Farm price talks yield parity idea and labor worries
Louis J. Taber and farm leaders win a concession from President Roosevelt on a parity averages formula to curb dumping of government wheat and cotton while keeping Henderson's selective price controls. Officials warn of mass employment dislocations, with estimates of up to one to two million dismissals and potential auto industry losses.
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Louis J. Taber
National Grange
Leon Henderson
Roosevelt
Henderson
Department of Agriculture
Taber
Defense
OPM
Floyd Odlum
Odlum
Kearny Destroyer Hit Amid Neutrality Act Debate
News from Washington reports the Kearny battles the Nazi torpedo strike with heavy damage and casualties as Congress debates the Neutrality Act amid additional sinkings. Global front updates cite shifts on the Moscow front and Soviet defense gains at Leningrad while Britain pledges aid to Russia despite domestic contention.
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Kearny
U. S
Washington
Congress
Bold Venture
Panama
Lehigh
Africa
White House
Moscow
Orel
Stalino
Donets
Azov
Stalin
Central
Leningrad
Russia
50 FOR ONE: Hostages Executed in Retaliation as Nazis Target Nantes
Reports describe General Stuelpnagel ordering 50 French hostages shot in retaliation for the assassination of Colonel Holtz at Nantes. A 15,000,000 franc reward is offered for the killers. The unrest spans derailments, executions, and captures as October hostages totals rise. Republican leaders, led by Wendell Willkie, urge repeal of the Neutrality Act amid isolationism debates.
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Holtz
Nantes
France
Stuelpnagel
England
Moscow
Wendell L. Willkie
Mexico City
Oaxaca City
C. B. Kinney
Beeville
Texas
Independencia
Xico
Texas A&m
Bethlehem Steel
Mexico
U.S
Oaxaca
Labor tensions flare as steel strike halted by army orders
An internal union dispute surfaced when a Detroit steel plant strike ended abruptly after a union leader urged workers back under threat of a military takeover. Federal conciliator Dewey questioned alleged sinister motives behind the walkout amid claims of sabotage.
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American Association For Economic Freedom
Robert N. Wilkin
Cleveland
Joe Louis
Congress
North
South Atlantic
U.S.A
Denton Crows
Toledo
Jesse Jones
John Sore
Yellow Cage
Appo
Detroit
John Doherty
Dewey
SWOC
Calais Brigade Holds Out Before Dunkirk Evacuation
A British force of 3,800 soldiers at Calais endured heavy bombing and a fierce German assault to keep the port open for Dunkirk. Brigadier Nicholson led the defense, later reported missing, as the last radio plea asked for more guns while the town burned.
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Calais
England
C., Nicholson
B.E.F
Dunquerque
Nicholson
Roosevelt Era Civic Defense Links and Personal Notes
Eleanor Roosevelt recounts a Washington visit with the United Women’s Organizations and civilian defense work. She notes meetings with regional social security directors, reactions to post cards, and a reception including Dr. Studebaker Caliver and dignitaries. She highlights cross country coordination and public service as war-time readiness.
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LaGuardia
Washington
United Women’s Organizations
District of Columbia
United
Kermit Roosevelt
Seattle
Wash
Office of
Civilian Defense
White House
American Women’s Volunteer
Civilian Defense Office
American Women’s Volunteer Association
Weekly News Analysis on Neutrality Act Debate and War News
Analysis discusses shipping losses and the Kearny incident shaping neutrality act debate. British view invasion as impossible and French report claims assassinations of two Nazi officers. Editorial note indicates columnist opinions.
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Kearny
Low Bid Scrutinized By Senate Defense Committee
Sidney Hillman OPM associate director general told the Senate defense investigating committee that a low bid by a CIO contractor for a Michigan housing project was rejected to avoid strikes and violence across Detroit's construction industry. The hearing probed whether OPM favored AFIA in its dealings.
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Senate Defense Investigating Committee
Sidney Hillman
OPM
CIO
Michigan
Detroit
AFI
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Freedom's People
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Western Newspaper Union
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Houston- Galveston
Dickinson
Tex
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