Women at Metalwork Excel Men in Wartime Report
A National Industrial Conference Board report based on 131 establishments finds women in metal trades praised for thoroughness and loyalty, with higher quality work and steadier output than men in many cases. The study notes limited substitution but wide participation in varied processes, including assembling and inspecting, with several plants reporting equal or greater female output.
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National Industrial Conference Board
Women Workers Equal or Higher Output in Munitions Study
A report finds women in munition plant fuses operations outperforming men by 25 to 50 percent on drill presses and milling machines. In most establishments women earned equal pay or equal piece rates, and were often more teachable and quick to learn, with some noting men being less available.
Man Believed Bourne Ends Life After Fourth Attempt
A man thought to be W. S. Bourne of Shelburne Falls killed himself in Crawford House by hanging with a bed sheet. He had reportedly made three prior suicide attempts over four days, including arsenic, tobacco extract, and a wrist cut, linked to life insurance. Medical Examiner Magrath noted a bandage on the right wrist.
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W. S. Bourne
Shelburne Falls
Crawford House
Lynn Hotel
Quincy House
Magrath
SONS OF ST GEORGE END CONVENTION TODAY
The 30th annual convention of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, Order Sons of St. George, ends today after morning and afternoon meetings in Lawrence Hall Boston delegates attended. Officers were installed yesterday and tours of Boston and the south shore were enjoyed by more than 50 delegates.
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Grand Lodge of Massachusetts
Order Sons of St. George
Lawrence Hall
Washington Street
Grand Lodge
Boston
South Shore
Ice carrying by head load in North End scene
A photographer captures a policeman at the North End ice station helping a girl begin her journey home with a balanced head load of ice. The scene highlights efficient ice transportation and child assistance.
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North End
Volunteers Sought for Ice Stations Across Boston
Assistant State Food Administrator James J. Phelan appeals to citizens not in the draft ages to volunteer at ice distributing stations. Six stations already operate with nine more planned to serve Charlestown East Boston North End West End South End and other dense districts. Volunteers are asked to report to Room 167 State House.
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James J. Phelan
Food Administration
Charlestown
East
Boston
North End
West End
South End
South Boston
Office
The
State Food Administration
State House
House Ways and Means Considers 12 Percent Tax on Distributed Corporate Income
The committee tentatively agreed to a plan where an 18 percent normal tax would apply to net corporate income, but only 12 percent would be levied on amounts distributed to shareholders. The aim is to reduce surpluses and spur distribution to shareholders subject to individual surtax.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Treasury Department
Germans Burning Stores Before Flight Reported
Paris reports from July 28 describe fires at Fere-en-Tardenois and Ville-en-Tardenois as fighting rages in the Soissons Rheims salient. Allies likely dropped bombs, but the enemy is said to destroy stores that cannot be moved behind the Vesle River defensive line.
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Havas
Soissons-Rheims
Fere-en-Tardenois
Ville-en-Tardenois
Vesle River
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New York
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Women’s Union
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