Industrial turmoil and alien methods threaten American government
A Western Newspaper Union piece argues labor strikes fuel costs and jeopardize U S government. It distinguishes honest worker aims from gangsters and fifth columnists, urging legislation to stop unjustified strikes and protect the American system. The author recalls shifts in military rations and training from 1898 to 1941, praising modern soldier provisions.
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Communist Party
Bullitt
France
Earth
America
Defense and labor strife overshadow defense ramping
The piece notes a minority of labor causing slowdowns in key plants while most workers keep steady output. It details shipyard contract spats, Bethlehem Fairfield’s $5.5 million fee for 50 ships plus a $7.84 million contract, and broader war strategy, including Russia's role and German pressures. It also describes plans for mobile housing units for defense workers and unusual Washington office expansions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Maritime Commission
Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyard, Inc
Baltimore
Commission
Bethlehem
Bethlehem Fairfield
Axis Ships Seized For Protective Custody In U S Ports
Federal officials seized about 69 German Italian and Danish merchant ships in American ports for protective custody amid sabotage concerns. President Roosevelt spoke from Port Everglades on the Jackson Day address urging unity against Nazi and Communist threats while noting labor and defense demands.
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United States
Navy
Roosevelt
Coast Guard
Herbert Gaston
the Treasury
Washington
State Department
Rome
Berlin
America
Europe
National Defense
Port Everglades Harbor
Jugoslavian upheaval and RAF attacks amid uncertain stance
The piece describes a sudden Yugoslav government overturn and arrest of Regent Paul under Axis pressure, with Croat Serb Slovenes divided yet later claimed unity. It notes British air force raids on Germany and occupied lands, and German denials of major military impact while acknowledging some damage.
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Jugoslavia
Prince Paul
Hitler
Royal Air Force
Germany
Occupied
France
Belgium
RAF
Bremen
Axis Powers Protest U S Custody Of Seized Ships
The column notes Axis powers protest U S custody of ships seized in American ports. It also reports Yugoslavia’s push for national unity amid anti German activity. Editorial context from the Western Newspaper Union notes opinions reflect the analyst, not the paper.
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U. S
Jugoslavia
Western Newspaper Union
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Texas
France
England
Paul
Christ
God
Jesus
Jerusalem
Emmaus
Holden
Morgan
Luke
John Wesley
Aldersgate
Christian
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