Defense Labor Strikes Face Senate Inquiry Report
A wartime labor committee chaired by Senator Truman finds strikes and wage disputes hindered defense output. It cites 26 million lost man-days from June 1944 to Oct 1945, highlights 93 major strikes, and urges joint responsibility by labor and industry while outlining proposed settlement steps and arbitration timelines.
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Morgan
Senate
Oonusiy
Bell
Tromairepark
Office of Production Man' S Reoment
Cole
Washington
Sevatoy
Harry S. Truman
Missouri
American Federation of Labor
Congress of Industrial Organia
Sarge
War Department Jass
Office of Production Management
Igbor
West Coast Shipbuilding Teap
Carrier Lumber Company
F Br
Labor Department
National Labor Relations Board
Ie North
Bf Commerce
Hom
Arki
Vie
National Defense Medallion Board
Maritime Commission
Navy
Pend
Land, Chateman
Ralph Bard
Mortt. Cooke
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Uke
Jveduetian
Mimaguniitt
Atgely
Mitwos
San Foarick
Labor Panel Examines West Coast Shipyard Strike Fallout
Testimony from Bethlehem Steel executives and labor leaders details the 1941 West Coast shipyard strike. The dispute centered on wage zones, closed shops, and the balance between defense needs and union principles, ending with a settled rate and a controversial precedent for future labor actions.
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Maritime Cobmission
Senate
United States
Bettienem Steel Company
National Defense Medial On
Bethlehem Sleep Company
Auipyards
Gtkers
Tris
National Defense Mediation Board
Ist
Fillman Tritiftes
Y Plans 5th Hobby Show in Detroit Area
The announcement outlines a fifth annual hobby show planned by a committee led by Mesdames H. C. Chenceliot, F.L., Béskels, and Tom Christian. The event runs March 18 through 22 at a local venue and is open to junior school girls. entry requires registration and admission is free. Local labor and federation figures are referenced in a debate over housing contracts and labor union involvement, with concerns about non-union workers and potential interruptions to project work.
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Arthur H. Homer
Bethlehens Steel Company
Fahoy
William Green
American Federation of Laser
John Green
Industrial Truion of
Marine and Shipbuilding Workers of America
H.W. Brown
Interne’ational Association of Machinists
Harry 3. Hook
San Francisco
International Association of Machinists
James PL Smith
Oakland
Steel Workers Organizing Committee
Segretary
Secretary of Labor
Stebke
Amerccan Pederation of Labor
Max. William Green
American Federation of Labor
Green
Industrial Union of Mayline
Shipbuilding Workers of America
Congress of Industrial Organizations
Ikew
Fleet Workers Organizing Committee
Congress of Industrial Organizations Shipbuilding Steel Neganization
Matty
W.C. A
J.L. Baskett
Yori Christian
Mesdames H. c
Chenceliot
Béskels
Tom
Christian
Lorhe
Entyiee
Borneo Oil Port Bombed by Japs
Batavia Netherlands East Indies reports air raids on Balikpapan oil port and Sabang, with nine enemy bombers and six fighters involved. One lightship damaged near Batikpapan. Sabang raid caused no damage. Nine killed and 41 injured in Sumatra airfield attack. civilians evacuated in Menato province amid advancing Japanese forces.
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Batavia
Netherlands
Borneo
Balik Papan
Sabang
Netherlands East Indies
Sumatra
Tae Nigh Command
Batik Fapan
Me Unique
Labor strife delays decision on bids in Carmody case
A committee reports no decision was made on bid approvals after Colonel Westbrook testified Carmody reserved decision power. He would follow Hillman’s advice and reject all bids. the panel awaits Fleming’s return to assign responsibility. The dispute centers on federal works administration and leadership accountability.
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Mic Iow
Currier Lumber Company
Detroit
Mich
Mutual Home Jowkershi Division
Federal Works Agency
Wayne, Mich
Ity
Sidney Hillman
Office of Production Management
John M. Carmody
al Tiab Tine
Federal Works
King
Patrick
Hillman
Our- Thee
Carder
Currier
Contac
American Federation of Labor
Car Cier
Honatinion
Lad
A. F
A. Fool L
Westbrook
Carmody
Cartiers
Inwest
Westbroas
Weny
Nhat
Carmady
Phillip 8. Fleming
Fleming
Italy General in Libya Decorated for Valor
Italian General in Libya, Fedele De Giorgis, commander of the Savona division, awarded the military order by King Vittorio Emanuele. The report notes he was praised by Adolf Hitler and mentions British reports that De Giorgis was among Balli prisoners at Halfaya, with fate unclear.
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Stefani
Fedele de Giorgis
Savona
Italy Chief of Staff Change Shakes Military High Command
Rome Jan 19 AP The has new military high command announces Gen Vittorio Ambrosio to replace Gen Roatta as army chief of staff and appoints Ambrosio as commander of the army. The reshuffle follows ongoing efforts to reorganize Italy's wartime leadership.
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ROMS
Land Agency 1 AP
Ger
Mar Roatta
Army Chilef
Vittorio Ambrosia
Suan
Army
Singapore Drafts Men Up to 41
Singapore orders all British male residents under 42 not serving in the armed forces to register with the manpower council by Wednesday. The move aims to organize national service and bolster defense.
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Singapore
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