Roosevelt power over private property and media
A critical argument questions President Roosevelt's claim of power under the War Labor Disputes Act to seize private property and operate media outlets like Montgomery Ward stores and radio stations. It argues such seizures could extend to newspapers and suggests the act's vague definition of a labor disturbance enables bureaucratic control in wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Roosevelt
Montgomery Ward
Throwet
Place Lons dl Avery
Roosevelt
New Deal
United States
Washington
Potlight on Florida Vote in Democratic Primary
A Florida Democratic primary decides nominees for U S senate and all six congressional seats, along with governor and major state offices. The race features factions backing Franklin D Roosevelt policies, with 27 of 44 convention delegates supporting FD, while 18 align with Senator Harry Byrd. Senator Claude Pepper seeks renomination as a staunch New Dealer.
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Mary
Harry Byrd
Virginia
Roosevelt
Claude Pepper
New
New U S Radio ABSIE Broadcast Sets Allied Strike Tone
The United States launches ABSIE broadcasts from London to occupied Europe signaling an imminent Allied invasion by west and south forces. The message urges underground workers to await the supreme commander's signal and warns against Nazi deception as Russian forces attack from the east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Nazi Wraang
Robert E. Sherw
Gee of War Informations Overs
United States
ABSIE
Europe
Sherwood
Iain
Eisenhower
Sir Henry Muartland
Wilson
Seth
Germans secret weapon inactive amid invasion fears
London reports say the German secret weapon on the French coast may be disrupted by bombing or could be abandoned for invasion. Churchill noted coastal rocket and air installations facing air strikes. Bombing has hit the Pas de Calais area since September, with daily raids near Calais and targets near England.
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London
Germany
Pane
Churchill
Pac-De- Calais
Aliost
Justiee
France
England
Siamese Twins Born in Phoenixville Hospital
In Phoenixville Pennsylvania a pair of conjoined female twins were born alive on the second day of life at Phoenixville Hospital. Doctors warn they are not expected to survive long as the twins share a pelvis and fused legs while each head arm and torso is well formed. Their mother Mary Sheri and war worker father Marnkl are at the bedside as physicians document the birth for medical records.
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Phoenixville
Siamete Iwi
Phoenixville Hospital
Saul
Minis
Gosh
Seid
Mary Sheri
Marnkl
J. Elmer Gotwall
Tle
Injunction Arguments Heard In Ward's Chicago Plant Case
Federal Judge William H. Holly heard Montgomery Ward and Company's bid to dissolve a restraining order blocking officials from interfering with federal plant operations. The hearing covered representation elections, union disputes, and government control after Sewell Avery refused to honor War Labor Board directives, with a ruling expected next day.
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Chicago
William H. Holly
Montgomery Ward and Company
Holly
Francis Bibble
United States
J. Albert Woll
Francis M. Shea
Civil
Attorney General's Office
Samuel H. Jaffee
National Labor Relations Board
John Barr
Francis Heisler
NLRB
Sewell Avery
War Labor Board
Roosevelt
C. I. O. United Mail
Avery
Wayne C. Taylor
Three Prisoners Escape From Barkdale Guard House
Three military prisoners escaped from the Rocksdale guard house early today in Shreveport Louisiana. The trio Jamies Spencer 25 James Fleming 19 and a third man using a false name escaped by sawing a window bar and sliding down a chain pipe to the ground. They were all originally from Barkdale and Spencer had been sent to a rehabilitation center in Bowie Texas but escaped and was later recaptured by Barkdale military police.
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Shreveport
Rocksdale
Herachel C. West
Jamies Spencer
James Fleming
Res
Bakseaalt
Spencer
Dry Bowie
Tex
Tom Coiter
Buiksdale Military Police
Allied Bombers Hit Japanese Bases Northwest of New Guinea
Advanced Allied Headquarters in New Guinea reports heavy bomber raids from newly captured airfields. MacArthur notes destruction on the Schouten Islands and Sorang, with air and sea attacks around Wakde and Wewak, key enemy bases near Hollandia.
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New Guinea
Philippines
Douglas MacArthuur
Schouten Islands
Sorang
Wakde
Hollandia
Algo
Wewak
New
May Big Month for Delegates Ahead in Presidential Race
Washington reports a busy May with Democrats to name 478 delegates and Republicans 331 across 26 states. Florida and Alabama hold early primaries with 18 and 24 votes, as Dewey edge and Roosevelt watch delegate counts rise toward key milestones.
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Washington
Florida
Alabama
Chicago
Thomas F. Dewey
Roosevelt
Douglas MacArthur
Hinwell
A. L. Miller
Republican
Nebraska
MacArthur
Tam
Dewey
Dioky W. Bricker
Ohio
Penitentiary and Girls' School Conditions Rapped
A special investigating committee report to Governor Sam Jones finds Prison conditions at Angels Penitentiary and the Alexandria Girls Industrial School deteriorating. Overcrowding, harsh punishments, and outdated facilities prompt calls for reform including new leadership, rehabilitative programs, and separated women’s division. The panel notes limited time prevented full survey but outlines broad modernization steps for state institutions.
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Baton Rouge
Sam Jones
Angels
Alexandria
Jones
State Department of
Stalin Calls for Coordinated Soviet Allied Offensive
Premier Stalin urged a joint east west assault to crush Hitler in his den and praised Allied aid. He warned a wounded Nazi beast remains dangerous and called for liberation efforts by Romania Hungary Finland and Bulgaria. He credited Soviet industry growth and mass mobilization supporting the war effort.
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London
Joseph Stalin
Red Army
Stalin
Romania
Hungary
Finland
Bularia
Stalingrad
Weather Favorable May 15 Invasion Plans For Britain
The article notes May is statistically the best invasion month for weather in the English Channel with fog reduced and daylight longer. It outlines schedules for assembling a vast naval force, merchant shipping, landing craft, troops, vehicles, and aircraft, all timed to precise moments as Allied armies in Britain prepare to strike.
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London
English Channel
Vhatinel
Scilly Islands
Amd
Dungeness
Scully
Britain
Vessel Sinks in Mediterranean Loss of 498 Missing
The War Department announced the sinking of an American ship in the Mediterranean with 498 military personnel missing. The date and nature of enemy action were not disclosed, and next of kin have been notified. This marked the third large transport loss in recent announcements.
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Washington
Mediterranean
War Department
Tansport
Army
European
Navy
Marine Corps
North Atlantic
President Coolidge
Floods breach multiple levees on Mississippi and tributaries
High Mississippi stages crest and recede as Illinois and Missouri tributaries breach earthen levees. Army engineers mobilize over 11 000 workers to reinforce dikes while floodwaters force rail suspensions at Missouri Pacific yards and evacuations continue along the river system.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Mississippi
Illinois
Missouri
Army
Hlineis
Amy Engineers
Hiineis
Missouri Pacific
Dupo Iil
Preston Levers
St. Lewis
McGee Creek
Hinds
Coast Guard
Greenbrier
Cape Girardeau
Hanging Dog Island
Grand Tower
Valmever
Ifnois
Soliers
Harrisonville
Louisiana Business Gains Fall Back After Wartime Boost
The Louisiana State University Bureau of Business Research reports March activity 3.4 percent below February, continuing the wartime gain taper seen since last July. Declines appear in department store sales, bank debit index, and freight carloadings while seasonal boosts are weaker. New Orleans cost of living rose 1 percent February 1943 to February this year.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Bureau of Business Research
Louisiana State University
New Orleans
Louisiana Business Review
LA & WU
U S Bombers Strike Nazi Rail Targets in France and Belgium
Allied air offensive on the 17th day targets rail yards and installations in northern France and Belgium. Up to 1500 planes and escorts press the Atlantic wall with reports of minimal losses and praise for escorting fighters. British and American raids include Namur Haine Saint Pierre Maintenon and rail hubs across the region.
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London
France
Belgium
United States
Mustang
Thunderbolts
Namur
Haine St. Pierre
Maintenon
Paris
Germany
New York
Harry Shirey
Elwood City
Hareland Paul
Portland
Ore
Restons
R. A. F. Second Tactical Air Force
New Zealand
R. A. Fy
Negro Soldier Faces Negligent Homicide Trial In Death Case
Federal court opened with jury selection and opening statements in the negligent homicide case of Robert Foster a Negro soldier formerly of Quachita parish charged in the January 19 death of 7 year old Johnny Leon Patton near Columbia Louisiana Foster driving a Selman Field army truck from Camp Livingston to Selman Field is accused of failing to stop despite a red flag being displayed from the bus in the incident. The defense contends the flag was not visible to the driver and Dr E L Caldwell Caldwell parish coroner testified the boy suffered a base of skull fracture.
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Robert Foster
Quachita Parish
Caldwell Parish
Gaston L. Porterie
J. M. Henagan
Foster
Joseph
Guerrero
Selman Field Army
Monroe
Johnny Leon Patton
Columbia
Henagan
Guerricr
Camp Livingston
Alexandria
Selman Field
de EL. Caldwell
Bus and truck crash injures twenty eight in Dallas area
A Bowen bus and transport company crash near Dallas injures 28. Passengers named include Mildred Hattiesourg Miss, Rev Law for 45 Borger Tex, Mary Porter 38 Dallas, Louie Hunt Dallas, and Dave King Brownfield. The bus driver suffered fractured ribs.
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Dallas
Tex
Bowen
Joe Sa
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