Work or Fight Plan Pushes 4-Fs and Farms Reform
Washington report outlines Byrnes proposed work or fight program to draft 4-Fs into essential war work or force suitable service, empower wartime labor boards, and reconsider farm deferments. It warns reconversion should wait until victory and production suffices. Also cites tax relief ideas and a new fuel tablet for combat rations.
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War Labor Board
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Army
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Washington
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Ruptured Try This Out Molten Proteation Provides Comfort
Ad text promotes rupture protection gear claiming great comfort and security without torture. Mentions trusses with springs and strain relief, aiming to hold a rupture and provide freedom of motion. Describes a new aid method promising relief without pain and a secure fit.
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Adan
Bunport
Mass Slaughters by Elite German Troops Amid Belgian Advance
Belgian civilians in the Bravelot area were killed as German SS and elite guards allegedly received orders to shoot on sight during the breakthrough. Capt. Melvin Headville reported 63 Belgians slain with many bodies burned, and similar massacres noted near Stavelot as American forces halted the advance.
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Stavblot
Belgium
Army Oicleets
Hitler
Melvin HK. Headville
Atate
Syracuse
Bravelot
Belgiaa
Blavelat
Tils
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Moassacre
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Germany
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Troupers
Thee Warde
Stavelot
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Lavelot Brea
War drives 79th Congress as Byrnes pushes intercession plan
Washington dispatch notes early wartime focus for the 79th Congress. James Byrnes proposes intercession to shove 46P4 into the war program while Speaker Rayburn urges restraint and unity to win the war first. Roosevelt signals high priority for universal training and related measures amid talks of tax relief and labor board decisions.
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Byrnes
Bam Rayburn
Seader Marlin
Congress
Roosevelt
Jeniers
Congres
Butt
Tennessee Veley Authority
Bob Rayhiwn
Martin
Dampera
War Labor Board
Democrata
Jas
W.l
Lash Arsston
Byrnes Rules Pay Increases Are Out
Washington reports Byrnes did not signal acceptance of labor demands to modify the wage barometer. He noted manufacturing base rates rose 10.6 percent with incentives lifting total earnings about 20 percent, offsetting higher living costs and overtime. Critics alleged needed changes to keep pace with coal and steel wage trends.
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INBI
Wer
Byrnes
Congress
Bymey
Carnitz
Jabor
Savelté Haw
Olough
Steel Workers
Bay of 19 on Rampage Stymies German Attack
Private Francis Currey, 19, of Hourleyville North Carolina, earns praise after singlehandedly fighting Nazis in Belgium using bazookas, automatic rifles, and machine guns. He aided a company defense, disabled tanks, wounded enemy soldiers, and helped evacuate wounded under heavy fire. The incident is cited as key to halting a German thrust, with Currey later described as likely to receive the Congressional Medal. censorship easing reported from Beirut on the same day.
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Ardennes Forest
Francis Currey
Hourleyville
N. C
Persena
Currey
Klenast
Catskills
Belgium
Zells
Cailey
Curry
Petat
Curriy
Obullin
Krohbotant
Tok Mora
Refugees Challenge in Panama Pressures for New President
Panama Deputy Alfredo Aleman says 7-2%1 National assembly delegates who sought refuge in the Canal Zone will meet within 10 days to elect a new president to challenge the continuation in office of President Adolpho de la Guardia. The move signals a constitutional struggle amid political instability as Panama faces a leadership dispute.
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Alfredo Aleman
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