Negro Promotion Sparks Plant Wide Strike
A Packard plant on the midnight shift faced a strike after a promotion of a Black worker. About 90 percent of the midnight shift stayed at gates, stopping day shift assignments. The company spokesman blamed and defied executive order against racial discrimination in defense industries. No UAW CIO officials commented.
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Ford Estate Leaves Most Ford Stock to Foundation
Esder Bryant Ford's will filed in Detroit on June 3 leaves the majority of Ford Motor Company stock to the Ford Foundation. Edsel Ford, Henry Ford’s son and former Motor Company president, died at 49 last week. The remainder of the stock goes in equal shares to the widow Mrs Eleanor Clay Ford and the four children Henry Ford I Benson Ford Mrs Walter Buhl Ford II and William Clay Ford.
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Dempsey Case Reopens After Court Denies Postponement
The court resumed the trial as Mrs. Dempsey's health reportedly not strong enough to postpone. Michael Sideriak, a former New York bellhop, testified that she was a frequent caller to a hotel suite used by Woodall and Mrs. Dempsey.
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Dempsey
Woodall
Coal Strike Crisis Grows as White House Presses End
Washington action tightens as President Roosevelt calls Labor War Board to help resolve the United Mine Workers stoppage led by John L. Lewis. Talks resume with wage demands and possible orders to restart production by Monday amid congressional protests and security measures.
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New War Mobilization
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AFL
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Julius Emspak
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R. J. Thomas
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War
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Settlemen Board
Eens
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Axis Warns Of Invasion Costs
German army experts warn that an Anglo American invasion of Europe is possible but would be costly for the invaders. A Berlin broadcast notes transport difficulties as the major obstacle, and suggests fighting support from Tunis bases may be limited by Axis countermeasures.
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Labor Leaders Urge Roosevelt Action on OPA Prices
AFL and CIO leaders asked President Roosevelt to intervene in the Office of Price Administration over rising food costs. They did not seek Prentiss Brown’s removal but protested Lou Maxon’s appointment as deputy price administrator and urged rollback to May 1942 price levels.
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World Freed From Want Aim Sought
The United Nations Food Conference in Hot Springs Virginia wrapped after 16 days with resolutions urging the 44 participating nations to plan postwar food security. It endorsed creating an international agricultural authority to boost production distribution and consumption of food. The closing session at the Homestead Hotel praised for forging postwar cooperation in food and agriculture.
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French Liberation Committee Formed in Algiers
In Algiers on June 3 the French Executive Committee was formalized as the National Committee of Liberté. Gen. Henri Giraud and Gen. Charles de Gaulle head the body jointly, with leadership changes planned in Algeria and French Morocco. Georges Catroux to replace Peyrouton as governor general of Algeria, Gabriel Puaux to replace Nogues as resident general of Morocco.
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Auguste Nogues
Survivors Rescued From Bay of Biscay Airliner Incident
Lisbon dispatch reports a Spanish fishing boat saved five Britons from the Britain-bound airliner shot down over the Bay of Biscay. The survivors were recovered from a polife raft. identities were not given in the bulletin.
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Dial 3424 For Your Socials Page Announcement
By dialing 3424 you may have friends informed when you entertain, have guests, are going away, or return home. The Star will publish all such social notices on this page.
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New Social Security Plans Proposed by Senator Wagner
Senator Wagner with Senator Murray drafted an American plan for immediate introduction. It calls for a national social insurance system funded by 6 percent employee and 6 percent employer contributions up to $3,000 yearly. The plan includes unemployment, old age, health, disability, maternity, and survivor benefits plus public employment offices and military service protections.
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Murray
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Lutherans Debate Future Clergy Shortage in Virginia Synod
Dr. R Homer Anderson and Rev Carl A Hone ycutt discuss an expected clergy shortage in a few years as many young men enter military service, reducing candidates for the ministry in the Virginia Synod.
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Virginia Synod
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Chinese Forces Advance Near Ichang and Lihsien in Hunan
Reports say Chinese troops moved miles west of Ichang toward Lihsien in Hunan. China claimed regaining three towns above Lihsien and surrounding retreating Japanese with heavy losses. The 14th Air Force reported 10 counteroffensive blows May 30 31 in support of the Chinese Army in Lake Tungting. B 24 bombers destroyed 20 Japanese fighters and likely five more, with ground losses an airfield, a gunboat set afire, four river boats sunk or burned, and four train locomotives rendered inoperative. Two American planes were lost and several damaged.
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Lihsien
Hunan
Joseph W. Stilwell
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Anti-Strike Bill Survives House Attack in Vote
The House rejected a motion to kill the Smith Connally anti strike bill by 133 to 37 and moved to consider amendments. Representative Cel ler complained labor was not heard, while Whittington accused John L. Lewis of treasonous behavior. The debate touched on a coal mine walkout and wartime government labor limits.
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Celler
D.-Ky
Labor Committee
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Whittington
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Hoff
R.-Mich
Michigan
Thomason
D.-Tex
United States
Washington State Flower: Rhododendron Crowned
The rhododendron is designated as Washington state flower, symbolizing the state’s botanical heritage and natural beauty. This recognition reinforces regional pride and honors local horticulture traditions.
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Won't Work Under White Foremen
About 3,700 black employees at the St. Louis Ordnance plant refused to work under white foremen. They left their jobs as a shift unit trained to replace foremen, saying they would not continue under white supervision. The plant unit employs black skilled and semi skilled workers exclusively. The government owned facility is run by the Cartridge Company.
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Cartridge Com
Local Sports Headlines Highlight Evening Star Daily
The Evening Star Daily spotlights local sports with brief game results, standout players, and upcoming matchups. Clubs from the city weave through scores, rosters, and event notes in concise sport briefs.
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