Praise for Soviets Highlighted in Baltimore Address
In Baltimore on June 23, Senator James E. Murray voiced strong support for the Soviet Union during a “Tribute to Russia Day” event at City Hall. He praised Soviet sacrifice and urged unity against Nazi Germany while warning against voices seeking to sow division over ideological differences. He cited Russian casualties and allied efforts and urged continued American aid and friendship with the USSR.
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U. S
James EB. Murray
Mont
Russia
Murray
Senate Foreign Affairs Committee
America
City Hall Place
Germany
United States
United Nations
Hitler
Travel Orders Halt Police Car Commutes
The War Price and Rationing Board ordered a stop to local police officers riding in police cars to work when other public transport is available. Chief William H. Peters said officers may use cruisers if not detouring. The department has faced "pleasure driving" charges and previously used cars to pick up officers in outlying areas.
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War Price and Rationing Board
William H. Peters
Potomac Edison. Company
Volunteers Urged to Help Harvest Bean Crop in Salisbury
Salisbury faces a State of Farm Labor Emergency with a 1000 worker shortfall. Mayor Hitchens and County Agent Brown urge residents and businesses to aid in bean harvest. Army Navy Coast Guard volunteers may be mobilized. Jail inmates may be released for farm work. Hebron camp short by 655 workers. Bahaman workers present but eastern shore remains hardest hit.
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James P. Brown
Virgil Hitchens
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Army
Navy
Coast Guard
Wicomico County
Hebron
Farm Labor Advisory Committee
P. C. Turner
Baltimore
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Miners Ordered Back To Pits
A wartime labor conflict unfolds as miners return to work under War Labor Board terms amid disputes over John L. Lewis and a still unsettled contract. The scene centers on Governor Roosevelt’s potential involvement and possible nationalization questions along with farm labor camp plans and Axis POW labor proposals.
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John L. Lewis
Mr. Lewis
United States
WLB
William H. Davis
War Labor Board
Hallowe'en
Lewis
White House
Roosevelt
Miners Return as War Policy Causes Clash Over Control
Interior Secretary Ickes urged cooperation to produce coal for war and heating, while Rep. Wadsworth warned the government could face a broader takeover. Miners and locals prepared to resume with limited production as unions weigh conditions, and leaders forecast possible trouble before full production.
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Ickes
America
Rep
Wadsworth
Ran.y
Lewis
Policy Committee
Emergency Tire Ceiling Announced By OPA
Washington reports the Office of Price Administration set a ceiling price of $1 plus a rationing certificate for about 1.5 million low-grade tires sold through regular trade channels. The Defense Supplies Corporation will supply the tires to dealers for 50 cents each to aid low-mileage motorists with spare tires, with possible extra charges for emergency repair.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Defense Supplies Corporation
DSC
Miners Return Talks Rise in West Virginia Shutdown
Members who struck Monday in sympathy with the UMW group are expected to return to work as Fremont Davis of Fairmont predicts miners will resume tomorrow and some shifts tonight. The coal shutdown will affect the steel industry, with six of 37 blast furnaces already down in the Pittsburgh area and 13 to close tomorrow, delaying production two days to restart.
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UMW
Adolph Pacifico
Bellaire
Hugh White
Illinois
AFL
Progressive Miners Union
Fremont Davis
Fairmont
W. V
West Virginia
U. S. Steel Corporation
Pittsburgh
Beaver colony in Midwest may exceed thousand years
A single beaver colony in the Midwest is believed to have persisted for more than a thousand years, suggesting remarkable longevity and adaptability in the region's ecosystem.
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Midwest
Vacation Travel By Auto Banned In War Time Ruling
The ODT clarifies vacation travel by passenger car remains banned as it covers commercial carriers only. Nonessential travel is discouraged, with recommendations to limit trips and consider nearby destinations or stay home to work in victory gardens.
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ODT
Victory Gardens
Medalists honored in Maryland State Police ceremony
Sgt Truman M Moon formerly of Hancock was among seven state policemen awarded expert marksmanship medals by Col Beverly Ober at Cumberland. Moon placed second in the pistol match with a score of 282 out of 300.
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Truman M. Moon
Hancock
Beverly Ober
Maryland
Cumberland
Moon
Peterson's Ointment Ad for Eczema Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment as relief for itching eczema pimples and red blotches. It promises money back if one application fails and notes use for itchy feet and cracks between toes.
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Peterson
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