War leaders decry home front slackers delaying victory
Washington reports the top Army Navy and Air Forces chiefs warn that over optimism and war job slackers risk prolonging the war. In a Roosevelt briefing they urge all workers to stay at their posts, noting deser tions would extend combat and delay ultimate victory.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Army
Navy
George C. Marshall
Ernest J. King
H. H. Arnold
London
French
Engish Channel
Nine Negro Soldiers Convicted of Mutiny at Brookley Field
Nine Negro soldiers were convicted by an Army court martial for mutiny and riot arising from a gun battle with white military policemen at Brookley Field on May 24. They received prison terms from 16 to 25 years and were dishonorably discharged. testimony showed a civilian accused a robber, prompting police to confront the barracks and a firefight ensued until order was restored. Fifty rifles and several submachine guns were reported stolen from the arms room.
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Mobile
Ala
Brookley Field
Youth Seriously Injured When Hit By Astor Sedan
Louis Santino, 17, of the Bronx, was struck on Amsterdam Avenue at 138th Street by a sedan driven by John Jacob Astor Jr. He suffered a fractured leg, concussion, bruises, and cuts and remained in Knickerbocker Hospital in serious condition. Astor waited for police, gave a statement, and no action was planned against him after inspection showed the limousine had no defects.
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Astor
New York
INS
John Jacob Astor, Jr
Lionaire
Louis Santino
The
Bronx
Knickerbocker ‘Hospital
Amsterdam Avenue
138Th Street
Astors
Santina
Allied forces extend Odon bridgehead southwest of Caen
Allied communique reports expansion of the river Odon bridgehead on both flanks while fighting continues north of Evercy where fresh enemy troops arrive. Cherbourg breakwater forts surrender and Cap de la Hague area mopping up proceeds as rail and road targets are hit by Allied aircraft.
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Supreme Headquarters
Allied Expeditionary Force
Odon
Caen
Evercy
Cap de la Hague
Dreux
Chartrés
Argentan
Grolling-Stock
Paris
Evreux
Balbec
le Havre
St. Hilaire
Vitre
Rennes
Sixth Berry Picker Dies After Truck Crash Near Scranton
Six people died in a Monday truck wreck carrying berry pickers to farms of Howard Siison near Sherburne. Anna Stafforoni 50 of Scranton died in hospital after the crash which also injured 31 others from Scranton area. Victims include Anna Esgro 38 and son Thomas 10 both of Scranton and Mary Jardine 37 also from Scranton along with brothers Joan Danillch 12 and Joseph 10 from Dunmore.
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Binghamton
Anna Stafforoni
Scranton
Stafforoni
Anna Esgro
Thomas
Mary Jardine
Dunmore
Joan Danilich
Joseph
Howard Siison
Sherburne
Better Business Association Plans Direct Publication
The National Association of Better Business Bureaus announces a new magazine to reach businessmen and consumers with the story of keeping business honest. Dan Bell leads the publication project with an initial 32 000 circulation and an editorial office planned in Cleveland. Advertisements will be accepted. Awards honor Los Angeles and St Louis bureaus for outstanding public relations and protection programs.
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Better Business Association
Cleveland
National Association of Better Business Bureaus
Dan Bell
Bell
Los Angeles
St. Louis
Jackie Coogan Burma Veteran Returns Home Visit
Jackie Coogan known as The Kid is back from Burma where he served as a Flight Officer in the Burma campaign. The film star, awarded the Air Medal, plans a visit with his mother Mrs Arthur Bernstein and friends before reporting July 4 at Troop Carrier Command headquarters Stout Field Indianapolis. He entered service three years ago.
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Jackie Coogan
Burma
Hollywood
Kid
Coogan
Arthur Bernstein
Troop Carrier Command
Stout Field
Indianapolis
Industries Urge Workers to Aid Cherry Harvest
Lockport and Niagara Falls industries urge employees to work part time in cherry orchards to harvest Niagara County bumper crop. County Agricultural Agent Daniel M. Dalrymple says 2000 extra workers are needed and part-time help fits the cherry-picking emergency. Plan developed in Niagara Falls with Frank McDonald of the US Employment Service interviewing executives. over 30 have agreed to inform their employees.
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Lockport
Niagara Falls
Niagara County
Dan‘iel M. Dalrymple
Frank McDonald
United States Employment Service
OPA Plans Nationwide Freeze on Restaurant Prices
The Office of Price Administration will extend its price freeze to nearly all eating and drinking places next month. Restaurants must keep prices at the April 4-10 1923 levels, with existing regulations already in effect in many areas.
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OPA
Washington
America
Office of Price Administration
Holiday Ends On 3 Canned Vegetables
Washington releases change in rationing as processed foods standards shift with the end of a holiday on canned tomatoes peas and asparagus. OPA notes next pack year will see 15 to 20 percent smaller civilian supply and outlines new point values for peas tomatoes and asparagus plus adjustments to juice sauces and spaghetti sauce. New blue stamps W85 through Z5 and A5 become valid Saturday and indefinitely for processed foods while existing stamps remain good.
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Office of Price Administration
Chester Bowles
OPA
Patriots Keep Laval at Top Of Death List
Paris execution of Philippe Laval and a handful of collaborationists are named on a list of those to be liquidated. Pierre Laval heads the so called five star list, followed by Joseph Darn and others described as traitors and enemies of the resistance.
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Patriots
Laval
Chicago Daily News, Inc
London
CDN
Paris
Vichy Goebbels
Philippe Henriot
Pierre Laval
Vichy
Hsr
Joseph Darn
Vichyite
Marcel
D Munist
Deat
Officials Cite Record Penalty in Wartime Contract Case
Panel chairman Clark Kerr said the finding of 565000 may be reported to government contracting agencies and the Bureau of Internal Revenue. Officials described it as the largest potential penalty under the wartime act and noted possible penalties in the panel.
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Amoun
Hasimade
Clark ‘Kerr
Bureau of Internal Revenue
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Johnston
Ap—Radio- Wisrephoto
Joseph Stalin
Eric A. Johnston
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Moscow
V. M. Molotov
W. Averell Harriman
U. S
Russia
IND Ccr Pofs
Byuitcg
Rand—Bete
Station Point
Henriot
Helen Kirkpatrick
N. Salina
Esa Uy
Best Buy
Wells & Coverly
Wells & Covery, Inc
Selina
Tex Corner
South Selina
Best Jefferson S. Neathy
Auburn
Fulton
Orwene
Utica
Theca
Rom
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