Strike starts in Montgomery Ward stores in Detroit area
Four Detroit area Montgomery Ward and Co stores faced a strike Saturday amid the Christmas rush. Ray Scoggins says the walkout has the union’s full authorization and may spread to Chicago. Picket lines appeared at Detroit and Dearborn branches as managers report operations continuing.
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Montgomery Ward & Co
Ray Scoggins
United Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Employes
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International Union
Senggins Inch Ls
Lawrence Stein
Senates
War Labor Board
Dearborn
Royal
Reginald W. Rosevear
Scoggins
Steinberg
Chicago
Leonard Levy
Churchill faces mixed reaction as Greece policy debated
News wires report Britain weighing a hands off stance on Greece and Sforza while Churchill plans to send Richard Law to Athens to ease tensions. London labor and regional papers split on policy with a 279 to 30 confidence vote and 24 Labour rebels.
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Italy
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Yorkshire Post
Da vis Urges Ratification of Dumbarton Oaks Plans
John W. Davis, Democratic candidate for president in 1924, used a radio speech Saturday to urge the United States to ratify the Dumbarton Oaks proposals creating a United Nations armed force for world peace.
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John W. Davis
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War Bond Solicitor Reprises Paul Revere Ride
In Maryville Missouri during a wartime drive, Jewell Birkholz rode on horseback to solicit funds as muddy roads hindered car travel. The scene echoes a historic citizen ride to support war bonds.
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Jewell Birkholz
Jackie Cooper Plans Marriage To June Horne
Seaman Jackie Cooper former child actor said Saturday he will marry actress June Horne before he leaves here next Thursday. Cooper expects to report back to Great Lakes naval training station on December 17.
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Boys Pig Prodigy Clears Farm Debt in Nebraska Auction
Fremont 16 year old Bob Beck a 4 H club member sold 50 pigs 40 boars and 10 gilts for 8930 to investors from five states to help pay off a small farm mortgage. He began at 13 bought two sons for 60 each and plans to attend the state university. Santa Claus Finds Shelter in Decatur Christmas Village Park Attraction in Central Park adds holiday charm.
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Service notes on La Crosse area servicemen in wartime column
Lists La Crosse and vicinity men in the U S Army Navy Marines and Coast Guard with recent graduations promotions transfers and overseas arrivals. Includes names ranks units and new postings from Sioux Falls Yuma Lincoln Great Lakes Camp Howze Enid Camp Crowder and other locations.
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State Street
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North 10Th Street
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Johnson Street
Arthur G. Hemmerlein
Hillview Avenue
Gordon L. Aspenson
North 13Th Street
Allen L. Fellows
Fifth Avenue
Robert P. Gray
R. H. Gray
South 26Th Street
Electrical Naval Training School
St. Louis
Naval Armory
Harry C. Korthals
Henry Korthals
South Avenue
Enid Army Air Field
Enid
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Independence Army Air Field
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Pine Street
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Jonah Husmann
Dresbach
Minn
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Sherie
Ralph L. Allen
North Sixth Street
Albert M. Roesler
Great Lakes, Ill
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R. 1
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Lucy L. Wallace
Division Street
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Ark
Ludwig F. Kroner
Special Projects School
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66Th
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E. J. Quinn
New York
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Arthur G. Benson M D Physician and Surgeon Card
Dr Arthur G Benson physician and surgeon lists office at 305 Riveli Building and residence phone 6266. Practice concentrates on acute and chronic arthritis with hours from 10 to 12 A M and 3 to 4.
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Memorial Craftmen Offer Wide Stock of Memorials
In a beautiful monument design and a long history of Memorial Craftsmen, the firm invites inquiry and invites customers to view their large stock of memorials and discuss creating a fitting tribute.
Tough Battle Strains Reported by Marine Unit in Pacific
A Marine unit in the Pacific reports sniper fire at night and shore landings by riding assault boats as the major causes of battle strain. The questionnaire captures the sequence of danger from long-range fire to close-quarters assaults during those operations.
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Princess Ruth’s Quest for a Christmas Smile Journey
Princess Ruth of Cameroon, stricken by a terrible sickness, must smile by Christmas or die. She persuades Louis the gardener’s helper to join a perilous voyage to Santa Land to obtain the Magic Music Box from the Witches of Poldrex, guided by Hoppy the Toad. Their first leg reaches a tree gnome who requests a raisin cookie.
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A Trip In A Tree Begins Quest For Santa Land
Louis meets a red nosed gnome who asks for a raisin cookie to aid a journey to Santa Land. The gnome promises humor to spark a smile for the Princess and reveals red buttons hidden under tree bark as the path unfolds.
A Ride in a Basket Ends in Santa Land Surprise
Louis and Ruth enter a talking gnome's hollow tree. The bench descends through darkness to a new tree gnome warns Santa, then they emerge near Santa Land where a strange trader appears trading wooden spoons for baskets.
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Flood Control Bill Approved by Conference Group
Washington report notes a flood control bill with $1 billion postwar funding, approved by conference conferees. The measure includes regional and interstate provisions, authorizes multiple river basins, and assigns power disposal to the interior and reclamation bureaus.
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GI Tired Of Ration Jakes
Pvt. Clarence Thompson of Vicksburg Mississippi performs as Tommy Thompson with Special Service Company 21 in the GI show Stars and Gripes He swallows swords eats light bulbs lifts weights with eyelids and spikes to let two men sit on his chest A hospital repair followed a failed seven sword swallowing stunt after a colonel urged him into Special Service.
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U S Aids Uruguay In Building Rio Negro Dam
The United States helps finance and accelerate a Rio Negro river dam project in Uruguay aimed at providing power to industries and homes by June if shipping and war conditions permit. A 12 million loan and 37 million project plan were revived after German contractors withdrew. A 150 mile power line to Montevideo is under construction as workers await materials for further units.
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Wisconsin announces Rennebohm scholarships for 1944 45
Five freshmen win Oscar Rennebohm University of Wisconsin scholarships for the 1944 45 term. Edith Boehm Rhinelander Arne Wicklund Hurley Mary Dahlbert Ladowsmith Lulle Mobre DeForest and Juanita Sullivan Fond du Lac receive $300 each from a $50 000 trust fund income.
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Wis
Oscar Rennebohm
University of Wisconsin
John Guy Fowles
Edith Boehm
Rhinelander
Arne Wicklund
Hurley
Mary Dahlbert
Ladysmith
Lu@lle Mobre
DeForest
Juanita Sullivan
Fond du Lac
Community honors high school senior for scholarship
Rennebohm and other students were selected as straight A high school scholars nominated by a citizen panel. Awards consider scholastic standings, financial need and personality ratings. Five more scholarships will be awarded to seniors graduating this year.
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War bond drive offers free nylons in Philadelphia
Sgt. Bernard O'Donnell of the homicide squad announces a charity promotion tied to the sixth loan drive. A donor provides a limited supply of nylons, given free with every $5,000 war bond purchased during the campaign.
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Bernard O'Donnell
WMC Officials Confer in Madison on Training Meet
A five day training conference for area directors district managers and selected local staff of the war manpower commission and United States employment service will begin Monday in Madison. State WMC director William E. O'Brien announced Saturday.
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Wis
War Manpower Commission
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Wiliam E. O'Brien
WMC
Island Scouts Bring Supplies by Grasshopper Planes
Freight ferried by grasshopper planes carried teeth and baby nursing items for native combat areas. The aid supported locals amid ongoing island battles and nursing needs for civilians.
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Ed Isla
Thut
Ares
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