Labor Unions Face Veto Threat and Shifting Public Mood
Anti strike bill debate heats as union leaders urge Roosevelt to veto a law giving government power to enforce discipline in wartime plants and to shield the War Labor Board. Public opinion trends show farmers and city voters turning against strikes amid wartime strain.
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Washington
Roosevelt
War Labor Board
William Green
A.F.L
Philip Murray
C.so
Court of Public Opinion
Joint British American citizenship plan criticized
A London report quotes a skeptical view of joint British American citizenship schemes as impractical and controversial. The piece emphasizes strong Anglo American cooperation in military efforts, especially in air forces, with mutual aid and shared equipment cited as evidence of real partnership.
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Ondon
England
U-Boat Warfare Seen Largely Contained by Air Power
Washington reports the Atlantic anti submarine campaign is showing major progress with increased escort vessels and air patrols reducing pack attacks. Analysts note many U boats are now commanded by aviators and warn the enemy may shift to stalking at night or foggy conditions.
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Washington, D. C
Atlantic
Washington
United States
British Admiralty
England
Germany
Coal Production Must Be Maintained in Wartime Push
The piece urges President Roosevelt to sign an anti strike bill to keep coal production flowing for the Allied war effort. It warns that a coal strike now would threaten steel mills and war offensives, and calls for economizing government spending while defending victory. It cites Senator Walter F. George on trimming non essential war costs and creating a board to curb waste.
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Roosevelt
John L. Lewis
War Labor Board
Mr. Lewis
United Mine Workers
United States
Walter F. George
Senate Finance Committee
George
Army
Navy
War Department
Great Britain
Soviet Russia
Alexander Hamilton
Danger on the food front underscored by War Food chief
Chester C. Davis warns of looming chaos in civilian food supply if not properly managed. He urges Washington led oversight to prevent waste and protect health, criticizing current management and proposing unified control akin to war production. Hoover is suggested as a possible overall authority.
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Chester C. Davis
Washington
Jess
Roosevelt
Herbert Hoover
Wavell Appointed Viceroy of India
The article notes Field Marshal Wavell’s appointment as Viceroy of India and discusses implications for Allied strategy in Burma and China. It mentions Roosevelt and Churchill shaping the plan to defeat Japan, with caution about monsoon timing and a potential autumn campaign. It also contains Col. Adamson urging continued education for youths as essential to a future capable fighting force and warns businesses not to draw students from schooling.
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Wavell
India
Washington
Roosevelt
Churchill
Burma
Chiang Kai-shek
Mohandas K. Gandhi
Mr. Churchill
Japan
Gandhi
Hans Christian Adamson
Syracuse
Adamson
Wise Sayings Reflect on Ambition and Perseverance
The text cites proverbs and literary lines noting that greatness comes from steady toil. It contrasts nations sacred books with principles, referencing Emerson, Disraeli, and Longfellow to stress patient ascent rather than sudden achievement.
Postmaster Thanks Herald Journal for District Mail Plan
Postmaster C. J. Nugent of Syracuse credits the Herald Journal for outlining the Post Office Department program that divides Syracuse and other large cities into numbered districts to speed incoming mail delivery. The letter also notes reader engagement and public service value.
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Herald-Journal
Post Office Department
Syracuse
C. J. Nugent
Letters to be Published in Pied Column Policy
The notice states letters to be published in the pied column are limited to 250 words and must be legible on one side of the paper. It forbids republishing contributions and sets no refunds or returns for submitted letters.
Reading for Democracy and wartime reflections from Mrs Struther
In a Washington to New York round of visits the author of Mrs Miniver gives a new poem and notes on wartime travel. He endorses a Chicago Round Table reading list and laments religious and racial prejudice amid soldiers and civilians, urging focus on character over labels.
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New York
Jan Struther
New York City
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
Orange
Nu J
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