Private Enterprise Pay Reforms Boost War Production
The article argues that relaxing regulations and allowing wage and production initiative raised output in several U S plants. It cites Howard Radio Co of Chicago, where management approved a plan of descriptive wage payments, lifting production by 25 percent in one month and 20 percent the next, plus a total 26 percent in war output. It notes broader claims that loosening controls could yield 28 percent gains and highlights lighter 30M1 ammunition and its logistical savings as evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Radio Co
Chicago
Howard
War Labor Board
United States
Sicily
Aleutians
Howard Radio
Salem
America
Port Ty
Charles E. Wilson
Per Ak
Pew
Texas to Get 5 000 Mexican Farm Hands
Washington August 14 The War Food Administration Tabor office said arrangements were being made to import 6 000 agricultural workers from Mexico to aid crop harvesting in Texas this year Certifications for rice harvesting in Colorado and Brazoria Counties already prepared Additional workers will be obtained if needed for rice harvesting in other counties and to help harvest the Texas cotton crop
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wa Food Administration
Tabor
Mexico
Texan
BBC
Colorado
Brazoria
Texas
New Ammunition For U S Fighters Headed Bond Drive
Garland Davis of Meridian is named Bosque County chairman for the Third War Loan Drive set to start Sept 9. He heads the same local team that led the April drive and will organize in communities to meet an undisclosed county quota. In April Bosque County over subscribed by 94 percent while the state oversubscription was 44 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland Davis
Meridian
Bosque County
Nathan Adams
Davis
Bosque
Clifton Bus Fares and Schedules Reported
Clifton routes to Temple and points south list departures at 12 15 pm 5 45 pm with fares one way one eighty round trip. Fort Worth and Dallas times 7 55 am 5 40 pm. Dallas to Cit ton 8 05 am 1 05 pm fare two dollars round trip three sixty. Fort Worth to Clifton 8 20 am 2 30 pm Joe Hyde driver and stead.
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Wy. Clifton
Temple
Points South
Tom Clifton
Clifton
Fort Worth
Dallas
Joe Hyde
Mertte
District Court Chance Goes into Effect With District realignment
Effective Wednesday August 1 Boonve County shifts from the 7th Judicial District to the new dnd district joining Cir Yell Hamilton Comanche. The TBilr District will comprise Johnson and Somervell Counties. The bill directs terms in April and November with sessions in each county. judges may hold additional sessions as needed for dispatch. Original composition included Hill Sheco% Rasase. Somervell later joined Johnson Basque. Judge C J McPherson remains 13th district judge. R B Cross of Gatesville will oversee District Court here.
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Boonve County
Cir- Yell
Hamilton
Johnson and Somervell Coun
Hill
Rasase
Somervell
Johnnaon and Basqueounties
C. J. McPherson
Ohe
R. B. Cross
Gatesville
Farm-to-market road designated from Crawford to Valley Mills
County Judge Jack Cureton reports the State Highway Commission has formally designated a farm-to-market road from Crawford to Valley Mills about 8.7 miles long. The project, costing about 168000 dollars, includes grading and drainage works with state and McLennan County collaboration. Bosque County residents have long eyed an improved route, which would shorten travel to Austin and other southern points.
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Jack Cureton
Corth
Crawford
Valley Mills
Pepper Federal Agency
McLennan
McLennan County Commissioners Court
Bosque County
Austin
Fall Garden Tips from Alma Miller
Fall and winter garden guidance from Alma Miller County Home Demonstration Agent. Do not plow deeper than four to five inches and renew weeds before plowing to avoid heating. A coating of manure and compost improves soil structure and moisture capacity. Plant resistant vegetables first and use well drained soil with fertilizer side dressings for peppers okra peas and tomatoes. Irrigate before or after fertilizer application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma. Miller
Mussolini Said Drowned After Failed Escape by Submarine
The New York Post reported Mussolini possibly escaped by submarine from Leghorn after his fall from power. Allied airmen reportedly spotted the vessel and bombed it, sending it to the bottom, though details remained unclear.
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New York
New York Post
Benito ‘Mussolini
Italy
Uealy
Mussolini
Mallar
Leghorn
Ration Rules Issued by Pries Admin Amid Coupon Strictures
The document lists strict prohibitions on rationing practices including buying with improper coupons lending sharing swapping and dealer misuse. It warns against using expired coupons hoarding or paying above legal prices and prohibits using ration books for unintended items or recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pries Admin
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Uif
Barnet
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Ubon
Stel
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U. S
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P.Q. Smith
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Dogk Martin
Prop
Crawford Road
Fall Garden
Alma Smillar
Ribbons
A. J. Reierson
Southwestern Life Insurance CO
Driskill
W. L. Stark
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