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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1918
Page
8
Baruch of the War Industries Board said the arrival of peace will not end war supply contracts immediately. Contracts will be cancelled gradually as requirements decline, allowing curtailments and restrictions to be eased in ordinary industry.
Mr Baruch outlines postwar aims for continued government contracts during armistice and a phased release of raw materials to civilian and export demand. He notes War Industries Board functions will persist until peace treaty, with a presidential committee drafting adjustments from war to peace.
General Ballington Booth of the Volunteers of America arrives in Boston to attend the dedication ceremony for the Volunteer Army and Navy Hut at 39 Howard Street. Governor McCall, Mayor Peters, and local officials join naval and army leaders for a band concert, flag raising, speeches, and a concluding banquet. The hut offers rest, meals at cost, and beds for soldiers and sailors. Colonel Fred A. Lindsay leads Booth’s reception. Booth will also address an outdoor meeting in Pemberton Square before returning to New York.
Washington reports a partial relaxation of fuel-generated light rules for open stores in New England New York Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware Minnesota Michigan Ohio and the District of Columbia. Windows may stay lit when open and must be dark on lightless nights if closed. Maryland New England and the District of Columbia ban lights when closed while Michigan and Ohio along with other states may require no fuel-lit signs on certain days.
The navy advertises for machinists with or without gas engine knowledge for submarine work. Applicants must be 21 to 40 years old. Class 1-A men registered before Sept 12 are not accepted. Accepted men will train at Pelham Bay New York and later at New London Connecticut.
Boston artisans respond to shortages by sewing dolls for children. American makers expand workshops and use local fabrics to supply the Christmastide market, offsetting German imports and boosting domestic toy production.
A visit to a Boston Santa Claus shop shows a surge of German made dolls arriving after delays in neutral ports. Anna Colrens and hundreds of girls model new dolls to be displayed in shops, with many colors and outfits from numerous nationalities praised as higher quality and more attractive than previous shipments.
Secretary Baker today said the U S war programme has not been slowed by the international situation. No contracts for supplies or munitions have been cancelled due to armistice talks and no draft orders have been issued. He promised an immediate update if changes occur once official news arrives.
Cambridge will host a 10 o'clock parade at Soldiers Field to review all city military and naval units along with children from colleges and technical schools. Special groups from war workers units, Salvation Army, YMC A, YWCA, Red Cross and others will participate, reviewed by municipal officials and military commanders.
A deHaviland plane with a 400 horsepower Liberty engine piloted by Elmer J. Spencer and carrying Major M. J. Boots set what is believed to be a new U.S. non stop record from Selfridge Field Michigan to Yonkers New York. They departed at 11 40 a m and landed at 4 10 p m after covering over 700 miles in four hours eight minutes.
The Board of Election Commissioners issued a statement denying any election returns or canvass actions. No ballots have been opened and the canvass is not completed. The morning paper statement of Nov 7 is not supported by the board.
Confectionery shops raising egg drinks to 20 cents to match higher egg prices. soda fountains in drug stores delay uptake while keeping eye catching counters low key. Egg nog prices stay at 15 cents for now, though a rise is possible.
In Central Court Anthony Cilio, a drug user, resisted confinement as his probation officer surrendered him. His mother Mrs. Cilio pleaded on the floor. Court Officer Abbott dragged him to the cell room where his handkerchief revealed a razor. Interpretor Louis Frank seized the weapon. Cilio faces custody and possible cure.
Early today a convoy of wagons trucks and cars will depart Red Cross collection stations to gather millions of pits from Boston and surrounding areas. The material will be used to manufacture gas masks and protect the public.
The Navy Department forbids Sunday work at the navy yard and limits total weekly hours to 60. The workday is eight hours with up to two hours overtime, effective from now as announced to the First Naval District.
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