Negro Workers Return to Jobs in Detroit Area
United Press dispatch from Detroit reports factory activity resuming as war production picks up amid riots. Negro absenteeism varied by plant with large losses noted at Briggs and Ford River Rouge, while General Motors and Chrysler aim to restore normal operations.
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Detroit
United
General Motors
Ford Mentor Co
River Rouge
Chrysler Corp
Dodge
Briggs Manufacturing
Washington's many Davises and the job hunt puzzle
In Washington a flood of Davises holds key posts from Office Information to War Labor Board and Red Cross. The piece lists dozens of individuals named Davis or Davies with government roles, noting the prevalence and suggesting accuracy matters as the name spreads across agencies and cities.
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Washington
Wick
Davone W. Zion
Davises
Sare Shting
Imer Ozis
Chester Food Administration
Wiliam H. Davis
War Labor Board
Nen H. Davis
American Red Cross
Harry N. Davis
James J
Puddler
Jim
Davis
Pennsylvania
Davieses
Joseph Ission
Moscow
Davies
Ralph EK
Petrol Ic
Wrigton
Giraud In Command of All African Armies
Gen Henri Giraud retains command of French forces in North and West Africa under a compromise with Charles de Gaulle. The military committee will merge all French land sea and air forces but keep dual command, with Juin and De Larminat named as chiefs of staff for respective regions. Monnet said the committee aims for smooth operation and to avert an Allied rift.
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Donald G. Coe
United Press
Algiers
iGen
Henri Honore Giraud
North
West
Africa
iCharles de Gaulle
London
Deaulle
Giraud
Committee of National Liberation
de Gaulle
Giraraud
Alphonse Juin
Algeria
Furnisia
Morocco
West Africa
Edouard de Larminat
DeGaulle
Syria
French Equatorial Africa
French Somaliland
Madagascar
New Caledonia
Jean Monnet
National Committee
Staly Committee
Absenteeism Down Yet Still High After City unrest
City officials reported absenteeism fell yesterday but remains elevated amid ongoing disturbances. Police arrested four others and wounded a man after a midnight shoot at a rooming house, as 1,300 arrests since the outbreak of fighting were noted and youths under 21 accounted for about three quarters. Contingents were dispatched to Detroit events, while baseball and horse racing were canceled.
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Kells
Kelly
Toons
Detroit
Flashes Of Life In Multiple Cities Report Odd Events
A York woman reported a dress theft after a teen and companion admitted taking it on a date. In Logansport a barber sign promises shaved prices to deter customers. Boston housewives hear OPA stamps include many cheese types. Huntington jail repainting is delayed as contractor’s painter serves a sentence. Los Angeles crooks taunt a gold buyer over a fake gold swap. Leavenworth guard is amused when a woman throws grass at a worker painting inside a park feature.
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Huntington
Ind
Huntington County
Wilfred G. Mygrants
Mygrants
Rapid Recuperation Blood replenishment after donation
A blood donor’s supply typically returns to full within six or seven weeks following a pint drawn, reflecting the body's recovery pace and donation impact.
Walled City Quebec Stands as North America’s Fortified Giant
The fragment notes Quebec City houses the only walled city in North America. It cites its immense fortifications built about 130 years ago at a cost of 35.9 million dollars, highlighting the historic defense work and its enduring prominence.
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Quebec
North America
Well Hidden Though Poorwills Camouflage at Daytime
A brief note describes poorwills lurking unseen in daylight, their camouflage and inactive behavior reducing daytime visibility.
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A. Standenberger Drug Co
Jefferson City
Mr. Davis
Mr.davis
Chester
Elmer
Norman
William
Sery
Associated Press
Walking Evidence
York
Nelson L. Shultz
Logansport
Pat Branigan
Columbus
Ed Uvon
Bigan
Boston
OPA
Los Angeles
H. M. Katz
Katz Agency
Katz
Leavenworth
Kas
Harold M. Ream
Fort Leavenworth
Standard Service
America
Bratschenberger
Reading
Montgomery Ward
Wovaen’s Rayon
Jefferson City Telephones
Omery Ward
Commander
Makewards
Wards
Ford
Croquet
DuPont Nyion
Fearn
Charlie Keller
King Kong
Kellers
Jefferson Gity
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