New York Politics and Labor Links Stir Debate on Poletti Era
The article ties interim Gov. Poletti to pardoning union criminals, mentions Hoff a firebug tied to CIO circles, and notes Henry Lehman and Sidney Hillman figures. It discusses Labor Party ties, European elements, and older New Deal era tensions amid a broader critique of left wing influence in New York politics and wartime leadership.
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Union
New York
Ter
Charles Poletti
Iran
Lehman
Alexander Hoff
Hoffman
New Deal
New
Sidney Hillman
Hillman
Wocia
Poletti
Vest Party
Floretta Juerdie
la Guardia
Bet
Teportera
Jungle Front Holding Holds Off Japanese Assault
Allied ground forces on Lababia ridge 12 miles south of Salamua repulsed an enemy patrol, suffering 199 casualties as air support strafed and bombed Jap positions. Allies advance toward Huon bases near Salamaua seen with limited progress. air attacks on Teberlane and Aroe floatplane bases report damage and one plane shot down.
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Lababia Ridge
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OSS Awarded by Queen Elizabeth
In Indon June 23 Queen Elizabeth, acting in George VI’s absence, awarded the Victoria Cross to Wing Commander Gay for RAF actions that breached Moehne and Eder dams. It was the first time a queen had presided at an investiture since Queen Victoria. She also awarded 23 other decorations, and the king’s regrets were noted as he could not be present. The last Maltese king visit was aboard the SS Aurora.
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George VI
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Eher
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Bria
Malta
Saboteurs in France Active Behind Enemy Lines
Allied air raids and railway sabotage in German occupied France have immobilized about 20 trains daily. Guerillas derailed locomotives on the Nevers Chagny line, killing 52 Germans and injuring 15, three troop trains disrupted en route to the Russian front, and sabotage spread to power plants, water works, and factories with 122 acts in Savoy between March 15 and April 15.
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Washington
Perroms
Europe
English Channel
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Nevers
Chagny
France
Geromns
Savoy
Hut
Western and Southern Governors Demand Lower Freight Rates
Governors of seven southern and five western commonwealths met at the 35th annual conference to press for lower freight charges on manufactured goods. They planned a joint summer meeting and argued that current artificial rate barriers hinder war effort and regional industry while delaying efficient use of national resources.
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Columbus
West
South
Olin D. Johnston
South Carolina
Prentice Cooper
Tennessee
Stabilization order bars raise for over a million railway workers
Washington reports that Fred M. Vinson issued an order setting aside the emergency board's recommendation of a cent hourly increase for more than a million non operating railway employees. The board may reconsider with a forthcoming memorandum in ten days, but legal questions loom since the board was disbanded. Roosevelt favored time and a half pay after hours, while silway workers on a four hour week would gain about six cents extra per hour if such a plan were adopted.
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Fred M. Vinson
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Roosevelt
William M. Leiserson
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Emergency Board
War Labor Board
Silway
Detroit Quelled Riot Returns to Quiet Streets
After a night of intense unrest, Detroit’s downtown settled into calm as a state curfew limited activity. Army troops stood by in the area near city hall though largely unseen, while white and black residents exchanged familiar routines, shopping and riding buses alike, under a still tense sense of restraint.
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Woodward Avenue
Young man elected Calcasieu sheriff in Louisiana
Henry A. Reid, at 24, becomes the youngest sheriff candidate to win in Calcasieu parish. He led the primary with 4 218 votes while opponents Reeves and Herbert trailed. The term continues the late Henry A. Reid’s long service, as governor Jones notes few state issues and urges choosing the most qualified candidate.
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Henry A. Reid
Louwiana
Calcasieu Parish
Reid
Chiff Reeves
Leon Herbert
Sam Jones
Columbuus
Roosevelt
South
Broughton
North Carolina
Ellis Arnall
Georgia
United States
Arnail
Lewis orders men to work in coal strike end
Washington reports a back to work movement in Pennsylvania and West Virginia captive mines signaling the end of the third general wartime coal strike. U M W President John L Lewis ordered a return to work with government operation required, while operators warned the dispute remains unresolved and Halloween may mark a new deadline.
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Pennsylvania
West Virginia
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
John L Lewis
Lewis
Roosevelt
Mr. Lewis
United States
WLB
William H. Davis
Lewin
War Labor Board
Bombers Hit Salerno Rail Yards In Night Attack
Allied reports say RAF Wellingtons struck Salerno during Monday night, targeting freight yards and barracks to disrupt Mussolini’s supply lines. Two-ton bombs caused large fires while American daylight raids earlier damaged sidings and depots along the Naples–Salerno railway.
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Allied
North Africa
Rickenbacker Visited Moscow on War Mission
Captain Eddie Rickenbacker arrived in Moscow on Sunday aboard a Liberator, representing Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson. The visit, announced at a Kremlin ceremony where Ambassador Standley awarded U.S. medals to Russian sailors and soldiers, may include talks with Premier Stalin. The delegation included Dr Alexander Dahl Colonel William Nichols Major A B Sherry and air crew led by Captain W F Richmond.
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Eddie Rickenbacker
Henry L. Stimson
Rickenbacker
Kremlin
United States
William H. Standley
W. B. Hicks
Standiey
Joseph A. Michela
Recognition of Governors 10 French Nearer Support Party
Algiers reports a French North Africa recruiting split between De Gaulle and Giraud factions. A compromise keeps Giraud in Africa and De Gaulle elsewhere, with Allies delaying formal recognition until committee unity. Monnet calls the decision unity, while the U.S. and Britain monitor the arrangement.
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Henri Giraud
North Africa
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Giraud
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de Gaulle
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Britain
Girauds
Jean Monnet
Motions Denied Over Plaquemines Sheriff Appointment
Baton Rouge June 3 A district judge denied two motions by District Attorney Leander H. Perez seeking a suspensive appeal of a judgment upholding Walter J. Blaize as Plaquemines sheriff. The ruling stayed further actions until the Louisiana Supreme Court rules on writ applications filed by Blaize and others. Blaize plans to wait for high court ruling. Perez argues for an election to fill the office.
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Leander H. Perez
Plaquemines Parish
Walter J. Blaize
Plaquemines
G. Caldwell Herget
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B. Slater
L. D
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Fontenot
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High Court
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Jones
U S Fliers Pound Japanese in Hunan
United States fighter planes struck Japanese positions near Lake Tungting in northern Hunan, firing thousands of rounds into three towns. Air headquarters said Major General Claire L. Chennault’s forces also strafed ships on Tungting Lake and the Yangtze river, sinking two steamers and damaging a gunboat.
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Huan Province
Claire L. Chennault
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Kienli
Shihibow
Yangtze
Hwajung
Tungting
Subsidy foes gain ground in price support battle
Washington June 23 Subsidy opponents advance limits on federal price support payments. Senate banking committee backs a Teft amendment capping subsidies at 250 million dollars to curb retail price drops. Debate promises a stiff floor fight as lawmakers seek broader control over subsidies. Meanwhile the Commodity Credit Corporation gains a two year extension and higher borrowing authority, to 3 650 000 000.
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Ohio
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Hill
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Commodity Credit Corporation
Calls for facts on father draft
Washington June 25. Chairman May Democrat Kentucky of the House military committees demanded that selective service officers lay the cards on the table about plans for drafting fathers. He said fathers face uncertainty as officials give conflicting timelines. May and other members will seek clarification from Manpower Commissioner McNutt and Selective Service Director Hershey, but public release of details remains uncertain. Senator Wheeler echoed the call, urging an end to confusion and pushing a bill to bar pre Pearl Harbor fathers from induction before next January 1.
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Selective Service
May
Democrat
Kentucky
House
Watt
Paul V. McNutt
Lewis B. Hershey
Wheeler
Montana
United States
Krefeld Fires Still Burning in Allied Raid
London reported heavy RAF bombers hit Mulheim and Krefeld in the Ruhr during a major allied air offensive. Preliminary air ministry notes said fires were still burning at Krefeld while Mulheim, Oberhausen, and rail facilities were targeted. Casualties among bombers were noted, with 35 Britons and one fighter unaccounted for and 44 bombers lost in the Mon day raid. The Berlin-reported tally reflected broader German losses in the raid era.
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Germany
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Berlin
Associated Press
Oberhausen
Canadian Bomber Commandé
Italy invasion spot dominates war talks in Berlin broadcasts
Berlin radio signals Italy as the likely Allied landing site despite Nazi expectations of Mussolini’s troops taking greater responsibility. Berlin noted mobilization along Calabria and home defense, while observers urged caution about other Mediterranean coasts. Soviet reports spoke of growing Nazi strength for action against the Russians, and European papers debated enemy positions.
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Berlin Radio Today
Italy
Berlin
Ministry of Information
Iran
Mussolini
Europe
Erich Schneider
Transocean News Agency
Associated Press
Mediterranean
Balkans
Kurt Jeserich
Grocers Seek Ceiling Changes in Price Controls
Chicago June 23 An executive board recommends changes in existing price ceiling regulations to guide an immediate legislative program by the National Association of Retail Grocers. The board adopted a program urging simplified price controls and the abolition of what it called un-American enforcement measures.
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National Association of Retail Grocers
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