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To see CIO head. Washington, D.C., Oct. 1. Arriving in Washington by plane this morning, Fred Pieper, member of the United Automobile Workers Executive Board, was expected to give a report CIO John L. Lewis on the incident in Detroit yesterday when Homer Martin, UAW President, is alleged to have pulled a pistol on the rank- and-file members of his union. Pieper came to Washington on the reservation previously cancelled by Martin. 10137

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To see CIO head. Washington, D.C., Oct. 1. Arriving in Washington by plane this morning, Fred Pieper, member of the United Automobile Workers Executive Board, was expected to give a report CIO John L. Lewis on the incident in Detroit yesterday when Homer Martin, UAW President, is alleged to have pulled a pistol on the rank- and-file members of his union. Pieper came to Washington on the reservation previously cancelled by Martin. 10137

Appears before Dies Committee. Washington, D.C., Nov. 14. Zygmund Dobrzynski, of Detroit, United Automobile Workers Organizer, told the House Committee investigating un-American affairs that the Communist party once sought control of auto unions believing that in event of war, they could paralyze the armaments industry. These tactics, he said, were outlined to him in May 1937, by William Weinstone, at that time State Secretary of the Communist Party in Michigan. Dobrzynski, said he was National Director of Ford Plant Organizers for the UAW, 111438

Appears before Dies Committee. Washington, D.C., Nov. 14. Zygmund Dobrzynski, of Detroit, United Automobile Workers Organizer, told the House Committee investigating un-American affairs that the Communist party once sought control of auto unions believing that in event of war, they could paralyze the armaments industry. These tactics, he said, were outlined to him in May 1937, by William Weinstone, at that time State Secretary of the Communist Party in Michigan. Dobrzynski, said he was National Director of Ford Plant Organizers for the UAW, 11/14/38

C.I.O. Head attempts to settle automobile union fight. Washington, D.C., Aug. 24. C.I.O. Head John L. Lewis with three of his aides today met with Homer Martin, President of the United Automobile Workers Union, to attempt an immediate settlement of the Union's factional fight. Martin's ouster has been demanded by other officials of the UAWA. Pictured, left to right are: Philip Murray, Chairman of the Steel Workers Organizing Committee; Lee Pressman, Counsel for C.I.O.; R.J. Thomas, Vice President of UAWU; Homer Martin, John L. Lewis, and John Brophy, C.I.O. Director, 8/24/38

Auto strike problem brought to Washington for conference by Governor of Michigan. Washington D.C. In an effort to settle the strike of automobile workers in Detroit, Governor Frank Murphy came to Washington today to confer with Secretary of Labor Perkins and Labor Officials. This picture, made at the Labor Department after a six hour meeting, shows left to right: John L. Lewis, Head of the CIO; Secretary Perkins; Governor Frank Murphy; and James F. Dewey, Conciliator of the Labor Department

Auto strike problem brought to Washington for conference by Governor of Michigan. Washington D.C. In an effort to settle the strike of automobile workers in Detroit, Governor Frank Murphy came to Washington today to confer with Secretary of Labor Perkins and Labor Officials. This picture, made at the Labor Department after a six hour meeting, shows left to right: John L. Lewis, Head of the CIO; Secretary Perkins; Governor Frank Murphy; and James F. Dewey, Conciliator of the Labor Department

In spotlight at CIO-A.F. of L. peace meeting. Washington, D.C., Oct. 26. Leaving the CIO-AF of L peace meeting at the Willard Hotel today these three CIO leaders told newsmen that proposals of the Committee for Industrial Organization caused a sensation when offered at the confab. Under the terms the CIO offered to return to the American Federation of Labor as an independent, a situation that which would probably result in the CIO becoming the dominant wing of the American Labor Movement. Left to right: Charles Howard, President of the International Typographical Union and Secretary of the CIO; Philip Murray, Chairman of the CIO Delegation [...] meeting; and Joseph Curran, President of the National Maritime Union. 10/26/37

C.I.O. Head attempts to settle automobile union fight. Washington, D.C., Aug. 24. C.I.O. Head John L. Lewis with three of his aides today met with Homer Martin, President of the United Automobile Workers Union, to attempt an immediate settlement of the Union's factional fight. Martin's ouster has been demanded by other officials of the UAWA. Pictured, left to right are: Philip Murray, Chairman of the Steel Workers Organizing Committee; Lee Pressman, Counsel for C.I.O.; R.J. Thomas, Vice President of UAWU; Homer Martin, John L. Lewis, and John Brophy, C.I.O. Director, 82438

Down to business. Washington, D.C., Aug. 8. Shortly after taking the Oath of Office today, Edward J. Noble, Chairman of the newly created Civil Aeronautics Authority, and Clin... M. Hester, Administrator of the Authority, went into an immediate huddle to discuss plans for putting the? act into effect on August 22. Administrator Hester assisted in drawing up the Civil Aeronautics Act. He was formerly Assistant General counsel of the Treasury Department, 8838

To see CIO head. Washington, D.C., Oct. 1. Arriving in Washington by plane this morning, Fred Pieper, member of the United Automobile Workers Executive Board, was expected to give a report CIO John L. Lewis on the incident in Detroit yesterday when Homer Martin, UAW President, is alleged to have pulled a pistol on the rank- and-file members of his union. Pieper came to Washington on the reservation previously cancelled by Martin. 10/1/37

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Oswego, New York. Willard DiSantis, sixteen-year old high school boy who made seventy-six model planes for the U.S. Navy, and was awarded the honarary rank of admiral

Plane with cruising radius of 11,000 miles at 380 miles per hour plan of Glenn Martin. Washington, D.C., Feb. 28. Glenn L. Martin, Baltimore airplane manufacturer, today told amazed members of the House Naval Affairs Committee when he told he is studying plans for a new super ship capable of cruising 11,000 miles at 380 miles per hour with 4,000 pounds of bombs. The ship he is planning to build will dwarf even the biggest planes now in use, Martin added. Martin was testifying on President Roosevelt's billion- dollar Naval Expansion Program, 22838

LANGLEY FIELD, Virginia FRENCH NIEUPORT PLANE, TYPE 17, WITH CAPT. J.C. BARTOLF AND LT. E. LeMAITRE

American Clipper. View of American Clipper plane in water

CHAMBERLAIN, GEORGE EARLE. SENATOR FROM OREGON, 1909-1921; MEMBER, U.S. SHIPPING BOARD, 1921-1923

Chinese Aviatrix receives gift of new plane from Col. Roscoe Turner. Washington, D.C., April 3. Col. Roscoe Turner, winner of speed trophies in the air, dropped down to Washington Airport today with a red high wing monoplane which he presented to the friends of New China, represented by Miss Hilds Yen, Chinese Aviatrix. The plane, 'the Spirit of New China', was built by the Porterfield factory. 4-3-39

Probably the smallest plane in the world. Built by Edw. F. Allen of Wash, D.C., who was formerly test pilot for Army Air Service during the world war. Plane is equipped with 9 horsepower motorcycle engine and weighs only 205 lbs. with wing spread of 27 ft. Mr. Allen, in cockpit, flies it often and recently attained height of 1800 ft. capable of making 63 mph

Imperial Airways plane - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

Michigan Congressman tries hand again. Washington D.C. A former telegrapher, Rep. John Lueke, new Democratic member of the House from Michigan, just couldn't resist tapping out a few words as he passes through the House press gallery today

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