WPA workers strike threatens to halt relief projects nationwide
Thousands of WPA workers walk out protesting a shift to security wages under the 1940 relief bill. About 150000 men idle as unions warn of wider action in New York Chicago Cincinnati Milwaukee and smaller towns. WPA chief Harrington warns strikers can be dropped after five days.
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British Bombers Visit Friendly Countries
A RAF bomber squadron prepared to leave for Belgium for courtesy visits and a large display in Brussels. Five squadrons with Spitfires Hurricanes Blenheim Hampden and Wellington bombers will fly to Paris for Bastille Day displays. Prime Minister Chamberlain awaited wartime confirmation from Warsaw on potential Polish, French and British action regarding Danzig status.
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GM Strike Widens Across Plants With Fisher Body No 37 Closures
Detroit July 7 report says a UAW CIO walkout closed six General Motors plants including Fisher Body No 37 stamping plant, affecting 600 workers. The strike now leaves more than 4000 employees idle across the corporation.
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Columbia BRIEFS Visit Ends in Pennsylvania and Akron Trip
Mii and Mrs J H Longdon returned from a visit with relatives in Linesville Pennsylvania Rex and Mrs Harold Landon motored to Akron on July 4 and brought back the latter's grandparents of
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