Idle Mines Held Grave Threat to U S Defense
Senate testimony by War Department labor adviser McGrady warned that continued soft coal mining stoppages threaten national defense. He cited reduced steel and ammonia output and possible paralysis of industrial mobilization. President Roosevelt asked Davis to report findings as mediation efforts continued.
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War Department
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White House
Roosevelt
William H. Davis
Defense Mediation Board
Senate Group
Davis
Appalachian
Mediation Board
Stephen Early
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
C of C Leader Warns Against War Hysteria
Washington political figure James S. Kemper told the United States Chamber of Commerce that the nation must curb war hysteria and prevent disrupting normal production. He urged higher taxes and saving on non military spending to fund armaments. He warned against government overreach and laws by decree while pressing for postwar readjustments.
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James S. Kemper
United States Chamber of Commerce
Kemper
Supreme Court Rules Back Pay For Union Discrimination
Washington The Supreme Court held that the Wagner Labor Act requires a company to hire and grant back pay to workers denied employment for union membership or activities. The ruling covered Phelps Dodge Corporation of New York and its Bisbee Arizona copper mine, with further proceedings ordered to ensure the act’s purposes. Chief Justice Hughes and Justice Stone dissented in a 6 to 2 decision.
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Phelps Dodge Corporation of
New York
Bisbee
Arizona
Hughes
Stone
Neyland Called For Army Duty At Tennessee
University of Tennessee athletic official Dean N W Dougherty announces head coach Robert R Neyland has been called to active duty in the United States Army. A new coach will be chosen by May 10 as Neyland sails Florida waters with Mrs Neyland, returning to Knoxville midweek.
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Robert R. Neyland
United States Army
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Tennessee
Everglades
Florida
Mickey O'Brien
University
Panama
Political Argument Ended In Slaying Of Coast Guard Pensioner
Knoxville authorities report a political argument yesterday led to the death of Sanford E. Cruze a 37 year old Coast Guard pensioner. John Townsend 65 Cruze brother in law is charged with murder after Cruze was struck in the head by a shotgun blast on a nearby farm.
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Cruze
Hitler Faces Herculean Task To Subdue Britain
Churchill warned last night that Hitler must conquer England to win the war, either by invasion or by cutting the Atlantic lifeline to the United States. Military experts regard subduing the British Isles as the key to Allied resistance, while Nazi plans shift toward the Mediterranean and possible moves against the Soviet Ukraine. Despite heavy losses in shipping, invasion remains hindered by the English Channel and air control lacking for such a bold operation.
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Libya
Greek funds frozen by Roosevelts executive order
President Roosevelt issued an executive order freezing Greek credits and cash in the United States, effective immediately. The move targets Greek financial assets held in U.S. institutions amid ongoing financial tensions and policy actions.
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Roosevelt
United States
Supreme Court Rules on Equal Railroad Accommodations
The Supreme Court held today that negroes traveling between states are entitled to railroad accommodations equal to those provided white persons.
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Supreme Court
Economic Outrage Speech Targets Northern Operators
Washington hearing hears John L. Lew testify that northern financial operators calling themselves southerners oppose a wage contract to reopen all soft coal mines, describing it as a great economic outrage upon the south.
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Washington
Hearings Open Today On Method Of Raising Taxes
Washington UP The House Ways and Means Committee opens public hearings on the 3.5 billion tax plan. The committee agrees on the sum but decides how to raise it remains undecided. Two plans are under consideration, one drastic surtaxes on lower and middle incomes, the other from committee experts relying on hidden taxes and higher levies on high incomes.
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House
Ways and Means
Treasury
Last Rites Held For C. E. Brooks Sr.
Funeral services for Charles E. Brooks Sr., Kingsport businessman and civic leader, who died of a heart attack, were held at his home with Dr. J. G. Hughes and Dr. R. E. Greer officiating. Burial followed in Kingsport City Cemetery. Brooks founded Citizens Supply Corp. in 1915 and helped Tennessee highway development. a Sunday service was held at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church near Rogersville. Pallbearers included Howard Poston, John B. Nail, L. B. Larkey, George M. Williams, B. B. Sullivan, A. D. Brockman, T. J. Palmer, and S. H. Anderson.
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First Baptist Church
R. E. Greer
Broad Street
Tennessee
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church
Rogersville
Lawrence Trivette
Watauga Street
Howard Poston
John B. Nail
L. B. Larkey
George M. Williams
B. B. Sullivan
A. D. Brockman
T. J. Palmer
S. H. Anderson
Convict Squeals Foils Alcatraz Escape Plot
A small group of Alcatraz inmates planned to knife and shoot their way out during Henri Young murder trial testimony in a federal courtroom. The plan failed after Young warned his attorney James M Maginnis, fearing both would die. Young faces trial for slaying a fellow prisoner.
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Alcatraz
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Chronicle
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Kreisler Improves at Roosevelt Hospital After Accident
Violinist Fritz Kreisler 66 remains semi conscious at Roosevelt hospital after a skull fracture from being struck by a truck Saturday. Doctors report the renowned musician continues to improve and is under careful observation.
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New York
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Churchill War Views Stir Capitol
Churchill credits US navy patrols with aiding Britain in the Battle of the Atlantic. Roosevelt notes expand patrols for hemisphere defense while Congress weighs convoy versus patrol aid and potential ship transfers to Britain.
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Lindbergh resigns U S Army Air Corps reserve
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh writes President Roosevelt resigning his reserve commission in the U S Army Air Corps. He cites loyalty questions and his right to speak on war and peace issues, promising to serve as a private citizen. White House declines comment and War Department notes normal objection during emergency.
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Ohio
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Stephen Early
Lindbergh
War Department
Portsmouth Hit Hard In Raid In Night Assault
Allied reports describe a heavy raid on Portsmouth with numerous casualties, residential and business damage, and a demolished hotel. British RAF responded with attacks on Hamburg, while other targets in Bremerhaven Emden Cuxhaven Le Havre and IJmuiden faced strikes.
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Three Major German Moves in Eastern Campaign
Germany plans a broad push into Turkey to threaten Iran and Iraq oil, attack the Suez Canal, and invade Ukraine as Hitler eyes Europe’s breadbasket. Berlin hints the Greece phase fits a larger plan while Vichy cites Soviet redeployments as a possible trigger.
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Mine Gang Fired On from Ambush at Harlan Kentucky
John Taylor superintendent of High Splint Coal reports that maintenance men at the mine were ambushed early today but none were hit. One assistant foreman John Melzonia reportedly suffered a fractured pelvis and possible internal injuries after falling into a coal bin while seeking cover. About 100 empty high powered rifle shells were found 1,000 yards from the head house. Sheriff Cawood and the state patrol are investigating.
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High Splint Coal Company
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Herbert C. Cawood
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Britain cautions against hoping for quick U S comfort after Greece
London editors urge realism after the Balkan setback and warn against rose tinted views of American aid. The Daily Herald recalls post Dunkirk unity and sacrifice while the Daily Mail says U S help is valuable but not decisive for now.
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