Scale Committees Call to Capital Over Coal Dispute
The State Chamber of Commerce warned miners and mine operators that retroactive pay disputes could trigger a labor board ruling. It estimated back pay from April 1 to June 20 near 10 million dollars, with operators owing about 62 days to WV miners if a wage increase is granted for portal-to-portal travel. United Mine Workers District 31 involvement noted.
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Tseued Ses: Nerday
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Staff of War Liquor Store Suspended Over Irregularities
The West Virginia state liquor control commission suspended War McDowell county store staff for irregularities in sales, while the store remains open under J. T. McClaugherty and J. R. Nicks supervising cashiers. Distribution and union leaders await decisions on portal-to-portal pay as midnight Saturday deadline looms.
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From where I sit about Prohibition debates at Jeb Crowell’s house
The speaker reflects on Prohibition era tensions and jokes about law and behavior. Basil Strabe notes trains meeting at intersections cause delays and banter about enforcement. He admits people tolerated others’ rights to drink modestly and laments strange laws.
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Basil Strabe
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Lend lease reports show vast aid to Russia in 19 months
WASHINGTON June 14. Lend lease administrator E W Stettinius Jr reports shipments to Russia in the 19 months ended April 30. Weapons and war materials, tanks planes and guns numbered in the thousands with steel and copper top values. Food aid included wheat and products totaling 237 052 tons plus canned meats and other provisions. The report cites seeds and other agricultural aids and notes the vast scale of lend lease across vast Soviet regions.
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2000 Will Be Employed To Aid in New Tax System
Washington June 14 The internal revenue bureau will add thousands of new employees as part of the tax law changes due to July 1. The Office of War Information said a majority will be women and most will be assigned to various field offices.
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Internal Revenue Bureau
Office of War Informations
Cash Purchases Rise With Wages
Washington reports a rise in cash purchases as more Americans spend. In the past year and a half consumer credit activity has declined, with total debt outstanding dropping to 2.0 trillion dollars. Department stores note quicker installment terms, while motor vehicle credit has fallen, reflecting tighter financing and higher incomes.
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Health rays aid workers on the job in Newark
War workers may stay healthier on the job through ultra violet rays. A miniature lighthouse type device broadcasting health rays has been developed and is being installed at RCA Victor in Harrison New Jersey. The system aims to reduce absenteeism by keeping workers well with ultraviolet exposure.
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Radio Corporation of America
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War production drive committee backs worker health device
Fredecie W. Robinson, Han lovia's research director, states that a circular ultraviolet treatment area near the lighthouse allows 15 workers to receive UV applications at once. The arrangement aims to keep labor force in good physical condition amid wartime production needs.
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Fredecie W. Robinson
Hanlovia
Bus Service to Nitro Put on Hourly Basis
Charleston Transit Co. announces hourly bus service to Nitro starting at 1 00 am from here and 4 58 am from Nitro with daily operations until the last trip at 11 40 pm. The schedule eliminates the need for transfers at Institute and mirrors St. Albans and Saintman lines.
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Charleston Amit Nitra
Charleston Transit Co
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Road Rating Again Given to State
A fragmented report notes the state rating process for roads, mentioning officials and departments and referencing past years. The text is garbled but indicates continued discussion of road quality and administration at the state level.
Public alert signals rollout in several counties
OCD Director Carl G. Bachmann says many counties reported confusion with early fire alert signals and plans to group signals in counties with strong mobilization. He noted counties will be asked to extend alert groups and a statewide rule may be issued in early fall.
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Virgina Enghan
Carl G. Bachmann
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Conservation Commission Meeting Begins Tomorrow
A two day meeting of the state water mission's fire and forestry division starts tomorrow at Parkersburg. The plan outlines actions during the forest fire season beginning in October. Forester Roy Greenlee of Charleston explained details after graduating from Ohio State University last week with a Bachelor of Science degree.
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Fire and Forestry Division
Tomore Row
Parkersburg
Bowen
Roy Greenlee
Roy Wo
Greenlee
Charleston
Ohio Statw University
Coluumbus
Marines Seek Women Recruits for Officers and Enlisted
The U S Marine Corps expands women’s reserve recruitment to relieve front line men. Women aged 20 to 29 for officers and 20 to 36 for enlisted serve nationwide after training at designated schools. Enlisted needs include citizenship, age 18 to 28, two years of high school, good health, height and weight minimums, no children under 18, and solid character references. Applications directed to the recruiting and induction station at Charleston.
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U. S. Marine Corps
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Schoooor Business School
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V. S. Marine Corps Recruiting and Induction Station
Redant
U.S. Court House
Charleston
Bluefield Appeals Rationing Board Over Free Lemonade
Bluefield chamber of commerce petitions the OPA to lift sugar rationing for free lemonade as temperatures approach 90 degrees. The request cites public benefit and a need to keep citizens cooled while awaiting a decision from the rationing board.
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