Federal Government Seizes Montgomery Ward Plant
The U S government takes control of Montgomery Ward facilities in Chicago after President Roosevelt orders seizure to enforce a War Labor Board directive. Undersecretary Wayne C Taylor and Assistant Attorney General Ugo Carusi deliver the order to Avery who refuses to acknowledge authority. The move affects about 9 000 employees with CIO union involvement and follows long running labor disputes.
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U. S
Wayne C. Taylor
Ward
Avery
CIO Union
Washington
Biddie
Roosevelt
Taylor
Ugo Carusi
Carusi
Wiliam McDonnell
Commerce
Jesse Jones
Ward firm faces showdown over CIO contract and seizure challenge
Taylor left premises to report to Jesse Jones as Avery defied a War Labor Board order to extend the expired contract with the CIO United Mail Order, Warehouse and Retail Employes Union. Attorney John Barr called the next move up to the Government while the White House urged compliance after a strike and an April 12 walkout.
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Taylor
Commerce
Jesse Jones
Avery
John Barr
Roosevelt
War Labor Board
CIO
United Mail Order, Warehouse and Retail Employes Union
Ward
Union
Chicago
Schwinn
WLB
C10
White House
Du Pont Speed-Easy Paint Promises Quick Rooms
An advertising pitch touts Du Pont Speed-Easy paint as fast to apply and cost saving. One gallon covers large space, dries in an hour, and allows a one hour room turnover with a bargain coupon. Available in pastel colors and white, mixable to form tints for walls ceilings and surfaces.
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du Pont
Dupont
Self cleaning house paint stays white by DuPont
DuPont House Paint stays white due to titanium dioxide and a microscopic white powder that forms on the surface. Heavy rains wash away dirt, leaving a clean finish, while rust rot and decay are guarded. Available in popular tints and priced like other good paints.
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DuPont House
DuPont
Stillwell army weakens Japanese in Burma and India push
Allied officers in northern Burma and eastern India report Japanese forces committed to the Indian invasion have suffered heavy casualties. Stilwell's units in northern Burma press into a third division while Chindits hold a 130 mile front behind lines. A Japanese prisoner complaints reflect harsh conditions and fatigue among troops.
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Dimapur
Bengal-Assam
Kohima
Associated Press
William Boni
U. S
India
Burma
Boni
Stilwell
China
Sutwell
Invaders Seize Four Airfields on New Guinea
Allied forces report seizure of Cyclops and Sentani air fields near Hollandia and near Aitape after heavy fighting. Japanese losses include 120 killed at Aitape and 100 killed at Sentani. Navy reports no carrier losses amid Central Pacific Fleet support. Cartoonist George Hertiman, creator of Krazy Kat, dies in Hollywood.
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New Guinea
Aitape
Hollandia
Humboldt Bay
Lake Sentani
Nefari
Cyclops
Sentani
Tanahmerah Bay
Philippines
Hollywood
George Hertiman
Soldier En Route To Stricken Child
Staff Sgt. Elmer Truax, exhausted after a 27 hour transpacific flight, rests at Hamilton Field en route home to Rahway New Jersey to his 18 month old daughter Theresa who is seriously ill with leukemia. President Roosevelt granted a furlough to allow his return. Truax had been in the South Pacific ten months and awaits a dawn ticket home.
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San Francisco
Elmer Truax
Transbay
Hamilton Field Army Air Base
Rahway
N. J
Truax
Theresa
South Pacific
Alice
Roosevelt
Red Cross
Truex
Officer recalls cancer scare and gratitude to allies
The quotation recalls a man describing his surprise at a leukemia diagnosis and thanking his South Pacific officers for their support, while expressing gratitude for being noticed by Mr. Roosevelt and the feelings it sparked.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Patton’s World Rule Statement Angers Officials Again
Lt. Gen. George S. Patton sparked fresh controversy by saying Americans British and Russians are destined to rule the world. The War Department said the remark reflected his personal view and not the official stance. Congress critics argued such comments risk prolonging the war.
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Washington
George S. Patton
Patton
Sicily
Congress
War Department
Stimson
Rep
Knutser
R-Minn
Sumners
D-Tex
General Patton silence follows department clarification
In London observers reported no comment from Patton after a War Department disclaimer. An army spokesman said any Patton reply would go through the War Department, while sources quipped about American public restraint and urging a tighter lid on official statements.
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Tess
London
Patton
War Department
Army
Pinesburg Letter Opens With Local Health and Family News
Pinesburg April 26 report Mrs. James Doyle a patient at Washington County Hospital Lewis McKee broke his arm Jean Barkdoll has grippe Jerry Norris of Maugansville stays with grandparents Eli Barkdoll Mrs Jennie Guessford honors her two armed forces sons Pvt David Guessford and Pvt Rich ard Guessford with a dinner Attendees include the Swope Bragunter Rhodes Teach Hose Hose family and David Hose among others
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Pinesburg
James Doyle
Washington County Hospital
Lewis McKee
Jean Barkdoll
Jerry Norris
Maugansville
Eli Barkdoll
Jennie Guessford
Armed, Forces
David Guessford
Richard Guessford
Barry Swope
Lawrence—Bragunter
Leo Rhodes
Clarake Teach
Walter Hose
David Hose
David McElroy
McElroy
Paul Guessford
Washington County Dairy Herd Leaders in April Butterfat
The Washington County Dairy Herd Improvement Association lists the top five herds by April butterfat average. Charles Shaw leads with 38.2 pounds from 11 Jerseys, Elred Rinehart follows with 34.3 from 18 Guernseys, Mark Petre with 31.9 from 15 Holsteins, D. R. Snively at 30.9 from 22 Guernseys, and Hedwig Heinemann with 30.0 from 4 Jerseys. The highest individual butterfat producer is Fred Downey with 74.4 pounds from a purebred Guernsey. Also noted is an estimate that the 1944 U S soybean crop will total about 242,500,000 bushels.
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Washington County Dairy Herd Improvement Association
Charles Shaw
Jersey
Eldred Rinehart
Mark Petre
D. R. Snively
Guernseys
Hedwig Heinemann
Jerseys
Fred Downey
Guernsey
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City
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E. Washington St
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Pinesburg Letter
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Washington Street
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