila vote by a puppet assembly to grant amnesty to anyone engaging in sedition if they pledge to become a good citizen. The report notes this on the second day of the situation.
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Vns
Ies Tadin
Modern Army Maps Drive Plans In Italy Front
Fifth Army units rely on aerial photos and 3D mapping to chart terrain for operations. Lieut. Edward Parks notes maps are produced by Army draftsmen and kept secret, with the mapping effort starting weeks before any major move to prevent misrendezvous like a swamp instead of a hill.
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Tokyo
U. S
Kohiyama
China
Hal Boyle
Italy
Frederick the Great
Bend
Fifth Army
Radio Broadcat
Edward Parks
Parksley
Lieut. Parks
X.x.x
Philippines Forms National Planning Board for Self Sufficiency
A special session of the national assembly approved an alliance with Japan and organized a national planning board to survey the nation's economic resources. The board will ensure self sufficiency and provide fiscal support for the government as it strengthens defense of the Philippines.
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National Assembly
Assema
Japan
Philippines
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