War Labor Board Ends Racial Pay Gap in Texas City Case
The War Labor Board ruled that a Texas City company must equalize pay for all laborers regardless of color. Dr. Frank P. Graham wrote the opinion, noting the ruling abolishes colored and white laborer classifications and applies a single rate of pay, a decision supported by all board members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company of
Texas City
Ard
Frank P. Graham
University of North Caro
The
Labor Board
Graham
Vessels Lost To Axis Subs Reported In Atlantic
Announcement reports Allied and neutral merchant sinkings in the western Atlantic since Pearl Harbor. The tally includes two ships in May Caribbean waters and a second vessel that increased total sinkings to four, with ownership by the United States and ties to American shipping.
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Associated Press
Caribbean Sea
Atlantic
Pearl
Draft Boards Face Scrutiny Over Induction of Fathers
Washington June 7 Manpower Commissioner J W McNutt said draft boards have violated the ban against inducting fathers. He warned men of status to appear and noted some boards in about 70 cities surpassed the non-deferrable list and inducted fathers, later correcting by restoring compliance after complaints.
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Washington
J W. McNutt
McNutt
Denenden
County Board Guidance on War Service and Deferment
Local draft guidance discusses deferment for married men and those contributing to the war effort. Unemployed men should report to the States Employment Service and inform the local Selective Boards when they gain employment.
Mrs Lula Fowler Dies at Home in Mountain Area
Mrs Lula Trussell Fowler 64 died at her Ridge Mountains home. She was the widow of Ed Fowler and daughter of the late Howard and Mrs. Trussell. Survived by sons and daughters including Mrs John Carroll Alexandria Virginia and Mrs Jeral Payne Clarke County. brothers William and Frank Trussell. sisters Blanche Atwood Joe Royston Emily Nichols Tamama Trussell and Mrs John Hall. Funeral plans not made.
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Lula Trussell Fowler
Bridge Mountains
Ed Fowler
Howard Trussell
John Carroll
Alexandria
Jeral Payne
Clarke County
Archie Basque
Loudoun County
Gilbert Fowler
Butler Bowler
William Trussell
Frank Trussell
Berryville
Blanche Atwood
Washington, D. C
Joe Royston
Falls Church
Emily Nichols
Heattenville Md
Tamama Trussell
McLean, Va
John Hall
McLean
Spiritual foundations urged in wartime sermon and memorials
The speaker warns that total war must rest on moral roots, arguing democracy and freedom are fruit of Christianity. He cites a Netherlands prime minister and recalls Civil War leaders Lee and Jackson. Memorial marches and services follow, highlighting community rites at Stonewall cemetery Mt Hebron and Mount Hebron with local clergy and fraternal groups.
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The
Netherlands
Kingdom
British Empire
Christ
Dr. Swann
Robert E. Lee
Stonewall Jackson
Land of Silence
America
Handley Band
VPF
Waacs
VRM
Rouss Hall
Stonewall Cemetery
C. P. McVicar
Turner Ashby Chapter
Stonewall Memorial Association
Odd Fellows and Woodmen of the World
Lodge Hall
Cameron and Boscawen
Mt. Hebron
R. W. Vanderberry
Market Street Methodist Church
Golden Rule Bible
Mount Hebron
W. J. Whitlock
T. M. Swann
D. D
Answers to the Daily Quiz list of correct responses
Daily quiz answers printed on Page 4 include Yes for question 1, Tennis for 2, Black Sea for 3, a quoted line for 4, catmint or catnip for 5, Sardinia for 6, green ink on the back for 7, Golf for 8, Fictitious for 9, and Yes for 10.
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Black Sea
Sardinia
Grocers Hear OPA Rules Could Force Closures
Witnesses told the House Small Business Committee that thousands of grocers may go out of business under current OPA price regulations. P. M. Brinker of Dallas urged a single food control body and producer level pricing with retail and wholesale markups. W. D. Hadeler of San Francisco cited tight margins and criticized price warnings and store classing for ads based on size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Small Business Committee
OPA
P. M. Brinker
Dallas
National Association of Retail Grocers
Brinker
W. D. Hadeler
California Retail Grocers and Merchants’ Association
San Francisco
Hadeler
CPA
Gainey
Troops From United States Arrive in New Zealand
Rear Admiral Theodore Wilkinson announced that a large body of U S troops arrived directly from the United States to New Zealand. They are training intensively before deployment to a combat zone, with some units recently arriving after Guadalcanal combat. Those without malaria are slated to return to duty.
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Auckland
New Zealand
Theodore Wilkinson
South Pacific
United States
Guadalcanal
Zoot Suiters Are Put To Flight
Los Angeles reports describe approximately 50 youths in zoot suits rounded up after sailors took direct action in retaliation for recent attacks on service members. Officers say the crowds dispersed as sailors roamed the east side using chains bottles and rope as intimidation before turning suspects over to authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Sheriff's
East Side
Sheriff's Office
Relieve Mosquito Bites and Itch with Mexiana Powder
A brief note promotes relief from mosquito stings and itching using Mexiana, formerly known as Mexican Heat Powder, highlighting its soothing effect for summer outdoor activities.
Need Volunteers As Nurses Aides Urgently Sought
Mrs. Abner Johnson appealed through The Star for women to volunteer as nurses aides. The appeal notes each aide frees a registered nurse for armed service. Night class volunteers are urged to contact a Red Cross office.
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Abner Johnson
Star
Red Cross
Navy maps new ship building plan totaling billions
Rear Admiral E L Cochrane testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee that the Navy plans a new $3 22 637 400 ship construction program totaling about 480 000 tons of vessels from small craft to aircraft carriers and heavy cruisers. Costs are put at 2 987 228 400 dollars for construction and 935 409 000 dollars for armament with no start until after the coming fiscal year and no new appropriation made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
Congress
E. L. Cochrane
Bureau of Ships
Senate Appropriations Committee
Cochrane
Overton
D-La
Lieutenant Manuel Wounded in North Africa Receives Purple Heart
Lt. Ralph E. Manuel, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Manuel, reports being wounded in North Africa and awarded the Purple Heart. In a May 10 letter he mentions minor scratches and rest in a hospital after overseas deployment in March. He is married to Jane Jolliffe and brothers Carlton, a Navy Specialist First Class, and Lt. Robert Manuel, are listed among sibling families.
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John Lamb
Ralph E. Manuel
C. B. Manuel
North Africa
Manuel
Jane Jolliffe
Carlton
Robert Manuel
Texas
Katherine Manuel
Clay
Frank Manuel
Pleasure Driving Ban Soon To Be Extended
Washington June 7 A spokesman for the Petroleum Administrator for War testified that action can be expected soon on extending the pleasure driving ban beyond the seaboard rationing area. Maj Jubal R Parten said the PWA has studied extending the ban to District 2 covering 15 middle west states from Ohio to the Dakotas and from the Canadian border to Tennessee and Oklahoma.
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Washington
Petroleum Administrator For War
Seaboard
Maj
District 2
Middle West States
Ohio
Dakotas
Canadian
Tennessee
Oklahoma
Count Fleet In Hospital With Uncertain Racing Future
The New York Sun reports Count Fleet is in the hospital and will not resume training for at least two weeks raising the possibility that his 1930 racing season may be over.
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Fleet
New York
The
New York Sun
Count Fleet
Kerosene Stove Ignites Fire on Orchard Avenue
A fire early this morning damaged a dwelling at 1035 Orchard Avenue occupied by the family of Frank Bowers. Originating from a kerosene stove, the blaze spread through the kitchen partition to part of the upstairs and back porch before firefighters from Sarah Zane and Friendship contained it. Dispatch delay caused by an incomplete alarm call and missing address hindered response.
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Frank Bowers
Orchard Avenue
Sarah Zane
Friendship
Derailment Blocks Southern Traffic Near Motely
A derailment of 14 freight cars north of Danville Virginia on the Southern Railway blocked the Washington Atlanta double track from 10:55 p m to 6 a m today. No injuries were reported and damage was small. The incident occurred at Motely, a station north of Danville. Traffic resumed in both directions this morning.
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Charlotte
N. C
Danville
Southern Railway
Washington
Atlanta
T. C. Blackwell
Motely
Mrs McKenzie Chosen Head of Christian Science
The Christian Science Board of Directors elected Mrs Cassette D McKenzie of Cambridge as president of the mother church for the coming year. She will succeed Mrs Elizabeth F Norwood of Brookline, with thousands at the annual meeting amid transportation shortages. The board stated that a praying people can never suffer defeat and the miracle of deliverance is the logical answer to righteous prayer.
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Boston
Christian Science Board of Directors
Cassette D
McKenzie
Cambridge
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Cleveland
Elizabeth F. Norwood
Brookline
Board of Directors
Ohio Coal Miners Resume Limited Work Amid Idle Shafts
A majority of Ohio soft coal miners returned to work by the Roosevelt deadline, but Powhatan, Willow Grove, and Rail and River Coal No. 6 mines remained idle. Production halted for a seventh day as Powhatan workers scheduled a 2 p m meeting before the policy board order. Willow Grove union spokesmen cited discontent with the War Labor Board halt on negotiations.
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Beailre
Ohio
Roosevelt
Powhatan
Wilem Grove
Rail and River Coal Co
Willow Grove
War Labor Board
Conviction of Draft Registrant Is Set Aside
The Supreme Court reversed a draft case involving Homer Lester Bartcey alias Homer Brooks of Houston Texas. The ruling held that failure to receive mailed notice may be excused if the registrant in good faith provides a forwarding address so mail reaches him in time for compliance. Justice Reed wrote for the 7 to 2 majority with Stone and Roberts dissenting. Bartcey had argued he notified his board but notice was sent to a different address. after surrendering to the FBI he faced jail and was indicted, with the Fifth Circuit upholding the verdict.
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Justice Reed
Homer Lester Bartcey
Homer Brooks
Houston
Texas
Communist Party In
Reed
Justice Stone
Justice Roberts
Bartley
American Merchant Marine
New York
FBI
Federal District Court
Fifth Federal Circuit Court
Baltimore Trolley Workers Return
Baltimore workers at the Baltimore Transit Company returned to work on June 7, ending a stoppage that began May 25. A. B. Keeler of the American Federation of Labor union said most of the estimated 1,100 members had resumed duties amid some confusion at the end of the walkout.
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Baltimore
Baltimore Transit Company
BH. Keeler
American Federation of Labor Union
Miner kills girl then commits suicide at home
In Richlands Virginia on June 7 Elijah Bowen 35 a coal miner fatally injured 13 year old Juanita Davis with an axe at his Kent Ridge home after she reported for work. He then shot himself in the head with a shotgun.
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Richlands
Tazewell County
Kent Ridge
Dan Taylor
Taylor
Elijah Bowen
Juanita Davis
Blair Davis
Confirmation services set at Christ Episcopal Church
The Rt. Rev. Frederick D. Goodwin will lead confirmations at Christ Episcopal Church on Sunday, July 25. Rector Rev. Robert B. Nelson said confirmation classes start tomorrow, with children at 4:30 PM and adults at 8:00 PM in the church office.
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Christ Episcopal Church
Frederick D. Goodwin
Diocese of
Virginia
Robert B. Nelson
Church House
Sunday Sunday School Meetings Cancelled Over Transportation
H. A. Snapp president of the Back Creek Sunday School convention announced the annual meeting is called off due to transportation issues. Gainesboro district meeting also not held because of gasoline shortage.
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H. A. Snapp
Back Creek
Gainesboro
Butterflies Exhibit By Local Resident At The Star
Charles Lind of 216 East Street displayed two large beautifully colored butterflies he caught near his home at The Star office.
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Charles Lind
East Street
Star Office
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County Board
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Good
Ration Board
North
Loudoun
Boor Hansbrough
Tuaphene
Lula Fowler
Mountain Area
Haldeman’s
U. S. Army Air Force
G. L. Grim Radio Shop
Nat. Ave
Arthur T. Wood
Frank B. Baldwin
W. J. Shocker
Marine Photo
International
Bell
Bell Clothes Stores
Winchester
Front Royal
George W. Kurtz
Mrs. McKenzie
Christian Science
John W. Rosenberger & Co
Braddock St
Dial
B. F. Goodrich
Silvertown
East Piccadilly St
Ue Marines
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