Millions Idle As Nationwide Strikes Persist
Across the country about 2 million workers remained idle due to strikes with significant concentrations at Westinghouse plants and Detroit auto plants. Chicago saw 15 strikes with 7,000 idle, New York City’s garment and fur trades nearly halted, and unions pressed for wage increases as conciliation talks continued.
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Westinghouse Electric Company
Detroit
United Automobile Workers
Chrysler Corporation
Murray Corp
Clo Vaw
Kelsey-Hayes Wheel Co
Ford Motor Company
Chicago
New York City
Garerat
Ater
CIO OH Workers International Union
William L. Knous
Colorado Supreme Court
Labor
Schwellenbach
Fairchild Plant Option Details in RFC Listing
The RFC catalog lists 950 plants nationwide with brief descriptions, sizes and installed equipment. Fairchild Corporation has not received word of the RFC announcement. The period for option extension may be extended for 90 days.
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Boutelle
Fairchild Corporation
RFC
B&O Seeks IC Authority to Issue 1.2 Million Promissory Notes
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad asks the Interstate Commerce Commission for permission to issue 1.2 million dollars in promissory notes to fund the purchase of 590 steel hopper cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission Authority
Executed Airmen Recalled for Tokyo Nagoya Atrocities
The article recalls eight U S airmen executed after WWII for crimes in Tokyo and Nagoya. Lt William Glover Farrow and Sgt Harold Spaiz were named among three who died on October 15 1942. One officer died December 1 1942 in a Nanking prison camp.
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Dallas
Texas
Tokyo
William Glover Farrow
Darlington
S. C
Nagoya Grammar School
Harold A. Spaiz
Lebo
Kas
China
de Creed
Robert J. Meder
Lakewood
Ohio
Nan
Emperor's Visit With MacArthur Aims to Heal Japan US Ties
Evoking mixed feelings, civilians reflect on the Emperor's meeting with General MacArthur. A demobilized sailor worries it harms the Emperor's prestige, while others see it as a step toward peace and reconstruction aided by American funds. A factory worker foresees jobs and a new government structure.
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United States
Japan
MacArthur
Japanese Department of Justice
General MacArthur
Ehe
Hirohito Seeks Meeting With MacArthur at Embassy
Emperor Hirohito visits the American embassy for an informal meeting with General Douglas MacArthur. The scene features a five car convoy, guards, and limited access as reporters are kept back while the two leaders greet and discuss in a restrained, ceremonial setting.
Emperor Hirohito Leaves Tokyo Embassy in Military Escort
Imperial convoy headed for the palace with MacArthur approving guards in the first and last cars. Newsmen glimpsed the ruler as his car departed at 10 37 a m, followed by jeeps and command vehicles. Reporters crowded the embassy gates but army drivers kept distance as Hirohito rode upright and saluted with a top hat.
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MacArthur
Hirohito
Photographer Faillace Recalls MacArthur Hirohito Meeting
Veteran war photographer Faillace describes photographing General MacArthur and Emperor Hirohito in a private lounge scene. He praises Hirohito as well dressed and sharp and notes his own surprise at the assignment while confirming long service at key Pacific theaters.
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Japan
MacArthur
Hirohito
Fairlace
Faillace
Walled
Baguio
Philippines
Admiralties
Hollandia
Aitape
Morotai
Leyte
Luzon
Borneo
Manila
Commission from sergeant to lieutenant August 6 1945
A sergeant talks of a hoped promotion to lieutenant and plans to keep around the camera for a future moment when General MacArthur rides into Broadway. The remark links to palmistry noting a long historical claim about China 3000 years before Christ.
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MacArthur
Ten Broadway
Patterson Takes Oath as Secretary of War
Washington dispatch says Robert P. Patterson took office today as Secretary of War succeeding the former under secretary. Patterson’s appointment marks the transition in the War Department leadership amid ongoing national affairs.
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Washington
Robert P. Patterson
Rotary speaker addresses European economy and US role
Paul A. Leichel, superintendent of North American Cement Corp Security, spoke to the Greencastle Rotary Club on Europe’s economic condition, what it expects from the United States, and the limits of American responsibility.
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Rotary
Paul A. Leichel
North American Cement, Corporation, Security
Greencastle
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Tex
Patterson
Henry L. Stim
Cfr
Cuit Court of Appeals
Glick’s
Kreider & Ephrata
Glick’s Shoe Store
Fleisher’s
Mont
Ince
Neer
Real India
Numdah Rugs
Montgomery Ward
W. Washington ST
Bible's
The
Capitol Liquor Market
Church St
California Wines
Sherry
Port of Muscatel
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