Demand a Thirty Percent Pay Hike Against GM
Detroit reports the CIO United Auto Workers began a strike against General Motors to press for an 80 percent wage increase. Pickets formed at A C Spark Plug Flint and Cadillac Detroit with 10 am walkouts. GM plants including Diesel and Fisher in Pontiac halted operations. Union leaders say 200,000 workers were affected, with figures varying to 825,000 depending on membership totals.
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General Motors~corporation
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U.A.W.C
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General Motors
America
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Spark Plug
Flint
Cadillac
Lberty
Anv
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Fisher
Pontiac
General Moto
Corporation
C. E. Wilson
Washington
Chrysler’ Corporation
Ford Motor Company
George Roshney
Automobile Manufacturers Association
Ford
War Crimes Trial Promises From Ex-Araki Soon
Gen Sada Araki once a leading fire eating arm commander says he has much to say at his war crimes court trial and plans to surrender tomorrow. Britain releases Kent a former U S embassy clerk who admitted leaking coded messages and sails to the United States. Moscow notes Russia’s birth rate rose over a third since 1944 cash awards for larger families cited as cause.
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Sada Araki
Araki
MacArthur
Moscow
Russia
Mathe
Legislation Targets Unions Violating No-Strike Contracts
Washington Nov 21 Up legislation targets unions that violate no strike pacts. House Military Committee approved 19 to 9 to send the bill to the floor. It would fine unions up to 5000 dollars, imprison officers for a year, and bar political contributions by union members. The measure would bring unions under the corrupt practices act and remove wartime seizure provisions.
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House
Rules Committee
House Military Committee
Asts
Smith-Connally Labor Disputes Act
Nazis Face War Crimes Court Opening Statements
In Nuernberg the four power tribunal heard U.S. prosecutor Robert H. Jackson assert Nazi leaders planned an attack on the United States as early as 1940. He cited German records and the attempted assassination of Soviet Marshal Stalin in 1940 by Russian traitors. Hess, Göring, Ribbentrop, and others pleaded not guilty as court rules denied their immunity claims. Hess barked no, others defended innocence. Göring declared not guilty in a Grimace.
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America
International War Crimes Tribunal
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Truman appoints Kramer to represent government in Arkansas river talks
President Truman named Brig. Gen. Hans Kramer to represent the government in negotiations between Colorado and Kansas over dividing the Arkansas River waters. The appointment, under authority to negotiate a compact, takes effect January 1.
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Kansas
Arkansas River
A CLEAR COLD DAY As Kansas weather turns wintry
Topeka reports a cold day with high winds bringing scattered snows and ice. Leavenworth and Topeka saw about two inches of snow with slippery streets. Moisture was low, but forecasters expect a thaw and dry roads for Thanksgiving travel with temperatures around 35 to 40 degrees and colder nights. Coffeyville noted a late warm spell then a drop to 20 degrees.
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Jurors begin deliberations in Zurbucken income tax case
In Wichita the federal court jury retired to the jury room to begin deliberations in the income tax evasion trial of former Kansas highway patrol superintendent Will Zurbucken. Judge Helvering instructed the jury on assessing tax due and willful evasion with emphasis on evidence of intent. Prosecution depicted Zurbucken as evading substantial income while defense attacked government testimony and the adequacy of its case.
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Kansas
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Clayton Kline
Topeka
Washington
D.C
Walter M. Campbell, Jr
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Arthur Morenus
Dodge City
Ed Rooney
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Daniel M. Dwyer
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Sesta
Thanksgiving Weather Forecast: Cold Sunny Across Nation
The weather bureau predicts a clear sunny Thanksgiving for most, but with cold conditions in the central states from the Rockies to the Appalachians and across the upper Mississippi valley. Pacific Northwest and Atlantic coast areas face clouds and rain, while Michigan and parts of New York and Pennsylvania may see snowy flurries.
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Weather Bureau
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Georgia
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Michigan
Ohio
New York
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University Executives Propose Three Point Plan on Defense
A group of 34 university and college signatories urges Chairman May to adopt a three point interim policy. They support extending selective service for a year with 15 month draft terms, boosting voluntary enlistment with better pay and training, and delaying universal military training as part of a broader defense program. They call for a financed national defense commission to craft a comprehensive plan.
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Dky
House Military Affairs Committee
Deane W. Malott
University of Kansas
Frederick A. Middlebush
University of Missouri
Malott
National Defense Commission
Winter Snow Hits Lawrence With Freezing Temps
Snow began overnight in Lawrence creating slick walks and streets by early morning. Prof Posey logged a 23 degree low with .30 inch of snowfall and .03 inch moisture. The gas office thermometer read 24 degrees at 9 am and the day warmed to 32 by 1 pm.
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Lawrence
C. J. Posey
Chamber of Commerce Chief Aims to Jumpstart Labor Talks
Eric Johnson, president of the United States Chamber of Commerce, sought to revive the labor management conference in Washington on November 21. Reports say little progress has been made and a proposal floated that President Truman intervene to spur action.
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Washington
Eric Johnson
United States Chamber of Commerce
Truman
President orders seizure of Washington transportation system
President Truman ordered the seizure of Washington's transportation system by the Office of Defense Transportation. The action was announced on November 21 as part of defense measures during wartime.
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Washington
Truman
Office of Defense Transportation
Stock Market Index Dips from 75.8 to 74.7
The index of 60 stocks fell to 74.7 after yesterday’s reading of 75.8, signaling a modest market retreat. Traders watched several blue chips as sentiment shifted amid broader economic data.
Lawrence approves five of six intramural bond proposals
Unofficial returns show Lawrence voters approving five of six municipal bond issues totaling 556000. The pool bond failed citywide except in Ward 1 where it passed 281 to 222. Garbage collection equipment, city building for police and fire, city garage, airport land, and parks bonds carried with varying margins. overall turnout was 1875 ballots from 7000 registered voters. The council meets Friday to canvass the polls.
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Lawrence
Relief inquiry flags UNRRA relief supplies sale by nations
U S senators Thomas and McKellar urged action after closed hearings on a plan to add 550 million dollars to UN relief funds. They cited Greek sales of 7000 UNRRA mules and alleged government sale of food for own currency profits. Assistant Secretary Will Clayton and UNRRA director Herbert Lehman testified.
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Washington
United Nations
Elmer Thomas
D-Okla
McKellar
D-Tenn
Senate
United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration
Thomas
Government workers stranded as transport tieup resumes
The second tieup of bus and streetcar service within two weeks left about 300,000 government employees and thousands of other workers without their regular transportation today.
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Washington
Civil Engineer Dies in New York at 63
William Mitchell Hoover, 63, a retired civil engineer who designed many flood walls for the Kansas and Missouri rivers, died Monday in New York.
De Gaulle Forms Coalition Government in France
Paris Nov 21 General De Gaulle’s aide announced a coalition cabinet with communists holding five portfolios including a new ministry. The list read to the constituent assembly through Gaston Palewski names four state ministers and several key posts with communist Charles Bildon as army minister Francois Billoux as national economy and Ambroise Croizat in labor.
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Ambroise Croizat
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Court to Convene in Douglas County District Court
Douglas County district court will convene Friday at 9:00 am. Judge Hugh Means says any case with no appearance will be dismissed. Six civil actions are set for trial Friday including Snavely vs Cohen and Cohen vs Snavely. Sixteen contested divorces are scheduled for next week with specific party lines listed. Friday November 30 is set for uncontested divorces.
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Manuel Snavely
Herman Cohen
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Ralph Wolfson
Mary B. Dinsmoor
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Marshall
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Ruge
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Yadge
Wiane
Community Thanksgiving Service Set for Tomorrow
A community Thanksgiving service is scheduled for tomorrow at 10 am at First Christian Church. The Lawrence Ministerial Alliance hosts with Rev. Theodore Astman presiding and Rev. Donald Weatherbee delivering the sermon. Music includes a violin solo by Paul Stoner and a duet sung by Mrs. Reginald Strait and Kenneth Walker, with Mrs. Maurice Clarkson at the organ.
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Reginald Strait
Kenneth Walker
Maurice Clarkson
Returning Troops List Includes Lawrence Soldier
According to Associated Press reports T/4 Roy C. Tee of Lawrence is named on the passenger list of the Thomas Barry due to day at Boston from the European area.
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Associated Press
Roy C. Tee
Lawrence
Thomas Barry
Boston
Call for Five Men for December 3 Induction
Selective Service office in Douglas County reports five white men are to report December 3 for induction into the armed forces at Fort Leavenworth after a call from state headquarters in Topeka.
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Douglas County
Selective Service Office
Topeka
Fort Leavenworth
Victory Bond Drive Progress in Douglas County
Eight days into the Victory Loan drive in Douglas County total sales reach 478305 dollars with Series E bonds at 16846875 toward a 592000 goal. Local agencies contributed 32743 yesterday to lift the county total past 478000. Drive leaders urge more E bond purchases before December 8 to meet the overall quota.
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Douglas County
Eudora
Issuin
Eaudora
Grain on ground in Kansas as boxcar shortage hits crops
The federal state agriculture report notes a shortage of boxcars in Kansas and neighboring states causing grain to pile on the ground in southeastern Kansas. Dry weather lowers corn moisture. harvest progresses with pickers collecting grain rapidly. Wheat stands show mixed growth. some western fields show brown tips from dryness while broomcorn nears completion. Cattle and sheep graze in western areas, with limited feed in the east.
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Topeka
Kansas
Federal
State Departments of Agriculture
Plan Baptist Hospital Two Million Dollar Project
Plans for a two million dollar Baptist Memorial hospital in Kansas City move forward after Kansas Baptist Association approves articles of incorporation. Construction could begin soon once funding and a 5 to 10 acre site are secured, according to Rev. Alvin G. Hause.
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Kansas City
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Secretary of State of Kansas Baptist Association
Alvin G. Hause
the Baptist Associati
Ottawa University eyes 1945 basketball season bid
Ottawa Kan Nov 21 President Andrew B Martin said Ottawa University will enter the 1945 46 Kansas conference race if a coach and playing equipment are secured.
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Kan
Andrew B. Martin
Ottawa University
Kansas
Weather Summary Kansas Fair and colder with diminishing wind
Kansas forecast calls for fair conditions and colder temperatures. Tonight lows around 10 to 20 degrees with diminishing wind, and Thursday should be warmer with extreme west afternoon readings. Reported readings include daily highs and lows and a trace of snowfall totaling 0.30 inch with moisture 0.3 inch.
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