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Newspaper
Somerset Daily American
Location
Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1941
Page
1
Riots erupt in Belgrade and Sarajevo as discontent simmers over Axis occupation. Student assassin’s action sparks widespread unrest and international alarm across the city and region.
Violent student and civilian protests break out in Belgrade and Sarajevo as Yugoslavia signs the tripartite agreement. Police clash with demonstrators, schools close, and arrests are reported while government officials scramble to control unrest amid reports of terror and censorship across the region.
Col. William J. Donovan returning from Europe and Africa described Nazi Germany as aiming for absolute world domination. He warned the United States cannot avoid attack, urged timely resistance, and tied lease-lead bill provisions to potential acts of war while cautioning against overrating Germany’s gains.
Elinore Heckles Ford reports that Ford Motor Company was cited by the National Labor Relations Board for unfair labor practices at its Edgewater New Jersey plant and a hearing was ordered for April 24 in New York. Director Eli nore M. Herrick announced the action.
Washington officials weigh response to Germany extending sea blockade toward the western hemisphere border. Welles hints at a possible warning or broader measures to keep hostile ships from hemispheric waters. Debate centers on the blockade’s reach to Iceland and the eastern limit of the western hemisphere.
Fifteen British and United States women missionaries were arrested on charges of plotting a campaign in Korea against Japan’s war in China, Asahi reported from Seoul. No names were given.
Special section of the Somerset American highlights spring fashions for all ages. It promotes new, smart, and affordable items from local merchants and stores. Readers are encouraged to shop Somerset businesses with special round trip prices from the Somerset Bus Company and a listing of 31 participating merchants.
Theodore Ravenscroft a 34 year old WPA worker and relief client of Berlin R D 4 was committed to the county jail on charges of wilful neglect of seven minor children He appeared before Justice H S Whipperman and was bound over for the next criminal court term with a 500 bond Information was filed by Probation Officer A D Shaffer The allegation states Ravenscroft received WPA and direct relief funds yet failed to provide food clothing or shelter for his wife and seven children with several children ill due to this neglect and his spending income on personal entertainment
In Johns town on March 26 the CIO ERP election at Bethlehem Steel Cambria Works was delayed to prevent disruption of defense production. SWOC urged workers to quit if ballot boxes appeared, but no disorder occurred as the three day election window was set and plans for potential walkouts were postponed.
Federal Judge John Knight postponed court action connected to a CIO petition for a collective bargaining election at Bethlehem Steel's Lackawanna plant. The NLRB orders to halt were challenged by the Employer Representation Plan, with adjournments granted on Bethlehem counsel Lyman Bass's request. Trial Examiner Horace A. Ruckel testified last week after a two day strike by the steel workers organizing committee prompted the NLRB action.
The government ordered Allis Chalmers and the CIO United Auto Workers to end a nine week strike and reopen the Milwaukee plant for vital defense orders. OPM director William F. Knudsen and Secretary of the Navy Knox sent telegrams to Allis Chalmers president Max W. Babb and the union, urging immediate reporting to work and cooperation. The strike began January 22 over union shop demands wage increases and seniority.
State police from Greensburg were sent to the Corry-Jamestown Manufacturing plant after a Friday strike by the International Association of Machinists. Pickets camped outside. some workers faced tampered cars and nails in tires. No injuries reported. governor requested aid as dispute over wages and contract negotiations escalated.
In Pittsburgh on March 26 CIO steel workers meet to pressure U S Steel amid four year contract deadlock. Philip Murray demands ten cent raise and exclusive bargaining rights for 261 000 wage earners while SWOC rejects a two and a half cent counter offer.
The Industrial Union of Marine and Ship Building Workers of America called a Friday noon meeting for Bethlehem Steel shipyards in New York harbor to vote on an immediate strike. Philip H. Van Gelder said Hoboken Local 15 and Brooklyn Local 13 issued the call after eight weeks of failed conferences. The union claims to represent about 90 percent of 5 000 workers in the three yards, busy with American and foreign shipping projects.
Beaver Falls March 26 Several hundred pickets patrolled the gates of the Babcock and Wilcox Tube company in West Mayfield borough. Pickets dispersed late today after surrounding an automobile in which a foreman rode unable to enter until a non union man was ordered out. Bert Hough SWOC organizer predicted the plant would be organized 100 percent. The company, devoted to national defense work, employs 2600 workers.
Dr. Clarence A. Dykstra of the U S mediation board told Governor James that federal and state conciliation services are ready to step into the Bethlehem Steel strike only under the President's order. James said the state has no mediation authority, while police chief Adams reported calm but noted possible underhand activity. The episode stimulated legislative debate on federal versus state roles in labor disputes and prompted AFL leader James McDevitt to express faith in President Roosevelt and opposition to troop deployment in defense industries.
A. H. Keeler of Detroit says Altoona and Logan Valley Electric Railway and Bus employees authorized a strike to press for union recognition. Attorney Robert C. Haberstroh counters that recognition was not a factor and says a secret ballot has been requested by the company.
Bethlehem March 26. CIO pickets return to the gates amid heavy state police presence as 8500 workers operate under near normal conditions. Union leaders urge orderly conduct while authorities press for peaceful demonstrations and a possible later conference with company officials.
Weather observer reports daily values for 24 hours ending 5 30 p m Wednesday. High 39 degrees, low 31 degrees. Compared to last year, high 32 and low 10.
Western Pennsylvania sees cloudy skies then light rain or snow in the north Thursday afternoon and Friday with light rain over the south Thursday night and Friday. West Virginia expects cloudy skies with occasional light rain from Thursday afternoon westward and Thursday night eastward through Friday with little temperature change. Maryland mostly cloudy Thursday then light rain from Thursday night into Friday with little temperature change.
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