Labor leaders and government control debate during war
A speech-era piece argues for government oversight of labor unions to prevent misuse by a few funders while protecting workers. It cites the National War Labor Board, strike rules, and reporting duties, with passages praising wartime unity and condemning perceived insincerity among some leaders. It includes reflections by Congressman W. R. Poage on the House vote.
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Jone
This
Ufaby
Congress
Fourt Jabor
America
House
Senate
National War Labor Board
John L. Lewis
W. R. Poage
Uth Texas
Rising Prices Problem for Control Board
Texas Board of Control faces higher food costs while serving 75,000 meals daily to state institution patients and staff. Chair Weaver Baker notes a 82 percent rise since Pearl Harbor, with annual spending swelling by millions. The board gained partial relief by reallocating funds and buying livestock, but prices remain up across dozens of items.
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Richards M. Morehead
Stott
Dallas News
Austin
Texas Board of Control
Warde l
Weaver Baker
Pearl Harbor
Texans Seek Trinity River Flood Control Plan
Washington report notes Texans push for Trinity River improvement to be included in authorization bill and funded under war needs. Rep William P Whitman of Texas and Senate rivers chair Joseph J Mansfield back project. Trinity Improvement Association leaders Roy Miller and Dale Miller coordinate with Texas lawmakers for support and access to hearings.
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Washington
Texas
Cnet
William P. Whit Wineton
Dem
Smlseis
Senate
Joseph J. Mansfield
Rivers and Arbore Entrustee
Trinity River
Trinity
Roy Miller
Corpus Christ
Trinity Improvement Association of
Fort Worth
Dallas
Dale Miller
Dallas Chamber of Commerce
Dehydration for Fruits and Vegetables at Home
Advice from Extension Service on home dehydration as an economical preservation method. Explains heat drying using sun or electric dehydrators, highlighting two small electric dryer types, benefits for storage, and demonstrations by County Home Demonstration Agent in Meridian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alrik Midler
Ues
Plenty of Tires by Fall of 1944 Seen by Jeffers
United States will have plenty of tires by fall 1944 if manpower is found to produce them says Rubber Administrator William M. Jeffers on a national tour. He notes the rubber shortage should be solved by year end and hints at a big synthetic tuber plant coming into production this month. He predicts synthetic rubber will be available in sufficient quantities within three to four months.
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Los Angeles
Calif
United States
William M. Jeffers
Sam
Jeffers
Union, Pacific Hailway
Wwe
Central Texas Bus Line Schedules and Fares
The notice lists Central Texas Bus Line routes from Clifton to Temple and points south with prices. Timetables show departures at 6:00 am and 6:40 pm from Temple to Clifton and Fort Worth, Dallas connections, and round trip fares. Driver and manager is 30E Hyde.
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Central Texas
Clifton
Temple
Points South
Pam
Fort Worth
Dallas
Hyde
Mgr
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