United Mine Workers Accept Six Day Week
In Cincinnati on October 14 the United Mine Workers of America voted to adopt a six day work week and urged federal cooperation on transport prices and priorities for mining equipment. The agreement follows the WMC scale committee recommendation for a 42 hour week through March 31 with Gov Ickes to coordinate steps to prevent long transport of coal and ensure prices permit operators to pay workers.
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Cincinnati
United Mine Workers of America Today
Solid Fuels
Ickes
John L
Owis
UMW
Amusement Goods Show Changes In Toys For Year
A 1942 Amarillo Globe item notes hollow and flat silverware and luggage items, smokers' goods and stationery. Toys are markedly different this year with radical changes. Wheel goods are out and stores plan wooden toys with few metal nuts and bolts remaining.
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Amarillo Globe
Amarillo
Texas
Colin Kellys Man Honored Gen MacArthurs Head Quarters
Sergt Meyer Levin, the Brooklyn bombardier who flew with the late Captain Colin P. Kelly, has been awarded the Silver Star for a May 8 Coral Sea attack. His first bombing run jammed but he returned under heavy fire to drop eight 500-pound bombs bracketing a 15,000-ton transport, inflicting heavy damage.
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MacArthur
Australia
Meyer Levin
Brooklyn
Colin P. Kelly
Baruna
Philippines
Gen. MacArthur
Sergi Levin
Capt
Kelly
Levin
Early Shoppers for Christmas Have Variety
Chicago notes a survey by merchandising managers showing over 90 percent of traditional Christmas goods will be available this season. Apparel faces no major shortage aside from rubberized materials. suits coats handbags gloves and cotton garments will be ample. Imported china remains limited to English and Swiss watches and linens are arriving, with sufficient supply for the season.
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Chicago
Hogston M. McBain
Marshall Field & Co
China
McBain
England
Labor union seeks higher wage rates and better conditions
The text records union leader Lewis addressing Ickes about priority orders for mechanical supplies to sustain production, proposing government cooperation with the United Mine Workers. It calls for double pay on Sundays and holidays, ending district pay discrimination, and correcting wage inequalities while avoiding explicit wage increase figures. A homing pigeon note follows.
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Lewis
Ickes
United Mine Workers and Industry
Insurance Rates Reduction Sought for Workmen's Comp
The Texas Employers Insurance Association asks for a further 7.3 percent cut in workers' compensation rates, on top of a 2.7 percent reduction already approved, totaling 10 percent since August 1. The request cites lower handling expenses as the basis for the cut, relayed to Hollis DeGrassi by A. F. Allen.
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The
Texas Employers Insurance Association
Hollis DeGrassi
A. F. Allen
Salve and saloon stock ad offers penetro sale
An aged classifieds fragment lists medical salve and stainless Penetro sold at 25 cents with a 35 cent larger size. The odd wording hints at a general store or apothecary listing alongside a mutton suit reference and allergy or cold remedies.
World figure marks 25th anniversary in role
A prominent person celebrated twenty five years in a single post, marking a milestone in leadership. The occasion highlighted their sustained tenure and ongoing influence in national affairs.
Actress who snipped many would-be stars from cutting room
A profile notes a female film editor known for pruning aspiring stars, earning a reputation over a quarter century for shaping careers by removing or reshaping performances and scenes. Her decisive edits reputationally defined era.
Pull the Trigger on Constipation Dr Caldwell’s Laxative
When constipation causes stomach upset and bloating Dr Caldwell’s Laxative Senna combined with Syrup Pepsin offers relief. The formula aims to wake up lazy nerves and muscles in the intestines while being gentle on the stomach. Children also enjoy the pleasant taste and easy use. Get genuine Dr Caldwell’s.
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Dr. Caldwell
Louis Plans Ring Return After Army Service
Los Angeles dispatch reports heavyweight champion Joe Louis on furlough from Ft. Riley Kansas saying he will fight again when his army duties allow or after the war if he is not too old. He noted recent Omaha rumors misread his words and that at 28 he will decide after service ends. Louis intends two weeks rest in Southern California to refresh.
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Los Angeles
Sgt. Louis
Louis
Ft. Riley
Kan
Omaha
California
80 Golfers Enter Texas Tourney
Eighty golfers entered the sixth annual Texas Golf Association senior tournament at the San Antonio Country Club. Defending champion R. H. Nix of Dallas and M. L. Massingill of San Antonio tied for medal honors with 75. Qualifying scores include E. B. Gober of Austin 78 against W. D. Masterson of SA CC 82. Guy Keith of Beaumont 81 against Clarence Kraft of Fort Worth 83. Clyde Cunningham of Houston 81 against A. C. Skinner of Corpus Christi 84.
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San Antonio
Texas Golf Association
San Antonio Country Club
R. H. Nix
Dallas
M. L. Massingill
E. B. Gober
Austin
W. D. Masterson
Guy Keith
Beaumont
Clarence Kraft
Fort Worth
Clyde Cunningham
Houston
A. C. Skinner
Corpus Christi
First Application of Blue Star Ointment Promises Relief
Advertises Blue Star Ointment as a single application cure for itching from eczema rash pimples ringworm and toe itch with a money back satisfaction promise. Claims nature helps heal and urges trying it today.
Crochet Beret and Purse Pattern 475 Gift Idea
Advertisement for crochet pattern 475 offering instructions for a beret and matching purse in wool or candlewick. Mentions picots and Afghan stitch and shows illustrations and materials. Send eleven cents in coins for the pattern to The Amarillo Globe Needlecraft Dept. 82 Eighth Avenue New York NY, including pattern number name and address.
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Amarillo Globe
Needlecraft Dept
Eighth Avenue
New York
N. Y
Larry MacPhail Quits Dodgers Board
New York Oct 14. Lt. Col. Larry MacPhail former Brooklyn Dodgers president resigns from the club’s board of directors. He had agreed to stay as an advisor temporarily but says it would be a mistake to continue.
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New York
U.P
Larry MacPhail
Brooklyn Dodgers
MacPhail
Washington
Fight Results From United Press Card Highlights
Hartford report shows Chalky Wright KOing Carlos Cuebas in four. New York results include Carmine Pata outpointing Richie Lemos and Art Tatta outpointing Pete Monsinto. White Plains card features Warren Peterson outpointing Van McNutt and Mickey Canty defeating Felix Morales.
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United Press
Hartford
Conn
Chalky Wright
Los Angeles
Carlos Cuebas
Puerto Rico
New York
Carmine Pata
Richie Lemos
Calif
Art Tatta
New Haven
Pete Monsinto
White Plains
N. Y
Warren Peterson
van McNutt
Baltimore
Mickey Canty
Springfield
Mass
Felix Morales
Fan Who Hit Ball Player Becomes Soldier Today
Claude Wayman 39 of Louisburg Kansas, once accused of hitting Minneapolis outfielder Ab Wright with a pop bottle, became a soldier today. The felonious assault charge remains. Kansas extradition to Missouri could lead to his release for trial. Wright suffered a forehead gash, recovered, and now works in a war plant at McAlester Oklahoma.
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Kansas City
Claude Wayman
Louisburg
Kas
Minneapolis
John V. Hill
Kansas
Wayman
Missouri
Ab Wright
Minneapolis American Association
McAlester
Okla
Boston College Aims for Undefeated Run Against North Carolina Naval Pre‑Flight
Newton Mass October 14 Boston College hopes to repeat an undefeated season after twelve years with this squad. Coach Denny Myers admits his goal is to sneak in a late winning touchdown to beat North Carolina Naval Pre‑Flight Cloudbusters, a plan not shared by the coach.
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Newton
Mass
Boston College
Af Eagles
North Carolina
Naval
Denny Myers
North Carolina Cloudbusters
Baer Says Wary Of Title Claim During War
Sacramento October 14 Buddy Baer, after Joe Louis hinted at not fighting again, urges the title be declared vacant until the war ends to give servicemen a fair chance. Baer who challenged Louis twice declines to jump in for a throne bid.
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Sacramento
Calif
Joe Louis
Joe
Buddy Baer
Louis
North Carolina to play undefeated Duquesne in Saturday clash
Chapel Hill report says athletic director Fetzer announced UNC will meet Duquesne, an undefeated team with 16 straight wins, in a replacement game after the Rice Institute-Tarheels contest was cancelled. Corvallis note urges students to stay healthy and study diligently as wartime contribution.
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Chapel Hill
N. C
U.P
R. A. Fetzer
University of North Carolina
Duquesne University
Duquesne
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