Strikes at Key Defense Plants Halts Work in Two States
Walkouts by CIO and AFL unions hit Kearny New Jersey and Brooklyn New York shipyards. Bethlehem Steel yard workers, about 6000 members, walkout over wage disputes while CIO and Teamsters join in coordinating protests. The pause affects naval and merchant ship construction valued at hundreds of millions.
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Associated Press
Big Pyayuran
AFL
Brooklyn
Bethlehem Steel Company
Bethlehem Brooklyn
C.I.O. Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuilding Workers
Chris Matheisen
A.F.L. Teamsters
Bethlehem
Teamsters
A.F.L
James B. Carey
C.I.C
National Organization
Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuilding Workers of America
Kearny
3 Cent Wage Increase Ends Riverton Labor Strike
In Riverton Virginia on August 7 after morning negotiations W E Carson of Riverton Lime and settled the dispute and about 200 workers returned to work The compromise approved a 3 cent per hour raise with no union shop action The sessions drew state troopers as backup while some early picketing occurred.
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The
Star
Riverton
W. E. Carson
Riverton Lime
Carson
John E
Front Royal
Winchester praises cooperation of 7 p.m. gas closing effort
An oil distributor commends filling station operators who agreed to stop selling gasoline at 7 p.m. each day. He notes most stations are independently run and distributors supply only a minority. Since the Sunday 7 p.m. closing began, sales at some stations have fallen.
Senate votes to extend military service by 18 months
Washington Aug 7 With administration forces in command the Senate approved extending army selectees national guardsmen reserves and enlisted men in uniform 18 months beyond current active service. An amendment to 2 1 2 years for all categories passed 44 28. Final approval expected swiftly amid charges of breaking faith with young men.
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Washington
Senate
Chamber
Thomas
Utah
Congress
Johnson
Calif
Prospects Shine for By-Products At National Fruit Product
National Fruit Product Company executives voice optimism for the upcoming season. President Fred Thwaite of Shenandoah Apple Cider and Vinegar predicts a busy period with employment near normal and steady fruit supply, aided by government demand for canned apples and vinegar.
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National Fruit Product Company
Frank Armstrong
Fred Thwaite
SeShenandoah Apple Cider and Vinegar Company
Ein
Matzie’s Owners Relent and Defense Plant Moves Ahead
In St Louis on August 7 the government may add 10 million dollars to its small arms plant. Matzie the Boston bull terrier will have her puppies in a new home and not delay national defense. Owners Mr and Mrs Mark J Boundy finally relented and agreed to move, allowing demolish of their house at the center of the site.
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ST. Louis
Matzie
Mark J. Boundy
Mutzie
Enno Kraehe
Boundy
Muzzie
Henderson Opposes Wages Regulation in Price Bill
Washington August 7 Leon Henderson head of the Office of Price Administration testifies before the House Banking Committee that wage control should not be included in a price fixing bill. He warns curbing wages could suppress employment and inflation remains controlled by related agencies. He argues against indecent wage increases and notes no other country ties wage control to price fixing. He says installment buying remains a key issue for any law and warns unbridled installment selling could defeat price controls.
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Washington
Leon Henderson
Office of Price Administration
House Banking Committee
Henderson
Williams
DMO
Ford
D-Calif
Clearance Sale Hats Fifty Cents and One Dollar
Mary S. Yeakley hosts a clearance sale featuring hats priced at 50 cents and 1.00. An August lawn party at Mrs. Hunter Grim offers homemade ice cream and cake, while a Yard Party by Carper's Valley is planned for August 16 with hours 8 to 6.
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Mary S. Yeakley
Hunter Grim
Local Citizens Support Daylight Savings Time
Winchester business leaders and banks agree to observe daylight savings time starting at midnight Sunday. The observance will run through September 28 and is voluntary to avoid confusion with other businesses. Mayors and local merchants voice support urging patriotic observance.
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Winchester
The
Star
Anderson
E. J. Gallaher
Montgomery- Ward
W. R. Strader
J. C. Penney Company
F. N. Randio
Raylass
RAF Continues Germany Raids. Eight Planes Lost
The Royal Air Force reported successful raids on western German industrial centers and Dutch coast shipping. Eight planes were lost, with a tenth returning from patrol. Night attacks targeted Frankfurt Mannheim and Karlsruhe while daylight Blenheim sorties hunted shipping off the Dutch coast. A Norwegian coast attack claimed an enemy vessel torpedoed.
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London
R.af
Germany
Holland
France
Frankfurt
Mannheim
Karlsruhe
Air Ministry
Sharpenes
Norway
Norwegian
Tish
Eeteh Aid Ok
R.A.P
Channel
Calais
Dunkerque
Ostend
Army Survey Reported In Frederick County Area
The War Department surveyed roughly 10 square miles in northern and northeastern Frederick County possibly for an army camp. The area is bounded by Route 11, local highways, Clarke County line, and the Virginia West Virginia line, with parts in Clarke Jefferson and Berkeley counties. No official information or contact with landowners has been made, and the survey was completed several weeks ago.
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Frederick County
War Department
Stephenson
Martin Ebert
Clark County
Clarke Line
Va.w. Va
Clarke County
Jefferson and
Berking Counties
W. Va
Berkeley Springs
Martinsburg
Prederick
Williams
Huyett
Harry Light
Irvin Zinn
E. B. Clevenger
E. H. Woore
70th Engineers Enroute West to Winchester Visit
The 70th U S Engineers head toward Winchester on U S Route 11 from Berryville with about 70 trucks in a pontoon convoy led by Capt Ragland. The march starts at 3 45 o'clock and plans a one night stop before 7 o'clock departure on the return leg, as an advance officer coordinates the movement through town.
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Winchester
Star
70Th U. S
Carsee
Berryville Pike
Ragland
70Th Engineers
Citizens urged to water young city shade trees
Winchester Park Commission appeals to residents to water young trees along sidewalks during hot weather. They ask each household to pour two buckets of water around each tree once a week or twice in ten days until conditions improve, warning that without moisture many trees may die.
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Name Park Commission
Winchester
Bruno Mussolini Dies In Experimental Plane Crash At Pisa
Captain Bruno Mussolini, 22, son of Benito Mussolini, was killed testing an experimental plane near Pisa. He logged action in three wars and in aviation and boxing circles, was married to Gina Roberti with a young child, and leaves four siblings and Mussolini as father. Meantime a Moscow letter claims Smolensk defense repelled a German assault, with city still in Russian hands five days after the clash.
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Rome
Bruno Mussolini
Benito Mussolini
Pisa
Ethiopia
Haile Selassie
Spain
Alicante
Barcelona
Valencia
Cartagena
France
Mediterranean
Bruno
Malta
Italy
Italian Boxing Federation
Gina Roberti
Marina
Mussolini
Edda Ciano
Galeazzo Ciano
Anna Maria
Vittorio
Romano
Aps
Associated Press
Moscow
Smolensk
Serge
High Command
Britain Seeks U.S. Aid If Thailand Falls to Japan
London reports Britain expects Thailand to resist a Japanese invasion but needs U.S. cooperation beyond economic sanctions. A Reuters dispatch cites British Burma and South China preparations to defend the Burma Road and deny Japan further westward moves.
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London
Britain
Thailand
United States
Japan
Singapore
Burma Road
Chungking
Reuters
Ministry of Information
Burma
South China
Far East
City And County Brevities From Local Note Worthies
D E K Russell of Grimes threshed about 240 bushels from 16 acres averaging 15 bushels per acre. Harold Foreman at National Fruit excels as an angler with a four pound 13 ounce bass near Limeton. Gerald Copenhaver near Monmouth Street boated a 19 pound four foot catfish on a bass rod. Clarence Pennington and mother near Yellow Springs WV maintain a daily sunrise temperature chart with atmospheric notes.
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D. EK. Russell
Grimes
Harold Foreman
The
National Fruit
Max Butler
Limeton
Harold
Gerald Copenhaver
East
Monmouth Street
Finis
Copenhaver
Clarence Pennington
Frank Pennington
Lomans Branch
Yellow Springs
W. Va
Note From Vichy Not Satisfying To This Country
Secretary of State Hull said American relations with the Vichy government depend more on French action to defend its territory than on assurances from Vichy. He noted a French note aligned with Vichy dispatches but said he still wants more detail on defense of French Africa and other lands against Axis bases and concessions.
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Washington
Hull
Vichy
Empire
French Africa
Sumner Welles
President Keeps Posted On War Cruise News
President Roosevelt on a New England yacht cruise remains in close touch with international affairs via navy radio. The Potomac dispatch says fishing is good and weather is excellent with no destination announced. Rumors of a possible meeting with Winston Churchill are unconfirmed.
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Washington
Roosevelt
New England
Navy
U. S. S. Potomac
Winston Churchill
Great Britain
North Atlantic
Soviet and German forces clash on multiple fronts near Leningrad
Soviet reports say German columns push from the south along Lake Peipus while northern forces threaten Leningrad within 75 miles. Heavy fighting continues south of the czarist capital as western dispatches warn Berlin that Moscow may resist Kiev and Leningrad.
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Leningrad
Lake Peipus
Karelian Isthmus
Reuters
Moscow
Kiev
Ukraine
Red Army
Adolf Hitler
Estonia
Smolensk
Bel Begg
Hitler
Yard Party Benefit Reel and Ice Cream Social
Community yard party on Friday and Saturday at John Kerr School grounds features a benefit reel team. Fire Co holds an ice cream social at Market Street church with homemade ice cream and cake. Willis Real Estate and a local dial number advertise in the notice with timings and contact.
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John Kerr School
Fire Co
Market Street
Sans Fit W. D. Co
Friendship Fire Company Monthly Meeting Notice
Friendship Fire Company holds its regular monthly meeting Thursday evening August seventh at eight oclock. Final arrangements are requested for the Firemen's Convén to be held at Staunton Virginia next week. WM. Argenbright Yard Party Stephenson Thursday August seventh. Benefit Asbury Union rainy next dates listed 7 30 8 5 7 1p 3t.
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Friendship Fire Company
Staunton
WM. Argenbright
Stephenson
Asbury Union
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