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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1941

Page

7

Washington talks on shipyard strike offer oreinted

Navy Secretary Knox and Peter Korndorff of Peter Shipbuilding and Drydock conferred for over an hour on an offer to reopen the strike-bound shipyard at Keary New Jersey. No disclosure of the meeting outcome was given. Korndorff postponed a further session to 2 p.m. CH. The strike centers on maintaining open shop and worker choice amid defense shipbuilding work.

Washington Navy Knox God L. J. Korndorf Peder Shipbuilding and Drydock Company Mk Over Keery, N. J Korndorff Mace Defense Shipbuilding Con ‘Nels Knox Thursay Korndorff America Peter Flynn CIO Keamy

Sabotage cripples Mahwah factory power plant

August 12 Mahwah New Jersey the American Brake Shop and Foundry plant suffered damage when a power plant was disabled a loading derrick and a locomotive were damaged and 109 windows broken Bergen County Sheriff William A Browne and Tohokus Police Chief Charles Smith labeled the act sabotage at the site where 450 members of International Moulders and Foundry Workers AFL have been on strike since July 2 Authorities said sand was tossed into the generator and engine gauges and controls were wrecked The B F I was called in and additional police were dispatched as the plant continued on sub contracts for defense orders

Mahwah, WN. J American Brake Shop and Foundry Company Bergen County Sherif William A. Browne Charies Smith Tohokus Township International Moulders and Fowldry Workers A. F Browne Erle Bergen County

Texas Commission Member Resigns for New Restaurant Role

Patrick D. Moreland announced his resignation from the Texas Employment Compensation Commission. He will leave effective September 2 to become manager of the State Restaurant Association of Texas, marking a shift from public service to industry advocacy.

Texas Commission Auvatin Patrick D. Moreland Reptember Tin Texas Unemployment Compensation Commission State Restaurant Association of Texas

Colonel seeks order as draft deferments strain reserve units

Colonel Jones of the First Military Area laments calls for reserve officers. He notes many seek deferments citing debt, business strain, or family duties, while the War Department needs captains and duty beckons. He says some officers resign rather than be called, complicating staffing for national defense.

Gol B. B. Jones Organized Reserves Offierra Hig Mitary Lebterg Maximn Hem War Matty Jones Wigitt

Walkout Slows Plane Deliveries in 1940s strike

A five day strike by A F L machinists at Curtiss Wright propeller plants halts deliveries. Government and industry officials report plants nationwide backlogged while Martin Baltimore builds bombers for England. About 800 of 1493 workers walked out amid an ongoing national labor relations board election contest with independent union Propeller-Craft gaining support.

Mierager Propeller Divlsion Planta Martin Baltimore England New Jersey Lemight A. Fref L. Otticlals National Labor Rélations Board A. F. of L. Machinists Propeller-Craft

Hudson charged with extorting Pacific railroad

Richard Edward Hudson faced federal charges for attempting to extort 25000 from the Southern Pacific railroad by threatening to damage railroad properties with nitroglycerin. Agents filed the complaint in Houston as Hudson awaits a bond and transfer hearing. He was arrested near Austin after allegedly sending a letter to the passenger traffic manager.

Houston Alig Richard Edward Hudson Avastin Boubhertz Paelfii Federal Beredi of Investigation United States W. PF. Cnrothers Yesters Hudson Western Judicial Elsetrict Texas Antonio Austin PRI J. Munroz Bratile Southerd Pacific FBT

Value of City Permits Told

City records show air conditioning units require building permits to ensure safe installation. Building Inspector Garl Wideman noted past fires linked to unpermitted work and warned that new permits issued since last Saturday total over 200000 dollars. One permit for 61000 dollars went to Jorrie Furniture for additions at 130 San Pedro Avenue. Additional permits for 40 residences exceeding 100000 dollars were issued over the weekend.

Garl Wideman Wideman Spector Cata Jorrie Purniture Company San Pedro Avenue

UAW CIO Divides at Aviation Convention in Buffalo

Delegates at the UAW-CIO national convention in Buffalo split nearly fifty fifty over North American aviation strike fallout in California. The confab plans a two factory protest and considers organizing a new aircraft industry drive while weighing financial reports and leadership decisions amid tense remarks by Leo Kelegbaum.

Buffalo Uaw-Cio California Pinn Curtiss-Wright Oae Finanaia United Auto Workers UAW

Body of grid star recovered on Mount Ratier

Longmire Washington August 12. The body of Leon Brigham a University of Washington football player was recovered from a glacier pit on Mount Ratier after two men descended by rope to the crevasse base. He likely fell testing a snow bridge or was suffocated by snow cascade. Rangers William Butler and Gordon Patterson reported the victim had been carried down 7800 feet along the mountainside before recovery.

Longmire Wash Leon ‘Brigham Deepee Mt. Ratier Carbon River Gidder University of Washington Hast Jain Whdet Buighany Rangers William Butler Gordon Patterson Byngham

Asama Maru Returns to Japan Reverses San Francisco Voyage

The Asama Maru, a $17 million Japanese liner, turned back from its voyage to San Francisco to avoid delays and loss of its $3 million cargo of raw silk. It had not yet decided if the 47 Americans aboard would be disembarked. Most Americans aboard were Japanese residents in the United States.

TOYO San Francisco Honolulu Japan Koh Ishi

Bomber Ferry Pilot Warns U S Cities Open to Air Raids

Lieutenant Colonel George R. Hutchinson, ferry pilot for bombers to and from England, warns that any U S city including Chicago could be bombed from the air under current defenses. He calls for new protective measures around vulnerable hubs and proposes a balloon barrage, restricted airspace, and better detection to deter a potential aerial invasion.

U.S Chicago George R. Hutchinson England Hutchinson America George R. Huschinson Treogatinatie Bervice and Mead Wichingonn Weilten NEW BK Atlantic Ocean Britain United Kingdom Newfoundland Canada Unitedates United States

Patrols and airdrome flotillas for Atlantic defense plan

The plan urges powerful patrol units and aircraft carriers in Greenland, Teeland, Faroe Islands, Bermuda and the UK to guard bombers crossing the Atlantic. It calls for permanent air bases in Labrador, Newfoundland, Iceland and Greenland and modular ice runways for refueling and takeoff on ice, snow or water.

United States Greenland Teeland Faroe Islands Bermuda Uke England Atlantic Labrador Newfoundland Iceland aMoh Avava

Japan fears American aid to Russia via Vladivostok

A Japanese army spokesman Lieut Col Konia Akiyama warned that U S shipments to Russia via Vladivostok may not reach European Russia or could go to Chungking China. He cited encirclement of Japan and said barriers like the trans Siberian rail line are nearly closed. He noted border quiet on Manchukuo and said Japan is determined to press its war in China to a conclusive end, while expressing concern over U S aid reaching Soviet Siberian forces.

Shanghay Konia Akiyatin Vladivostok Aimerien Japan U. S Russia Vindivastax Akiyama trans-Siberian Tualy Chungaing United States Akiyame Siberia Barichukuo Mancinique Ghana

Governor Lehman orders immediate end to Saratoga gambling

Albany August 12 Governor Lehman demands immediate and permanent shuting of spy gambling resorts around Saratoga Springs amid a booming religious center during its seventy seventh season. He says reports indicate gambling is being carried on in Saratoga posity contrary to law and that any operating establishments must be closed immediately with officials held responsible for enforcing the laws.

Albany N.Y Herbert H. Lehman Saratoga Springs Saratoga Ine

Brother of Dead Actor Is Injured In Car Crash

LOS ANGELES Aug. 13 W Milton Budiong 28 was critically injured in a two car crash yesterday less than a week after his broker died in a movie accident The youth lay in hospital several hours before he was identified as son of the late Milton Bus tong wealthy automobile manufacturer The driver of the automobile which hit Budiong was detained for questioning

Los Angeles Milton Budiong Wute-Blayola Milton 7 Bustong Jeck Busliong Thurs Millon

Daniel Boone boy runs away to forest preserve again

Alfred, 11, disappeared from Chicago on Friday under his mother Mrs Hartosie’s report. She said he has a Daniel Boone complex and prefers roughing it in the forest preserve district, having previously stayed five days in the woods. Parents fear further wandering efforts.

Chicago Joseph Bartosite Alfred Hartosie Forest Preserve Daniel Boone’ Complex Hie

Deputy Boys Pop for Picketing

Caldwell New Jersey August 2 Up The deputy sheriffs office staff plans a celebratory dinner if the strike by A F L machinists at the Curtiss Weight propeller plant secures a raise. Winn Kierstead observed the pickets marching and brought four bottles of soda for all, praising their orderly conduct plus a promised dinner for the officers.

Caldwell N. J Shoylff A. F L. Machinists Curtiss Weight Corporation

Sixth Infantry on Move to Games Fort Leonard Wood

Soldiers of the 6th Infantry division march through southern Missouri continuing the advance from York Wood toward Arkansas. The unit moved in two columns by truck from Fort Leonard Wood to Willow Springs and nearby areas. They planned further marches with routine exercises as if facing the enemy, listing locations Willow Springs and Bireh Tree and dates in midweek.

France England Labrador Canada United States Detroit Buffalo Pittsburgh Ike Electrica Platta Detroit Edison Company Shailer Fort Leonard Woon 6Th Infantry Division Missouri York Wood Arkansas Lowstanador Wat Gamez First Davids Willow Springs Bireh Tree

Aviatrix Laura Ingalls Plane Crashes in Albuquerque

Laura Ingalls, noted aviatrix, escaped injury when her plane crashed on landing at Albuquerque airport. The undercarriage collapsed, causing the wreckage to go over. She was en route from California to New York and the plane is laid up for repairs.

Albuquerque INS Laura Ingalls Miss Ingalls California New York

Burial of 9 A Soldier at Manila Philippines

Funeral service for Albert H. Dietrick at Port Arthur will be held with a requiem mass by Chaplain Burant. Interment at Gat Jose Burial Park follows. Dietrick served two years in the Philippine Islands. Survivors: parents Mr and Mrs J W Hay of 715 Fort Josephine Street and brother Alfred Dietrick of Camp Haywre.

Mr-ard J. W.W. Hay Fort Josephine “S Street Alfred Dielstick Camp Haywrete

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