Workers Frozen on Jobs Use Subterfuges to Get Releases
Fred Wells of the War Manpower Commission cites cases of workers using doctor notes and claimed illnesses to transfer to better jobs in essential industries. Examples include nyctophobia to secure daytime work and a five hour daily limit later reversed, plus disappearances to trigger seniority-based transfers. Officials urge treating such resignations as provoked discharges and availability statements.
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Fred Wells
War Manpower Commission
Amarillo
WMC
Labor-Management Committee
Wells
U. S. Employment Service
Allied push on Gothic Line tightens across Coriano sector
In Rome, Allied forces seize a ridge from Coriano to the Adriatic Sea as fierce fighting rages below the Gothic Line. Coriano remains German held though patrols reach the town, while Americans advance near Lucca and Alto Passia. Canadian drive nears the Marano River amidst heavy German counteraction.
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Rome
Eighth Army
Coriano
Adriatic Sea
Rimin
Pisa
Altopascia
Lucca
Florence
Sulfa Dango New Hope for Scalp and Skin Disorders
Sulfa Dango combines a powerful germ killer with a soothing penetrating agent in liquid form. It provides relief on first application for itching and dandruff and is promoted for acne eczema psoriasis impetigo insect bites burns sunburn and other irritations. Apply several times daily with no bandaging required. Full treatment available for $1.00 with money back guarantee. Post Office Drug Store
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M— Post Office Drug Store
Medical research overlooks harm to workers say Wells
Mr Wells reports that medical research shows little harmful impact from work in war industries. He notes most plants have medical staff and dispensaries for minor injuries and ailments and praises the medical profession for its conscientious cooperation under the stabilization plan.
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Wells
Courthouse Records and Divorce Decrees Listed
District Court records show multiple divorces including Nannie Lou Moore versus Marion Moore and Theda Marie Smith versus Ausburn Gordon Smith. Also listed are marriage licenses for several couples and partnerships among many individuals. The note also mentions 14 U S cities exceeding 500000 population.
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Nannie Lou Moore
Marion Moore
Theda Marie Smith
Ausburn
Gordon Smith
R. E. Good
Marguerite Good
Katherine Riddle
Roy Smith Riddle
Edna Caywood
C. L. Caywood
Nina Merrell
C. W. Merrell
Maxie Berniece Hawkins
Albert Byron Hawkins
Reuben Jordan
Ruth Jordan
Jack E. Hardy
Virginia Ann Daher
Guy T. Reese
Lena C. Smith
P. A. Groves
Ruth James
Pedro Mendoza
Margaret Es-pitia
Monroe M. Grusendorf, Jr
Ruby Lois Bush
Edwin A. Tash
Mildred C., Miller
Sidney Melvin Cook
Rena Withers
Sam A. Hoch, Jr
Lucy Mae Stewart
Frank Lyman Garner
Irene Saule
Charles W. TenBrock, Jr
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Amarillo Globe
Texas
Adriatic
Otto van Viedemayer
Marano River
DAL
American Institute of Laundering
Sinclair
Sinclair i
Courthouse Records
U. S
Bill Farmer
Oliver Eakle Bidg
Cudahy
Cudahy Packing Co
Cudahy Hog Market
Vital Stas Wiha Ara
Barber & Beauty Supply
Helene Curtis Industries
Amarillo, Texas
John Garvey J. M
Simpson
Lincoln Street
Coca-Cola Company
Coca-Cola
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