U S Seizes Control Of Closed Mines During Coal Strike
Fuels Administrator Ickes urged immediate elimination of nonessential rail travel and a nationwide dimout to conserve coal for power and munitions. Preparations for a 23 percent cut in passenger train mileage and possible 25 percent rail curtailments were disclosed, with actions expected to target nonessential lighting and Transportation Office coordination. Additional data on coal stocks and anthracite supply was expected Monday.
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Washington
Ickes
Joseph B. Battman
Officer of Defense Transportation
Pha
Office of Defense Transportation
United States
Donald M. Nelson
War Production Board
Nelson
State Maid Gets Medal for Bravery
Leila D Johnson a 2 year old Hickory Tenn house maid received a bronze Carnegie hero fund medal for rescuing 4 year old Barbara Jn Halbrook from a burning home after a kerosene stove explosion on Nov 13 1962 Barbara was trapped in a bedroom and saved by Johnson who suffered burns while the child remained unharmed.
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Pittsburgh
Leila D. Johnson
Hickory
Tenn
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission
Barbara Jn Halbrook
Rayon City
Halbreck
Barbara
Allied Airmen Sink Jap Ship Off New Guinea
Allied aircrews bombed a 4,000-ton Japanese vessel off Dutch New Guinea near Manokwari. Four-engine bombers, facing eight Japanese fighters, shot down two Japanese planes and sustained minor damage but returned to base safely. The ship reportedly settled stern first and began to spill fuel as it sank.
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New Guinea
Australia
Unday
Dutch New Chines
Jelking
oeMmbawa Teland
Netherlands East
Bel, Allis
Bayonet-Fighting Americans Capture Two Hills in Tunis
Allied forces under Lieut Gen George S Patton Jr seized Hill 609 Djebel Tahent and Hill 593 near Sidi N'Sir southwest of Matour after artillery supported assaults. Air forces hit Axis shipping off Cap Bon, sinking seven vessels and damaging others. Despite gains, Americans push to reach Tunis plain as they face continued German counterattacks along the front.
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North Africa
U. S
Mediterranean
Alfledd
Straits
Sicily
Senk
George S. Patton, Jr
Djebel Ta Hent
Sidi Mn'sir
Mateus
Hill 593
Tunis
Mateur
Bizerte
First Army
Medjoz el-Bah
Eighth Army
Cap Bon
Panisia
London
Nation Passes War Bond Quota
Washington reported that the second war bond drive over three days raised more than 26.5 billion dollars, making the final total likely to top 87.9 billion by May 10 and surpass the 13.0 billion goal. Banking houses capped at 5.0 billion, while nonbanking sources contributed over 12.0 billion.
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Washington
Treasury
So-Aked “Ultimate
Sil? Raye
Food ration changes cut fruit and vegetable points nationwide
The Office of Price Administration announced Sunday morning changes to fruit and vegetable points, lowering many juices and canned fruits while removing certain dry soups from rationing. Pineapple juice rose, tomato juice and grape juice decreased, and canned corn on the cob was removed from ration lists. New values apply to May end and red stamp levels rise for certain cuts.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Inent
Congressional Comment Shows FDR Has Support
Washington-3 Congress comments Saturday night showed Capitol Hill support for taxing over the strike affected sectors while several congressmen voiced sympathy for miners peace demands. Senators Johnson and Mya offered caution that no full solution is in place as hostilities loom. Senator Cornwally said the President followed the practical course and the American people will back action if needed. Senator Brew Me expressed great confidence in Mr Ike, noting the extreme measure may be repeated if required.
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Washington
Roy
Capitol Hill
Langer
Steel Corporation
Johnson
D. Caln
Rair
Mya
Ry N. D
Anding
Cornwally
D., Tex
Brew Me
Ickew
Congressional
Strikes Not To Be Allowed In Tennessee
Governor Cooper vowed to keep coal mines operating in Tennessee as strikes disrupt 4100 miners in four counties. He said citizens who want to mine would be allowed to work without disruption, even as President Roosevelt ordered action. Guards could be mobilized if needed. 10000 trained guardsmen exist. Unions warned workers would not return without UMW oversight.
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Nashvillg
Mintra
Tennessee
Cooper
Tennce Y
Roosevelt
Solley
State Guard
Adjutant General’s
Jerlico
Tenn
United Mine Workers
Ickes
Eles
Ickea
War Department
Jce
Civilian Czar Authorized by WPB to Trim Rationing
Donald M. Nelson appointed Arthur D. Whiteside as head of a new Office of Civilian Requirements within the War Production Board. Whiteside gains power to set rationing policies for consumer goods and to tell the Office of Price Administration when and how much to ration. He also oversees rubber allocations for civilians, shaping tire and other uses, replacing the prior Office of Civilian Supply led by Joseph L. Weiner.
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Donald M. Nelson
Arthur D. Whiteside
Fink Power
Aet
Dun and Bradstreet Inc
War Production Board
Office of Price Administration
Whiteside
William M. Jeffere
WPB
Civilian Supply
Joseph L. Weiner
Congress
James F. Byrnes
Welson
War Food Administration
National Housing Agency
Office of Defense Transportation
Jokes
Wee
Ian
City May Double Bond Quota With $1,791,491 Sold
Kingsport reports a war bonds drive strong finish with $1,791,491 sold and near $1.8 million target as coast guard action highlights capture of German U boat and 33 prisoners off the Carolina coast. Navy confirms Icarus sunk sub after depth charges and gunfire. Sullivan County quota set at $900,000 for May as district totals exceed $380 million.
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Kingspost War Savings
Kingsport
Washington
Coast Guard
Carolina
Southland
W. S. McLarin Jr
Treasury War Finance Committee
Sixth
Federal Reserve District
Atlanta
Treasury
McLavin
B. M. Brown
New Spirit Of Optimism Marks May Day In Russia
Moscow optimism surged on May Day after Stalin's order for peacemaking with Hitler and the Soviet Union. Red flags adorned buildings as crowds gathered, reflecting a mood of sacrifice and hope for an end to war and renewed peace with Germany.
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Russia
Moscow
Joseph Stalin
Smarshall
Soviet Union
Stalin
Germany
FDR Names Ickes Head of Industry
Roosevelt assigns Harold Ickes to run coal production and strike response as government declares mines national property and orders miners to work for the state. Ickes to cut rail mileage, curb power use, and mobilize troops if needed to prevent arms production disruption. Green and other labor leaders seek to avoid compulsory labor and emphasize voluntary return to work.
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United States
Ickes
Nelson
War Production Board
Wiliam Green
American Federation of Labor
Roosevelt
Committee Named To Study Meat Situation Here
A five member committee was named to study the meat situation around Kingsport. EB J Triebe said the task, at the request of the Office of Price Administration, seeks to raise local meat allotment based on population gains. The group is chaired by C H Hamlett and includes R M Reynolds Carl Young Mrs Mack Shipley and R L Bell.
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Kingsport
EB. J. Triebe
Citizens Service Corps
Triebe
Office of Price Administration
CPA
C. C. Hamlett
Chains
R. M. Reynolds
Carl Young
Mack Shipley
R. L. Bell
Medical Group Social Near Norton Highlights Leukemia Talk
Members of Wise County and Twin Valley medical societies met Friday night at Hotel Norton for a combined social session. Speaker Sam Bickers of Richmond presented a slide exhibit on leukemia. Dr J E Williams, Holston Ordnance Works medical ancestor from Kingsport, discussed topic Toxicity of military explosives.
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Norton
Wise County
Chnek Valley
Hotel Norton
Sam Bickers
Richmond
J. EL Williams
Holston Ordnance Works
Kingsport
Cise
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