North American Aviation strike suspends three union leaders
Soldiers patrol the plant as tensions rise over a strike by CIO union members at North American Aviation. Army officials say three suspended workers were questioned and escorted off plant grounds after the walkout ended, while union spokesmen accuse red army pressure and demand a full investigation into the stoppage affecting wartime plane production for the United States and Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahkeener
Lew Berwice
LOS Angels
Jane
aAese
Army
Avia Trck
SHU
Conmlete Army
United States
Great Britain
CIO
Red Army
North American
Roosevelt
Public notices and local community happenings summarized
PA Newc observes events as nurses prepare for diploma ceremony at Jameson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing tonight at First Christian church. Lawrence county teachers plan Thursday county convention at North First U P church as schools end term and summer break begins. Road work on Harlansburg route nears completion with new bridge and surface. RAF pilot officer Robert C Love, son of Robert Greer Love, commissioned in Canada, signed by key officials. Cascade Park pavilion, renovated by B J Biondi, restored to former beauty with Rainbow terrace in excellent condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jameson Memorial Hospi School
Nuisine
Form Christian Church
Lawrence County
Ae First U. P
Harlansbury
Robert C. Love
North Jefferson Fleet
Robert Greer Love
RAF
Canada
Achione
Stewart
Rainbow Terrace
Cascade Park
B. J. Biondi
Daily Weather Report Summary
United States weather statistics for the 24 hours ending 9 AM show a maximum of 79 and a minimum of 41 with no precipitation. River stage is 4.4 feet. For the same date last year, highs reached 89 and lows 63.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Aluminum Strikes May Halt Airplane Industry
Aluminum strikes by CIO unions idle eleven plants, threatening 90 percent of the nation’s airplane, tank, and gun production. Resumption delayed as terms falter. Cleveland plants closed, and autoworkers move to returns in Detroit with retroactive wage demands rejected. Negotiations continue under defense mediation with possible army seizure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Vincent
International News Service
Washington
CIO
Roosevelt
Cleveland
Aluminum Corporation of America
CIO Autoworkers
Bohn Aluminum Company
Detroit
National Defense Mediation Board
Alex
Final Plans For Flag Day Parade In City Saturday
The General Committee and Laniense Chapter D A R Regent finalized plans for a Flag Day program in the city on Saturday June 14. Reports from chairmen and suggestions from members preceded a confident estimate that the parade and mass meeting at the Cathedral will be a success. Agencies represented included the Elks Loyal Order of Moose Polish Falcons Polish National Alliance Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and others scheduled to join the march.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
General Committee
Laniense Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution
The
Elks
Loyal Order of Moose
Polish Falcons
Polish National Alliance
Brother
Ein
President Reports Lease-Lend Progress and War Aid
President Roosevelt issued the initial lease-lend report noting in 74 days of operation over 4.25 billion dollars allocated to agencies for war production and a twelvefold increase in plane deliveries to Britain. The disclosure omits sensitive military details to avoid aiding enemies. Wayne Smith, 210 Short Street, treated at Jameson Memorial Hospital for a severe laceration to the left knee after a fall at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Duano
Ania
Wayne Smith
Short Street
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Pennsylvania draft quota raised by national HQ
Harrisburg June 11 Gov Arthur H James announced the Pennsylvania draft quota is 149 979 a readjustment from last fall s 197 974 The governor said national HQ credited 92 010 men to Pennsylvania excluding those inducted through selective service As of May 15 the selective service system has called 44 512 men for induction
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covernational News Service
Harrisburg
Arthur H. James
Pennsylvania
National Headquarters
Om Andetl
Record of Game II Cast and Ages
Record of game II lists William Russell McBride 31 of Denver City Alfred W Brown 55 Chewlan Tony Koos 37 Millaville as part of the lineup with ages and hometowns included in the damaged OCR summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Russell McBride
En‘om City
Alfred WW. Brown
Chewlan
Tony Koos
Millavilie
Win R McBride Found Dead After Shooting Accident
William Russell McBride a seven year old Ellwood City resident and Bell Telephone lineman was found dead at 3 30 pm Tuesday on a dirt road near the Phalen farm in Wayne township three miles west of Ellwood City. He had gone to Wayne township to shoot crows and appears to have stumbled on brush near a bank and fallen onto his gun, which discharged striking him under the left ribs. He attempted to seek help after being wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Russell McBride
North Street
Ellwoodley
Bell Telephone Company
Ellwood City
Phalen
Lieved
United Community Drive Apportions U S O Contributions
The note lists local collection points and committees for U S O donations across multiple towns. Recipients include the Greater New Castle Association, Castleton Hotel, and various community reps such as Campbell Lumber Co, Pilaski Fred Taylor, Charles Mors an, H R Smith, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater New Castle Association
Castleton Hotel
Volant
First National Bank
New Wilmington
Campbell Lumber Co.Pilaski
Fred Taylor
Wampum
Charles Morsan
Sinking of Robin Moor Not Yet Confirmed
Washington June 11 authorities say it must be ascertained whether a German or Italian sub sank the American merchantman Robin Moor in the South Atlantic without warning. If confirmed the United States will view the act gravely and consider stronger naval measures to protect Western Hemisphere shipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Robin Moor
Midway
S. S. Exirla
Kingsbury Smith International News Service
Washington
South Atlantic
Western Hemisphere
Payment Of State Funds Held Up By Legislative Controversy
Harrisburg June 1 The James administration declared a serious financial situation due to legislative deadlock over a budget and delay in borrowing funds to cover revenue. State officials warned Commonwealth cannot meet many obligations with about 87.4 million dollars in payments at risk including salaries subsidies to districts universities and hospitals and refunds to special funds. The next payday for state workers would be delayed as House Democrats consider a 2 million dollar temporary appropriation per Senate approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
James
Sipone
Arthur H. James
Edeward B. Lotan
House
Robert E. Woodside, Jr
Democratic Majoriu
Senate
Woodside
Congress Ready To Act On Strike Legislation
Washington June 1 A sudden progress in defense plant seizures signals likely enactment within a week of the Connally amendment to empower President Roosevelt to take over strike bound plants. Senate action, House prospects, and military affairs committee support accelerate this move amid protest from labor and radicals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Neal
Senaor Byrd
Ds Va
Adteyin
Connally
Meantine
Roosevel
House
Senate
Six Found Dead In Bomber Crash
Army engineers examine the wreck of a luge B-18 bomber that killed six airmen near Lyman Wyoming after a storm. The crew included Capt. D N Motherwell and Lieuts J V Gallagher L K Harvey T P Holsteen and others from Boise Salt Lake City Bayonne Lakewood Burlington Kenosha Yakima.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Lyman
Wyo
Army Engineers Today
Wyoming
Fort Douglas
Utah
D. N. Motherwell
Boise
Ida
Salts Lake City
Chicago
John v. Gallagher
Bayonne
L. K. Harvey
Lakewood
T. P
Strike Vote Warns Curtiss Wright Propeller Planes
Pittsburgh June 11 more than one thousand Curtis Wright propeller plant workers on Neville Island and McKean Rocks voted practically unanimously to strike after being conditioned on a Wi booster agreement to arbitrate. The Steel Workers Organizing Committee announced the decision Thursday midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ema
Pittsburgh
Curtisse Wright
Neville Teland
McKeex Rocks
Berlin Approves Japanese Move
Berlin says it will support Japan if Tokyo acts to secure positions in the Netherlands East Indies in the ongoing dispute over trade talks. A German spokesman announced wholehearted backing for Japan’s bid to establish a “new order” in the Far East and readiness to recognize Japan’s claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plerre
State Corres
Deste Berlin
Ebensraun Jy
Netherlands East Indies
Germany
Wwenl
Tokyo
Fumimaro Konoye
Japan
Dutch East Indies
Claar
Far East
Cleveland Aluminum Plant Strikers Vote This Afternoon
Cleveland June 11. Despite a memorandum of understanding signed in Washington by ALCOA and union leaders the strike at five Cleveland plants remains on as strikers prepare to vote this afternoon. C. T. O. organizer Alex Walnut said the work stoppage halted about $60 million in national defense orders and impacted Die Casting Workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theerne
Cleveland
Washington
Aluminum Company of American
Alex Walnut
Nations c. 1. 0
C. T.0
National Association of Die Casting Workers
National Defense
Pittsburgh Power Strike Averted at Duquesne Light Plant
Pittsburgh unions and Duquesne Light Company issued a joint statement after an all night conference saying a basis of understanding has arrived and would be recommended to union memberships. The accord would avert a strike at the Colfax plant in Springdale and prevent service interruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Pittsburgh
Lie Duquesne Light Company
Colfax
Springdale
Consistory Has Largest Class In Many Years
A large class of candidates received decrees in the Valley of New Castle Consistory A A S R convened for degrees and fellowship. The 15th and 16th degrees were conferred by Youngstown Council with Wilbur H Conklin directing. Ladies Day and entertainment plans were announced with Mrs John E Elliott as general chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley of New Castle
John E. Eliott
Youngstown Council
Princes of Jerusalem
Onder
Wilbur H. Conklin
Sovereian Prine
John Scofield Wallace
Supreme Council
Unitsdies
America
Pennsylvania
John E. Elliott
Benjamin R. Whats
Leon A
Edward A
Fire damages business firms at Exst Long avenue
Fire discovered at 42 o clock Tuesday evening behind Tom Alansky store at 140 Exst Long avenue damaged the Alsas building and its contents for 502. smoke damaged Harry Koslow at 13% Fast Long avenue next door. Three fire companies from box 83 responded, bringing the blaze under control. The former single entrance building had been subdivided. fire reached the second story before containment. Cause not determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Alansky
Long Avenue
Alsas
Harry Koslow
Contol
Boy Scout Leader Beard Dies In California Home
Daniel Beard, longtime leader and cofounder of the Boy Scouts of America, dies at his home. The rugged pioneer of scouting, revered for shaping the organization and guiding Ute scouts, passed away after a lifetime of service and mentorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Carter Beard
Safptern
Liar Sands
Milamiood
Box Scouts of America
Hinself
Beard
London Hears Report Troops In Damascus
London reports that a spearhead force led by Collet and called Lawrence of Syria has entered Damascus, claimed by a French source as reliable. British officials deny the information while a Cairo communique only notes Allied forces in contact, with details sparse and unconfirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Reeves
New London
Gol
Puifilert Collet
Lawrence of
Coliet
Damascus
Syria
Aver
Turkiss Cerman
Collet
British Troops On Outskirts Of Damascus In Syria War News
British and Free French forces in Syria lure the front toward Damascus while advancing from Kiswe Beirut and along the coast. A Free French column penetrates toward key positions near Mery Avenue as artillery batters a defense line. The force mix includes imperial and Indian troops moving to press a historic, sweeping push across the desert and toward Ravak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syria
Jerusalem
A. M.i
Damascus
Kiswe
Song
Story
Solomon
Samsse Theri
Desert
Gaia
Beiret
Ravak
Palestine
Mery Avenm
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Inglewood
PA Newc
Phyam
Daily Weather Report
Win. R. McBride
WM. KH. McBride
Elwood City
H.R. Smith
Ellwood
Canin Association
N. Beaver Two
Sharp Pullerton
Pritceton
George Dean
Harlansburg
Tom West Enon Valleay
Harry Best
Bessemer
Bessemer State Bank
Mid-Atlantic
Inay
Exiria
Scentral Press
Phenapheetn
U. S
Raymond Wilcove
Congress
Berlin
Long Ave
Boy Scout
London
Kenneth Downs
Serview
Arthur Mometer
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