McNutt Defends Open Office Policy and Manpower Shortage
The statement focuses on manpower concerns and promises to improve public health program reporting. McNutt emphasizes honesty and openness, saying the office is always available to provide information and address questions about program follow ups and draft calls.
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War agency memo pressures press access and public understanding
An OWI memo reports friction between policy officials led by McNutt and newsroom staff over press access to manpower programs. It cites incidents from last March to May, including withheld releases on student deferment and misstatements about fathers being drafted, noting the need for frank information to prevent public confusion.
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Unclear listing of goods and supplies in local notices
Fragmentary OCR item describes contracts for shoes and repair, clothing, tents, tools, cooking gear, crates, boxes, identification tags, tarpaulins, tent pegs, rope, blankets, snaps and other articles. No clear event, participants, or dates evident.
11 Cents Per Ton Hike On Coal Okehed
Administriation raises coal prices by an average 17 cents per ton while wage increases for miners are set. The OPA will craft district by district prices. The miners receive 1.50 dollars daily under the Nov 8 agreement negotiated by Interior Secretary Ickes and the United Mine Workers.
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