Labor probe at Warner Robins Field Macon July 6
Investigators from the War Manpower Commission and Civil Service Commission began a labor utilization survey at Warner Robins Field near Macon on July 6. Col Thomas Jr. led the effort with F C Miles and W M Wilson directing workers’ examination across 41 civilian staffed branches. The panels will review operating records and field cooperation, aiming to identify mismanagement and improve efficiency.
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Warner Robins Field
War Manner Commission
Civil Rvice Commission
Thomas Jr
F. C. Miles
WMC
Fie
Atlanta
W. M. Wilson
Om Civil Service Commission
Macon
Robins Field
Col. Thomas
Ated
Senators Russell Leads Five Man Delegation on War Zone Swing
A five member delegation led by Senator Russell will travel to battle zones in uniform, accompanied by Senators Issell Chandler Lodge Mead and Brewster. The War Department will provide transport and finances while the group seeks free military advice on how to win. Some colleagues oppose the trip citing prior experiences.
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Washington
Nate
Richard Issell
Georgia
A. B. Chandler
Kentucky
Henry Cabot
Mass
James Mead
York
Ralph Brewster
The
Russell
Bennett Champark
Missouri
Eir
Clarke
France
War Department
Andrews Burial Held At Fort Valley
M J Andrews 70 died at Fort Valley Friday night and was buried Sunday at 4 o clock in the afternoon. Rev M Reed, Baptist pastor, officiated. Survived by his wife, one son C J Andrews U S Army, one daughter Mrs H G Mellis, two brothers J R Andrews Uitland Fla and J L Andrews Anderson Ga, and two sisters S Eula Mitchell Fort Valley and Mrs Mary Parker LaGrange.
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Ft. Valley
Wm. Jndrews
Fort Alley
Lucky gold piece follows NNNES into traffic meter
Columbus July 5 Losing his lucky gold piece in a parking meter upset Maj. R. S. McAllister. The Columbus Police Department role d the meters Saturday and retained the keepsake safely. McAllister reported he had carried the piece for 11 years and was dropping pennies in the slot when a gold piece followed a penny.
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UCKY
Nnnes
Maj. McAlster
Dr Graham Gifts $10,000 for Baptist Orphanage Fund
Dr B J Graham veteran Baptist minister heads a gathering in Atlanta on Tuesday that approved a $10,000 gift to establish a foundation aiding Baptist orphans and needy folk. Trustees named include John H Hudson H W Stephenson and Dr Louie Newton among others tied to the Georgia Baptist Convention.
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Atlanta
B. J. Waham
Graham
Ide
John H. Hudson
Orhey
H. W. Stephenson
Georgia Baptist Or“'S Home Finance Committee
Louie Newton
Georgia ‘St
Georgia Congressman Warns Against War Production Strikes
A Georgia representative denounces strikes hindering war production. He cites the National War Labor Board as pro labor and urges action to curb disruptive leadership. He notes workers’ loyalty, cites Columbus labor leader Harry Garrett’s Pacific service, and calls for restraining agitators to protect national defense.
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Congress
Leven
Pearl Harbor
Georgia
Columbus
Far Pacific
America
Workers Call for Union Reforms in War Industry Study
George Gallup surveys in 64 cities show a majority of war industry workers and many union members want changes in union practices. Complaints focus on graft and racketeering within leadership and strikes or rules that hinder war production.
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George Gallup
Princeton
N. J
Institute
MOGH
Ahig Tabessycendeseans Anansert Ino
Hears
Aezicutty
Georgia to issue smaller metal 1944 state tags
Gov Arnall said on Tuesday that Georgia will issue 1944 auto tags on a metal plate about one third to one half the size of 1942 tags. The WPB approved Georgia’s plan to use steel from the state penitentiary to manufacture the smaller tags. The tags will feature yellow numerals on a black background.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Fgov
Arnall
WPB
State
Wacs Given Equal Rights In U S Army Under New Law
Wacs to have equal rights and benefits with Army personnel including postal franking and insurance after President Roosevelt signed the bill. Rank terms align with Army. no major changes to governance, similar status to Waves Spars and women Marines. Major General Bryden lauds Wacos in command and 66 specialized Army functions performed by Wacs.
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Atlanta
Wacs
Woman's Army Corps
Woman’s Army Auxiliary Corps
Roosevelt
Army
Waves
Spars
Waco
Wm. Bryden
Westray Boyce
Wac
Service Command
Everybodys Worth Eighty Nine Thousand Says Ickes
Secretary of the Interior Harold Ickes asserts that each American is worth 89 000 dollars, derived from dividing the nation’s total wealth of about 12 023 000 000 000 by the population. The remark is pitched as a humorous measure of national wealth.
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New York
Harold Ickes
America
United States
Mrs Patterson of Thomaston Passes at Local Hospital
Mrs Laura Suggs Patterson widow of Dr A M Patterson and daughter of Dr and Mrs J W Suggs died at Thomaston hospital on June 6. She was near four score and ten and survived by four brothers R M Suggs Homer Horace and Louie with several nephews and nieces. Her two children Oscar and Mary Patterson died years ago. She was a beloved member of the First Presbyterian church and her father Dr Suggs helped build the church in Thomaston and Upson County.
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Laura Suggs Patterson
A. M. Patterson
J. W. Suggs
Thomaston Hospital
Oscar
Mary Patterson
First Presbyterian Church
Dr. Suggs
Thomaston
Upson County
Prisoners Who Shot Guard Are Recaptured Near Jonesboro
Federal inmates James W. Ginn and Myron G. Hinds who escaped June 18 after overpowering a U S marshal and Savannah policeman were spotted south of Jonesboro and captured after a chase. Their wrecked car contained a shotgun a rifle and other items.
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Atlanta
James W. Ginn
Myron G. Hinds
U. S
Savannah
Jonesboro
FBI
Francis F. Hammack
W. L. Dickson
Julian Roberts
Hammack
Ginn
Hinds
Ration Board
Alma
Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
Stockbridge
Harvard teen demands jail eviction from town property
Robert Pinckney, 16, claims ownership of a jail in Harvard Nebraska after a tax foreclosure for 15 dollars. He gives the city one week to remove police from the site or face an ejectment suit. Offers arrive to rent the jail with bars removed for housing.
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Harvard
Neb
Robert Pinckney
Robert
Russell Matson
Tortensen
NYA Projects Closed In Six Southeastern States
Orrie E. Myers Jr regional director of the National Youth Administration announces immediate closures of all projects in six Southeastern states Georgia Alabama Mississippi Tennessee Florida and South Carolina by Monday. About 7 200 youths are in war job training 20 000 work part time to attend school and college and 1 100 supervisors in the region may be affected with only 300 staff kept to close records.
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Atlanta
Orrie E. Myers Jr
National Youth Administration
Myers
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Tennessee
Florida
South Carolina
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Warnerobins Field
Mac
Nator Russell Toad
Battle Lines
M. J. Andrews
OM DR. Graham
Ptist Orphanage
National War Labor Board
John Lewis
Congress of the
Fish
Earth
U. S. Army
Church Auxiliary
Patterson
NYA
Nodays Travels
Kyso Motor Travel Bureau
Standard Oil Company
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