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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-06-18
British Meet Stubborn
Resistance By French
In Syrian Operations
Report Major Battle Being
Waged With Aircraft
Playing Prominent Part
In Operations

Stubborn French resistance in
Syria today continued to stall
British attacks in the direction
of Damascus and Beirut. while
in north Africa a mechanical
column from the Army Of the
Nile was admitted by London TO
have withdrawn from advanced
positions in LibYa.
Cairo said British armies are
gaining slowly in the drive toward
domination Of Syria, but admitted
a major battle is in progress, with
French troops and aircraft putting
up the strongest possible resist
ance.
The drive into Egypt, according
TO London, was intended only to
test the strength OF Axis forces
there and a retreat was ordered
to follow the original plan.
Berlin and Rome bulletins said
the British had suffered decisive
defeat in north Africa, however,
and the Berlin report said British
losses in tanks were unusually
heavy Rome said the British
army was equipped with large
numbers of the newest type tanks
produced in the United States.
Admitting heavy air attacks on
their mechanical column, London
reports said 20 German bombers
were shot down in fighting yester-
day
German boInbers, meanwhile,
pounded the Egyptian capital at
Alexandria last night in a 65-
minute attack.
Describing heavy French aerial
activity in Syria, a bulletin from
Cairo said German planes have
been repainted with French colors
and are taking part in constant at
lacks on British troops The
planes, according to the report,
are piloted by French soldiers.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-06-18
FOR SALE BARGAIN

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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-06-18
SENTENCES GOAT

AKRON. Ohio For butting
Mrs. Mile Wolfe of this city, a
police court Judge sentenced the
goat to never appear in public un-
less accompanied by the master.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-06-18
Plane Nose-Dives Near
South Beach Yesterday
Call Sent Out For Assist
ance Brings Hundreds
To Scene Near BouIe-
ward

A city wide call for help at
about $50 o'clock yesterday
afternoon following an air
plane crash in the waters short
distance off The southeast portion
Of Roosevelt Boulevard, was rsad-
lily responded 10 by large mum
Der who Immediately proceeded
to the scene in automobiles. air.
craft. surface ships and other
conveYances.
The plane. owned by Daniel
Lawson, resident Of cocoanut
Drive at the approae > the road
that leads to the OF seas High
way. evidently was circling the
city on pleasure ride beforesit
crashed near the boulevard that
skirts the east and south shores
of the island MI. Lawson. who
was at the controls. is known 10
carry his plane aloft afternoons
on pleasure jsants above Key
West and other islands OF the
Florida Keys.
The plane. according to wit
nesses, nose-dived into the wa
tiers and was almost completely
wrecked. Mr.. Lawson came out
of the wrcckage with only minor
injuries, mainly cuts over an eye
and body bruises. The remains
of the plane was towed 20 the
owners property at Cocoanut
Drive.
Joseph Sawyer, an eiIiploye
OF the First National Bank who
was standing on the beach nearby
with his wife. Witnessed the fall
of the plane. Both he and Mrs.
Sawyer at once sent out call
for assistance.
The Sawyers contacted Glen
BilIingsley and Arthur Stoller.
owners Of The stofk Club on the
boulevard. who broadcast Q call
for help over the telephone line
al the radio station ~ the head
Of the island The broadcast. In
reality d city wide haqkFup
BROUGHT hundreds TO the btefie
Three men stationed II Amy
Barracks. who we're on the btach
al the time Of the accident. were
among the first to reach the
wrecked plane They assisted
Hlr. Lawson out Of the craft and
otherwise rendered necessary 81.
sistance The soldiers apfro
priated uae Of row boat on Tho
beach and lost 30 sinae IN ns~k
Ing their way 10 the sanken
plane.
The enlisted men making np
the rescue party consisted %
Corporal Edwsrd WestteTry. wfso
Fsails fr0rn Jacksonville Corporal
Richard Dewitt. f1ade City, and
Corporal Ralph Allen. Mlassi
Two government planes made
their apr earanee on the seene
and two sailors of coast gaarsi
vessels Responded 10 The call f0f
help A large nufntseF ~
civilians were also on haFs9 a.
EeTing their assistance
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-06-18
WPA employees
MAKE REPAIRS
TO BUILDINGS
CARRY ON WORK At ARMY
BARRACKS; REPORT VA
RIoUs OTHER ACTIVITIES
at GOVERNMENT POST

Construction and repair work
carried on at army barracks by
WPA employees has made habit
able quarters for 200 men out of
two buildings which previously
were unsafe or occupancy, Capt.
Malcolm r. Bedside, public rela-
tons officer, announced today.
improvements to the buildings,
now being carried on by 10 WPA
workers have provided for their
use as troops quarters, with sup
ply and dining facilities.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-06-18

The bingo party and dance at
the national guard armory tomor-
row night will begin promptly at
7:30 o'clock. The program is
sponsored bv the army. and both
service personnel and civilians
have been invited. Penny bingo
games will begin at 7:30 and end
at 9 o'clock, with dancing from 8
until 1890 o'clock.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-06-18

Accomplishments of the army
garrison stationed in Key West
have won praise from Col. Charles
H. Patterson, l. G.. d., corps area
inspector general, who recently
completed a two-day inspection
tour, his fourth in Key West.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-06-18

James Frederick Hooper, second
lieutenant, @. M. c., accompanied
by Mrs. Hooper and their children
left Key West yesterday for duty
with the quartermaster office of
Fourth Corps Area headquarters,
Atlanta, Ga. Lieutenant Hooper, a
reserve officer, was serving here
as technical sergeant, regular
army, last fall, and was first called
to duty as an officer Nov. S, 1910.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-06-18

Sgt. J. E. Holt. whose wife and
four children are vacationing at
Charleston. S. c., will join his
family early next month for visit
to North Carolina and Virginia,
returning to Key West July is.
MRS. Holt, with their three sons,
Jack, Jene and Robhie. and their
daughter, Barbara. are spending
a month with relatives at Char
lesion and nearby cities.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-05-02
DEFENSE PROGRAM
BREAKING RECORD
in SHOP ACCIDENTS
Injuries Found Affecting Six Times
AS Many N. Y. Workers AS Strikes.

New York City QLNS). - More
than six times as many workers were
injured in New York State industries
last year as were directly affected by
strikes. n du trial Commissioner
Frieda S. Miller said here.
"With industrial accidents-most of
them preventable-topping all pre-
vious records under the impact of the
defense program" Commissioners
Miller said, s'the New York State De-
partment of Labor has set up an in
spectors' training program to try to
stem the tide by pooling the safety
experience of every Inspector and su-
pervisor as well as of outside industry.
"The $4,000 industrial accidents
reported in New York State last year
accent the prevention job facing man.
agement, labor and the state when
peak production is reached, to prevent
even greater human suffering, work
stoppage and loss of workers. Despite
all our efforts in the past, industrial
accidents have followed the business
curves-up in boom times and down
in depressions."
Causes Held Outside Law
Most accidents in modern industry
do not result from violations of safety
laws but from variety of preventable
causes outside the law, according to
George C. Daniels, director of the in
spection division. Every inspector
therefore should serve industry as a
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-05-02
new AGREEMENT
FOR WORKERS in
COAST SHIPYARDS

Seattle, Wash. (ILNS).-A Pacific
Coast shipyard working agreement,
providing that employees will not strike
during the national defense emer-
gency, has been approved here by
shipyard officials and workmen.
The agreement was worked out by
representatives of employers and la
Dor at conferences held in San Fran
cisco under the direction of the Ship
building Sterilization Committee of
the Labor Division, Office of Produc-
ton Management. The agreement is
expected to serve as model for
agreements to cover the shipbuilding
industry in other parts of the country.
John P. Frey, president of the Metal
Trades Department of the American
Federation of Labor, and A. F. Ma
rion, spokesman for the shipbuilders,
announced the approval jointly fol-
lowing a conference
Big Majority for Approval
A statement issued by the men said:
at was recorded that the five local
metal trades councils of Seattle, Ia
coma, Portland, San Francisco and
Los Angeles had voted approval of
the agreement. The poll of the local
unions affiliated with these councils
indicated that large majority also
had voted likewise"
The standard basic wage under the
agreement will be SLIP per hour for
mechanics.
The agreement provides time and a
half for all overtime over 40 hours
and double time for work on Sundays
and holidays. One weeks vacation is
granted with pay for all employees
with years service.
Night Work Provisions
Special provisions for night work
include eight hours pay for seven and
half hours work, plus 10 per cent
of the day rate, on the first night
shift and eight hours pay for seven
and half hours work, plus Is per
cent of the day rate, for the grave
yard" shift.
The hourly day rates include: me-
chanics, SIP; heavy forgers, $1.42;
press operators and heaters, 1.02;
crane operators, $1.05; hammer oper-
ators, 95 cents; firemen, S1.00; general
helpers, 81 cents; warehousemen, 85
cents; laborers, 80 cents.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-05-02
A.F.L. Head Bitterly Scores
Vinson Bill; Says Measure is
Blow to Labor and Liberty
Measure Receives Blstering Attack from Green Also
sentative of Georgia-Sdney Hlman Against Bill.

"will arouse deep feeling and discon-
tent among the workers of the ma
tion." He said that enactment would
"delay rather than promote the COM
pletion of the national defense pro-
gram" and that labor would interpret
it "as blow at freedom and liberty"
Voluntary Service Held Best
He contended that "the best type
of service is voluntary service" and
that labor is "giving that character
of service intellectually and in a
most wonderful way"
Green warmly praised the mo
strike" policy of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor in defense industries
"In our efforts to carry out this
'no-strike' record, we have made a
wonderful record" he said. Through
the efficient service of the skilled
metal trades workers affiliated with
the federation, the naval construction
program is ahead of schedule.
Involuntary Servitude Seen
"Do the members of Congress wish
to change this situation by creating
hatred and enmity in the minds and
hearts of labor toward Congress and
the government
The A. F. of L. head declared that
the Vinson bill, if made law, would be
regarded as imposing involuntary
servitude" on free labor, in violation
of the Thirteenth Amendment to the
Constitution.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-05-02

Washington, d. C. (ILNS). - Ma
tional defense will be delayed, not
speeded, by enactment of the Vinson
compulsory mediation bill, President
William Green of the American Fed
GRAFTON of Labor declared in a blister
ing attack on the measure.
Green's blast lined up labor in solid
opposition to the Vinson bill as the
measure was also condemned by Phil
lip Murray, president of the c. |. o.,
in letter to Representative Carl Vim
son of Georgia, chairman of the House
Naval Affairs Committee and author
of the bill.
Administration spokesman joined la
Dor in opposing the Vinson proposal.
Sidney Hillman, associate director of
the Office of Production Management,
told special Senate committee inves-
tigating the defense program that he
opposed compulsory cooling off" leg
islation, and the War Department, in
a letter from Secretary Stimson, op-
posed measure similar to the Vinson
plan.
Bill Branded offensive"
Green, writing to all members of
the House of Representatives, urged
them to defeat the Vinson bill, which
he declared would set up a form of
legislative cOmpulsion tremendously
offensive to free American workers .
Enactment of the Vinson measure,
Green further told House members,
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-05-02

Washington, D. C. (ILNS).-Labor
can make an increasing contribution
toward speedy completion of the ma
tional defense program by adherence
to a strict no-strike policy during the
defense emergency, President William
Green of the American Federation of
Labor declared in an appeal to all
unions affiliated with the federation.
Not an hour or day should be
lost in production, President Green
warned, if America is to be fully
prepared in time to defend herself
and extend aid to other demOcracies.
"By giving service, by avoiding
strikes, by making such sacrifices as
the exigencies of the situation re-
quire now," Green advised the five
million members of the A. F. Of L.,
"you may avoid making greater sac
rifices in the future"
Praises A. f. of l.. Record
Green's appeal for 100 per cent
labor cooperation in the defense pro-
gram was contained in a letter sent
to national and international unions,
State Federations of Labor, city CEN
trail bodies and federal labor unions.
Directing attention to the fact that
the A. F. of L. Metal Trades Depart
ment and the Building and Construc-
tion Trades Department had adopted
'no-strike" policy, Green said he
was proud of the fine record made by
the workers in unions affiliated with
these departments. AS a result of
their "high type Of service" he said,
the naval construction program of the
government is ahead of schedule, as
we'll as the greater part of the re-
mainder of the defense construction
program.
eve have made and are making a
record of which our great movement
can well be proud" said Green. "The
strikes which have occupied the front
pages of the public press, which have
been exploited over the radio as exist
ing in defense production industries,
were originated and supported by the
rebel, rival, dual movement. We are
in no way responsible for said strikes
or the Communistic influence which,
operating under cover, inspired many
of Them"
Big Responsibility on Labor
Calling upon every worker in Amer
lea to profoundly renew his devotion,
loyalty and pledge of service to the
government" the A. F. of L. head en-
phasized that the success Of the de-
fense program depends largely on
American workers.
Employers, Green said, must grant
| wage increases corresponding to in
creased living costs and increased
corporate earnings. However, he
emphasized, this form of economic
| justice can be obtained without re-
sort to strikes. He urged A. F. of l..
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-05-02

safety consultant as well as act as a
law enforcement officer. He must be
familiar not only with accidents but
with health hazards as well, Daniels
said. New chemicals and new proc
esses are developing new occupational
diseases which "strain all thu, Depart
ment's resources to prevent anI con-
troll"
"The def ense program simply
heightens these problems" Miss Miller
explained "What is safe in normal
times with the regular labor force
working eight hours day becomes
much more hazardous when the de-
mand for speed and output throws in
experienced men and additional ma
chimes into two and three shifts, six
and seven days week. There is little
time to overhaul machinery on "a
hour operations-the weak link may
slip by"
Expansion Brings New Problems
The rapid expansion in industry
plus the great variety in accidents
makes necessary an increased pooling
of safety experience, Daniels said.
Since January 1, 1910, his division has
distributed to the inspection force pc
riodic analyses of accident reports.
These will be expanded to include
summaries of occupational disease
records and will serve as basis of
instruction in the training program.
The information thus obtained will
also be used in recommending new
safety codes and revising existing
ones.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-05-02
Woll Pleased BY Labor's
Response To British Aid

New York City (ILNS).-Organized
labor in all parts of the country is "re-
spending magnifcently" to the appeal
to aid British labor, according to
Matthew Woll, ice-president of the
American Federation Of Labor and
chairman of the American Labor
Committee to Aid British Labor, spon-
sor of the three-month nationwide
campaign now under way.
"All indications give evidence of a
clear realization of the issues involved
in this war and most intense desire
to have labor make a distinctive and
definite contribution to the forces
fighting for democracy in Great Brit
ain, particularly to the British work
ers," Woll declared.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-05-02
Lauding A. F. Of l. Defense Strike
Record, President Green Appeals to
All Unions to Avoid Work Stoppage

national emergency. Conditions are
far from normal. Surely we can ali
see that the demand is for service
and sacrifice if necessary.
Labor's Rights to be Guarded
SIN order to give the best service
and to make sacrifices there must be
a willingness to give service and tc
make sacrifices. Labor cannot be
called upon to give greater service OF
Continued on page 4, column g.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-05-02
Federation Leader Says Labor Can Make An Increasing
ne n nomaiu opseuy M oo1Pletoi, a ID Ma.o'ai

unions to call upon the services of
the National Defense Mediation
Board for the settlement of dis
putes. His letter concluded:
"This appeal is based upon the fact
that we are passing through a great
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-10-03
MICS Growing Up;

Headquarters meeting on Thurs
day night, September 25, took a
firm stand against attacks on our
members by sailors or firemen.
Recommendations by a commit
tee headed by Bro. Charlie Schrie-
Der urging vigorous action in ev-
cry such case, were heartily en-
dorsed by the headquarters mem
bers.
In a seven page report, Bro.
Schrieber presented two weeks ago
his views on some of the many
problems affecting our members
on freighters, schooners, etc., as
to beefs between the three depart
ments when the cook or steward
is always considered wrong; how
insufficient supplies and food of
poor quality are invariably blamed
on the cook or steward.
Following are the major recon-
mendations of the committee ell
ected to study Brother Schrieber's
report, as approved by the meet
ing:
/. Whenever a steward, cook or
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-10-03
SIS Baranof And Diamond Cement

The sailing of these two steam
ships was delayed under circum-
stances very much akin. Just a
year and a half ago, the Diamond
Cement was tied up because of the
unwillingness on the part of a
member of the crew to sail aboard
vessel which would necessitate
his using the same toilet with four
Negro members of the crew. Dur
ing elaboration, the ship was held
in port for a period of twenty-four
hours. 1t was reliably reported
that the ship would remain tied
up until an adjustment could be
reached. 1t was further reported
that four members of the crew
who were Disseminated against
and were not permitted to sail on
the vessel, engaged in a compro-
mise with the union in charge of
the hiring hall where the contro-
very took place. These four men,
bers of the Race accepted thirty
days pay in return for not con-
tending for their rights to sail
aboard the vessel.
The sale of cardinal rights by
four members of our Race brought
more harm to the Marine Cooks
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-10-03
Defense Bond Quiz

Q. Has the Government set a
quota to be raised through the
sales of Defense Savings Bonds /?
A. No; there is no quota and
no time limit. The Defense Saw
ings Program is to be a continu-
ing effort, and both Defense Bonds
and Stamps should be purchased
steadily and regularly.
@. Why were the Nations retail
stores asked to sell Defense Saw
ings Stamps?
A. American retailers were not
asked-they volunteered through
their national organizations to I'M
dertake the sale of Defense Saw
ings Stamps on a vast scale.
Note-To buy Defense Bonds
and Stamps, go to the nearest
post office, bank or savings and
loan association; or write to the
Treasurer of the United States,
Washington, D. c. Also Stamps
now are on sale at most retail
stores.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-10-03

NEW YORK, N. Y. The
United States Navy does not want
DIR. Harold J. Franklin of Jersey
City, N. j., as assistant surgeon
with the rank of junior lieutenant
even though he has passed all ex-
aminations written, oral and
physical-necessary for the post.
DR.. Franklin, who is now an in
terne at Medical Center in Jersey
City, brought all the documents in
his case to the office of the MA.
A.C.P. here including the final
word from the Bureau of Medicine
and Surgery of the Navy Depart
ment: you did not meet physical
qualifications for appointment"
DR.. Franklin wrote to the Navy
May %, 1941, and on May 81, he
received a letter containinga cir
cular, instructions for filing his
application, and information that
the next examination for appoint
ment in the medical corps of the
Navy would be held August IL to
Is, inclusive.
Proof that the Navy is anxious
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-10-03
Joe Louis To Fight
Again Against Prejudice

New York-The department of
race relations of the Federal Coun-
Gil of Churches oannounced tonight
that Joe Louis would put up one
more fight" against race preju-
dice and intolerance, by sponsor
ing a Joe Louis fund for the de-
partment.
Louis had written friends, the
department said, that he expected
to be called soon to military SER
vice and that this might cause his
retirement from the ring.
But before l retire" he wrote,
81 want to put up one more fight
the best of my career-to help
my people.
1.-THE hardest fight 1 ever had
was against prejudice and intoler-
ance. My people know what ]
mean. They are all fighting their
way up, and want to open the
door of opportunity a little wider
for them. propose to start with
my own contribution"
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-10-03
Davidson Fleming
Bias Investigators

Mark F. Ethridge, chairman of
the Presidents Committee on Fair
Employment Practice, today an
nounced the appointment of two
field representatives who will in
vestigate complaints of discrim-
inatory employment practices in
defense industries.
The appointments are: Eugene
Davidson, Business Agent of the
CLIO Building Service and Mainten-
ance Workers of Washington, D.
c., and Administrator of the New
Negro Alliance, and G. James
Fleming, managing editor of the
Philadelphia Tribune.
Davidson, a native of Washing
ton, D. c., was graduated from
Harvard University in 1917 and
received an LIB Degree from the
Howard University Law School in
1925. He is a World War veteran
having served as Captain of the
seth Infantry, and a member OF
the Committee of Management OF
the IL Street Branch of the Wash
ington YMCA.