Strikes Lock 10,000 Jobs Across Six Plants
The Associated Press reports widespread labor walkouts crippling industry. About 10,000 workers across six plants including Hevere Copper and Brass in Rome and Northeast locations joined strikes by the Interunion Copper and Brass Workers Union and other unions amid wage talks, plant cutbacks, and stalled negotiations with major employers like McDonnell Aircraft Co and Bell Aircraft Corp. Local actions saw gear like streetcar workers in Scranton, and wage disputes with unions seeking state labor board approvals as talks continued in multiple regions.
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Rome
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Confederated Union of America
McDonnell Aircraft Co
Otzer
Jersey
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Siaters
Detroit
Freehauler Co
Aliomur. Oq. .of America
Scranton Street Car Workers Union
APL
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Sveri Bark
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Bell Aircraft Corp
Buffalo
Niagare Falls
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Boston
Massachusetts
Argentina Holds 3006 for Democratic Ideas
Report from Montevideo estimates 2590 to 3000 political prisoners in Argentina, held in jails and concentration camps. Informants say arrests spike during Berlin celebrations and target pro democratic ideas. Victims include labor leaders, politicians, businessmen, and journalists across Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Rosarito, and other towns amid Edelmiro Farrell regime upheaval. They expect an amnesty decree on June 4, as the cabinet struggles to charge alleged plotters.
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Montevideo
Argentina
Berlin
Edelmiro Farrell
Labor
Buenos Aires
Cordoba
Roserito
Good Neighbor Cemetery Plan Aided by Labor Imports
A message argues Mexican workers in the United States will spread accounts of their treatment by American farmers upon returning home, shaping views of the good neighbor policy. It cites earnings, remittances, and potential social impact, and discusses language and cultural barriers, housing, and morale among laborers.
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Good Neighbor
Lake Chey Upr
United States
Heldz
Couster
Carlos Grimm
Intermountain
Grimm
Mexico
Mesxico
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Troy touted as ideal capital site for veterans cemetery
A committee praised Troy as the best location for a new veterans cemetery, citing ambient transport and natural beauty. Mayor John J. Ahern pledged city cooperation, while John B. Hartigan attended the meeting and a survey report was to be available at Troy offices for veterans groups. The group thanked Congressman Taylor for aid and the meeting's report.
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Bennington
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Taylor
House panel frees writer of contempt over VA hospital findings
The House Veterans Committee voted to drop its contempt citation against Albert Deutsch, the New York author of an attack on VA hospitals. The panel approved giving Deutsch another chance to testify as investigators pressed ahead, with members critiquing staff levels and recommending hospital reforms.
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House Veterans Committee
Albert Deutsch
New York
Veterans Administration
Deutsch
Veterans Hospitals
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Rankin
Frost
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Bureau of Surgery
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Ohio
Eiepsee
Iowa
Grenade misfire hits soldier on Cebu front
In the Americal Division on Cebu a Japanese grenade thrower aimed at Pfc. Willis Fields of Burnaville North Carolina. The grenade struck Fields in the eye, bounced away, then exploded harmlessly down a slope leaving Fields with a black eye and a minor wound thought to be minor.
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Willis Fields
Burnaville
N.C
North Carolina
Fields
B 29 Bombing Pummels Japan as Fire and Firepower Grow
Associated Press analyst notes three major incendiary campaigns within six days devastate Tokyo Yokohama and northern industry. He cites massive B 29 fleets from Pacific bases and a tightening blockade that cripples Japanese shipping and cuts off South China Sea routes, signaling a worsening home front and hopeful submission through air power.
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Associated Press
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Germany
Tokyo
Yokohama
Pacific Islands
Elurope
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China
South China Sea
Knudsen to resign as Army production chief this Friday
Lt Gen William S. Knudsen will retire as War Department director of production after five years overseeing U S war production. Decorated for air force work, he plans a short Detroit stay before final plans are announced. His future role at General Motors remains undecided though a post may await him.
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U. S
William S. Knudsen
War Department
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Knudsen
General Motors Corp
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Office of Production Management
Raise Row Continues As Cannon, Taber Clash On Pay Raise
A heated House exchange over a 10 percent pay raise for lawmakers ended without comment from Cannon who deflected a reporter’s questions while Taber pushed to reverse a rider and seek a straight raise aligned with steel wage formulas. The incident marks a second recent flare of tempers in the chamber after a clash between Rankin and Hook on the House floor.
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Appropriations Committee
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Hook
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Army Flyers Hurt In Crash Near Kingston
Two Army airmen were rescued after a two hour aerial search located two crashed planes near Kingston in the Ashonan Reservoir region. Ground crews reached one missing aircraft from Stewart Field. Lt Joseph W. Cook of Bronx New York City and Sgt Michael R. Lyddi Arnold were in good condition at Sele hospital.
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Newburg
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Ashonan Reservoir
ATS Sirins
Stewart Field
Alnca
Jon W. Helly
Beem
Joseph TW. Cook
Bronx
New York City
Ploy
Michael R. Lyddl
Arnold
Sele Hospital
Baseball Bond Day Sunday At Hawkins Stadium
Albany Eastern Base Ball League circles hype Baseball Bond Day at Hawkins Stadium ahead of a key doubleheader between the Senators and Scranton. Manager Collins auction plan to boost fund drive. sale of James Rip Collins bonds expected to draw strong interest, with crowds anticipated as program unfolds from 2:30 PM.
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Seav Jager
Albany Eastern
Hewkins Siadhon
Aes
Guyer
Balldom
Hawkins ‘Stadium
Albany
Senators
Scranton
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Second Contest to Feature Retired Last Man and New Features
The program includes a seven inning opener and a second game to close under lights if needed. Fifty awards will be given and there will be thrifty per minute. Aviation events directed by Forrest Willis and Joe Nolan will occur between games.
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Forrest Willis
Joe Nolan
Churchill eyes early talks with Stalin and Roosevelt
Prime Minister Churchill told the Commons he contemplated an early meeting with President Roosevelt and Marshal Stalin but did not establish firm arrangements. The report notes possible diplomacy amid wartime coordination.
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London
Churchill
Commons
Roman
Alarshal Stalin
Sandwich Filling Ideas with Peanut Butter and Chives
Fragmentary note describes peanut butter as a sandwich filler with added dressing on bread. Mentions chives kept in a pot and sprinkled on tomato soup. Text is incomplete and lacks a clear event or proper nouns.
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Walada
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