Miners Board to Hear Charges Against Lewis
The Miners Board will consider charges raised by C. I. O. unionists against U M W A leaders including President John L. Lewis. District 50 dairy leaders demand repudiation of C I O leadership and Philip Murray. The U M W A seeks $1 660 repayment and discusses vacations with pay and wartime transportation for miners, plus a potential war bond program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miners’ Board
John L. Lewis
Aden Openhage BF
Philip Murray
C. I. Oo. Cca
United Automobile Workers
New York Industrial Union Council
United Mine Workers
Allies May Face Larger Japanese Armada in Pacific War
Allied reports describe a large Japanese troop movement and sinking of ships near the Coral Sea. Diplomats discuss French Caribbean possessions as Vichy signals caution while Admiral Hoover and Reber push proposals to safeguard Martinique Guadaloupe and French Guiana.
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George Rees French
Martinique
Vichy
State Department
United States
Robert
Caribbean
France
Henry Haye
Hull
Guadaloupe
French Guiana
John H. Hoover
Samuel Reber
Allied
Australia
Coral Sea
Louisiades
New Guinea
Port Moresby
Keith Murdock
Melbourne Herald
MacArthur
Not to Interfere With Employees Decree Issued
A Richmond proclamation enforces a National Labor Relations order directing employers to refrain from interference with employees. It calls for reinstatement of Irton Forsyth and specifies damages of 75 dollars for his absence, in line with stipulations agreed on March 19 and April 3, 1942.
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Richmond
Irton Forsyth
Lalent
Forsyth
National Labor Relations
Three Japanese Ships Sunk by U S Submarines
The Navy announced that U S submarines in the Far East have sunk a Japanese destroyer and two cargo ships, one a navy tanker. The communique No 80 notes 42 ships sunk and 11 damaged overall.
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Washington
Navy
United States
Western Pacific
Navy Department
Far East
U. S
Rnvent
Coral Sea
Substitute For Retreading Rubber Invented
Washington May 11 A rubber substitute material for retreading automobile tires by Dr Glenn L Casto dentist of Spencer West Virginia using natural gas coal wood and grain will be produced soon for testing on commercial vehicles Senator Kilgore said arrangements finished with government agencies to permit production Casto said a pilot plant in West Virginia would soon turn out several thousand daily He dismissed his product as not a synthetic rubber.
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Washington
Glenn L. Casto
Spencer
W. Va
Kilgore
D.-W. Va
Casto
West Virginia
British Gas Offensive Seen If Germany Uses Gas
Observers warn Britain could respond with a large scale gas attack if Germany uses gas in Russia. New gases have been developed and stockpiled enabling aerial spraying from bombers to create deadly mist. Mustard gas could devastate towns and halt Kiel port operations, with hundreds of bombers needed for Berlin or Hamburg.
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London
Germany
Russia
Churchill
Britain
Stuttgart
Kiel
Berlin
Hamburg
Radio Asked To Follow Rule of Reason In News
A brief radio report urges adherence to a rule of reason amid concerns over thoughtlessness or carelessness in presenting news. The piece notes the need for careful judgment and responsible coverage to maintain public trust.
Special Rule For Heavy Hauling
In Richmond on May 11 Commissioner James A. Anderson announced that special permits are being issued to allow movement of certain interstate loads. Col M B Battle urged higher speed signs to ease freight movement, proposing a 55 mph top speed and a higher general limit for trucks.
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Richmond
James A. Anderson
Virginia Highway Users’ Association Today
Col. M. 8
Battle
State Division of Vehicles
Peru President Pledges Cooperation In World War Effort
President Manuel Prado told the Senate that Peru will cooperate in the United Nations war effort. He cited adherence to Roosevelt’s policy and urged unity to defend civilization and liberty. He praised the United States as a beacon of democracy and predicted a new era of good neighborliness.
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Washington
Manuel] Prado
Senate Today
Peru
Senate
United Nations
Roosevelt
U. S
Prado
United States
Americas
Protests Grow Over Government Car Seizure Plans
In Washington on May 11, opposition rises in the Senate to seizing privately owned autos. Senator Downey proposes a 5 billion dollar fund to build up a government program and Senator Reynolds urges a 40 mph national speed limit with government power to commandeer fast cars. Senator Byrd warns the public would react terribly if cars were requisitioned.
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Washington
Downey
D.-Calif
Reynolds
D.-Va
Byrd
Giraud Said Still Held in Vichy France
The latest reports place General Giraud still in Vichy France after private notes claimed he was arrested in Geneva while using false papers and attempting to flee toward Lisbon. Government actions followed that report.
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Vichy
France
New York Times
Geneva
Switzerland
Lisbon
Portugal
Armies of Indians Readied for Major Offensive
Gen Archibald P announces three Indian armies prepared to smash at the Japanese in vaders today as northern commands reorganize. The northern northeastern and southern forces shift to northwestern eastern and southern armies to coordinate the operation.
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Dmart
Dodie
Sir Archibald P
Kronstadt Fortress Still In Action
A Finnish communique says Kronstadt island fortress long range guns remain in action and shelled Finnish coastal positions unsuccessfully. German bombers have attacked the Gulf of Finland area repeatedly to neutralize the Baltic fleet units based there.
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Wherwegen
Russia
Kronstadt
Pp Ceronaadt
Gulf of Finland
Italians Claim Bay of 17 Planes Seized
A war bulletin asserts Italian forces claim 17 planes bayed by Libyan front. Italian artillery repulsed British patrols as reported in today’s dispatch.
Japan Presses Burma Road Fight in Chefang Area
Heavy fighting reported at Chefang 25 miles inside China on the Burma road as Japanese reinforcements arrive to salvage a trapped column. Chinese and Allied forces claim crushing ambushes and heavy Japanese losses while pursuing toward Lashio and Mandalay in Burma.
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Japan
Burma
Chefang
Chungking
Yunnan
Ching
China
Bhamo
Mandalay
Myitkyina
Liolem
Kunghsin
Joseph W. Stilwell
U. S. Ats
Lashio
Academy
Whire
Mayoyo
British Steamer Hit By U Boat Near U S Coast
A British merchant ship was attacked by a submerged U boat within a mile and a half of an Atlantic shore. The vessel was towed to an east coast port after two crewmen were killed and thirty escaped in lifeboats. A seaman reported sighting a periscope as rescue boats towed lifeboats ashore.
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Lake Worth
Frs
Atlantic
Carpenter
George W. Boynton
Legion May Meet In Indianapolis
Indianapolis to host the 1942 American Legion convention September 19 20 and 21 with a limited delegation due to wartime conditions Leo J Custer Cedar Rapids Iowa named committee chairman announced the plan to limit delegates and essential officers and committee members.
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Chicago
Leo J. Custer
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Hospital Board Meets Tomorrow at Winchester Memorial
The Winchester Memorial hospital board of directors will meet tomorrow afternoon at 1 o clock for a luncheon. Dr. H. H. McGuire serves as president and the notice was issued by Bennett J. McCarthy, the hospital superintendent.
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Winchester Memorial Hospital
H. H. McGuire
Bennett J. McCarthy
Rev R A Whitten Speaks At Knights Templar Services
Rev R A Whitten speaks at the annual Ascension Day services of the Knights Templar in Winits foundation day events. The report notes participation by local attendees and details of the service.
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R. A. Whitten
Knights Templar
Not Identified With C C Denomination
The Rev. R A Whitten pastor of the Congregational Church requests The Star state that the Ninth Street Christian church of Washington DC is not a unit of the Congregational Christian Church and has no affiliation.
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R. A. Whitten
Congregational Church
Braddock and
Clifford Streets
Star
Ninth Street Christian Church
Washington, D. C
C. W. Lowe
Christian Standard
Congregational Christian Church
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