Union renters clash over local board power and funds
The article reports tensions within the Inter Union with NAAT leaders claiming control of a local union formed by expelled members. Bart Roberts claims authority under the national charter and plans to unify locals, while Judge Rob Vi| Terrell ordered a halt to parent-local interference. The dispute involves $113,000 in war funds and $3590 in cash, with a local membership around 1600 in West Texas.
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R. Paris
Interal Union
Pingo
Bart Roberts
Jocal
Larat
Ef Jocal
Eixters
Presi
William L. Trutelvesat
Archer
Judge Rob
Terrell
Joe Green
Focal 14
West Texan
War Toll Darkens Coatesville Correspondent Report
Fred B. Manship of the Coatesville Record reports from Satterville Pa on a North African war incident. A family member is wounded in action as the war department confirms the news. The letter emphasizes the heavy toll of war and the emotional impact on loved ones.
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Iladelphia
Nole
Fred Manshils
Coatesville Record and Ville
Laled Press
Saterville
Alway
Fred B. Manship
Olly
Ding
Ammunition By Air Aids Victory
A 72 hour airlift from the United States to Egypt supplied anti-tank ammunition for the British against Rommel. Gen H L George testified that urgent requests were approved, air cargo filled within 24 hours, and crews flew through severe weather to Cairo. The supply aided the Allied effort, though not solely ending Rommel’s advance.
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Washington
Gut
H. L. George
ATC
House House
George
Rammel
Cairo
United States
Ammunisionee
War Department
Heres
Lin Cairo
Rontel
Recreation facilities for girls in North Africa questioned
VAACS in Africa ave in Convent, June 18. Testimony by Hobby before appropriations committee addressed recreation for girls in North Africa. Rep Snyder pressed for details on facilities. Hobby acknowledged some questions but said conditions seem generally wholesome. She noted Algiers curfew and units setting hours for girls, with concerns over recreation availability.
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Bhington
Tinbob
North Africa
Rin & Convent
Col
Oyeta Culp
Hobby
Mittee
Shranid
London
Jorses
Africa
Snyder
D.pa
Coinl
Algiers
Eleck
Division Des to Bowie
The 4th Armored Division, trained in California, was welcomed to Bowie by Col. Frank E Bone with Gen. John A. Wout and Gen. Holmes J. Diger present. Activation of the division followed, part of a large program costing about million dollars to convert facilities and build armored-road infrastructure.
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John A. Wout
Nis
Bowie
Frank E
Bone
Lamp
Wood
Holmes J
Diger
Ad Wily
Ek R. Allen
Pine Gram
Nyon
Ninteryack
Fort Fing
Slaughterhouse Closures Hit City Plants Amid Price Collusion Claims
The article notes several meat packing plants closing as federal price collusion probes broaden. Firms including Acnachter Sons, Jahn ton, Koch MDANY, and William G1) JonA Company halted operations amid suspensions this week. Beef prices hovered near 97 cents a pound as $46,000 was sent in weeks.
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Anna'ce
Offlainin
Goh Acnachter Sons Company
Jahn
Surgery Used For Texas Mental Cases
A Texas hospital performs prefrontal lobotomies as a containment measure. Dr C Nash from Dallas operated on a middle aged woman and a young man at Terrell State Hospital under Dr Charles W Castner’s chemosy entity division. Baker of the board of control reports promising partial improvements though full restoration remains unlikely.
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Dallas
Baker
Terrell State Hospital
Gesner
William Thomas
Rerfell Hoseel
Army health improving says Magee to House panel
Maj. Gen. James O. Magee, army surgeon general, told the House Appropriations Committee that the health of the army has been better than at present. In Austin, the Third District Court will operate during the summer, marking a change in court schedule.
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Magee Washington
Tamibylo
sIamos O. Magee
House Appropriations Committee
Austin
Billy-Uhird
Germans Respect Hospital Ships Questioned by Congress
Washington June 11 The Army Surgeon General’s office told the House Appropriations Committee that Germans and Japanese have historically respected hospital ships during wartime. Gen James C. Magee, until recently surgeon general, cited the sinking of an Australian hospital ship as a departure from that practice. Maj. Gen. Larry B. McAtee, the current surgeon general, said Germans have respected hospital ships in the past while answering further questions.
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Washington
Larry B. McAee
Army bill swells dog food cost to thirty six million
Washington reports a war department supply bill includes 3 585 788 for dog food. Army officials say about 5 000 dogs are already on duty and aim for 40 000 by next year. The spending supports rations, training needs, and equipment for canines in service.
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Washington
Remy Ly
Army
War Department
Axis Respects Geneva Convention Yet Air Raiders Violate It
Washington June 18 The Axis powers generally follow Geneva Conventions say war department witnesses in the annual supply bill hearings. They note no reports of American prisoner mistreatment but acknowledge American aviators who bombed Tokyo violated the convention. U S Under Secretary Patterson says the United States abides by the agreement and will adhere. The testimony highlights extensive war production and supply figures, including sixfold overseas transport in the first year, renegotiated contracts saving 1.4 billion dollars, and large military expenditures. Details cover armor, ammunition, food, and air corps output projections for the coming year, with costs per infantry soldier and new explosive developments noted.
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Washington
War Department Officotals Eny
House
Tokyo
United States
Patterson
Transportation Corps
War Department
Brehon B. Seimerweil
Quartermaster Camps
Ordnance Department
Gratina
Ordinance Department
Swing Music From Tokyo Lifts Spirits Of Aleutian Airmen
Rob Dunham of Meadville Pennsylvania recalls six months with a northern route unit to Japan where Tokyo radio and Kiska broadcasts provided entertainment. He details bear encounters, forest humor, and improvised life under harsh Aleutian conditions while serving as crew chief and later training for pilot status.
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Tokyo
Nasb
Atellans
Dunham
Meadville
Penn
Japan
Dunham Saya
Ndemien
Mehl
Dinham
United States
San Antonio Aviation Gaelet Center
Kiska
Thmhem
Cilers
Elf
Army Frowns On Handling War Art Plan
Washington reports the army engineers resist a government plan to hire artists to paint war scenes. The House appropriations committee bans the program, saying it is impractical and wasteful. General Reybold testifies the engineers must fit art into budgets, while critics call the idea foolish. An advisory letter warns of responsible patriotic art, but the committee denies civilian pay and enrollment of enlisted men. An illustrator Reginald Bathurst Burkey dies in New York after a prolific career.
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Onder Dunham
Alaska
United States
States
Mess
Tamme
Snder Dunham
EL Dunham
Mendvlle
Penn
Armny Air
Washington
Army Engineers
Mrj
Eugen Reybold
House
Gnrix
Army Service Forces
Reybold
Starnes
D-Am
Reeves Lewenthal
Pecs
War Department
Art Advisory Committee
Arte
Enllatedt Meh
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