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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1941
Page
2
Wage tensions rise as mediation board member urged contract reopenings
Reported comments by a National Defense Mediation Board member suggest urging auto industry unions to reopen existing contracts and align wage increases. The disclosure follows President Roosevelt’s acceptance of a 10 cent per hour raise settlement for General Motors workers, prompting concerns over impartiality and potential industry wide wage uniformity.
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PV Ashington
Roosevelt
Defense Mediation Board
General Motors
Janey Dla
Cede
T. Bae
Mediation Board
National Defense Mediation Board
Middle West
Davis
Air
C.so
National Labor Relations Board
Michigan
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Mediation Board Under Fire Over Auto Wage Plans
Detroit dispatches say CIO leaders seek immediate revision of Chrysler and Packard contracts affecting about 80,000 workers while 50,000 more in other firms could feel wage-scale upheaval. The piece questions the legality and ethics of government mediation in defense industry labor talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auto Workers Union
Detroit
C.I.0
Chrysler and Packard
General Motors
Col Lindbergh Challenged Over Speech in Philadelphia
The Herald Journal comments on Col Charles Lindberghs Philadelphia address and the heated debate over his remarks. The piece notes international policy critics and asserts the columnist view that Lindbergh should regret comparing totalitarian aggression with the U S president.
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Niv Coes
Herald-Journal
Cert
Col
Charles AL Dindherch
Meg
Aris
Wwe Macy
International
Roo
Plerés
L. Bergh
Mace
United States
Farm Parity Bill Draws Fight Over Costs of Living
Current Opinion argues Roosevelt signs parity measures to aid farmers while raising consumer prices. It notes government loans up to 3 percent of parity value for five crops and predicts higher costs for food, amid broader defense spending limits and price controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
United States
Washington
Congress
Edward A. O'Neal
American Farm Bureau Federation
Price Administration Board
Leon Henderson
Morgenthau
Farmers' Bonuses Debated Amid Defense Spending Pressures
The proposal to hand out large bonuses to certain farmers faces scrutiny as officials say every penny should be earmarked for defense. Critics warn the move could reduce funds available for national security priorities while supporters argue targeted bonuses strengthen agricultural stability.
Long American Pipeline Proposed From Southwest to Atlantic Coast
A 2000 mile pipeline would move oil from Southwest producing areas to Atlantic coast refineries, easing tanker shortages. Estimated cost 60 to 75 million dollars with potential to replace several tankers and reduce daily shipments by sea. Government support and rights of way would be required, with a six to nine month pre construction period after preliminaries.
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United States
Southwest
Atlantic Seaboard
Avant Seaboard
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Tamker dGaliv
Ih Ate
Otawirans Aay
Tne
Bae Ae Geek
Washington
Shewer
Air power debates bluntly catalogued in wartime reflecting on ships and bombers
The article argues for massive bomber production noting air superiority as decisive in modern warfare. It cites ship losses by German and Italian actions, praises aircraft carriers, and warns that without air dominance even strong fleets struggle. It also mentions Lord Woolton rationing eggs and references American actors touring Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Woolton
Britain
Army Cadets camp letters praise food and training
A correspondent recalls time at Fair Maven CCC camp sharing meals that built weight and appetites amid Army training. Describes air conditioned barracks, theaters, bakery, and morale activities at Camp Wheeler and reflections on England air raids and hope for peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Flying Cadets
CCC
Fair Maven
Lake Ontario
Machine tools drive wartime production boom
Raymond Clapper reports from Washington that OPM data show strong progress in machine tool output. About 1,000 complete tools ship daily, with 1911 shipments projected to exceed 800 million dollars, far above 1939 and the 1919 WWI peak of 175 million. Stacy May notes ongoing demand for more war production and expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyashington
OPM
Stacy May
Progress in Production of Machine Tools for Ordnance
An Office of Production Management briefing outlines the machine-tool shortage for ordnance, noting capacity gaps of about forty percent and potential fixes. It discusses inventory, reallocating idle equipment, subcontracting, and moving nonessential production to defense work while Ford’s six cylinder model case is examined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPM
Jose
Mr. May
Ford Motor Company
Ford
Pratt & Whitney
National Defense Advisory Commission
OPA
Old Defense Commission
General asks how neutrality and freedom of the seas fit together
Washington report notes a discussion of national policy mixing neutrality acts with freedom of the seas doctrine. The piece recalls that freedom of the seas permits neutral traffic unless carrying contraband or violating an effective blockade, with potential seizure or sinking by belligerents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Seas
Ashington
Neutrality Law and Freedom of Seas Analysis
The piece argues neutrality acts did not amend the traditional freedom of the seas doctrine. It details pre seizure searches, limits on sinking ships, and the impact of submarines wireless, and total war on contraband. It notes Britain and Nazi Germany threats, ending with the statement the situation remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
England
Britain
Army Tank Shortage Seen Ahead Of Summer Maneuvers
Washington reports say the U S Army lags in tank production with only two mechanized armored divisions ready and others planned to form. The lack of medium tanks and ongoing blueprint status of the big tank alarm congressional military committees and public alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hitler
Europe
France
Army Lags in New Medium Tanks and Air Power
The Army's tank program runs slow with 5 to 10 per day from Chrysler Baldwin and American Locomotive by late August, rising slowly to 14 a day in a year. No trainer tanks exist, and current spending of steel delays hurt production. Representative Ross Collins criticizes defense theory, citing Hitler’s blitz and outdated mass infantry reliance. A unified air force is urged amid concerns over American planes.
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Chrysler
Baldwin
American Locomotive
American Car and Foundry
War Department
Ross Collins
Hitler
Sedan
Coronet
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