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Newspaper
Cincinnati The Sun
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1944
Page
3
WPB Chief Batcheller cites November production record as military demands surge past all previous concepts. Navy rockets up 262 percent, B-29 output up 99 percent since June, heavy artillery and cotton duck also rising. overall production 11 percent above October but 4 percent below peak schedules.
Worcester Massachusetts Joseph D Keenan WPB vice chairman for Labor Production criticized claims that labor alone causes production delays. He cited factors beyond labor shortages including longer European war, evolving combat needs, Pacific schedule advances, and frequent Army model changes as reasons for lagging schedules. He noted recruiting and turnover also contribute.
The CIO Economic Outlook study finds 1944 quit rates in 28 war industries mostly fell or stayed the same versus 1943, with only 25 cases showing higher quit rates. The piece argues the “exodus” is overstated and urges guarantees of postwar jobs and adequate compensation to prevent actual loss of war workers.
Washington The War Manpower Commission directs USES offices nationwide to recruit 130000 workers for ammunition production. Paul V. McNutt notes 84000 in artillery and mortar programs and 46000 in small arms. Demand rises as armed forces use ammo faster than projected. Apply at nearest USES office.
A separate Outlook article discusses broad aims covering prudent safety measures, work hour standards, special protections for women and children, education, housing, health, public assistance, planning, public works and taxes.
George F. Delaplane of Columbus urges CIO units to form Veterans Committees to unite veterans and labor. He warns against super patriots and backs full employment, seniority rights, no initiation fees, and co operation with veterans organizations. Committees should establish referral centers and democratic operations in communities.
The Early Birds program for third-shift workers at the YWCA will resume on January 3, meeting Wednesdays from 2 a.m. to 1 p.m. The group offers swimming, dancing, volleyball, badminton, ping pong, board games, and refreshments with a small fee. Contact Miss Dorothy Jones at Cherry 70990 for more details about the Nite Owls or Early Birds.
The Cincinnati Newspaper Guild unit won retroactive pay for a third vacation week after the War Labor Board directed a three week vacation. The commission upheld that pay in lieu of the third week, with the wartime rule allowing straight overtime for the third week. Arthur Keller chairs the unit.
The Paper Workers Organizing Committee announces relocation of the National Headquarters to 310 Public Square Building, 33 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio after January 1. Allan S Haywood chairs the committee with Walter Smethurst as director and Harry Sayre as secretary.
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