Diplomatic veteran MacMurray and naval virtues noted
John Van A. MacMurray, ambassador to Turkey, is highlighted for his career as a China expert and diplomat with deep knowledge of East Asia. Admiral Henry Atwood, praised for defeating the Graf Spee, rises to assistant chief of the naval staff. Dr James Ewing, director at Memorial Hospital, earns a cancer campaign medal for outstanding work in combating the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ankara
John van A. MacMurray
Turkey
MacMurray
State Department
Balkans
China
Geneva
Peking
Dale Carnegie
Schenectady
Princeton
Columbia
Siam
Estonia
Latvia
Lithuania
Graf Spee
Drury Lane
Hadmiral Emery Atwood
Board of
the Admiralty
South America
Mediterranean
James Ewing
New York City
Henry E. Bell
Legion Guard of Honor
District of Columbia
Capitol
Global War Threats and Draft Plans Dominate Headlines
The article surveys Axis advances in Greece and the Near East as Hitler eyes Istanbul, while Britain resists with Crete operations. It notes U S President Roosevelt announcing draft numbers, Mexico easing an embargo on Japan, and looming labor conventions where John L. Lewis faces Union splits over Willkie endorsement and defense policy.
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Francisco Franco
Spain
Pierre Laval
France
Benito Mussolini
Greece
Athens
Albania
Adolf Hitler
Romania
Turkey
Bulgaria
Jugoslavia
Hitler
Istanbul
Dardanelles
Gibraltar
Africa
Near East
Britain
Mediterranean
Rio
Japan
Cardenas
Manuel Camacho
Mexico
United States
Washington
Britain's Balkan aid and US homefront labor pact
Britain quietly moved Australian troops into Greece to hold Balkan passes while Italy presses in Albania. Labor advisory board promotes predispute settlements to protect workers and employers on defense projects. American blankets aid London morale, saving $800,000, via Red Cross and defense commission. US civilian war press aide added. Starnes backs Rep. Coffee amid Dies inquiry.
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Washington
Britain
Greece
Macedonia
Italy
Albania
Jugoslavia
Jugoslav
Europe
Balkans
Hitler
U. S
British
Red Cross
American
U. S. Army
Army
Navy
Defense Commission
Macy's
Sears Roebuck
Filene’s
Montgomery Ward
U. S. Mills
War Department
Harold Jacobs
Dies
Joe Starnes
Alabama
Rep
John Coffee
Starnes
Coffee
Labor and John Lewis clash over union leadership
The piece analyzes labor politics centering on John Lewis and his support of union rights and NRA era labor reforms. It recalls Lewis's role in organizing steel and auto industries, and contrasts praise from some with criticism from others in labor circles. It notes Roosevelt's stance and mentions Green and public sentiment within the CIO. It also reports on the U.S. employment service census of skilled workers for defense industries and regional offices handling labor market data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.I.O
John Lewis
John
NRA
Blue Eagle
Labor Relations Board
Roosevelt
William Green
Mr. Roosevelt
Wallace
United States Employment Service
Social Security Board
Defense
Washington
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Chicago
Birmingham
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Austin
Texas
San Francisco
Seattle
Denver
Making Your Own Hook Rag Designs
Ruth Wyeth Spears explains how to plan and draw original hooked rug designs on burlap. She gives flower patterns such as a rose from a circle and spiral, morning globes from two ovals and a triangle, and leaf tracing from real plant shapes.
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Ruth Wyeth
Grand jury probes Manfred Zapp and Transocean News Service
A federal grand jury opened an investigation into Manfred Zapp and the Transocean News Service which he led. The service, not connected to any American outlet, is based in Berlin with an office in New York and provides free news to Latin American newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Grand Jury
Manfred Zapp
Transocean News Service
Berlin
New York
Oregon Supreme Court strikes down drastic anti-union law
The Oregon Supreme Court ruled unconstitutional a statewide referendum law banning picket lines and industrial boycotts, hailed as the most drastic anti-union measure in American history. Dr W Edward Gallie of Toronto was elected President at the American College of Surgeons meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Supreme Court
W. Edward Gallie
Toronto
Canada
American College of Surgeons
Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin
Constipation relief pitch describes using Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna combined with Syrup Pepsin to ease lazy bowels and make the product more palatable for adults and children. It touts quicker bowel movement and gentle taste as a selling point.
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Dr. Caldwell
Rabelais Quote Notes No Real Results Against Birds
A fragment quotes François Rabelais as saying no results come from beating the bushes without catching birds. The line captures a satirical idea that effort without result is wasted, reflecting a wry perspective on pursuit and outcome.
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Rabelais
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Western Newspaper Union
England
London
Germany
British Empire
Western Hemisphere
Serves
Crete
Suez
Henry Stimson
Lewis
Congress of Industrial Organizations
Atlantic City
John L. Lewis
Wendell L. Willkie
Sidney Hillman
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
Hillman
Willkie
Automobile, Steel, Rubber and Electrical Workers
Philip Murray
Steel
Eugene Kolb Jr
Alexander Papagos
George of
Crack Labor Advisory Board
New Sixways
Orange
Consolidated Steel Corporation of
Los Angeles
Charles MacGowen
A. F. of L. Boilermakers
Labor Advisory Board
MacGowen
Harry Morton
Hugh S
Johnson JG Q Ays
United
WIU
Washington, D. C
LABOR
MR. Lewis
Fiorello LaGuardia
BABY
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Ruth Wyeth Spears
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