Should workers join unions or not in wartime America
A Westbrook Pegler column from New York discusses whether joining unions makes sense for workers during the war era. It questions union power, leadership, and the potential costs and benefits, touching on Jimmy Petrillo, Dan Tobin, and Eleanor Roosevelt while debating accountability and worker rights.
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New York
Hollywood
Jimmy Petrillo
Jimmy
Chicago
Rydp Emloyers
Eleanor Roosevelt
Union For Reform
Anye
Petrillo
Dan Tobin
Teamsters
Congress Finishes First Year’s Work
The 79th congress ends its first year in session tonight after starting January 4. It plans to reconvene January 14 for the second session in an election year. The body is noted for its stubborn stance toward Truman and for a long tally of actions taken amid transition from war to peace.
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William F. Arbogast
Washington
Roosevelt
Truman
S Astrum
Senate
White House
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Harry S. Truman
Congress
Fathers Out of Draft List Faces Change in Policy
Washington reports a halt on drafting fathers under 26 with three or more children deemed ineligible. Only single men 18 to 25 will fill replacements as veterans risk insufficient re enlistments. About 35 000 inducted in November saw 6 9 thousand over 18. naval and army scores were reduced aiding releases while Patton’s condition worsened slightly due to bronchial infection.
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Army
Navy
Selective Service
Japan
Congress
Department
McVay Cleared of Negligence in Indianapolis Case
Navy Captain Charles B. McVay Jr was acquitted on the charge of culpable inefficiency after a two hour verdict. A second count of negligence is under review with possible outcomes including reassignment or promotion delays. The Indianapolis sank last July with 886 lives lost, and the case now goes to higher Navy authorities for final action.
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Washington
Navy
Charles B. McVay, Jr
Indianapolis
McVay
Judge Advocate General
Bureau of Personnel
Chief of Naval Operations
Secretary of the Navy
Guam
Leyte
Thomas J. Ryan
McVary
Want Ad Call In Rent Buy Sell Fast
Carck E announces want ads for rent buy or sell items. Place ads to reach big rental and buying crowds. cancel after results and pay only for days published at the regular rate. Cash with order. telephone ads available with carrier pickup next day.
U S attack against Truk envisioned in 1941 plan
A Senate House committee heard that a British American naval agreement signed December 6 1941 envisioned a U S attack on Truk if Japan went to war. The document read by counsel revealed disagreements over who should inform fleet commanders about international developments before Pearl Harbor.
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Washington
Senate House
U. S
Truk
Thomas C. Hart
U.S. Asiatis
Tom & W. Phillips
Pearl Harbor
William D. Mitchell
R. K. Turner
U. S. High Command
Pacific
Japan
Pearl Haybor
Turner
Hart
Phillips
Navy Department
Christmas To Be Happy Day Fundraising Appeal
A community charity page lists donations and memorials including L A Filhiol Ferrand Filhiol and several local donors. The piece reflects on Christmas poverty, with letters from children begging Santa to visit their family as parents face hardship. continuation noted on the ninth page.
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Santa
Santa Claus
Hanged Nazi Propaganda Broadcaster John Amery
John Amery aged 33, son of ex Cabinet member L S Amery, was hanged in London on December 19 for high treason tied to Nazi propaganda broadcasts from Europe during World War II. Wirephoto caption notes his father’s former government roles.
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John Amery
London
Europe
L. S. Amery
India
British Admiralty
A. P. Wirephoto
Chennault Believes China Situation Not Dire
Maj. Gen. Claire Chennault said he is not too worried about the clash between the Chinese government and Communist forces. He noted there have been no recent big battles and suggested the conflict tends toward compromise after a long period of tension. The former Flying Tigers commander spoke in Shreveport on a lecture tour before heading to Waterproof, Louisiana.
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Shreveport
Claire Chennault
Flying Tigers
U. S. 14Th Air Force
China
Chennault
Waterproof
Manila
Shanghai
Kiangwan
Cathay Hotel
Albert C. Wedemeyer
U. S
Chungking
Marshall
Chiang
Patrick J. Hurley
Nanking
Yenen
Manchuria
Associated Press
John Roderick
Kuomintang
Red Central Committee
Big Three Envoys Make Steady Progress in Moscow Talks
Soviet Russia Great Britain and United States ministers press on in fifth day of negotiations. No clear end in sight as_weather delays and a Christmas Eve reception limit sessions. Byrnes plans to attend the American Colony dinner. Bevin's technical team delayed by Berlin weather.
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Moscow
Soviet Russia
Great Britain
United States
U. S
James F. Byrnes
Ernest Bevin
Berlin
London
Byrnes
Revin
I. 2
Molotov
Edda Mussolini Sentenced to Two Years Confinement
Italian provincial commission sentences Edda Mussolini Ciano daughter of Benito Mussolini and widow of Galeazzo Ciano to two years confinement for fascist activities. She reportedly did not attend trial and remains interned on Lipari after the war. Il Tempo dispatch cites charges including fascist conduct aiding foreign policy, aiding the alliance with Germany, maintaining ties with German leaders, and selling her late husband’s diary abroad for personal profit.
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Rome
Edda Mussolini Ciano
Benito Mussolini
Galeazzo Ciano
Messina
Il Tempo
Edda
Dispatch
Lipari
Sicily
Germany
Woman Slayer Found Guilty in San Francisco Case
Socialite Annie Mansfeldt was convicted of manslaughter in the shooting of nurse Vada Martin, a love rival, with a verdict after a four hour deliberation. The case will return next week to determine sanity. if sane she faces one to ten years, if insane she faces commitment.
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San Francisco
Annie Irene Mansf
Vada Martin
Baltimore
Mansfeldt
John H. Mansfeldt
California
Vincent Hallinan
Talesmen
Boards Face Crucial Tests on Wage Disputes and Prices
Associated Press reports President Truman's wage boards confront key decisions on profits and price considerations as they evaluate oil and automobile industry disputes. GM hearings begin with testing on books, profits, and possible price boosts while strike and union actions ripple nationwide.
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Associated Press
Truman
Communists Urge Immediate Unconditional Ceasefire
General Marshall arrived in Shanghai on a mission to end internal strife in China. Chinese Communist leaders urged an immediate unconditional halt to hostilities and sought audiences with Marshall to press their case.
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Fred Hampson Shanghat
George C. Marshall
China
Lu Ting-Yi
Associated Press
Marshall
Chiang Kai-Shek
Nanking
Cairo
Coldest Temperature Reported For The Season
The lowest reading so far this season was 18.4 degrees at 6 30 a m Thursday from the Civil Aeronautics Association vessel. Earlier it was 21 2 degrees at midnight Wednesday and 26 degrees at 6 30 p m Wednesday. Expect a slow rise through Thursday.
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Civil Aeronautics Association
Konoye Memoirs Claim Hirohito Could Halt War
Prince Konoye in memoirs says only Emperor Hirohito could have checked militarists but the emperor remained hands off. He criticizes Japan’s government for allowing army and navy free rein while maintaining a sincere wish for peace. Memoirs were obtained before Konoye’s death. Continued on Eighth Page.
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Marlin Spencer
Tokyo
Fu- Tua Konoye
Hirohito
United States
Konoye
Associated Press
Japan
Naruhiko Higashi-Kuni
Witnesses Describe Prisoer Death At Fort Ord Court Martial
Two witnesses testified at Ford Ord that James O Provost of Lafayellla La fatally shot German POW Richard A Mangold on December 3. They said Provost shouted orders and fired five shots when Mangold attempted to flee, killing him at the club doorway.
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Monterey
Calif
James O. Provost
Lafayella
Ford Ord
Yeeeterday
Provost
Waddak
Fort Ord
Seas Side
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