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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1944
Page
4
Washington AP report states state draft directors are ordered to resume drafting men over 25 not contributing to the war effort. Draft Director Hershey sent a letter to enforce national policy allowing deferments only for 26 to 29 considered essential and those 30 plus making substantial contributions.
A House military affairs subcommittee reported progress in curbing a labor renting racket that had soaked war industry firms for excessive staffing costs. One case cited showed $2,112,583 paid for services valued at $728,974. The panel urged continued efforts to abolish the practice and save taxpayers millions by cutting wartime costs.
A mixed word puzzle lists clues for a grid themed around a film actor. Entries cover definitions from anatomy to objects, with several across and down style hints like bird vehicle and fly. Readers fill blanks linking common words to form a coherent set of cross referenced answers.
The report notes companies with apparent war plant ties rented skilled workers at $2.60 to $12 per hour while the men earned 65 cents to $2.75 hourly. Traveling and living expenses were often added. Subcommittee members include Rep. Martin of Iowa.
Washington reports two OPA price orders boosting household costs. Potatoes from 16 eastern states gain about one cent per pound for August to offset drought losses. Canned spinach rises about one cent per No. 2 can as the 1944 pack pricing begins. Asparagus and red sour pitted cherries stay at current levels.
The Internal Revenue Bureau said 3,000,000 of 18,000,000 entitled to 1943 tax refunds have received checks. The remaining 15,000,000 are being repaid at over 250,000 weekly.
Rochester Minn United States Senator Theodore Bilbo Mississippi Democrat was reported in a satisfactory condition Tuesday following a gall bladder operation at St. Marys hospital Tuesday morning.
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