WLB Orders Negotiations Cease Until Miners Return
The war labor board ordered a halt to contract negotiations between coal operators and miners until workers return to work. The board referred the case to President Roosevelt for action and warned any agreement while production is down would not be approved. Key figures named include United Mine Workers President John L. Lewis and operators’ leaders Ezra Van Horn and Edward R. Burke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Labor Board
Joan L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Buder
Wayne L. Morse
WLB
Lewis
Edward R. Burke
Southern Goal Producers Association
Charles O'Neill
Appalachian Joint Conference
Ezra van Horn
IL Wold
Record Flight and Coal Crisis Dominate War News
Robert H. Smith of Lanksa piloted a Fortress that shot down 11 enemy planes over Wilhelmshaven then plunged into the North Sea on return. crew rescued. In Washington, Ickes and Lewis spar over coal and wage issues as dimout plans, train cuts, and a 24 dollar day pay proposal clash with operators. Reports from the field note sporadic walkouts amid strained negotiations with the war labor board.
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Robert H. Smith
Lanksa
Wilhelmshaven
North Sea
Eighth Army Air Force
A. J. Shote
Lewis
Ickes
Dimout
War Production Board
Prosicias
Office of Defense Transportations
Indus
Gefers
War Labor Board
Lenis
Iso
Useanne
Silent Justice in New Jersey Deaf Mute Given 50 Days
Walter Kolasin, a deaf mute, is serving a 50 day sentence at Midsomsex county workhouse after a drunken driving case. Patrolman John Hulse testified and the court record notes a $250 fine plus $20 costs or 50 days in the workhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vamfsburg
N. J
Anti-Strike Bill Moves to House Floor Action
The House Military Committee to move the Smith Connally anti strike bill to the floor for debate. Chairman May expects several days of discussion as opposition from five government agencies is noted. May says the coal strike is imminent and Congress must act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ifs
May
D-Ky
House
Odey
Colmer
D.-Miss
Rayburn
Congress
Prisoner Escapes By Blanket Chute
RAWLANG Wyo June 2 WP James Powell escaped from the county jail by using a blanket as a makeshift parachute. Sheriff Glenn Penland said Powell, awaiting sentencing for forgery, slid from a third floor window with two short descents of 15 and 35 feet. Powell fled the scene and remains at large.
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Rawlang
Wyo
James Powell
Glenn Fenland
Powell
Penland
Government Tightens Gas Rationing in Eastern Shortage
Washington reports a new tough gas rationing policy cutting Band B ration coupons to 2 1/2 gallons for commuters in the arid East starting today. Third quarter coupons for taxis buses and trucks will bear a new mark to thwart counterfeiting though secrecy surrounds the change. Officials call the move an appeal proof step aimed at reducing nonessential driving amid the ongoing fuel squeeze.
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Washington
Polis Cy
ODT
Tae
OPA
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FDR
WLE
John L. Lewis
Coanl
A. D. Zucht
H. Wavsion
Chino
Mar
England
Wolf & Alarx
Stony Store
Manhattan
Menia Stree
Wollt & Mare
Wolll & Wirz
Stulz Rayan
Moon'y
Catton
Moltt
Mary
Houston St
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