A J Higgins Faces War Profits Inquiry By U S Grand Jury
Washington reports that A J Higgins a leading wartime builder of landing craft faces a federal grand jury probe into his war era finances. The inquiry follows a Justice Department study with special assistant Frank Cunningham named to prosecute related cases and alleged fraudulent statements. Higgins denies any war frauds while unions credit his wartime output and support.
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Andrew Jackson Higgins
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Frank Cunningham
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Justice Department
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Wilton P. Chatry
Morris Gootesman
Frank O. Higgins
Henry J. Kaiser
Revised Workmen's Compensation Handbook Issued in DC
The Labor Standards Division of the Labor Department released a revised compensation handbook in Washington DC. It explains changes in state laws and is obtainable by written request.
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Washington, D. C
Labor Standards Division
Labor Department
Nonpareil Printing Co Promotes Printing Services
Assured Prompt Service at Nonpareil Printing Co offers printing solutions for business needs. The firm emphasizes quick turnaround and reliable results for banners, brochures, and promotional materials.
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Nonpareil Printing Co
AFL Leaders Plan Expanded Drive to Defeat Labor’s Enemies
The AFL Executive Council ordered a nationwide mobilization to elect a Congress friendly to labor. It denounced the 79th Congress for hindering workers and called for full voting data on incumbents, joined by local unions to register and vote. The group seeks a nonpartisan, intensified campaign to secure labor’s aims in the fall elections.
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Chicago
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Prices Wages and Production Urge Boost in Economy
The piece argues that only a substantial increase in production can curb inflation and prevent a bust. It notes that the OPA will allow wage increases up to 1834 cents an hour above the V J Day rate for price purposes, but warns against excessive wage hikes as prices rise. It calls on workers to improve output and avoid strikes that would harm production.
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