Walkout At Cambria Ends
Two day strike by Bethlehem Steel Cambria works C10 coke oven workers ending after union members vote to return once wage demand of 12 42 cents an hour is referred to the War Labor Board for immediate decision. Wage range cited and 11 months of effort noted with 3 000 tons loss estimated by company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Bethlehem Steel Company
Cambria
Steel Workers Organizing Committee
War Labor Board
James B. Gent
Harry E. Routts
War Production Board
Gent
Pearl Harbor
Sidney D. Evans
Labor Board
Bethlehem
Philip Murray
CIO
Riots, Executions Reported in Czechoslovak Areas
London reports said 25 Czechoslovak executions occurred in the main square at Tetschen and six at Bohumia after riots sparked when Germans drafted more Czechs. The Munich settlement allegedly forced 70,000 Czechs to become part of the German Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tetschen
Bohumia
Munich
Cuba Recognizes Free French Control Over Territories
Havana reports de facto recognition of Free French control over five French territories including Tahiti, New Hebrides, New Caledonia, and equatorial Africa and the Cameroons. Cuba will deal with them through Free French headquarters in London while maintaining relations with Vichy. The Cuban government notes the de facto situation under the National French Committee in London and states it is at war with Germany and Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cuba
London
Pacific Islands
Tahiti Group
New Hebrides
New Caledonia
Equatorial Africa
Cameroons
Jose M. Cortina
National French Committee
Free French
Cohan
Germany
Haly
Frederick County Sugar Rationing Sees High School Registration
County officials reported no figures yet on total institutional sugar needs. At Frederic High School about 225 people were registered over two days, similar to opening day turnout, as the rationing board collects data from schools, purveyors, and institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Frederic High School
Axis Peace Offensive Reported By French Agency
The A. F. 1 independent French news agency says Germany has made three peace proposals to Britain in six weeks. Proposals allegedly came via Turkey Switzerland and Sweden. British sources deny knowledge of any overtures. Hitler remarks in a Sunday speech were read as hints of a peace offensive toward Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Germany
Britain
Turkey
Switzerland
Sweden
Adolf Hitler
U. S
Russia
Monthly Loyal Workers Bible Class Meeting at Parkway Church
The Loyal Workers Bible Class of Parkway Church of God met Tuesday evening with eleven members. President Mary Sullivan led devotions, readings by Frances Saxton and others followed, and the group adjourned to meet next month at Mrs. Joan Frock’s home on North Bem Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Workers Bible Class
Parkway Church of God
Mary Sullivan
Frances Saxten
Bradley Free
Idella Barker
John Frock
Frances Saxton
Frances Tucker
Joan Frock
North
Bem Street
Technical Charge After Fire At Taneytown
A colored man is held on a vagrancy charge as a suspect in the fire that destroyed the Blue Ridge Rubber Company plant in Taneytown last weekend. State Police questioned him and ordered detention. no other charges were filed, and he is not reported as an employee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster
Blue Ridge Rubber Company
Taneytown
Corporal Wisner Assigned to Gunnery School at Ft. Knox
Corporal John K. Wisner of the 405th Armored Field Artillery Battalion 8th Armored Division has been ordered to the Gunnery Department College at Ft. Knox Kentucky for a four week course in streamlined gunfire technique. He has served since August 1941.
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John K. Wisner
405Th Armored Field Artillery Battalion
8Th Armored Division
East Second Street
Frederick
Gunnery Department College
Ft. Knox
Wisner
United States
Hummoner Described as Rounded Knoll While Hemlock Trees Cited
A hummoner is defined as a rounded knoll and hemlock is identified as a tree in the passage.
To Get Maximum From All U S Oil Wells
Washington April 29 The Petroleum Co-Ordination Office directs that no oil or gas well be abandoned until it cannot pay costs of labor maintenance and taxes. Deputy Co Ordinator Ralph K Davies stresses maximum recovery of U S petroleum reserves for the war effort and requires 30 days notice before abandoning a well capable of producing over one barrel of crude or 6000 cubic feet daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Petroleum Co-Ordination Office
Tolday
Ralph K. Davies
United States
Morehhan
District l
Davies
Maryland State Income Tax Receipts Near Goal
Annapolis April 29 state income tax receipts edged toward the 8 440 000 target as 3 500 returns added 101 269 to yield 3 571 714. About 20 000 returns remain to be tabulated and Comptroller J Millard Tawes expects totals to exceed the goal once installment payments are counted. Previously 120 985 returns yielded 5 470 445 with 117 200 filed by residents producing 4 192 999.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
State
J. Millard Tawes
Baltimore Horse Sets Track Record at Pimlico
Air Master a four year old chestnut gelding owned by John L. Sullivan wins the Gittings Handicap at Pimlico in 1.4334 for a mile and a sixteenth, breaking the track mark previously held jointly by Watch Him Infantry and Tempestuous. Johnny Deering guides Air Master to victory as the field trails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Alk Master
John L. Sullivan
Texas
Pimlico
Air Master
Johnny Deering
What To Do If You Think Costs Too High
Washington reports guidance on high prices under price freezing rules. Consumers are advised to verify product coverage, confront retailers, and seek investigations from the local rationing board or OPA field office. Penalties under the emergency price control act include fines up to 5000 dollars or one year in prison or both.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
OPA
Plan to Enlist Retailers in Early Enforcement
A proposal outlines cooperation with retailers and a restrained use of policing powers during the initial months of enforcement. It emphasizes collaboration with local businesses and a cautious rollout to build support and efficiency.
Marlene Dietrich At Fort Meade For USO Shows
Film star Marlene Dietrich arrives at Fort Meade Maryland to headline USO shows for three days starting April 29 and to meet servicemen during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlene Dietrich
Fort Meade
Fort George G. Meade, Md
USO
Army officer escorts visitor to Fort Meade events
Miss Dietrich will be met at a Baltimore railroad station by Maj. Richard C. O'Connel, Third Corps Area morale officer, and escorted to Major Gen. Milton A. Reckord's headquarters. She plans to visit soldiers in the Fort Meade post hospital and may visit the U S Marine Hospital in Baltimore Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrow
Baltimore
Richard C. O’connel
Third Corps
Milton A. Reckord
Miss Dietrich
Fort Meade Post Hospital
U. S. Marine Hospital
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