Westbrook Pegler Attacks Browder Campaigns and Red Aims
Westbrook Pegler critiques Communist support for Earl Browder and the party’s campaign efforts in Atlanta. He claims many party supporters seek personal publicity, while labeling some radicals as opportunists. The piece questions loyalty to Soviet Russia and urges firmer national self respect.
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Earl Browder
Tary
Sery
Atlanta
Bronnan
Tomey
Dorothy
Beckslid Bol
Union Square
Rome
Soviet Russia
Browder
Fmt
Wer
Unity pledge brings Green and Murray together in wartime rally
William Green and Philip Murray, leaders of rival unions, united on stage last night to rally labor behind the war effort. They urged followers to unite for victory, produce more, and support labor’s critical needs, in a nationwide radio broadcast alongside Paul V. McNutt.
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Syria
Labor
Paul V. McNut
Arkansas Depot Delayed Jeep Transports Amid Overload Row
Rock Arkansas reports show EEP Transports delivering seven jeeps from Toledo to a southwest army depot. State officials halted the convoy at West Memphis weighing station citing overloads up to tons. Governor Homer M Adkins intervened as the dispute centered on load limits and department directives.
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Rock
Ark
Commercial Motor Trans
Quarter General's Department Inter
S. C. Transport Company
Toledo
Ohio
Arkansas
Army
West Memis
Ditter
W. W. Mitchell
Ohio River
Homer M. Adkins
Highway Department
Adkins
Japs Gambled on Victory in Quick Thrust At Bataan
Outnumbered American and Filipino defenders retreated to prepared positions on the Bataan peninsula as Japanese forces pressed with heavy artillery and air bombardment. The war department reported a withdrawal to avoid a rout, with possible fallback to Corregidor. Reuters noted India’s All-India Congress exploring a defense formula acceptable to prominent factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger D. Greene
Associated Press
Bataan
War Department
Washington
Yamashita
Jonathan M Wainwright
Corregidor Island
Manila Bay
India
Reuters
Brith
All-India Congress Party
Medical group meeting urges nutrition for all in war effort
The Fifth District Medical Society banquet in the Virginia hotel heard Dr. James S. McLester call for better nutrition for civilians and service members. He warned weak diets weaken the nation, increase nervousness, and aid fifth columnists, urging robust food supply for army and civilians. Все
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Fifth District Medical Society
Virginia
James S. McLester
Birmingham
Ala
The
American Society
National Research Council
MecLester
Egypt Cares for Air Raid Victims in Alexandria
In Alexandria German bombs killed 52 and wounded 80 in the worst raid this year. Premier Mustafa Nahas Pasha declared a day of national mourning. The public works minister visited hospitals and paid each victim two pounds. An estimation committee was ordered to assess losses for full government compensation from enemy property credits.
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Alexandria
Egypt
Roosevelt and Nelson differ on wartime bonus plan
President Roosevelt opposed wartime cash bonuses for workers in arms industries while Donald M. Nelson endorsed the incentive pay idea. The dispute surfaced as wartime wage and hour questions stirred, with Nelson suggesting merit awards to boost productivity in major war sectors. Batt warned that delay by any party would hurt the war effort.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Wew
Donald M. Nelson
Prena
Nelson
Senate
WPB
William L. Batt
Batt
WPRB
Camden, N. J
Marshall Hopkins Arrive in London for Short Stay
General George C. Marshall chief of staff and Harry Hopkins chairman of the British American Munitions Assignment boards arrive in London with senior advisers for a brief visit. Reports in London press suggest a mass invasion plan and joint Franco German action. observers expect high level talks on strategy and wartime supplies.
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London
George C. Marshall
United States Army
Harry Hopkins
Marshall
Germany
France
Northern
Ireland
Hopkins
Pena
Opeloousas voter results favor police backed slate in runoff
Unofficial primary results show Chief of Police Roland Chachere and administration backed candidates leading alderman races. Mayor David Holtier faces a runoff with Martin Roy. Dr A J Perrault trailing. Other leaders include Lee Mizzi Ejha Schwarteenberg T W Huntington Rene Stelly and Lee Clary.
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Associated Press
Opelousas
Roland Chachere
David Holtier
Martin Roy
A. J. Perrault
Lee Mizzi
Ejha Schwarteenberg
T. W. Huntington
Rene Stelly
Lee Clary
Nazi Bombers Pound Malta in Heaviest Raid Yet
Massed German bombers attacked Malta in what authorities called the island’s heaviest air raid of the war. The raid triggered the 2000th air raid alarm since Italy entered the conflict. Four German planes were reported destroyed, two Junkers dive bombers and two Me-109 escorts. One Junkers dive bomber was probably destroyed and two more aircraft damaged. Casualties were described as not heavy.
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Valletta
Malta
Italy
Junkers
Messerschmitt
Armaments Output to Come Soon in Detroit Plants
Detroit plants converting from auto to war production shift to mass output of aircraft sub-assemblies, tanks, engines, and anti-aircraft guns. War production leaders predict monthly dollar value will nearly double, with first high volume units rolling out after adjustments. A tour of plants by reporters highlights rapid scale-up and cross-industry leverage, signaling a wartime transformation across the former auto sector.
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Ernest Kanzler
War Production Board
New York
Washington
Detroit
Reuter's of
London
The
London Times
WPB Sets Dress Length and Style Limits for War Years
The War Production Board imposed wartime fashion rules for women’s clothing, allowing shorter or tighter designs but banning longer or fuller outfits. It set maximums on coat and skirt lengths and eliminated voluminous sleeves and certain decorations, while stressing these limits reflect averages from major cities and preserve room for designers within constraints.
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Washington
April
War Production Board
Milady
WPB
Win or Lose Income Tax Return Is Shown
New Orleans April. A 1935 income tax return of the Win or Lose corporation showing salaries and commissions to James A. Noe and Seymour Weiss was introduced in the tax evasion trial. Authorities allege $40,000 in taxes were evaded by charging salaries as operating expenses. The document bears Noe’s signature as president and includes signatures attributed to Merrigan and others.
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New Orleans
James A. Noe
Seymour Weiss
Noe
Hugh M. Wilkinson
Lawrence A. Merrigan
Merrigan
Internal Revenue
Noe and Weiss
Wayne G. Borah
Borah
United States
Ben F. Foster
Foster
Weiss
Win Or Lose Corporation
Wilkinson
Joe T. Cawthorn
Poster
Men of Bataan Fight to Defend Philippines
Australian dispatch identifies American troops in Bataan sustaining fierce combat three months after the first major engagement. The report notes Singapore and Java fell while praising American officers and equipment despite shortages, with garrisons still holding Manila defenses.
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MacArthur
Australia
Bataan
Philippines
United States
Bataan Peninsula
Singapore
Java
Manila
Mansfield Mayor W. F. Town Dies After Illness
Mansfield La April Mayor W F Town 65 died today after a brief illness He was mayor since 1934 and would have completed a fourth term in June Town born St Francisville attended Sewanee university and trained as a pharmacist He moved to Mansfield 41 years ago and ran a drug store until his election His survivors include his widow two sons Versa and the Rev William Town a daughter Mildred Martin and two other daughters five grandchildren Funeral plans have not been announced.
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Mansfield
W. F. Town
Navy Department
Washington
John Dowell
Tornado Damage Hits Lyons Point School and Area
A Tuesday afternoon tornado in South Acadia parish near Crowley wrecked Lyons Point public school nine miles south of Crowley, toppled a church steeple, and scattered debris with hailstones reported as large as hen eggs. No injuries reported as the storm passed.
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Crowley
Lyons Point
South
Acadia Parish
Wainwright Gets Wife's Message From Home
April 8 in San Francisco Lieutenant General Jonathan M. Wainwright, fighting in Bataan, received a home broadcast that included a message from his wife and a bark from their dog Seal. Mrs. Wainwright urged Filipinos to have faith, promised the United States would not forget them, and noted son Jack is taking merchant marine exams to serve on land or sea.
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San Francisco
Jonathan M. Wainwright
Bataan
Mrs. Wainwright
Seal
Carmel
Calif
Philippines
KGEI
Freedom For the Philippines
United States
Philippine Islands
British State U S Training For Big Drive
General George C Marshall arrives in London with Harry Hopkins as British reports claim the bulk of the American army trains for a mass invasion of continental Europe. American troops already maneuver in Northern Ireland with possible exits through France or Norway. Axis assaults in North Africa signal a major new campaign in the Middle East.
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Associated Preas
George C. Marshall
United States Army
London
Europe
Marshall
Harry Hopkins
Germany
France
Ireland
Russia
French Channel
Norway
Middle East
Noth Africa
Two Sessions Planned for Civilian Defense Training
Civilian defense schools at Neville High School auditorium will run Wednesday and Thursday nights at 8 p.m. for about two hours. Enrollment includes 64 senior air raid wardens 320 assistant wardens 640 fire watchers 364 messengers 24 staff officers 80 demolition crews and 40 decontamination squad members. Wednesday covers class organization and unit roles with Tom Davenport and Percy Brown. Thursday features air raid warning system notes and blackout procedures for the Twin Cities under Third Interceptor Command. About 1,400 attendees expected. April 15 and 16 will cover incendiary bombs fire-fighting gas masks and chemical gases. Instructors listed but not fully named.
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Tom Davenport
Percy Brown
United States Army
Twin Cities
Further Gasoline Cut Predicted in East and Northwest
Washington reports a new forecast of a deeper gasoline reduction for motorists in the east and Pacific Northwest. Deputy petroleum coordinator Ralph K. Davies says the 20 per cent cut is insufficient and the supply may be slashed about one third below normal within a week to protect essential needs amid submarine losses. The office also renews efforts to obtain steel priorities and to start building a Texas oil pipeline.
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Washington
East
Pacific Northwest
Ralph K. Davies
Davies
Texas
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Guinea Airways
Selamaua
Nea
Minden
Floyd Culbertson, Jr
Davis Thomas
John Garland
Dave Moseley
Rock Fortress
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