Unions' Portal Pay Suits Headed For New Hearings In Courts
Portal pay suits filed in 1946 by labor unions may return as individual actions. Pattern cases from Pittsburgh show claims totaling over 200 million dollars by nearly 50,000 workers across Carnegie- Quinooss Steel Corp National Tube Co and other employers seeking back pay and liquidated damages under the wage hour act for time spent walking to work and getting ready. Courts in 13 states have upheld the laws constitutionality while some have cast doubt on retroactive bars. Lawyers seek reinstatement in the Circuit Court after appeals.
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Charles BW
Nerbold
Washington
Pittsburgh
CIO
Carnegie- Qinoss Steel Corp
National Tube Co
U. S. Steel Corp
Mt. Clemens, Mich
Lne
Peter S. Ray
Labor Department
Ray
Texas
Federal District Court
Portal Pay
Oregon
Iowa
Oklahoma
California
Pennsylvania
Missouri
Maryland
Georgia
Connecticut
New York
Wisconsin
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
Circuit Court
Smallest British force bases on Gilbert and Ellice
The Ocean Island Defense, the smallest British military force, is stationed on the Pacific islands of Gilbert and Ellice. It comprises one officer and 20 other ranks, forming a tiny garrison in the region.
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Pacific Islands
Gilbert and Ellice
Ocean Island
Relief For Your Cough Promises Fast Help
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a potent cough remedy for chest cold bronchitis and lingering coughs promising relief by reaching the source of the trouble. It emphasizes beechwood creosote with other medicines, no narcotics, and a money back guarantee if it fails to ease coughing and restore sleep.
Florida radiologist finds monotony in Dothan lure
Dr. Don J. Royer, 53, formerly based in Palm Beach and Chicago, moved to Dothan seeking a livelier life after a career spanning Ft. Dix, Ft. Wayne, and Chicago institutions. He bought a home at 1205 Osceola Street and plans to settle, citing limited activity in Florida outside tourist season.
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Florida
Don J. Royer
Dothan
Chicago
Palm Beach
Dr. Royer
Ft. Lauderdale
Daytona Beach
P. ¥. Hopkins
Roger
Osceola Street
Speedway
Dom J. Royer
Ohio
Royer
Fla
Eagle
Mr America inspires Australian contest idea and photo toast
Sydney AP reports Fred Newling a middle aged Australian father of three placed second in a lovely legs contest heat and earned praise from Mr America 1947 Steve Reeves of Evans ton Illinois who sent an autographed photo and encouragement Newling called the moment thrilling and proposed a Mr Australia contest to face Mr America while noting broader notes on safety and local racing interests across several cities and individuals.
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Sydney
Fred Newling
Newling
Australia
Steve Reeves
Evanston
Ill
Valentine Ball Set by Dy Kanior Chamber
Pleas for a Dothen Junior Chamber of Commerce Valentine night with a dance to be held in February. The notice notes event plans and seeks community support.
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Dy Kanior Chamber
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Dothan, Ala
Clarence Streetman
Chamber of Commerce
Greenville
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N. J
Dix
Ft. Wayne
Ind
G. W. MecCaskey
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Chicago Medical School
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Washington Park
Englewood
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Armour’s Star Western Meats
Chuck Roast
Boysen
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America
National Safety Council
Minnesota
Sherman Hospitals
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Indianapolis Speedway
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Induries Svliesg Tamebile Secidene
Dothan Oil Mill CO
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