War Labor Board replaces mediation panel in wartime industry
A 12 man War Labor Board led by William H. Davis takes over from the defense mediation board to settle labor disputes across the nation. Created by executive order in Washington, the board can issue binding arbitration and absorbs most functions of its predecessor, expanding government role in industry during wartime.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Labor Board
William H. Davis
Defense Mediation Board
Roosevelt
Industry Labor Conference
Nation To Advance Clocks One Hour In Joint Agreement
Congressional leaders reach agreement on daylight saving legislation to advance clocks one hour. The bill, taking effect 20 days after passage, drops a prior Senate proposal giving the president two hour discretion. Farm groups oppose the plan while industrial experts say it would save electricity. The country used daylight saving during the last war.
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International News Service
Ashington
Senate
City Sets Aside Funds for 1942 Budget Approval
City council approved the 1942 appropriation ordinance with two minor changes raising total appropriations to 1 058 311 from the general fund, surpassing 1941 by 165 019, and defeated Ned Perkins 1 000 000 Timken estate tax amendment for a sewage disposal plant. Perkins argued permanent improvements justify using the Timken funds, while council members weighed financing costs and lasting benefits. John Buchman Jr. spoke for the finance committee in Bowers absence.
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Finance Committee
Ned Perkins
Timken
Perkins
John Buchman Jr
Charles Bowers
Singapore Air War Intensifies As Defenses Halt Daylight Raids
Allied forces battled intensified Japanese daylight attacks around Singapore with heavy anti air fire and clouds aiding the defense. Some 11 Japanese bombers were reported destroyed and several fighters and bombers fell in flames. British and Allied air power operated from bases in Malaya and near Sumatra as the fighting widened.
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Singapore
Dutch East Indies
Malaya
Port Swettenham
Kuala Lumpur
Strait of Malacca
Carriers Sell Defense Stamps Record $14084.90 Week
Canton residents bought Defense Savings Stamps from Repository carriers to reach 14084.90 in the third week of operations by the U S treasury agents. The total for the drive rose to 25922 with a large block purchase by Mrs Lucille Koch of Greentree apartments at 1950 Market.
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Canton
Axis
Defense
U. S. Treasury
Lucille Koch
Greentree
Market Area
Desmond Chambers
Volunteers 10 And 11 Named Messengers Fireman 63 Ready For Service
Canton Civilian Defense officers recruited two youths and a retired fireman for volunteer roles. Ronald Neal 11 and Thomas West Jr. 10 volunteered as messengers, while James W. Lappin 63, a former firefighter, joined the fire brigade. Despite youth, an exception was granted after interviews with city defense officials.
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Onald Neal
Thomas West
Wells
Civilian Defense Office
James Lappin
Canton
Canton Civilian Defense Committee
Ronald Neal
5Th St
Thomas West Jr
6Th St
James W. Lappin
Camden
Defense Headquarters
David Zollars
Mr. Zollars
A. G. Moser
Thomas
Ronald
Grel Reports Soviet Control Of Key Russian Rail Hub
Soviet forces reportedly hold Orel after claims of its seizure by German troops near Moscow with a counteroffensive driving toward Vyazma and Kharkov. British and Berlin sources discuss Hitler shifting HQs from Smolensk as Axis forces face setbacks on multiple fronts in North Africa and Russia.
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Russia
Haeres
Orel
Moscow
Smolensk
British Exchange Telegraph Agency
Berlin
Adolf Hitler
London
BBC
Kaluga
Vyazma
Moscow-Smolensk
Semeon Timoshenko
Kharkov
Pittsburgh
Hitler
Benito Mussolini
Salam
MacArthur Gunners Silence 11 Japanese Batteries
Washington reports Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s artillery duel at Batán silences 11 Japanese batteries, destroys tanks and infantry concentrations, and forces a Japanese withdrawal after 24 hours of relentless shelling. Despite American and Philippine superiority, observers warn against over optimism given Japanese reserves and dwindling supplies.
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Philippines
Batan
Manila Bay
Washington
War Department
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
United States
Department
Sini
Dutch East Indies
White House weighs extra board for war labor panel
President Roosevelt considers Hughes Willkie Farley and possibly Alfred E Smith for a supplemental war labor board. Willkie met the White House as strikes and lockouts are to be ended and disputes settled peacefully. Public members include Davis and George W. Taylor with others named, industry and labor each to provide four members.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Charles Evans Hughes
Wendell L. Willkie
James A. Farley
Alfred E.smith
War Labor Board
George W. Taylor
University of Pennsylvania
Frank P. Graham
University of North Carolina
Mr. Davis
Defense Mediation Board
Wayne L. Morse
University of Oregon Law School
A. W. Hawkes
United States Chamber of Commerce
Congoleum-Nairn, Inc
Montclair
N. J
Roger D. Lapham
San Francisco
American-Hawaiian Steamship Co
E. J. McMillan
Standard Knitting Mills, Inc
Walter C. Teagle
New York
Standard Oil Co
New Jersey
Lapham
Mr. Teagle
Steamer Torpedoed Off Canadian Coast
An East Coast Canadian port reported that a large steamship was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine about 160 miles off Nova Scotia within 36 hours. Survivors tallied 89 saved and 94 dead, including 66 Chinese and 23 white passengers and crew. Many perished from near zero temperatures afloat on rafts and boats.
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Associated Press
Nova Scotia
North American
Army transport Clevedon destroyed in Alaskan waters
The War Department announced the army transport Clevedon and its cargo were destroyed by fire in Alaskan waters. All crew and personnel are reported safe, with no further details released.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Clevedon
Alaskan
Red Cross War Relief Drive Urges Immediate Gifts
Anton area needs 16000 to reach its 70000 quota for the American Red Cross War Relief fund. Time is short and every cent is needed now. Contribute by mail or in person at Executive Headquarters 1311 Market area or at a Red Cross booth in public square. banks and savings and loan offices also collect.
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Anton
War Relief Fund
American Red Cross
Humanity
Executive Headquarters
Market Area
Ohio Defense School teaches civilians wartime duties
More than 400 men from across Ohio attend the Ohio Institute of Civilian and Industrial Protection as it opens its second three day session on the Ohio State University campus. The course, sponsored by the Ohio State Council of Defense, OSU and the state fire marshal, runs over 34 hours with rigorous full day sessions from 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and brief intermissions, preparing civilians for wartime duties amid a serious training atmosphere.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Institute of Civilian and Industrial Protection
Ohio State Council of Defense
Ohio State University
State Fire Marshal’s Office
Today's Index and Selected Features
A contents list from the newspaper highlights sections such as Amusements Believe It or Not Bringing Up A Family Comics Crossword Puzzle Damon Runyon Day in Canton Deaths Editorials Markets and Financial Needlework Pattern Pitfalls of Love Paul Mallon Radio Programs Serial Story Side Glances Up Through a Century Walter Lippmann.
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Damon Runyon
Canton
Paul Mallon
Walter Lippmann
Dutch Bombers Strike Back In East Indies Counterattack
Dutch bombers attacked Japanese ships and invasion forces as Tarakan fell after heavy fighting. Japanese air raids hit Celebes coast and Ternate, causing casualties and fires. Dutch authorities said oil fields on Tarakan were destroyed, delaying Japanese use of the island’s harbor and boosting Dutch defense claims.
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Dutch East Indies
Tarakan
Borneo
Celebes
United Press
Batavia
East Indies
Japan
Ternate Island
Molucca
Macassar Passage
Netherlands Indies
Kolonedale
Ternate
Gilolo
Molucca Group
Spice Islands
Netherlands
Indies
Tarakan Island
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Timken Estate
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