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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1944
Page
5
A forerunner of Bells wartime controls reveals held orders at Bell Telephone Co affecting the New England region. Mr Sturgis, a telecommunication instrument maker, notes production limits halted by wartime demands, delaying expansion of city phone networks and related gear for the Army and Navy.
War industry demands surge as about 2 500 000 telephones were added to Bell System lines since Pearl Harbor. With manufacturing halted, the nation scraps surplus telephone instruments and central office gear while New England faces tight supplies due to concentrated war production. My company holds over 60 000 held orders, and priority will go to wartime essential telephones, leaving little for extras.
War Manpower Commission reports no surplus of job seekers in the Marlboro area as of 1944. Despite monthly declines at 70 firms, military demand has removed about 70 percent of net losses, with remaining shortages mostly among women and unskilled workers. Employers anticipate needing 210 more workers by July 1, plus military replacements.
Mr. Sturgis notes 225 held civilian orders in Marlboro and a traffic load beyond design limits at Western Electric. He cites war materials, reconversion, and ongoing civilian demand as factors delaying instrument manufacture while operators work hard to serve as many users as possible amid patient public tolerance.
Melvin C. Smith completed the Air Forces Officer Candidate School at Miami Beach and received his commission as 2nd Lieutenant. He will direct administrative and supply operations for the Army Air Forces in theaters worldwide. As a civilian he lived at 25 Great Road Maynard Massachusetts. his wife Meg E. Smith lives at 6 Arthur Street Maynard Massachusetts. For further information write the Public Relations Office.
State House Boston reports a 48 hour decision by Republican caucus on bonus legislation. Democratic leaders plan bills for a 390 dollar bonus plus new veterans facilities, while Republicans seek financial arrangements and further study. Committee hearings on the minority report proceed with executive session. Retirement bill for military service credit also filed. Buy war bonds and stamps.
Willis Lester 37 Roosevelt street enlisted in the U S Marine Corps at a farewell party Saturday night at Millstream restaurant attended by more than 50 relatives and friends. The event featured a Good Luck cake and a miniature Marine display as the family awaits his training.
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