President’s wartime draft stance amid railroad strike
The President weighs draft use against strikes, urges prompt investigation of industry grievances, and calls for improved working conditions. He cautions against peacetime draft powers and hopes Whitney’s outburst is rescinded by leadership and rank and file.
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Aunt Het by Robert Quillen
The piece reflects on labor and business balance, urging responsible union action and public support for fair play. It warns against using labor funds for political aims and notes past public resistance to big business threats.
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I Strike Wave Hits Canada
Canada faces a wave of walkouts as nearly 50 000 workers from 12 million people go on strike. Most are 37 000 woodworkers in British Columbia. The protests echo U S labor unrest and threaten lumber and newsprint supplies for the Pacific Coast and southwest markets.
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Canadian Seamen’s Union Calls Sudden Strike
The Canadian Seamen’s Union, representing workers on Great Lakes and coastal ships some carrying grain for Europe, announces a sudden strike. Cer vances remarks imply a stance on meddling in others’ affairs.
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Great Lakes
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Fear of Revisions to Close Gap Between Officers and Men
In Tokyo GI troops applauded the Army Gripe Board recommendations to narrow officer enlisted gaps but doubted they would be implemented. Soldiers and officers cited abuses by officers of rank privileges and supported reforms to Army customs to boost enlistments and ease manpower shortages.
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Army
Gi’s
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