Wage Ceilings Being Studied by House Panel
The House banking committee will study possible wage ceilings under the pending price control bill. Chairman Steagall said the committee wants more information on wages utilities and farm products before action. Henderson testified that utilities would face limited new controls and that the act would supplement the Guffey coal act.
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Henry B. Steagall
Alabama
House Banking Committee
Steagall
Leon Henderson
Henderson
Far East War Talk In British Commons War Room
In Parliament Eden and Major Clement Attlee outline war concerns from the far east to the Atlantic front. The discussion touches on the threat to Singapore’s security and the scope of U S aid as leaders debate all phases of the global conflict.
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China
Eden
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Attlee
Thailand
Indo-China
United States
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Russia
British Isles
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Mediterranean
Anthony Eden
Washington
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Clement Attlee
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Civil Service Exams Coming Up For Various Posts
The Civil Service announces upcoming exams for economists with salaries from 2600 to 5600 dollars annually and junior veterinarian positions with pay up to 2000 dollars. Other posts are listed in the notice.
Tribute to Army Cook Ironkonnikov and Zinin
The Red Army praised two cooks for bravery near the front. Junior Sergeant Chief Cook Ikonnikov and Red Army Man Cook Zinin not only delivered hot meals on time but killed four Nazi parachutists who landed near their kitchen.
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Ikonnikov
Red Army
Cook Zinin
Hike in Price Of Stockings Profiteering
Price Administrator Henderson told Congress that any rise in silk stocking prices is profiteering. He argued production stoppage does not justify higher retail prices and warned against reviving World War era price controls. He cited potential damage from such policy and noted WW methods harmful.
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Clyde Williams
Missouri
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NRA
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Germany
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House Banking Committee
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Debate Delayed by Four Months Says Board
The board states four months remain to debate the question while workers typed all day. Critics argue the time could be better spent with hands-on labor, noting the contrast between desk work and digging.
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