North American strike triggers nation wide labor tensions
In Washington mediation sessions stalled as C I O lumber workers defy board recommendations. Congress pressed for presidential action to end strikes amid threats to defense production and calls for a cooling off period before defense strikes begin.
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North American
Washington
Mediation Board
C. I. O. Lumber Workers
Northwest
Congress
Ford
California
Madam Perkins
Hillman
Labor
Perkins
Sidney Hillman
OPM
Rich
Pennsylvania
Ourself
France
House
Voorhis
C. I. AO
United States
National Defense Mortation Board
O. M. Orton
Pacific Northwest
Orton
International Woodworkers of America
Tiger Sound
Roosevelt
New Billion Dollar Camp Plans Revealed
A bill awaiting President Roosevelt would divert about 1.5 million tons of coastwise ballast and 500 thousand tons of refugee shipping to the government for strategic material transport. The War Department has identified 11 sites for 28 cantonments to house up to about 3 million troops, with an initial goal to reach 2.8 million men if needed.
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Roosevelt
Washington
War Department
Congress
Army
First Division Ready to Go If War Arrives Soon
The First Division, including field artillery, the 1st Engineers, and the 1st Medical Regiment, has been cited in reports as likely to transfer to Puerto Rico for maneuvers or permanent stations, though not officially confirmed. Known as the fighting first in World War I, it was the first division to see action, capture German prisoners, seize an enemy-held town, and among the last to return home.
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War Department
Puerto Rico
Regulated Labor and Industry Could Shape Postwar America
A columnist argues that federal control of enterprise and labor mirrors plans in Italy, Germany and Russia. He warns such regulation would extend to individuals, linking union dues to state funds, with tax, work and skill reassignment implied, while noting gun carriage licenses exist in 15 states.
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Italy
Germany
Russia
Florida
Spain
Louisiana
France
Mexico
Charles Lindbergh
Labor
Drought Strains East and South Reports Forecast Floods
The governor warned of continued drought in the east and south while promising ample rain to fill reservoirs and boost defense power. He urged conservation and predicted rivers would not exceed flood levels. Flash floods hit Wheeling and Johnstown areas as power demands rise amid shortages.
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Follex
Flooding Swells Across Southwestern Pennsylvania
Rain swollen Monongahela and Youghiogheny rivers rise after a two day downpour. at least three people killed as waters flood eight communities across three counties. Smaller streams breach banks, blocking roads and rail lines while Pittsburgh and northern West Virginia towns face extensive property damage.
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Pittsburgh
Monongahela
Youghiogheny
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
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Clarence A. Dykstra
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Auburn Rubber Corporation
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