Labor Board discussed cooling off period and mediation
President Roosevelt considered forming a Labor Agency to handle disputes under the Labor Disputes Act and provide a cooling off period to prevent strikes. A House Judiciary Committee bill was noted, with no immediate need for new legislation. In Seattle, William T. Geurtz was named mediator for Alaska salmon season talks to avoid delays from deadlocks.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Ened
House Judiciary Committee
Seattle
Alaska
Wiliam T. Geurtz
United States Maritime Labor Board
Het
Maritime Federation of the Pacific
Army tackles venereal disease with organized entertainment plan
The piece outlines early 20th century war-era strategies for preventing venereal disease among soldiers. It contrasts Public Health Service opposition to camp prostitution with Army officials favoring centralized entertainment programs to reduce vice. It notes past wartime friction among YMCA Salvation Army Knights of Columbus and YMHAs and cites Harry Harrison and Paul M. Pearson as organizers of unified entertainment efforts. Secretary Stimson backs a similar approach for the new army.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Public Health Service
Ymca Salvation Army Knights of Columbus and
Young Men's Hebrew Association
Harry Harrison
Redpath Lyceum Bureau
Harrison
Paul M. Pearson
Swarthmore Chautauqua
Stimson
Falla the White House dog wins fame and affection
The tale of Palla of Murray Mill, a jet black Scottish terrier, enriches life at the White House. President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt praise him as the wiggleest fur bundle, as he becomes a permanent resident and favorite, winning daily heart and meals.
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Washmerren
Palla
America
Falla
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Murray Mill
Murray Hill
U.S
Failh
White House
Duchess County
Newhew
Indianapolis
Jack
Jill
Judge Denies Acquittal in Medical Association Trial
Justice James M Proctor of the Federal Court in DC refused to direct acquittal for the American Medical Association now on trial for Sherman Antitrust Act violations. He ordered piling in directing acquittal of four co defendants as the case proceeds in Washington on March 7.
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Washington
James M, Proctor
Federal Court of the
District of Columbia
American Medical Association
Protest to Regulations On Herring in Alaska
Seattle March 7 union fishermen protest proposed restrictions on the Alaskan herring industry. Operators wired Secretary of the Interior Harold L Tekes seeking a hearing in Seattle. The union and operators call the 1941 regulations fiscal, destructive to Alaska’s third largest industry.
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Seattle
Harold K. Tekes
Wired
Alaska
Blood Tests For Fishermen Departing For Alaska
San Francisco reports that blood tests will be given to several thousand CIO union members leaving in spring for salmon fishing and canning in Alaska. Secretary Mervyn Rathbone said Wasserman tests were requested as a public health measure and for the men’s interests.
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San Francisco
CIO
Alaska
Mervyn Rathbone
Union Council
Rathbone
Senate Rejects Amendment to British Aid Bill
The Senate rejected an amendment to the British Aid bill by a 62 to 28 vote. The measure would forbid sending American armed forces or war material from the Western Hemisphere. The sponsor argued it preserves existing laws on land and naval forces.
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Washington
Senate
Ams
Allen J. Ellender
Louisiana
Army transport Kvichak sinks after grounding near Vancouver
The U S Army transport Kvichak, which ran aground on a British Columbia reef January 27, broke free and sank in Findlayson Channel amid a southeast gale. Pacific Salvage Company officials reported by radio. little hope remains for recovery.
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Vancouver
B.C
United States Army
Kvichak
British Columbia
Ute
Findlayson Channel
Pacific Salvage Company
Uneve
Predicted Passage of British Aid Bill Narrowly Expected
The Senate, with Administration Hines backing, rejected three attempts to insert restrictions on U S troop deployments outside the Western Hemisphere in the British Aid Bill. Leader Barkley predicted the aid legislation would pass by a narrow margin tonight.
Harriman to Represent Roosevelt on British Aid Efforts
President Roosevelt sends Averill Harriman as his personal representative to Britain to facilitate material aid to the British Empire. Harriman, chairman of the board, has been serving with the Defense Commission and departs for London via Lisbon on the Clipper Monday.
Delay on British Aid Bill Cited by Roosevelt Statement
President Roosevelt warned that each day of delay on the British Aid bill will affect delivery of war materials to democracies now in conflict. He called for immediate action to aid Britain and its allies in the war against aggression.
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Fdr
Washington
Roosevelt
Stock Quotations for March 7 in New York Markets
Closing quotations show Alaska Juneau mine at 4 s, American Can 84%, Anaconda 74%, Bethlehem Steel 79, Commonwealth and Bouthera unclear, Curtiss Wright B, General Motors 42%, International Harvester 48, Kennecott 33, New York Central 12%, Northern Pacific 6%, United States Steel Army, Pound at 4,034 dollars. Dow Jones averages listed as industrials 12157, rails 27.88, utilities 19.38. United States airlines noted as a major group.
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New York
Alaska
Juneau
American Can
Anaconda
Bethlehem Steel
Commonwealth and Bouth
Curtiss Wright
General Motors
International Harvester
Kennecott
New York Central
Northern Pacific
United States Steel
Big airport to be built at Prince George
Ottawa March 7 Canadian Government sources confirmed reports that a new airport will be built at Prince George British Columbia. The project follows a recommendation by the joint Canadian and American Defense Board and will feature modern facilities to handle heavy traffic, including safety devices, forming a link between the United States and Alaska.
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Ottawa
Prince George
British Columbia
Joint
Canadian and
American Defense Board
United States
Alaska
Glacier Priest doubts Alaska invasion feasibility
The Rev Bernard R Hubbard known as the Glacier Priest ridicules the idea of an Alaska invasion. He argues lack of gasoline and transportation would make any such attempt impossible and ridiculous, noting Alaska's proximity to Japan and Russia and poor Aleutian weather would prevent bases from being effective.
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New York
Bernard R. Hubbard
Alaska
Far North
United States
Japan
Russia
Aleutian Islands
Julian Eltinge Dies in Manhattan Apartment
New York March 7 Julian Eltinge famous actor and female impersonator died in his Manhattan apartment after a brief illness caused by kidney ailment. Authorities reported the actor had long been noted for his international fame.
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New York
Julian Eltinge
Lis Manhattan
Quick Attack Indicated In South Europe
Bulletin from Sofia reports German troops massed on Greek and Turkish frontiers may launch from Bulgaria into eastern Macedonia and Thrace within 48 hours. Over 150,000 Axis soldiers with hundreds of tanks and armored cars are in position for a rapid strike as obsservers monitor Yugoslavia Turkey and Greece amid Balkan tensions.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Macedonia
Thrace
Yugoslavia
Turkey
Greece
Hitler
Great Britain
Germany
Dardanelles
Balkan
Etruma
Sea of
Salonika
Thrase
Papagos
Aegean Sea
Struma
England Prepared for Mock Invasion Exercise
The Associated Press reports Great Britain has spent a week resisting a staged invasion drill as preparation against any real German invasion. The mock attack involved landings described as surprisingly efficient, illustrating readiness.
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Associated Press
Great Britain
Germany
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