Labor dispute settled at Triton Chemical TNT plant
Glen Wilton May 17 labor leaders announced the resolution of a labor dispute at the nearly completed Triton Chemical TNT plant. About 200 workers who walked off Tuesday were warned to return to work as wage increases were offered after supervisory changes. Jack James resigned as general manager. Frank Walsh indicated wage boosts possible if pickets were removed. State and federal conciliators, including Benjamin Dowden, helped broker the agreement with government portions of production planned.
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Glen Wilton
Triton Chemical Company
Frank Walsh
Vicermina
Volunee
Walsheed
Benjamin Dowden
Jack James
Let Judges Fix Sentences Proposed In Virginia
State Senator John Battle of Charlottesville urged in the University of Virginia News Letter that punishment for crime be fixed by judges rather than juries. He called for probation and parole systems, salaried sheriffs, and abolishing the fee method of compensation. He cited high penal costs and rising jail commitments, arguing for faster action to protect the state's heritage.
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Charlottesville
John
Battle
University of Virginia
Virginia
Actress Marjorie Woodworth Attacked by Harvard Students
Hollywood starlet Marjorie Woodworth faced an orange barrage as she rode past Harvard Lampoon revelers in Cambridge. The incident sparked fights and glass damage. Woodworth entered the Lampoon building via a rear entrance before leaving for South Station.
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Cambridge
Mass
Harvard
Marjorie Woodworth
Harvard Lampoon
Lampoon
Russell Bowie
New York
Braves Barrage
Woodworth
Jean Harlow
Miss Woodworth
South Station
Boston
Coles H. Phinizy
Ventnor
N. J
Senate approves bill expanding control over raw materials
The Senate approved an amended House bill giving the Office of Production Management broad statutory authority to direct the disposition of raw materials and military equipment.
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Washington
Senate
House
Office of Production Management
Rainfall Averages From Winchester Laboratory Data
Present and past rainfall figures show 24 hour totals and May to date 1.09 inches. Year to date 7.44 inches. Average monthly precipitation from 1913 to 1939 lists values for each month. annual average rainfall for 28 years stands at 35.80 inches.
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Winchester Research Laboratory
Honeymoon Gold Bone Chapter Thirty Eight Drama Unfolds
Brooks comforts June as Natalie watches in fury while Don expresses regret. June laments domestic dreams and Brooks urges escape to mellow the moment. Natalie confronts the truth as Brooks subtly signals to her amidst the lovers’ entanglement.
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June
Brooks
Donald
Porry
Hollywood
Reno
Natalie
You
Heath
Don
Jane
Radio Highlights and Prime Time Listings on Multiple Stations
Radio highlights list programs and hosts across WMAL WJSV WRC WISV and more. Notable segments include People's Platform with Irving Berlin and Editor Agar advocating aid to Britain, and Taft addressing Y M C A convention.
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WISV
Irving Berlin
Herbert Agar
Britain
D. Worth Clark
Kathleen Norris
WMAL
Maurice Evans
Sophie Stewart
Walt Whitman
WJSV
Charles P. Taft
United Services
WRC
Senator Robert
Taft
Stimson
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Dec
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Timberlake
Palace Theatre
Harvard Swains
Dolly
Arcang
Reginald Stewart
N.B.C
Mendelssohn
Bach
Mozart
Israel
Novntime
the Bishop
the Gargoyle
America
American Legion Streamliner
Knickerbocker Playhouse
Duffy
People’s
Wayne King
Charles P
Senator Jo
Flynn Barn
Nb.c
Cs Ezra
Sraes Assn
Joe Saunders
Esso
Orchestra
James’ Orch
Clyde
Lucas
Johnny Messner
Bobby
Krupa
Orch
Madriguera
Little Jack Little
Ramon Ramos
Orchestra Orch
Joan Edwards
Tommy Dorsey’s
Ens
Robin Conrad Puffle
Ines
MR. Sawyer
Blondie
U. 8S
Patent Office
Chic Young
Daisy
By Les Forgrave
Thimble Theater
Popeye
Mange
Open
Etta Kett
Secret Agent X-9
Paul Robinson
Heen
Robert Storm
Fitz
Katy
Dad
Nik, Kate
Benning
G-Man and the Lady
Muggs and
Skeeter
Ssh
Sissy
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