CIO and AFL leaders press for war mobilization plan
In Washington CIO head Philip Murray urged swift passage of the Tolan Pepper Kilgore war mobilization bill as key to coordinating national resources. He told the Truman committee that a unified production and military effort requires centralized civilian planning and national mobilization. He warned the lack of a coordinated program has hindered the war effort, adding the CIO has long urged such coordination. Also noted were expected appearances by AFL chief William Green and United Mine Workers president John L Lewis.
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Washington
William Green
AFL
Philip Murray
CIO
Green
Senate
Truman
Murray
Bill
DE D. C
Congress of Industrial Organizations
Cioss
Pick These Regularly For Fresh Lettuce And Greens
An Iowa gardening tip advises first timers to pinch or cut lettuce plants about an inch from the ground to renew tender growth. Keep the rows trimmed to prevent bitterness, share excess greens with neighbors and chickens, and stagger plantings every week or ten days for a continuous harvest.
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Towa Daily Press Association
Canada and U S Agree On Air Services
Canada and the United States have agreed to maintain existing international air services until after the war. Trans-Canada Air Lines, led by N J Symington, plans a transoceanic system as part of Canada the national air line, which Symington says will play a key role in world aviation. Negotiations may resume after six months notice.
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Ottawa
Trans-Canada Air Lines
N. J. Symington
House of Commons
Canada
National Air Line
Symington
North America
Europe
Asia
United States
Verty
Democracy Faith Affirmed as Danish Vote Draws Record Turnout
Copenhagen radio reports indicate Danes voted in record numbers to back democracy despite Nazi occupation. Incomplete returns show near full turnout in some districts and strong support for liberal parties, while Nazi groups claimed minimal gains. Oslo and London commentaries note coalition government losses in the lower house and a historically large vote, with Free Danish leader Christmas Moeller praising the outcome as a spiritual defeat for Nazism.
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Stockholm
Denmark
Copenhagen
London
DNB
Berlin
Premer Eric “Cavenius
Christmas Moeller
Moeller
Mreller
United Nations
Avis
Folk“Ting
Radio
Conservative
Social Cempetratic
Communist Party
Townships Meet Red Cross Goals in Fayette County
Fayette County Red Cross drive shows district quotas met or exceeded led by publicist Mrs. Allen Schatz. Clermont Elgin Alpha Banks and Wadena report varied results with Wadena surpassing its goal by one and a half times. Fremont Clark chairs the community with Mrs. W. H. Antes as surgical dressings chair. April 30 deadline echoes the drive’s final push.
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West Union
Allen Schatz
Fayette County
Red Cross
Clermont
Elgin
Alpha
Banks Township
Wadena
Fremont Clark
W. H. Antes
Wallace Burnham
OPA Publishes Official List Of Meat Fats Ration Points
Washington reports that the Office of Price Administration issued rationing guidance for meat fats and canned fish. A 16 point weekly allowance per person is set, with steak or butter at eight points per pound and other items consuming points accordingly.
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OPA
Washington
Office of Price Administration
Prosecutions Likely Over Carnegie Illinois Steel Records
The Justice Department may prosecute Carnegie Illinois Steel officials over false 1942 certifications used for government war contracts. Senate investigators allege 28,000 tons certified as meeting standards but failing to do so, with $1.4 million in steel at issue. Employes Irene Pasternak, Robert Kinnard, George Dye and Michael Tarella admitted knowledge of falsifications.
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Washington
Justice Department
Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corporation
Harry S. Truman
Special Senate Committee
Truman
Carnegie-Illinois Corporaion
United States Steel Corporation
Benjamin F. Fairless
Carnegie-llinois
J. Lester Perry
Carnegie-Illinois
Truman Committee
Fer Carneziellinois
Iivin
Irene Pasternak
Robert Kinnard
George E. Dye
Michael Tarella
Nation on Bic Spending Spree in 1942
A government survey shows Americans spent 81.9 billion in 1942, 10 percent above 1941, with food bills rising from 4.389 to 7.441 billion in Q4 1942 and autos plunging after production halted. The outlook warns of continued rising prices and constrained supplies without price control, rationing, and fiscal actions.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Re-Open Bond Pledge Booths In War Effort
The War Bond Pledge downtown office, run by Chairman Don Strang, will reopen this week near Diamond Bros on Frederick. It will operate Thursday to Saturday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm to take pledges. Harry Hart is payroll deduction chairman with 35 local companies invited to join. Pledge HQ staffing includes Dudley Hale 9:00–12:30, Russell Brant 12:30–2:00, and Wiley Davis 2:00–6:00.
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Don Strang
Diamond Bros
Frederick
Strane
Harry Hart
Pledge
Dudley Hale
Russell Brant
Wiley Davis
Iowa House probes welfare department in social reform push
The Iowa House passed a resolution to have the board of social welfare meet with the committee of the whole at 2 p m March 30 to discuss the department’s activities amid complaints from old age recipients. A Saturday hours bill failed to advance, tabling 44 to 42. Senate amendments on the departmental appropriation sparked debate over political appointments and lobbyist influence. a conference committee likely will reconcile the $5.31 million Senate allotment with the House’s figure. The session also covered fire safety regulation for theaters and public places using flammable film.
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Des Moines
State Department of Social Welfare
Iowa House of Representatives
House
Board of Social Welfare
Joe F. Gardner
Waverly
M. F. Hicklin
Wapello
Senate
A. L. Doud Jr
R. Douds
C. A. Bryson
Town Falls
Carrol A. Lane
Carroll
Harold F. Nelson
Sioux City
House of Representatives
F. A. Latchaw
Wilton Junction
Port Lowsa
Mississippi River
Latchaw
Anthony Te Pastke
Sioux Cwsier
State Senate
Seat
Samoan Prince Enlists as Army Private in England
A Samoan prince, once revered by 12,000 in Pago Pago, serves as Private Tatoa Auela on KP in England six months after joining the U S Army. He says military work is fun, plans to return after the war, and his father promised him rulership, with time to prepare for leadership.
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England
Tataa Auela
Pago Pago
Tatoa Auela
United States Army
States
Pmy
OPA relaxes rules on used refrigerators sale
The Office of Price Administration announced a new order that will release thousands of used refrigerators for sale. The rule shortens warranty from one year to 90 days and keeps selling prices the same for these with reduced guarantees, adding 6 dollars to ceilings for 1938 and earlier models.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
Oday
OPA
Rationed Items Table in Today's Register
Page five lists official point costs for varied meat cuts and other goods slated for rationing starting next Monday. The table outlines required points for each item and the schedule for the new rationing measures.
Yanks Push Toward Coast In North Africa Campaign
Allied forces in Tunisia report heavy fighting as American columns advance toward the Gabes Mareth coastal road. The push includes a 2,000 prisoner capture so far and a two mile flank gain near El Hamma, with US air support praised for its effectiveness in El Guettar operations.
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North Africa
Mareth Wine
Tunisia
Ienacs
Whatton Churchil
Commons
Eighth Army
Mareth Line
Mare Wth
Olmkd
Junisia
Makinassy
Gabes- Marth
Mareth
el Guetjar
United Press
C. 4. Cunningham
U. S. Air Force
Rommis
Ciiak
Bernard L. Montgomery
Rommel
el Hamma
Wates
Mrs Schatz Heads West Union Club
WEST UNTON The Junior Federated Women's Club met Monday evening March 22 for its regular meeting. Officers were elected with Mrs Allen flat president, Mrs Beatrice Wert vice president, and Sidney Osberg secretary. Elizabeth Kluckholm named program chairman. Next meeting with Mrs Irene Martin will be the last for the year, adjourning until fall on April 1.
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West
Federated Women’s Club
Allen ‘Flat
Beatrice Wert
Sidney Osberg
Elizabeth Kluckholm
Celeste
Irene Martin
World War A Year Ago Today From The Front Lines
United Press notes a surprise air attack at the Thai airport of Chiengma with volunteer pilots claiming 0 enemy planes downed. Navy reports losses of Pillsbury and Edsall. British accounts reference a battle near Maite and actions around Corregidor and Manila Bay. Canadian raft movement mentioned amid muddled lines.
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United Press
Chiengma
U.S. Navy
Pillsbury
Edsall
Admiralty
Mit
Maite
Fugy Tou
Manila Bay
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U. S
Agree On Air Services
African Front
U. S. Signal Corps
Gafsa
Galla
Kasserine Pass
International
Paul 8. Willis
Grocery Manufacturers of America
America
Paul S. Willis
Atos
Bond Drive
Mrs. Schatz
West Union Club
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