U S Girds For Coal Strike Crisis Steel Order 48 Hour Week
Washington May 11 War Manpower Commissioner Paul McNutt ordered the nation's steel industry to a compulsory 48 hour work week starting June 1 to curb the coal strike crisis. The order aims to maintain production with a reduced workforce, allowing absorption of workers into expanding facilities by July 1. It seeks to limit hiring while directing workers toward available jobs in steel and allied plants via U S employment offices.
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U S Coast Guard Cutter Icarus Sinks U Boat. 33 Captured
The navy announced the cutter Icarus destroyed a German U-boat in the Atlantic and captured 33 crew members led by the raider's snipper. Under Lieut Maurice D. Jester the Icarus fired depth charges, forcing the submarine to surface and sink as the German crew jumped overboard. Prisoners were taken to Charleston, marking the first U-boat crew capture and the cutter’s second recent victory.
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Allies Must Yanks Whip Win War in Picked Nazis Shinyards
North Africa reports hail Patton's Second Army in Tunisia inching toward Bizerte and Tunis as Nazis are pushed from key heights near Mateur. Allied gains include two destroyers sunk and ships damaged, with British and American forces gaining ground while planning joint operations for the coastal advance. The Paris Washington study argues victory must come from shipyards and supply routes, detailing amphibious invasion requirements and shipping needs for a 3,000,000-man expeditionary force across theaters in World War II.
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Nazi Claims U S Raid On French Port And Essen Bombing
Nazi radio reports an American air raid on a French Atlantic port and notes a British attack on Essen. German broadcasts claim 84 American bombers were shot down with minimal German losses, while Allied raids on Essen and Ruhr targets continued, marking April as a record month with over 10,000 tons of bombs dropped on Germany.
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English Channel
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Lenhaus
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Inge Krupp Armaments Works
Ruhr
Three Burned in Gas Explosion Near Pearsall Farm
A gas plant explosion at the Howard Shelton farm home five miles southeast of Pearsall left three men burned. Pita faabb, tay 3,-f. 1, Bn- Iny, 99, of Gatun is in serious condition at Pearsall hospital. A Mole gas pant exploded while a worker was on Lb at the Shelton property. Mrs. Shelton and her son Howard were treated for minor burns. The Sheltons' home and furnishings were destroyed.
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Bn- Iny
Gatun
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Pearsaill
New Northern Ireland Premier Named After Resignation
In Belfast on May 1, 1931 Basil Brooke was appointed premier of Northern Ireland succeeding John Millar Anchtevts who resigned. Charts explaining new point values will be explained by dealers in Postmaster Dan Quill's office Monday. Charis will be delivered to rural stores.
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Belfast
Si Basil Brooke
Northern Ireland
John Millar Anchtevts
Pacific Strategy encircling Japan gains momentum
The Army and Navy Journal forecasts major Allied moves in the Pacific. A broad encirclement of Japan is under way, with bases from the Aleutians to Australia and new offensive options via the northern, southern, or Hawaii routes. Washington discussions include Stilwell and Chennault shaping future operations.
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Australia
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Nap
Hawaii
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Tleut
India
Burma
China
Stlwell
Clafre L. Chennault
Stilwell
Chennault
Walington
da Journal
Missing Pilot Found in Hospital After Plane Malfunction
Second Lieut. Robert A. Gibson, pilot of an Army Air Force plane missing since April 23, is reported found and hospitalized in Blanco. The craft departed San Marcos en route to Fredericksburg when it went down. two passengers remain missing. Public relations officer WH Young confirmed the update and location.
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Trafine Ishaab
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San Marcola
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Allies Voice Dismay Over Coal Row As UK Reacts
The text reports Allied leaders and Britain reacting to a coal strike and US disunity amid Axis tensions. An editorial in the Ninvan Times calls the dispute a sign of disunity in the United States while Britain expresses shock at American actions. The piece notes limited attention from Axis powers and reflects wartime public opinion.
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Plans Made To Ration Supply
Plans for nationwide coal conservation and rationing were drafted as government seized strike coal mines. President Roosevelt ordered takeover of mines, with troops to be used only if needed, and officials urged end to wartime coal disruption. Secretary Ickes notified operators to fly the American flag over seized properties and coordinate regional mine management.
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Forced to Sign Waiver After Marriage to Cadet
A woman recounts marrying an aviation cadet and seeking a divorce after learning false charges and a pending criminal case shadow her actions. She describes a rushed courthouse wedding, a later arrest, and a judge calling her a criminal, with family attempts to secure bond failing as she faces uncertain legal peril. The tale centers on a coerced union, alleged deceit, and the involved officials in a wartime local court.
Jap Cruiser Sunk By U S Bombers In Pacific Raid
UNITED NATIONS HEADQUARTERS IN AUSTRALIA reported Allied Liberator bombers attacked a 8600-ton Japanese cruiser in Weamokwarle harbor. The raid left the vessel sinking, with planes engaging anti aircraft fire before departing. Other Liberator missions struck enemy installations at Bima and conducted further strikes along New Guinea fronts.
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Von Arnim Replaces Rommel as North Africa Commander
London dispatch reports Nazi Propaganda Minister Goebbels announced that Albert von Arnim is chosen to command Axis forces in Tunisia, succeeding Rommel who held the post until last month. The Signal cited German offices and quoted Goebbels on the reshuffle amid North Africa operations.
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Doctor Claims Method Cures Hitler of Cancer
Detroit May 1. An testified inquiry heard from Adalft Josef Maisin of Louvain University that a treatment by Dr. Matsin, tied to a German doctor, allegedly cured Hitler of cancer. Witnesses described statements by Holmes and Dr. Koch about this claim, but specifics and timing remained unclear amid the federal inquiry.
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Louvain University
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Louvain
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Holmes
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