07 Apr 1944
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Newspaper
Butler County Press
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1944
Page
1
A proposed international charter of social rights, based on the Four Freedoms, would be presented to the International Labour Organization in Philadelphia. It envisions a social contract guiding postwar peace, full employment, and higher living standards within a framework of global collaboration and economic policy scrutiny.
Ruth Taylor argues that people apply different moral standards to themselves and others. She highlights bias in judgments of self and group actions, hypocrisy in democratic ideals, and the inconsistency between professed beliefs and behavior. The piece calls for judging others as we would be judged.
New York City Dr. Walter Clarke of the American Social Hygiene Association notes a free series of short articles on venereal disease for labor publications. The articles stress organized labor role in wartime combat. Requests may be sent to 1790 Broadway, New York 19, NY.
The AFL wins NWLB approval for a public hearing on April 4 to seek modification of the Little Steel formula. AFL will present evidence of wage injustices across industries as it challenges the wage-freezing rule amid rising living costs. The CIO opposed the move, while government and industry voices warn of inflation risks and higher steel prices.
Pottsville mayor plans to present 4-F citizens with badges explaining why they are not in the armed forces if the city council approves. The badges are intended to spare rejected men possible embarrassment.
In the wake of Pearl Harbor military authorities launch a new education drive on guarding secrets. New York Civilian Defense volunteers and AFL affiliated groups back a pledge of silence, urging unions to stress think before you talk to protect soldiers and operations.
On Roi Island in the Marshall Islands Japanese currency has value beyond its original purchasing power. Souvenir-honored sailors, forbidden from beaches, pay Marines in U.S. coin for the worthless currency. Offers for Japanese swords and rarer articles reach up to $200 with no buyers yet.
A U S Marine, stationed in Londonderry Northern Ireland, responds to a postwar questionnaire by choosing defense work as the type of position he seeks to prepare for. The remark reflects the era's focus on security roles for returning service members.
The War Department rejected labor's request to inform servicemen about labor's home front war production record. AFL and CIO denounce the statement as evasive and misinforming, urging full, accurate coverage and access to labor publications for soldiers. They insist soldiers deserve the full story on strikes and labor contributions.
The Hamilton Junior Chamber of Commerce launches a Smokes For Yanks campaign. President Robert S. Rosencrans says five cent packages will be purchased and the tobacco company will donate 10 000 cigarettes. Contributions mail to Arthur L. Vollmer or Charles Bales Jr. at 828 Rentschler Buildings.
Oxford officials announced a new well will be sunk at the village waterworks as soon as materials and labor are available. A test hole near the existing six wells showed proper soil and gravel conditions and water analysis approved by the State Health Department.
The Hamilton Real Estate Board met Monday noon in the M C A and welcomed I B Statzer and Thomas Trulock as new members. Peter Centner reported that the board now includes most of Hamilton’s residents as members.
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