Industrial plan needs social changes says Pierce
James Pierce, American technician, urged rapid practical education to upgrade factory workers into foremen and managers as China builds its five year industrial program. He noted a lack of technical staff in Calne to execute plans and called for breaking class barriers and valuing work across all levels. Pierce, the first American tech observer in Manchuria after the Russian occupation, reported on looted equipment and stressed egalitarian dignity of labor.
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James ‘Pierce
Canina
Pierce
Sitch
Ofr
Mleissiy Judgiment
Calne
Manchuria
Coina
What GIs Sing Around The World
AP reports Kay Kyser surveyed Armed Forces radio listeners abroad and found regional favorites. Hawaii prefers Making Whoopee, Panama Canal Zone Poker Game, Manila Don't Cry Baby, Puerto Rico Doctor Lawyer Indian Chief, Germany Oh What It Seemed To Be, Aleutians Austria Let It Snow, Italy Symphony, Japan I Cant Begin To Tell You. Puerto Rico density noted at 618 persons per square mile versus 47 in the U.S.
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New York
Armed Forces
Kay Kyser
Hawaii
Panama
Canal Zone
Manila
Puerto Rico
Germany
Aleutians
Austria
Italy
Japan
100th Birthday Of Ether To Be Research Peg
Boston doctors from 26 countries mark the ether centenary at Massachusetts General Hospital with a three day meet Oct 14 to 16. The event honors the 125th anniversary of the hospital and covers advances in radiation, physiology, and surgical science, highlighting ongoing isotope research with MIT and Harvard.
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Boston
Massachusetts General Hospital
William Morton
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Harvard
Skating Rink Opens in Czech Cave for Summer
In Czechoslovakia a first summer season skating rink of natural ice operates in a cave near Dobsina in southern Slovakia. The cave maintains a steady 36 degrees Fahrenheit year round. Ice decorations must be cleared of pins and metal ornaments to avoid rust and staining fabrics.
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Bratislava
Czechoslovakia
Dobsina
Slovakia
Baby Sitters Form Union in West Branch Michigan
A group of 14 to 16 year old high school girls in West Branch Michigan formed a baby sitters union as the sole bargaining agent for their group. It is described as the first such union in the country and aims to address work conditions and fair treatment.
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West Branch
Mich
CUP
Wage scale and rules from union house standards
The document outlines a wage scale and working conditions through a clearing house. It mentions five cent per hour increments with nickel bonuses from 4 to 10 PM and rising to a dime at midnight, no work after 10 on school nights. By laws assign a 15 cent ante for dishwashing by members. Members reserve the right to discipline Johnny in his absence but will supervise when awake. Heavy housework and floor scrubbing are rejected. transport to and from work after dark is requested.
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Johnny
Poacher Sold Salmon Land Trout in Elgin Scheme
In Elgin Scotland poacher earned about 400 dollars weekly by selling salmon and land trout from the Earl of Moray's riverside area, according to the Elgin Angling Association.
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Elgin
Scotland
Earl of Moray
The
Elgin Anging Association
Customs Evaders Penalized After War Time Arrivals
Treasury officials warn that evaders returning from war time havens in India face penalties three times the duty amount. Many abandon goods sold periodically to swell mint revenue. Precious metals are hidden as wire, thread, watches, lighter flints, and scarce cloth in false trunks and pockets. Burma govern?
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India
Cburma
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