Defense Commission backs maintaining labor standards in defense program
The National Defense Advisory Commission states that war production should follow federal, state, and local labor laws, with 40 hours as a norm. Exceptions may occur in emergencies, overtime should align with local practices, and health, safety, housing, and non discrimination rules must be observed.
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National Defense Advisory Commission
Washington, D. C
America
Advisory Commission
Council of National Defense
United States Employment Service
Republican Club Elects Officers
The Third Ward Republican Club met at the Huls camp on Headgates Road and elected President Russell Huls Vice President Abner Barger Secretary Mrs Johanna Hain and Treasurer Norman Davis. The next meeting is October 14 at Republican headquarters 309 Court Street.
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Third Ward
Republican Club
Russell Huls
Headgates Road
Abner Barger
Johanna Hain
Norman Davis
Republican
Court Street
Fire Prevention Week Planned by Hamilton Agencies
L. Jack Hardin secretary manager of the Chamber of Commerce called a meeting of the executive and safety committees of the Hamilton insurance associations, Hamilton fire department representatives, and city officials to arrange Fire Prevention Week observance from October 6 to 12. The session convened Thursday at 4 pm in the Chamber offices in the Rentschler Building.
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Jack) Hardin
Chamber of Commerce
Hamilton Insurance Associations
Hamilton Fire Department
Rentschler
License sales slow in Hamilton distribution
Distribution of driver and chauffeur licenses opened slowly over the first two days as deputies Mrs. Stanley Kinzer and Martin A. Coyle reported from 350 and 830 High Street.
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Stanley Kinzer
High Street
Martin A. Coyle
Hamilton
Registrars Urge Early Renewal of Expiring Licenses
Old licenses become void after midnight September 30 and all drivers and chauffeurs are urged by registrars to obtain new licenses as early as possible to avoid a last minute rush.
Treasure Hunt Rules Announced for Open House Night
J J Higgins announces treasure hunt rules as part of National Retail Demonstration Week. The event runs September 16 21 with more than 50 Hamilton merchants participating during open house night on September 17.
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J. J. Higgins
Hamilton
Camden Names Special Traffic Officer to Curb Violations
Camden council hires Dayton officer Mr. White to enforce traffic rules and curb violations, starting duties Monday night.
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Camden
Ohio
Camden Council
White
Dayton
Dairy Company Seeks To Force Union Penalty Payment
The Sheffield unit of the Milk Wagon Drivers Union faces a $10,000 penalty after an illegal strike last February. Arthur B. Meyer ruled the award, with Sheffield delaying until August 15, and the company plans to pursue full payment to fund an employee pension.
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New York City
Ilns
Sheffield Farms Company
Sheffield
A. F. of L
Cmanges
Arthur
Retail Industry Warned to Curb Unwarranted Price Increases
Washington report on a national defense conference where Harriet Elliott urged retailers to cooperate to prevent price spirals and shortages. Fred Lazarus Jr warned of possible government regulation if civilian needs aren’t met, while Ben Lewis vowed swift action against unwarranted price hikes and advertising that stirs demand. An advisory committee was named to foster defense cooperation.
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Washington, D. C
ILNS
National Defense Program
Fred Lazarus, Jr
Ohio
Laziarus
Lazarus
Miss Elliott
Ben Lewis
Defense Commission
N Y A Part-Time Work Big Aid to School Students
More than 800 000 secondary school students will return to class this month thanks to National Youth Administration part-time jobs. Administr ator Aubrey Williams announced that over 480 000 students will be employed during the school year across 28 000 certified non profit and educational institutions including parochial and public schools. Wages range from 3 to 66 dollars monthly and aid families with low incomes. selection hinges on need and scholastic ability.
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Washington, D. C
National Youth Administration
N.Y.A
Aubrey Williams
Williams
Lumber Workers Get Back Wages Across Industry
Washington reports two months into a nationwide Labor Department drive under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Inspectors reviewed 8 412 lumber camps yards and mills finding back wages totaling 307 036 to bring wages to the legal rate with most paid voluntarily. Over 12 560 workers benefit as 100k more restitution may be due. only two criminal complaints were filed. The act requires a 30 cent minimum wage for interstate commerce and related production.
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Washington, D C
ILNS
Philip B. Fleming
U. S. Department of Labor
Car Owner and Mechanic Exchange a Somber Joke
A car owner asks about issues with the vehicle while the mechanic quips that only the horn remains silent, turning a potential repair chat into a dry humor moment about noisy parts.
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GEO. Kappel
Dairy Company
David Webb & Sons
Ross
Hets
Slades
Yi Aytooerh
Richard
U. S
Conference of Retail Trade Representatives
Herbert H. Lehman
New York
Odel
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