April War Arms Production Shows 7 Per Cent Increase
War production in April rose seven percent over March, with total output reaching 1.449 billion dollars. Aircraft and ordnance led gains, bomber and fighter output up strongly, while some categories lagged. Navy and army vessels rose three percent, merchant ships eleven percent, and miscellaneous munitions up four to five percent, reflecting a broadly balanced expansion since Pearl Harbor.
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More Yanks Reach Britain
United States Army Air Force expanded today by the arrival of another large contingent of airmen and equipment in Britain, amid invasion speculation. Churchill conferences and North Africa visits dominated strategic talk as Weather and raids continued and bombings targeted Rennes St Nazaire and Wuppertal.
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War production index climbs as army and navy output rises
The report notes a 2 percent gain in output of mior army and navy vessels with Nelson warning that progress is still greater and the war production index rose 27 points to 567, indicating American arsenals are turning more goods than before Pearl Harbor.
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U S Raiders Blast Messina and Sicily Actions
U S Raiders blasted Messina and eastern Sicily with naval and air strikes against Italian ships. British submarines sank multiple targets while attacks off Greece damaged vessels. Reports from London quoted the Admiralty detailing ships destroyed and damaged, including large supply ships torpedoed or likely hit, with few Italian fighters encountered.
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Admiralty
Crisis Brews in Mine Dispute as Talks Resume
Washington reports a new crisis in the John L. Lewis led coal mine wage dispute. Miners return to work under a fourth truce while negotiators from Northern and Southern operators discuss next steps. WLB cautions remain silent as production edges toward normal, and Congress moves toward anti-strike legislation.
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Baltimore Transit Strike Ends After Return to Work
Baltimore officials announced the May 5 to June 11 transit strike ended as a strike employee returned to work. The stoppage aimed to force Baltimore Transit Co to comply with directives from the National Labor Relations Board.
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Dickison Reports Another Office Shortage and Forgery Case
P E Dickison disclosed a second office funds shortage involving a forged $55 check. The San Antonio businessman's name on the check is alleged to be forged and an arrest is anticipated. Officials note patrols and check collection handle about $5000 monthly in such cases.
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Rail Unions Plead For Higher Wages In War Emergency
Edward J. Flynn of New York outlined a wage demand of 130 percent for 400000 railroad workers before a National Railway panel emergency board. He asserted the Brotherhoods seek simple justice, deny intent to strike, and cite no major rail strikes in 20 years as support for a no-strike wartime doctrine.
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Rawson Out In Argentine End of Alliance Toward Pan American Solidarity
Rawson’s dismissal signals Argentina’s shift and a pause in democratic sessions. Other American republics’ diplomats have met thrice since Friday, maintaining a wait-and-see stance awaiting formal communications and the swearing in of a new government.
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Car Thief Battles Officer on Broadway Shootout
Fort Sam Houston soldier stole cars and fought Deputy Clyde Dye of Alamo Heights Saturday. The suspect held Dye’s gun and ordered him to drive while attempting another escape. After an 11 minute struggle Dye knocked him out, suffering a deep lip gash. The man fled in a wrecked car, stole three vehicles, and was handed to military police.
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Weekend thefts scatter crime across city
City police report a weekend of varied burglaries across multiple neighborhoods. Items stolen include clothing, furniture, a short-barreled pistol, and several pounds of coffee and sugar from homes on Magholty drive and Chivahua street. A boat at Concepcian park and billiards at New Brayntels were also taken, while a woman, Mrs Mayetta, left with benefactor’s clothes. A pistol and $185.60 in cash were stolen from 3. J Gordon’s East Grayson residence and several codes from Pvt. B. Moore’s home.
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Miners Defy Lewis in Eastern Ohio Strike
About 500 miners in Eastern Ohio’s bituminous fields ignored union leader John L. Lewis urging a return to work. At Willow Grove mine, workers walked out, held out of the end of shift, and a purse containing $1.50 was taken amid the disruption. Police reported a tense scene as authorities moved to quell the walkout and identify suspects. The union local threatened suits against strikers, and observers note a broader pattern of dissent within the Grover Jetts of Kelly field.
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Law Sought Before June 20 to curb war strikes
Washington June 7 Senator Connally said Congress should approve munitions war labor curbs by June 20 to prevent another coal wage dispute walkout. Conferees meet to reconcile Senate House differences on the Connally Harness bill shaping to back President Roosevelt. The measure would punish strike incitement in war plants and mines and give the War Labor Board power to settle disputes, with funding and voting safeguards.
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Percy Tetlow
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