Courts Rule War Labor Board Orders Not Reviewable
Washington D C The United States court of appeals for the District of Columbia ruled that War Labor Board orders are not reviewable by courts The decision was unanimous by Judges Miller Edgerton and Arnold in a case brought by Motor Freight Carriers Inc an association of about 30 trucking firms in Boston and New England The court said no statute authorizes review and that the board's orders are advisory and not subject to court review The truckers had challenged a board order increasing wages and overtime pay They may petition the Supreme Court within 90 days
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Washington
United States Court of Appeals
of Columbia
War Labor Board
Employers Group of
Motor Freight Carriers, Inc
Individes
Boston
New England
Miller
Edgerton
Arnold
Imand
Federal Dismet Court
Tme Employers Group
Supreme Curt
Father saves son ends in tragedy at Lake Mendota
Madison reports the body of Donald Crounse, 43, recovered after he leaped from a boat to rescue his son during a fishing trip on Lake Mendota. His father Hollis Cr Pulled near by, tried to help but lacked swimming ability. Wisconsin life crew aided dragging operations, locating the body about 300 yards offshore in three feet of water.
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Madison
Wis
Donald Crounse
Lake Mendota
Robert
Den
Hollis Cr
Crounse
Varsity of Wisconsin Life
Paim
Racine Taverns To Be Closed On D-Day
Racine tavern owners post notices announcing closures on D-Day urging patrons to attend church for safety of servicemen and the community.
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Racine
Wis
Racine and City
Spanish War Veterans to Convene in La Crosse June 4 7
About 500 Spanish American war veterans are expected for the 45th annual United Spanish War Veterans encampment in La Crosse from Sunday to Wednesday June 4 to 7. Delegates include auxiliary, descendants, and Military Order members with events at Hotel Stoddard Rivoli theater and USO center. Governor Goodland will give the memorial address, with talks by Senator Wiley Congressman Stevenson and Assemblyman Krause at the Monday joint meeting.
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United Spanish War Veterans
la Crosse
Veterans, Ladies’ Auxiliary
Sons and Daughters of
Military Order of Ser- Lizards
Hotel Stoddard
Rivoli Theater
American Legion Club
Knights of Columbus
Eagles Club
Stoddard
la Crosse Uso Center
Walter S. Goodland
Charles Dittman
U. S
Alexander Wiley
William Stevenson
Edward Krause
Camp McCoy
Vatican Food Proposal Still Being Considered
Washington reports multiple plans to move food and medical supplies to Rome under Vatican sponsorship. One plan was rejected as against Allied military interests while another remains under review. Officials note relief would fall to Allies once Rome falls, and Pope Pius indicated negotiations to bring food by sea are under way awaiting belligerent consent.
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Washington —i
Rome
Vatican
Pius
Veteran Miller Dies in Neenah Wisconsin
E. J. Lachmann former mayor of Neenah and flour milling pioneer in Wisconsin died Friday at age 87.
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Neenah, Wis
E. J. Lachmann
Neenah
Wisconsin
Pilot on Bomber Killed in Action
Second Lieut. Robert C. Grosskopf 21 son of Mr and Mrs Arthur A Grosskopf 1117 South 13th street was killed in action over Europe May 21. He was a pilot on a heavy bomber in England since March entering service Jan 5 1943. He trained at Nashville Montgomery sites South Carolina Shreveport Turner Field and reported to Barksdale after a leave home. Survived by his parents and brother Donald.
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Robert C. Grosskopf
Arthur A. Grosskopf
South 13Th Street
Europe
Grosskopf
England
Nashville
Barksdale
Associated Press
Central High School
Elks
Donald
la Crosse
7 000 French Patriots Battle Vichy Militiamen
French advices report the Limoges district in central France torn by civil war as 7 000 patriots hold 5 000 Vichy militiamen in a three day battle over a major Paris Toulouse rail town. Vichy reinforcements later drove patriots from the besieged town, with reports of renewed fighting today.
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Barcelona
Spain
Limoges
France
Paris-Toulouse
Put Out Waste Paper Plea Of Scouts Here
La Crosse residents urged to recycle waste paper in a city wide drive by the Gamme Area council. Fifteen U S army trucks and Boy Scouts will collect Saturday in 15 districts with crews meeting at Cameron park St James school and designated eastern city locations to speed curbside pickups.
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la Crosse
Gamme
Citi
Arthur Rogge
Cameron Park
St. James School
WMC Orders Nationwide Labor Channeling for War Needs
The War Manpower Commission ordered sweeping controls to be in effect by July 1 requiring virtually every job seeking man to apply to the United States Employment Service for assignment to the war plant where he is most needed. Employers may hire only those referred by the USES, with sanctions for noncompliance. McNutt says the program channels labor to high urgency war production and keeps workers in critical jobs, easing optimism about an early war end. Farm workers and small businesses are exempt.
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Washington
War Manpower Commission
America
United States Employment Service
Paul V. McNutt
WMC
McNutt
WMC National Management Labor Policy Committee
1500 Planes Stage Massive Attack Around Calais
Allied airstrikes employed up to 1,500 American bombers and fighters against Calais area as 500-750 Italian four engined aircraft attacked railway yards in Hungary and Transylvania. Mediterranean command cited success against targets at Szolnok Szolnok Szeged Cluj and Simeria while British raids hit Pas de Calais.
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London
Italy
Hungary
Transylvania
Mediterranean Air Force
Miskolc
Szolnok
Szeged
Cluj
Simeria
Germany
Carpathian
Pas-De-Calais
France
Scandinavia
Crete
Channel
England
Eisenhower
Department
Calais
Boulogne
le Touquet
Cape Griz Nez
Valmontone
Artena
Ponte di Morolo
Frosinone
Rome
Aredea
Montevarchi
Arezzo-Florence
Budapest
Balkan front could precede western Europe invasion
Berlin broadcasts quoted by AP say Axis dispatches from Syria and Lebanon indicate Anglo Americans have moved troops to the Near East. The report suggests a Balkan front opening may precede the invasion of western Europe as Germany concentrates forces in the region.
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London
Berlin
Europe
Balkan
Associated Press
Syria
Lebanon
Ankara
Near East
U S Plans Hit 175000 Planes Produced This Year
President Roosevelt announced the United States has produced 175000 planes in about two years and exceeded the 50000 annual goal. In the first 91 days of this year 4400 planes were sent to Allies, averaging 338 weekly. Between March 1941 and April this year over 33000 planes were sent under lend lease, with 7000 paid in cash.
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United States
Foreign Economic Administration
Roosevelt
Thomases
Congress
United Nations
Escapees Ambushed Near Spanish Frontier
Reports from Andorra said 34 American and Allied flyers guiding to the Spanish frontier were ambushed by German border guards. Only two Americans and one French aviator escaped alive into Spain. Advices said they were sheltered by French families after being shot down.
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Barcelona
Spain
Andorra
Pyrenees
France
Fire razes Hall Milwaukee landmark in blaze
Milwaukee fire razed the historic Bahn Frei Hall a three story landmark used for political and social gatherings. Fire Chief Peter Steinkellner estimated losses at 20 000 to 25 000 with only the walls standing after a blaze likely starting from a fuse box due to faulty wiring.
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Milwaukee
Bahn Frei
Peter Steinkellner
Steinkellner
Allies Pressures and New Gains in Burma and China Theater
Allied pushes tighten around Hankow to Canton as Japan concentrates 280000 troops for a break on the Changsha line. In the Burma road corridor Chinese and American forces report gains toward Myitkyina and Biak prepares for renewed assault on three airfields near the Philippines.
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China
Burma
Hankow-Canton
Chungking
Japan
Northcentral
C. C. Tseng
Central Pacific
U. S
Kuriles
Wake
Guam
Caroline Islands
Ponape
Truk
Marshalls
Changsha
Tseng
Hankow
Canton
Biak
Philippines
Two Fortress Cities Fall To Allied Army
Allied forces capture Velletri and Valmontone, key fortress towns guarding Rome, cutting the Via Casilina and sealing German retreat routes. Veroli and Ferentino fall as U S and British units close the ring around the capital, with heavy fighting reported and air attacks on rail yards and enemy positions.
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Naples
Rome
5Th
Velletri
Valmontone
Via Casilina
U. S
8Th
Ferentino
Veroli
Frosinone
Salerno
Monte Artemisio
Mts
Peschio
Artemisio
Berlin
Lariano
Albert Kesselring
Hermann Goering
Via Cassina
Merchants Asked to Display Flags for Spanish War Veterans Encampment
City merchants are requested by Mayor J. J. Verdota to display curb flags and other banners during the Spanish War Veterans encampment set for June 4 to 7 in La Crosse.
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J. J. Verdota
la Crosse
St Louis Bus Drivers End Strike After Vote
Striking St Louis street car and bus operators voted 630 to 399 by secret ballot to return to work, ending a transportation tieup affecting about 600,000 people. About 1,929 of 3,500 strikers participated as private autos filled gaps during the shutdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
St. Louis Public Service Company
AFL
St. Louisans
Pacific Northwest
International Woodworkers of America
CIO
National War Labor Board
Presidential Race In Cuba Still Undecided
In Havana province and other areas incomplete returns keep the Cuban presidential race between Dr. Carlos Saladigas, Batista supporter, and Dr. Ramon Grau San Martin, veteran opposition leader, undecided as fragments report slowly.
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Cuba
Havana
Carlos Saladigas
Batista
Ramon Grau San Martin
Senator Gillette Pushes Limits on Political Spending
Washington reports Senator Gillette of Iowa urged tighter restrictions after noting about 30 million dollars spent in 1940 campaigns. He warned the 1944 elections could go on the auction block without reforms to spending limits.
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Washington
Gillette
Lowa
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RAF
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Aegean Sea
Reich
Luxembourg
RCAF
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Haakow-Canton Line
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