Lewis Granted Government Wage Pact for Mine Supervisors
The government signed a wage and working condition agreement with John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers covering 136 supervisors at four Jones and Laughlin mines in Western Pennsylvania during federal ownership. The pact, effective only while the government possesses the mines, excludes general assistant mine foremen and may set a pattern for future industry-wide terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Walker
Washington
John L. Lewis
Lewis
United Mine Workers
UFL
Secretary of the Interior
J. E. Krug
Adm
Ben C. Moreell
Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation
Pennsylvania
Vesta
UMW
District-50
Vehicles Defective in State Traffic Check
Nearly half of vehicles inspected in the first six weeks of a statewide traffic safety check were defective. Van B. Gilbert, director of the state department of public safety, disclosed the finding in Montgomery on July 18.
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Montgomery
van B. Gilbert
State Department of Public Safety
Peach Tree Hospitality in Mrs Smiths Rural Visit
A visiting party leaves Mrs Smith with peach and tomato sacks, marigold bouquet, and a warm philosophy. She urges sharing harvests, serving supper, and focusing on faith as the Lord provides what is needed. Her cheerful sendoff echoes her hospitable, generous outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Smith
Bread Ration Plans Score Shake Up In London
London reports the government will implement bread rationing despite bakers’ threats of revolt. A cabinet meeting with John Strachey, minister of food, followed a Master Bakers Association refusal to collect tickets. Conservative MPs back the bakers as nearly half of bakers refuse rationing, risking jail over extra paperwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
John Strachey
Master Bakers’ Association
Pointblank
Mrs. Short Named to Teach in City
Mrs Annie Bruce Short has been elected to fill a vacancy at the Joe Wheeler school for the 1946 47 term. She taught five years in Madison and Morgan county schools before coming to Decatur and is a graduate of Florence State Teachers College. She is interested in music and rhythm band work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Bruce Short
Joe Wheeler
Farmwife Bessie Smith Showcases Hospitality Plus and Farm Abilities
The Morgan county farm wife of Hartselle, Bessie Smith, hosts Hopewell Home Demonstration Club visitors. Her 42 acre farm yields agricultural miracles with 400 plus home canned vegetables and a drying operation for apples and peaches. Her sons Freeman and Raymond appear in photos, Raymond discharged from the Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Smith
Hartseller
Morgan County
Hopewell
Hopewell Club
Smith Home
Prudy
Public Pay Is Big Item in Government Wages
Washington reports that government wages and salaries total about 18 billion dollars annually, accounting for over one sixth of all wages. Federal civilian workers, military personnel, and state local employees split payments, with Army Navy and war agencies receiving the largest share. About 2.4 million federal civilians worked in April, while total civilian employment stood at 54.55 million. Red forces exceeded 3 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army
Navy
Panama Canal
OPA
Selective Service
Red Forces
Pin Worms Tied to Gentian Violet Treatment
A medicated tablet named P W for Pin-Worms uses gentian violet as a key ingredient. Dr D Jayne Son labs developed the pill which targets Pin-Worms with a simple, easy to take dose. The ad urges recognizing rectal itch as a warning sign and buying JAYNE'S P-W from the druggist with a satisfaction guarantee.
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Dr. D. Jayne & Son
Jayne
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