Way Opened for Passage Of Lend Lease Bill
The article proclaims a decisive opening for quick passage of the lend lease bill aiding Britain. It urges final votes within hours, arguing immediate enactment will demonstrate America's resolve and influence Europe and allied states. George Cohan is invoked to underscore rapid reporting.
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Cone
Britain
Tre Herarp-Journal
Bri i
Europe
America
Ankara
Belgrade
Moscow
George Cohan
Balkan Crisis Seen As Russia’s Fault in Turkish Straits Play
The Tasvira Efkar commentary argues that Russia’s actions in Bessarabia pushed Romania toward Germany, risking a Balkan entente. It claims Stalin backed Hitler’s Poland invasion via a secret deal, positioning Hitler to seize the country. Stalin is portrayed as a lurking strategist, with the Dardanelles as Russia’s vital lifeline at stake.
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Ankara
Tasvira Efkar
Balkans
Balkan
Russia
Bessarabia
Romania
Germany
Witler
Poland
Stalin
Bremlin
Hitler
Dardanelles
Baltic
Fuehrer
Steel and Coal Strike Threatens Defense Effort
Washington reports a potential combined steel and coal strike on April 1 that could cripple defense production. The two dominant labor groups S W O C and United Mine Workers led by John L. Lewis reportedly plan new demands, though details are scarce. Officials urge restraint to avoid paralyzing vital industries and undermining the defense program.
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Roosevelt
Washington
CSO
Steel Workers Organizing Committee
S.W.O.C
United Aimes Workers of America
John L. Lewis
Friends of Labor
Threats to defend America and labor in wartime
The piece warns that a nationwide strike by steel and coal workers could cripple defense production, risking vast unemployment and exposing a danger to democracy. It urges swift arbitration laws to avoid disruption and recounts Adolf Hitler boasting that such strikes could conquer the United States.
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Aise
Hla Tn Oheain
Wien
C.S.O
Adolf Hitler
United States
Fuhrer
Francic
Curb for Italian Consular Officials Signals Policy Shift
United States demands closing of two Italian consulates in Newark and Detroit as part of a broader stance against Axis propaganda. The move follows Italy's action against American diplomatic staff and mirrors reciprocal actions. Officials limit consular movements to their home cities while Washington weighs anti propaganda aims and retaliation.
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United States
Italy
Washington
Newark
N. J
Detroit
Il Duce
Charlottesville
Germany
Community Chest Leadership Changes
Ralph A Tracy resigns as executive secretary of the Community Chest after leading from 1935. Under his tenure annual contributions rose from 350000 to 290000 and donors from 30000 to 55000 as Gerald W Burke succeeds him, bringing six years as assistant secretary. The Chest remains an essential part of the city's social program.
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Ralph A. Tracy
Community Chest
Tracy
Gerald W. Burke
Supreme Court curbs NLRB injunctions against unions
The Supreme Court ruled against the National Labor Relations Board attempting to enforce a broad cease and desist against the San Antonio Express beyond proven Wagner Act violations. Justice Stone warned such blanket orders would place employers in contempt before findings, while the majority held admin processes cannot restrain all unlawful practices not yet found. The decision narrows prior New Deal era use of injunctions, aligning protection for employers with labor.
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Laltimore Sin Xtra
National Labor Relations Board
San Antonio Express
Supreme Court
NLRB
Express
Justice Stone
Douglas
Frankfurter
Murphy
Our Readers Viewpoints on war and public duty
Letters echo debate on national policy and liberty. Contributors argue for and against involvement in European conflict, praising English legal heritage, warning of fascist perils, and urging all out aid to defend democracy. Indexed names include Mark Twain, Jefferson, Napoleon, and George Roy in supportive and critical voices. Syracuse items reflect mid-century civic discourse and editorial norms.
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Mark Twain
Europe
Syracuse
MES
H.M. Ellenwood
U. 3
Britain
Herald-journal
Jefferson
France
England
Bonaparte
Napoleon
Pitt
Danton
Hitler
Black Stone
United States
Thomas Marshall
Asia
Western Hemisphere
America
Roselend
N. J. George Roy
Liberty of the press and the measure of poetry
The fragment asserts the liberty of the press as a standard against which all poetry is measured, claiming freedom without this dimension becomes merely nominal and insubstantial. It emphasizes the link between press freedom and the value of literary work.
Labor Board disputes Ford workforce claim and press notes
The National Labor Relations Board faced scrutiny over a press information circular that denied the A F of L claimed majority in Ford plants Michigan. Chronology shows Feb statements, a CIO dispute, and a March clarification by NLRB officials. The sequence highlights tensions between labor groups and board communications.
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National Labor Relations Board
American Federation of Labor
Green
A. F. of L
Ford
Michigan
C.S0
Michigan Mediation Board
CSO
C.I.O
the Labor Board
Afr. Lawrence
Harold A. Cranfield
NLRB Statements Question AFL Role in Ford Election
Detroit News outlines AFL and CIO claims to represent Ford workers at the Lincoln plant. President Green signals AFL readiness for immediate election while the NLRB's handling of unfair labor practice charges raises questions about timing and procedure.
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Green
A. F. of L
Labor Board
Ford Motorompany
Lincoln
Ford Motor Company
American Federation of Labor
American Federation of Labor Federal Union
Ford Company
National Labor Relations Board
Iis
Roosevelt warns on jurisdictional strikes over defense work
President Roosevelt said the nation would reject serious jurisdictional labor strife affecting defense projects. He cited a Wright Field clash where five CLO electricians vs. 400 AFL workers halted key Air Corps tasks, freezing wind tunnel and radio lab work.
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Washington
Roosevelt
A. F. of L
C.so
Army Air Corps
Wright Field
Dayton
Ohio
New York
C.lo
CLO
A. F. of
A. F. of L. Electricians
Air Corps
Labor Unrest Halts Defense Work and Pickets in Major Cities
The piece describes jurisdictional strikes halting defense jobs as AF of L unions replace CIO workers, prompting War Department intervention. It notes picketing at stores and construction sites, cites William Green's pledge to avoid needless strikes, and criticizes a stalled labor board revival while President Roosevelt has to appeal to labor leaders.
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William Green
A. F. of L
CSO
Mrr
Roosevelt
War Labor Board
CLO
Sidney Hillman
Johnson on Napoleonic Europe and a United States of Europe
General Hugh S Johnson discusses Napoleon's strategy of loose state leagues in Europe. He notes Prussia's evasion of disarmament via a training army that built the forces behind Napoleon's defeats. The reflection contrasts liberal unions with historical semi sovereign states and hints at U S structure ideas.
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Washington
March
Napoleon
Europe
Prussia
Scharnhorst
Stein
Elba
Waterloo
St. Helena
United States of America
Alexander
Ghengis Khan
Charlemagne
Bagdad
Cordova
Lessons from Napoleons fall for a Cold War reader
The piece contrasts Napoleon, Lincoln and postwar policy with Hitler, arguing that Napoleon and Versailles era powers failed to curb conquerors. It warns modern leaders against complacency, noting Germany’s rise and the need for toughness, while recalling Lincoln’s ideal of union and the dangers of overreach.
Roosevelt quietly strengthens defense office under OFM
Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt issued a Feb 25 directive to William H. McReynolds to formalize the Office of Emergency Management as an overarching defense agency. The move aims to centralize budgetary and personnel control across defense bureaus, with plans for a new policy commission including Hopkins and likely cabinet officers.
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Washington
Roosevelt
William H. McReynolds
Office of Emergency Management
McReynolds
OFM
Knudsen - Hillman
OPM
National Defense Advisory Council
Rockefeller Coordination For Latin- American Commercial and Cultural Relations
Paul McNutt
Defense Health Bureau
Defense
OEM
Harry Hopkins
Morgenthau
Stimson
Knox
Wickard
Admina
Defense High Command Reorganizes Under New Defense Tent
The Defense High Command frame is restructured post Lease-Lend to place control under FDR’s Roosevelt led OPM with McReynolds as coachman and Knudsen/Hillman continuing direct dealings with K. The move aims to equalize production and distribution for New Dealers and businessmen while stirring public dispute over Senate criticism and Ickes’ rhetoric.
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McReynolds
Knudsen
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Abraham Lincoln
Winston Churchill
Hearthstone
Paul Mallon
Behind the News
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