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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1944
Page
2
Wendell Willkie argues for broad social insurance tied to enterprise, criticizing Wagner-M Murray proposals as inadequate. He calls for universal medical care, uniform unemployment insurance, and federal standards to stabilize postwar reconversion, stressing protection for all workers and children within a free economy.
Charles E. Sorensen former Ford general manager and vice president was named chief executive officer of Willys Overland Motors Co. He will soon be elected president and take over active direction, with the Toledo announcement by Ward M. Canaday. Sorensen, famed as the originator of the automotive assembly line, has wide experience in vehicle production and merchandising.
President Roosevelt signed a bill raising postmaster salaries across classes. The pay boost ranges from 5 to 20 percent depending on current wages, with higher earners receiving smaller increases. Affected postmasters will work 48 hours weekly instead of 40.
Berlin radio announced an urgent plan to induct 12 000 eighteen year old apprentices due to recent heavy losses. The broadcast, heard by NBC, said this group had been previously deferred from military service.
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