Labor Mobilization Program Expands War Workforce Policies
The War Manpower Commission’s Labor Mobilization program becomes effective directing deferments for irreplaceable craftsmen and setting priority for urgent production. McNutt hails the move as democracy’s discipline while Selective Service aligns with Federal Employment Service to staff critical occupations.
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War Production Board
Farm Security Administration
Pearl Harbor
Ordeal of a heroine stirs New York apartment tale
Tibby Lane Steena Winters and Marg Baker share a New York flat as Marg, recently hailed as a heroine after a ship rescue, faces gossip and a possible romance with Captain Mercer The trio weighs how fame love and duty affect their lives amid rumors and a looming cliffhanger
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Marg Baker
Wayne Courtright
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Captain Mercer
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Mercer
Miss Baker
Mary
Mrs. Mercer
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Iain Mercer
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Beauty aids endure war shortages with cosmetic reform
Wartime shortages spark reform in cosmetics as chemists switch to California talc replacing Italian talc, use titanium oxide and calcium carbonate in powders, and substitute soybean oil for coconut oil. Alcohol in lotions is cut, some formulas excess alcohol replaced, while new alcohol free creams and colognes appear to keep skin care options available.
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Sam
California
Pearl-Harbor
Candy and chocolate supply outlook during wartime
Washington reports war pressures threaten cocoa bean imports and sugar for candy. Cocoa ship shipments are cut to 20 percent of usual with tighter processing rules aiming to stretch supply through Aug 1, 1943. Noting a potential fall in high quality chocolates, the piece warns of tighter availability while most production remains in inexpensive packages.
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Washington
John Q. American
Treasury
West
Africa
Brazil
Black and White Ointment Skin Care Notice
An antiseptic soothing ointment promotes healing when used as directed. Cleanse daily with Black and White Skin Soap before applying the ointment.
New Vessel Numbering Rules Issued for Undocumented Boats
J L Winkle USCGR announces mandatory numbering for undocumented motor boats and vessels. Rules require numbers on each side near the bow and on the top if possible, with sizes by boat length from 60 to 8 inches up to 24 inches for vessels over 60 feet. Letters must be block style and contrasting color.
Prominent Alabama Lawyer Carrington Bradley Sr. Dies
Carrington Bradley Sr., 70, a retired attorney long known across Alabama, died in a Birmingham hospital. He represented many major Birmingham industries, hailed from a pioneer Alabama family, graduated from Southern University in 1890, served as Jefferson County solicitor in 1896, and entered private practice in 1904.
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Irmingham
Ala
Carrington Bradley, Sr
Alabama
Bradley
Birmingham
Southern University
Birmingham -Southern College
Jefferson County
Fort Named Acting PR Director for T C I and R Co
Randolph L. Fort appointed acting assistant director of public relations for the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company in Birmingham Alabama. Fort has taught journalism at the University of Alabama and previously worked for The Associated Press and Georgian papers.
Confectioners fret over proposed tax on candy sales
The industry argues a 5 cent candy bar supports worker welfare and notes candy is a major US food industry with 60,000 workers and $400 million in annual production. The two cup sugar example highlights rationing concerns as Treasury eyes a 15 percent sales tax on candy.
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Treasury
Congress
United States
Daily Crossword Clues Pack
A compact list of across and down clues for a weekend crossword with common terms and themed wordplay. Includes standard categories from descriptions to puzzles with entries such as measures, animals, and celestial terms, plus a cryptoquote and distributed note.
Fire rekindles after Mrs Knowles saved from third floor
Hartford firemen carried Mrs M J Knowles from a third floor bedroom during a blaze in her home. She returned to bed once the fire was out but hours later the flames rekindled and she was carried down the ladder again by rescuers.
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Hartford
Conn
M. J. Knowles
Same Stage Better Cast Fort Oath Ceremony
Leavenworth Kansas June 1 1912 Sergt Francis E Ulmer recorded the formation given by newly commissioned Seconde Lieutenant William H Gill Yesterday Ulmer now lieutenant colonel and assistant adjutant general of the post administered the oath to Maj General William H Gill
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