Magnitude Of War Effort Is Not Realized
General George C. Marshall warned Americans that vast battles loom in Europe and the Pacific, urging stern national sacrifice beyond bond buying. He cited discontent over flame throwers and urged unity behind the armed forces as heavy bombers pound Germany and Allied plans shift toward the Pacific. Admiral King outlined a Pacific campaign aimed at defeating Japan, noting constraints but promising intensified operations as Allied leadership coordinates for decisive action.
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George C. Marshall
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Pacific
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Inherited Epilepsy Causes Explored in Expert Opinions
A free booklet from the Educational Division in New York offers medical doctor opinions on epilepsy and its inherited causes. Readers may obtain the booklet by writing to 535 Fifth Ave New York NY Dept B-643 while supplies last.
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Fifth Ave
New York
N.Y
Dept
Travel time study may alter coal wage deal figures
A special Presidential committee reported miners in bituminous coal mines average 5529 minutes daily travel time, potentially prompting the War Labor Board to cut miners’ wages under the 194? agreement with John L Lewis. The travel time, based on 1000 mines, could push a higher final figure, delaying WLB action. Sunday work in anthracite mines is urged amid East shortages as officials caution results may rise.
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War Labor Board
John L Lewis
WLB
White House
War Production Board
Solid Fuels Administration
United Mine Workers
Lewis
Ickes
Morris L Cooke
R. L. Ireland, Jr
Thomas Kennedy
UMW
Mr.Roosevelt
Labour board eyeing wage talks and travel time review
In recent months officials discussed possible reductions and said they would provide details in the final report. The travel time inquiry was requested by the WLB in relation to miners' wage proposals and aims to clarify transportation costs and delivery times.
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WLB
Lonergan Rejects Plea Offer in Heiress Murder Case
Wayne Lonergan rejected a plea offer to plead guilty to second degree murder in the killing of his 123-year-old heiress wife. The disclosure came via a letter to General Sessions Judge John J. Freschi after a trial postponement from February 12 to February 23. Lonergan, a Royal Canadian Air Force cadet, is held in city prison awaiting trial.
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New York
Wayne Lonergan
Royal Canadian Air Force
General Sessions
John J. Freschi
Lonergan
City
Lengthy plea deal discussed in murder case
Assistant District Attorney Grumet warned that a guilty plea would draw a 20 year sentence while rejecting the offer could trigger a 3 year to life term. The defendant faces first degree murder with a mandatory death sentence unless mercy is recommended by the jury. A delay was sought citing mental health records of the defendant's mother.
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Jacob Grumet
Grumet
Edward V. Broderick
Lonergan
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