1944 Strike Curve Higher Than 1942 Levels
The 1944 strike curve shows a rise in the first half of the year, with levels higher than 1942 and 1943. April totals exceed any month since Harbor, and May is expected higher. Iron and steel led idle man-days at 726,000, followed by autos, transportation equipment, and textile industries. Wages and hours disputes were the main cause, and data are compiled from multiple federal agencies and daily papers.
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Washington
Reau
Inbor Statiatios
Dal
Iron and Steel Industry
Indusstry
Tron and Steel
Une
Bureau
Conciliation Service
National Labor Relations and
War Labor Boards
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AFL Chief Denounces 45 Nationwide Strikes
William A. Green president of the American Federation of Labor declares the current strike wave unjustified and in violation of labor's no strike pledge to the president. In a St Louis Star Times interview he says the strikes lack AFL approval and harm wartime production. He is in St Louis to address an actors and film workers convention.
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Si. Louis
American Federation of Labor
Green
St. Louis
Unternstlonel Avsnelafion
Amerira
Texas Retail Sales Gain 10 Percent
Austin May 11 A 10 per cent rise in April retail sales over March was reported by Texas independent business districts to the University of Texas statistical bureau. April sales were 2 per cent higher than 1943. Dallas and El Paso led gains at 10 per cent each with San Antonio 7 per cent, Houston 4 per cent, Waco and Fort Worth 2 per cent.
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Austin
Texas Independent Rewil
Bureas of Business Research
University of Texas Statistical Bureau
Dallas
el Paso
San Antonio
Houston
Waca
Fort Worth
WLB to Hear Case of Strikers in Detroit
In Detroit two CIO unions face hearing before the national and regional war labor boards as their strikes disrupt Parke Davis and bakery deliveries. 1500 workers at Federal Mogul meet to discuss a back to work movement while local 176 of the United Gas, Coke and Chemical Workers protest.
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Detroit
Parke Davis and Company
War Laborn
Federal Mogul Company
United Automobile Workers
CIO
WLB
Washington
United Gas, Cakes and Chermical Workers
Parke Davis
Sam Hurst
Bakery Drivers Local 61
James Hoffa
AFL Seamsters Union
Tenoring
Rturn
Texing
Rider Rents Horse Fails to Return in Brackenridge Park
Brackenridge stables report a man rented a sorrel mare Sunday noon, rode away, and did not return with the saddle. Marion Hard Wilson, manager, offers a $10 reward for information leading to the horse's recovery. The mare reportedly had a flexible mane and tail.
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Wwrinkie
Noree
Brackenridge Stabies
Bracken-ridge Park
Marion Hard Wilson
S A Livestock Prices At San Antonio Market Tuesday
Fed State Market News Service reports a San Antonio Livestock Market Tuesday with varied guaranans and cattle ranges. Prices show med steers 700-1100 lbs at 12.00 to 13.50, 4100-2300 lb cattle around 13.50, and multiple classes including cows, bulls, sows, and feeders with wide price spreads across grades and weights.
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Federel State Market News Service
San Antonio Livestock Market
Fon & Fed
Pimpies Disappeared Power Night
A quirky report notes that a group called Pimpies vanished overnight leaving observers puzzled. The tale mentions Kicerax and Jonker figures and recalls an awkward yet humorous disappearance scenario as locals react with surprise and relief. Sold and recommended by Sommers Brox Stores.
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Sommers Brox
Growth of Tung Oil Industry Told in Poplarville
In Poplarville Mississippi on May 31 the tung oil industry was described as a transformed war crop. Marshall Ballard stated output rose from 160 tons in 1939 to 8300 tons in 1943 and prices climbed from 8 to 39 cents per pound as six southern states expand plantings to supply war needs. Mississippi leads production with 78 200 acres, Florida 26 250 acres, Louisiana 27 800 acres, Georgia 8 100 acres, Alabama 3 800 acres and Texas 850 acres. The oil is used in paints lacquers and waterproof coatings for ships and tents and is essential for military stockpiles.
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Poplarville
Miss
Florida
Marshall Ballard
United Tung Growers Association
Hays
Apount & Pound
Pauling
America
China
Yangte
Ballard
Charles W. Goodyear
Boga- Tusa
Buffalo
Bogelusa
Anys
Calna
Tallahaste
Fla
Alabama
Georgia
Louisiana
Mindissippi
Texas
Mississippi
Coulelana
Braniff Wins Mexico Mail Dispatch Authorization
Braniff Airways receives post office authorization to dispatch Mexico mail from San Antonio by 10 40 a m. service with connections at Nuevo Laredo to Monterrey and Mexico City. The service supplements Braniff Pan American routes from Brownsville with censor cleared mail leaving San Antonio at 6 07 p m. on Braniff flights.
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Post Office Department
Mexeco City
San Antonio
Moxley
Braniff Airways
Dallas
Nuevo Laredo
Compania Mextonna de Aviacion
Monterrey
Mexico City
Braniff
Brownsville
Texas Gateway
Livestock Trade Open on Memorial Day at San Antonio Market
San Antonio, one of six national markets open on Memorial Day, reports lively trade with 2200 cattle and calves BOO hogs and 2500 sheep and goats. Other markets open Tuesday include Fort Worth Houston Oklahoma City Louisville and Nashville. Uvalde Fair Grounds Association sponsors a rodeo Thursday through Saturday with local figures attending graduation at Texas Military Institute.
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San Antonio
Fort Worth
Houston
Oklahoma City
Okla
Louisville
Nashville
Uvalde Fair Grounds Association
Uvalde
Brandon Janes
Ronnty Catireman
Seal
Antonio Vialior
Janes
Lucille Ingram Janes
John Dale Ingram
Texas Military
Doree
Fifth War Loan Workers Named for Campaign
Recruitment for the Fifth War Loan drive continues with early next week meetings. Chairman Harry Jersig announced colorfully named volunteers and division leaders, aiming for a county goal of 28,300,000 pounds.
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Harry Jersig
Romane Plaza
Ed Herpel
Wal
San Pedro Crark
Majora
Gilbert
Brbyonehoe
R. Boenmani
Ee Jeredbury
Henry Safford
O. J
Sigia Sororit
Ven Ham
Christies
Job
Sthursday
Martha McComas
Charles Road
Club Activities and Auxiliary Initiation Planned
The American Legion Auxiliary will initiate new members at 8 p.m. Thursday at the club. The Delphian Presidents Round Table met Tuesday with a barbecue luncheon at the Trohig House. Mrs Evan Moon presided and officers for the coming year were elected: Mrs J M Goodman as chair and Mrs Rankin Thompson as jury. Miss Ilerne Wood of New York spoke on the French women's part in the war.
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American Legion
Auxiliary Will Poly
Bks
Delphian
Trohig
Evan Moon
J. M. Goodman
Rankin Thompson
Ilerne Wood
New York
Extend Ward Pact Says Union
Washington May 31 CIO union officials urged the War Labor Board to order an extension of the Montgomery Ward contract with its Chicago plant to avert a strike. Samuel Wolthox, CIO president, accused Ward of trying to destroy unions while government agencies stand by. Ward attorney Powell challenged WLB jurisdiction, saying an extension would mock collective bargaining.
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Washington
Livor
Ponese War Labor Board
CIO
Montgomery Ward
Chicago
Plact
Samuel Wolthox
International
CIO Department
Tard
WLB
William
Powell
Ward
Escaped German POW Recaptured in Texas Woods
Ernest Foslowski, 22, German prisoner of war who escaped from Camp Maxey in Texas, was recaptured by Texas highway patrolmen near woods between Greggton and Gladewater on May 19. The prior escapee turned up later in Fort Worth, per Fort Worth police report.
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Dallas
Ernest Foslowski
Maxey
T Exes
Texas
Greggton
Gladewater
Felmut ‘Turnmier
Koslowski
Fort Worth
How to Ruin Dresses and Lose Friends
A cautionary ad promoting Arrid deodorant to prevent underarm sweat and odor. Claims Arrid keeps clothes dry and odor free, does not irritate skin, and offers immediate use with an approval seal. Includes price for a jar and notes popularity.
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Arvid
Americaty Institute of Laundering
USA
Miss Thurber Engaged To Wed In Dallas
San Antonians learn of the engagement of Dorothy Enns Tourber daughter of Col and Mrs Philip Thurber formerly of Sam Houston now Dallas to Capt Charles Eugene Robbs son of Mr and Mrs Charles Clffory Robbs of Gainesville Ga Captain Robbs a United States Military Academy graduate was in the air corps and stationed at Rapid City South Dakota The wedding will take place in Dallas
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San Antonians
Dorothy Enns Tourber
Philip Loomis Thurber
Sam Houston
Dallas
Charles Eugene Robbs
Army Air. Corps
Charles Clffory Robbs
Gainesville
Miss Thurber
Barnt Nicholas School
Seattle
Wesh
Baltimore
Goucher College
Kappa Alpha ‘Theta Sorority
Robbs Win
United States Militaryacademy
Weat Point
Air Corps
Rapid City
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