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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1941
Page
2
Anel T Arvo led State Farms Kelley Baking Co to a March Safe Driving Trophy victory amid a quiet campaign. The event honored responsible driving and highlighted corporate participation in road safety efforts.
Evacuating Britons faced heavy peril as peasants aided by locals ferried civilians toward the coast. British ships arrived unexpectedly but many destroyers failed to reach the evacuation area amid bombardment from German planes. Panic, nervous strain, and last‑minute mass movements marked the chaotic retreat as trawlers and boats carried passengers to safety near Gaza.
The Syracuse Herald Journal reports a walkout by miners and soft cost workers over disputed roles and delays, with some returning to work after temporary layoff offers. The piece references the Atlas Terai fiveechange and a broader employer stoppage in protest of procrastination and wage concerns.
A disjointed report describes a driver trembling and accusing others as a tense scene unfolds. The narrative notes a lengthy procedure at the station and a suspect evading capture, with references to Crete and a concluding group statement.
Rome reports success in Malta raids and damage to Mediterranean targets. A war bulletin claims British attacks in the last sector of Ethiopia, about 250 miles northeast of Addis Ababa, were fed with heavy bombardment. It notes numerous dead, including Jews from Palestine among the slain.
British reports via Independent sources claim Germany plans a new approach to Moscow as nerve warfare and frontier moves threaten Soviet policy. Kremlin reactions and Finland troop movements are cited as factors prompting a possible thaw. Moscow observers foresee Russia's increased susceptibility and a shift toward improved Russo-German relations.
Fragmentary report notes alleged Nazi damage in Belfast with references to tire damage, aviation activity, and wartime disruption. Mentions Danube shipping, sabotage concerns, and a New York Taxpayers Union drive to organize tenants for reporting subversive activity.
The threat of a General Motors strike grows after fruitless talks among GM, United Automobile Workers, and the Defense Mediation Board. The union seeks a wage increase, while GM has offered raises. plants near Cleveland and elsewhere faced walkouts and halted operations. About 1,604 workers impacted at the Windsor plant with 400 bus workers affected by halted Greyhound service. Quiet picketing continues in some cities as officials meet with Labor Department representatives.
A city report states a train strike knocked a house off its foundation injuring at least six people. Queens police indicate the incident involved residents and bystanders, with emergency crews attending the scene near a tracks location.
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