Army takes over strike as workers return to Los Angeles plant
Army troops moved into the Los Angeles factory after a clash with police ending a wage strike. About 6 950 workers were on duty with 2 925 surrounding the plant and 600 at Fort MacArthur. The mass meeting urged a return to work as soldiers patrolled the area and 17 officers reported suspensions amid tensions.
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Shaw
Branshaw
Ft. MacArthur
San Pedro
Army
United States Army
Los Angeles
Regular 40 and 8 Meeting Tonight
There will be a regular meeting of the 40 and 8 today at 8 p m in the Legion hall. Officers will be elected.
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Legion Hall
Police search for 71 year old Mrs Abie Collis
Police radio units were alerted late this afternoon to locate Mrs Abie Collis 71 who disappeared from her home at 26 North Campbell authorities said.
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Abie Collis
North Campbell
Marlins and Sailfish Landed at Guaymas by Resort Guests
Up to today 645 marlins and 95 sailfish have been landed at Guaymas by guests at the Southern Pacific hotel Playa de Cortez E D Rockwell passenger agent says. The largest marlin weighed 253 pounds caught by M R Roe of San Antonio L H Thompsons 121 pound sailfish led its class The standout catch was Mrs J S Mickell with a 209 pound marlin on 3 6 tackle Deep sea fishing is abundant with marlin sailfish giant ray rock and sea bass plentiful in the Gulf of California resort.
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Guaymas
Southern Pacific
Playa de Cortez
E. D. Rockwell
M. R. Roe
San Antonio
L. H. Thompson
J. S. Mickell
Gulf of California
Union Leader Hearing in Bridges Deportation Case
The government called Richard Frankensteen, CIO aviation division director, as a witness in Harry Bridges deportation proceedings. Frankensteen, questioned under subpoena, cited suspected Communist activity linked to Bridges amid a North American Aviation strike. AFL leader Harry Lundeberg testified Bridges admitted Communist Party membership and urged joining.
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San Francisco
U.P
Richard Frankensteen
CIO
United Auto Workers Union
Harry Bridges
California
Frankensteen
United Airlines
Los Angeles
National Cio
North American Aviation Company
Inglewood
Bridges
Communist Party
Harry Lundeberg
AFL
China Fights Back: March of Time Film Shown at Fox
The March of Time documentary China Fights Back depicts China's struggle to expel Japanese invaders and rebuild the economy. It notes 90 percent of industrial capacity destroyed, yet reports a counteroffensive centered on a network of war industries hidden in farms, huts, and caves. The Fox theatre will show the film through Saturday.
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China
Fox Theatre
Union leaders push for Southern California CIO solidarity
Mortimer explains plant suspension of three negotiating committee members after an army stand off. He says the group will grow stronger by uniting with CIO unions and pressing for the suspended workers to be reinstated, while Mayor Bowron negotiates with Col. Branshaw over the plant. Workers drift away as speeches end with no action taken.
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William Goodman
Goodman
Smith
Wyndham Mortimer
CIO
United Automobile Workers
Mortiimer
California
Mortimer
Fletcher Bowron
Los Angeles
Col
Charles Branshaw
Backman
William Pupps
Ontario Leads Canada in Electrical Apparatus Output
Ontario produces about 75 percent of Canada’s electrical apparatus and supplies, dominating national manufacturing. This reflects the province's industrial strength and its central role in supplying electrical goods across the country.
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Ontario
Canada
Konjola Herb Medicine Claim for Digestive Relief
Advertisement touts Konjola as remedy for gas bloating poor digestion and constipation. It promises immediate relief and improved appetite digestion and blood strength claiming success for thousands despite other medicines failing.
Allied Push Through Syria Near Palmyra Damascus Beckons
Reports say hundreds of prisoners were taken as British and Free French columns advance from Palestine toward Damascus and Palmyra. RAF raids targeted the Palmyra air base while efforts to win French cooperation rise, with Beirut and the Lebanese coast also in a broad Mediterranean advance.
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Palestine
Syria
Palmyra
London
Damascus
Iraq
RAF
Mediterranean
Beirut
Lebanon
New York
CBS
Cairo
Oasis
Tadmor
Kirkuk
Tripoli
Repentant St Simeon Stylites Lived On Pillar For 30 Years
The Syrian ascetic St Simeon Stylites built a 60 foot pillar and remained atop the column for thirty years as a penance for his soul without ever descending.
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Simeon Stylites
Reagan Reagan Rosary Planned for Mrs Reagan
A rosary will be said Friday at 8:30 p.m. for Mrs Eva Reagan of Tucson killed in a Monday automobile crash at Poplar Bluff Missouri. Her body lies in state Friday night. a high mass is set for 10 a.m. Saturday at SS Peter and Paul church. Burial follows at Holy Hope cemetery.
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Eva Reagan
Poplar Bluff
A. T. Tye
East Adams Street
SS. Peter and Paul Church
Francis J. Green
Holy Hope Cemetery
Frank Martinez
Leo Carrillo
Willard Edmondson
George
William Tye
Oscar Felix
Tucson
Labor Leaders Clash Over Strike Tactics And Returns
Senator Sheridan Downey of California criticized Communist influence in labor disputes while warning on labor grievances. The mediation board pushed back a Cleveland Aluminum case requiring a back-to-work pact before negotiating issues. Detroit and San Francisco shipyard strikes were also under board scrutiny as a path to reopening plants.
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Washington
Sheridan Downey
Calif
Inglewood
Downey
Aluminum Comany of America
Cleved
Davis
John Conner
U. S
Aluminum
Cleveland
San Francisco
Mines Placed in Suez Canal Reported by Axis
Berlin says German and Italian planes laid mines in the Suez canal, a 1941 first four months review announced. It recalled that Germany recently declared the Gulf of Suez a danger zone for shipping.
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Suez Canal
Berlin
High Command
Germany
Gulf of Suez
Utensils chained in old London chophouses
Chained knives forks and spoons were used at traditional London chophouses with tableware secured to plates and bowls. The practice kept cutlery at hand for diners and minimized loss in busy eating houses.
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London
Robin Moor Sinking Sparks Debate On Nazi Sea Warfare
Diplomatic circles weighed a possible Nazi U boat attack on the Robin Moor with no warning and no munitions claim. If confirmed the incident would mark a rare direct bellicose action against an American ship since the war began, prompting expected protests and a U S note to Germany.
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Wilson
Australia
United States
Germany
Knox
Stephen Early
White House
American
Atlantic
Dispute Over Border Liquor Control and Stamp Rules
O Neill denied discrimination charges as Sisk and publisher Mathews tested the Nogales liquor ban. The liquor control department and tax commission enforce rules restricting import to licensed wholesalers who may affix luxury stamps, citing the Webb Kenyon act. A Nogales meeting will outline final action on the ruling.
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Utah
New Mexico
California
O’neil
Sisk
Commission
Liquor Control Department
Mathews
Nogales
Jack Lee
Chamber of Commerce
Arizona
Sonora
Portugal Neutrality Not Expected to Influence War Plans
The United States notes Portugal will maintain neutrality while defending sovereignty. Lisbon’s stance is not expected to shift American policies, as the State Department shows little concern over the protest from Portuguese minister Dr Joao Antonio De Bianchi. Roosevelt was not informed of the note.
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Portugal
Lisbon
Germany
Joao Antonio de Bianchi
State Department
Roosevelt
Last Battle of Civil War Fought May 11 1865
The final clash occurred May 11 1865 after Lee's surrender at Appomattox Texas. Colonel Barrett led 500 Union troops to attack General Slaughter and 600 Confederates at Palmetto Rancho resulting in a Confederate victory with nearly 100 casualties.
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Lee
Appomattox
Barrett
Slaughter
Palmetto Rancho
Texas
Foxhunting Red Uniforms Rooted in Royal Sport Rule
Historians note huntsmen wore red to honor King Henry II who declared foxhunting a royal sport. Red matches royal livery, reinforcing prestige and authority in the chase. The tradition links to royal status and aristocratic pageantry.
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Henry II
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