Labor Shortages Hit Many U.S. Industries Amid Recovery
The May report notes widespread labor shortages across states as postwar recovery boosts production in mills, mines, and shops. Massachusetts shoe plants suffer, Connecticut lacks female mill workers, New York and New Jersey face worker deficits, and Michigan warns of unemployed farmers. Steel, auto, and cannery sectors seek skilled labor while overall employment remains uneven.
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New York
Dax
New England
Susic
New Jersey
Pennswlys
Nia
Wcorker
Tom
Bass Industries
Husinn
Wylliy_ Tseaiths
Miche West
Ulinsis
Belbrpapy
Muteh
Es Anil
Willys
Lahar
Tihie
Tadhana
Michigan
Ma Ghow
Amg Fis
Ev Orsr
Japanese Beetle Threatens U S Agricultural Crops
The Japanese beetle, an invasive insect first noted in Burlington County New Jersey, is spreading across New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Authorities say it damages nearly all vegetation, including trees, ornamentals, and crops, prompting major government control efforts and research at Riverton laboratory.
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Jersey
Pennsylvania
Burlington County
New Jersey
As H. Hadley
Federal Department of Agriculture
Riverton Laboratory
Wiltes J. L. Milley
San Jose
AL. Marlatt
Federal Horticulture
Riverton
New Jer
Fenton
Japan
Hawaii
Sulu Natives Salting Drinking Waters Folklore
Reports describe Sulu natives habitually salting drinking waters on Banaran Island. An observer notes villagers mixed fresh water with sea water, claiming only salt water from their island lake suit their taste and health. Local tale links to superstition and endurance amid scarce fresh water.
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Sulu
Sydney
Chonan
Banaran
Ranaran
Light sentence for seized rum boat owner in Norwalk case
Norwalk May 1 Captain Gvepth Miller owner of the seized rum boat Viennia pleaded guilty in United States District Court to the charge. He was fined 100 for possession and operation of the illicit still. other defendants include Harry Hoffman of New Haven and Stanley Ahentia, both charged in related cases.
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Norwalk
Gvepth Miller
United States District Court
Viennia
Pouivee
Hoffnan
Hartford
Stanley Ahenesia
John Slesh
Stamford
Chiriis Arno
New Ttlaven
Prttern
Sturtevant
Kartford
Atence
Salvatore Costelln
New Aven
Bergen
Waterbury
The Hardest Task of Woman Is No Longer Necessary
An editorial style promotional piece urges housewives to swap hand washing for Rinso soap. It framed domestic work as draining a mother's vitality and praised Rinso for soaking and cleaning with minimal rubbing. The advertisement cites Rinso’s rise, machine compatibility, and endorsements from leading manufacturers and Lever Bros, urging purchase in two package sizes.
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Apex
Bluebird
Cofield
Gainaday
Getz
Haag
Horton
Laun Dry-Ette
Meadows
Sunnysuds
Surf
Trojan
Voss
Rinso
LUX
Lever Bros. Ca
Broadway
Cambridge
Mass
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Hood
Leake
Louise
Mediterranean
Exrops
Lloydalet
Marshall B. Lloyd
Lloyd Loom Products
Baby Carriages & Furniture
Mak
Lloyd
JHE Lloyd Manufacturing Company
Heywood-Wakefield Co
Menominee
Tating Lloyd
Acarept
Lloyd Deater
Minnestota
Missouri
Ans
Nebraska
Colorado
Laos
South Carolin
Georgisro
Florida
Taxle
Taber
Tennessee
Misei
Kentucky
Gansral Hoon Texay
Kiteana
Ariza
Mexico
Arkansas
Iol
U. 8
Dana Aneer
Speesien
Bevuran
Wits
Thorson
Crs
Thomas
Sirloin
Mohican
Prunes
Cheter Kean
France
Guppe
Sera Muadew
Radway & CO
St, New York
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