Lewis Sends $60,000 As He Seeks Return to AFL
Washington May 22 The United States Steel President within Green announced John J. Lewis enclosed a $60,000 check with his petition to reinstate the United Mine Workers into the American Federation of Labor. The check funds were being held by the AFL executive council pending questions. A three member committee led by Dan de Jo bin Tobin was named to study the petition. Other members are George Harrison and Matthew J. Woll. William Hutcheson was notably absent. Green said strike pledges would not be a condition for reaffiliation, but understood.
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George Harrison
Brotherhood of Trailway
Matthew J. Woll
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William Hutcheson
Garpentera’ Union
USMW
AFL
Scott Joins W T Grant Co Store Manager Track
Scott joins the W T Grant Co department store in Houston to attend the management course and pursue the position of store manager. Beatt, a San Antonio native, has 25 years in the city and 14 years in banking active in local circles.
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W. T. Grant Co
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Sparionart Scott
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Grant Co
Beatt
San Antonio
Beok Nan Bnew
Labor Board weighs United Mine Workers wage bid amid coast strike
In Washington the War Labor Board reviews the three member panel report on the United Mine Workers wage demand as a nine day strike brace nears expiration. Officials expect a ruling by mid next week, with daily sessions including Sunday to reach a decision.
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War Labor Board Today
Joan L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Sfrike Brace
Allies Destroy 6 Jap Planes in Burma Battle
In a half hour air clash over northeastern Burma, American medium bombers and 25 Japanese fighters fought a running battle. US sources say at least six Japanese planes were destroyed, with another three probably downed and several damaged. British Hurricane bombers joined in, claiming one enemy plane shot down and others damaged. American losses included one plane returning to base after bombing Chaukey workshops, with all crew reported safe.
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Marine Uses Chicken As Sap Haid
San Diego May 22. Marine veteran Howard H. Hoyt, San Francisco, recounted a Solomon Islands campaign tale. A marine tied a wild chicken to a stake atop a knoll to lure enemy Japanese. the shooter picked them off as they approached, then used the bird as a supper before dragging the victim away.
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Solomons
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Tasty dessert springy notes in ruby pink trip
A quirky food note describes a dessert with springy texture and pink hue, mentioning thubarb short cake and dishlike artistry. The playful analysis hints at a homey, mantel worthy presentation and a light, feathered finish.
Widow Receives Posthumous Air Medal for Capt. Fulmer
Mrs. William B. Fulmer of San Antonio accepted the posthumous Air Medal for Capt. William B. Fulmer at a ceremony in a hangar. Fulmer, a U.S. Army Air Force pilot, served in North Africa December 1942 to January 1943 with 10 fighter sorties before being shot down in December 1942. He parachuted to safety, returned to base five days later, and trained at Randolph, Love, and Kelly fields. He preceded his wife in death, leaving two children Ken and Claudia at 706 Porter Street.
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Planes Collide Over City Killing Fliers in Mass
In Holyoke, Massachusetts, two military planes collided mid air over the city during May. One airman was killed and the other bailed out safely, with the aircraft crashing into a street.
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Pearl Harbor salvage crews raise ships and save battleships
Admiral Furlong reports massive salvage at Pearl Harbor. By late 1942 most vessels damaged in the attack had been salvaged or repaired, including the Oklahoma and Arizona. Only the California and Nevada faced longer restoration, with work aided by civilian engineers and a new drydock system.
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Allies Gain Base to Raid South Europe
London reports Allied forces secured a base for continued attacks on Italy Sardinia Crete the Dodecanese and other southern European targets. Captain Oliver Lyttleton says British bomber output has trebled in 19 months and 40 percent since 1943. He compares Allied and German bombing totals and predicts sustained heavy raids.
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Oliver Lyttleton
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Union Head Urges End to Strike Across Nation
Detroit dispatch reports R J Thomas, DAW CIO president, planning to urge 96 000 Chrysler strike workers to return to La Tesomne plant for war effort. He confirms joint probes by the War Labor Board and union into unauthorized walkouts that halted bomb, tank and gun wartime production, risking 600 000 man hours.
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Chrysler Corporation
R. J. Thomas
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National War Jaber” Board
Thi! Union
Uaw-Cio
Allies Raid New Britain in Pacific War Update
Allied bombers raided Gasmata and Cape Gloucester in New Britain on Saturday, continuing a two week pressure against Japanese bases north of Australia. General MacArthur noted heavy attacks and said a 3,500 ton Japanese vessel in the harbor of Kaimans was sunk.
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