Absenteeism in the Plant and the Community
Absenteeism stems from worker fatigue and favoritism, with illness and family duties causing half of absences. High wages tempt short-term laxity, while housing and transit woes push workers to miss days. The piece notes gendered shifts, child care gaps, and a seller’s market for labor influencing attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Bill
A.W. O.L
Florida
WPB
WMC
Seattle
Baltimore
Waxington
Willi
Ant
Absenteeism and morale in wartime industry
The piece argues absenteeism stems from workers underappreciating their role and urges management to address fatigue, living conditions, and scheduling. It calls for national leadership, clearer criteria, and records, insisting local effort plus federal guidance can rebuild morale and commitment to the war effort.
Tariff policy and the road to World War II
Commentary from a 1920s Atlantic Monthly piece discusses postwar trade aims and rising tariffs from 1919 to 1930. It argues prohibitive tariffs fostered nationalism, reduced imports, increased unemployment, and ultimately pushed economies toward autarchy and conflict. It notes the cycle of policy leading to war as a global outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David L. Cohn
The
Atlantic Monthly
Washington
Clapper Calls Postwar Air Routes Tied to Military Needs
Air traffic after the war should hinge on reciprocal agreements with Britain and other nations, not empty phrases about freedom of the air. Raymond Clapper argues that military considerations shape postwar commercial aviation and that U S Britain cooperation is essential for defense, bases, and global air facilities.
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Raymond Clapper
Washington
Mar
Britain
Clare Luce
Great Britain
United States
British Isles
Atlantic
Iceland
Greenland
Canada
United Kingdom
Africa
Roosevelt
Australia
New Zealand
Pacific
South Africa
War ration dates and renewal notices posted
Holders of expiring supplemental mileage rations should apply for renewals now and examine books for immediate renewal. Unused coupons must be turned in. March 10 closes institutional sugar coffee and processed foods registration. March 13 begin registration for both Books No 1 and Me spe w. Weeks include March 15 LugER stamp 17 and March 16 war ration Book No 1 stamps. March 21 coffee stamp 25 expires. March 22 no stamps in mileage books for four gallons gasoline. March 31 deadlines for inspection and first inventory by retailers. June 15 stamp 17 in book No 4 expires. Red Cross dressings classes weekly at courthouse afternoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texpires
Highmore WRC Hosts Birthday Party for Member
The Woman's Relief Corps held a party March 1 in Highmore to honor member Mrs. Sadie Pilkington on her 92nd birthday. Mrs. Rubendall and Mrs. Matre made birthday cakes and the birthday celebration included a presentation to Mrs. Pilkington.
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Highmore
Mar
Woman's Relief’ Corps
Sadie Pilkington
Rubendall
Matre
Senate
Pil
Kington
Bonilla Legion, Ala To Have Bond Drive
Bonilla Alabama March 4 special The American Legion and Auxilary met to plan a bond drive with Legion officials and local members set to organize efforts and outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonilla Legion
Ala
Bonilla
Mar
American, Legion and Auxilary
Willingness Of Jinnah To Settle India's Trouble
DeWitt Mackenzie reports that Mahomed Ali Jinnah shows willingness to compromise on Pakistan while urging a wartime coalition government with Hindus. He notes broader belief a provisional national government could unite factions for the Allied effort and foresees possible postwar cooperation if Hindus and Muslims work together.
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India
Dewitt MacKenzie
Associated Press
Mahomed Ali Jinnah
Pakistan
Erhcic
Jinnah
Mr. Jinnah
Syama Prasad Kookerjee
Hindu Mahasabha
Taj Bahadur Sapru
Mookerjee
Jimmah
Dei
Capture Of Rzhev Ends Hardest Won Battle For Reds
Henry C Cassidy analyzes the German evacuation of Rzhev as a turning point in the war on the eastern front. The loss ends one of the longest battles and suggests Germany may abandon its drive on Moscow, leaving the capital safer while much of Rzhev lies in ruins.
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Rzhev
Reds
Henry C. Cassidy
Moscow
Associated Press
Rzhev Front
Cassidy
United States
New York
Mar
Ezhev
Russia
Volga
Jenpsk
Leningrad
Stalingrad
Smolensk
Red Army
Hold Township Election At Bonilla
Township elections were held Tuesday. Officers elected include Treasurer Ethel Peterson, township board Arlie Winegar, constable Roy Galligher, assessor Harvey Williams, clerk Charles Nesfield, justices of peace Al Miller, judges Merlyn Kenison Charles Wesfield and Walter Barrick.
Blunt Junior Class Rehearses For Play
The Blunt High School junior class plans a three act drama directed by Mrs Gladys Christopherson. Attendance has fallen 50 percent due to a measles epidemic, delaying the show.
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Blunt
Mar
the Blunt High School
Gladys Christopherson
Bonilla Grade School Honor Roll Named
Bonilla grade school announces its honor roll listing students Shirley French Jeaniene Tollefson Donna Mae Hamilton Marilyn Boyd Melba Schamp Dorothy Hamilton Caene Sawtelle Vernon Lahren Herbert Hamilton Nezl LawieHe George Daugherty Clayton Bales Neill Binger Mildred Le Grande La Vanne Radtke Juanus Schamp Stanley Bales Marvella J Bob Schamp trace aL esson fer Williams Rollie Hamilton Harlan Peterson.
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Bonilla
Mar
Shirley French
Jeaniene Tollefson
Donna Mae Hamilton
Marilyn Boyd
Melba Schamp
Dorothy Hamilton
Caene Sawtelle
Vernon Lahren
Herbert Hamilton
Nezl LawieHe
George Daugherty
Clayton Bales
Neill Binger
Mildred le~ Grande
la Vanne Radtke
Juanus Schamp
Stanley Bales
Marvella J
Bob Schamp
Trace aLesson
Wileiams
Rollie Hamilton
Harlan Peterson
Farewell Party for Four Families Ends Local Stay
A farewell party was held at the McNeil School House on Friday for the Obert Walton Rex Orr Jim Sawyer and Lowell Braster families who are moving from the community soon. Cards were played and lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonilla
Mar
McNeil
Obert Walton
Rex Orr
Jim Sawyer
Lowell Braster
Gossip From Gotham and Hollywood Big Names
Entangling rumors swirl around Anne Shirley Eddie Albert nuptials with a license supposedly held up by a furlough. Secret Service guards Madison Square Garden before Madame Chiang Kai shek speaks. Mexico’s bull-fighter in love with Ann Sheriden. many stars tied to court actions, casts, and travels.
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Gotham
Anne Shirley
Eddie Albert
Secret Service
Madison Square Garden
Chiang Kaishek
Carlos Zaradan
Cisire ‘Windsor
Jane Froman
Lisbon
Africa
Trany
Casablanca
Madeleine Webb
Jack Dempsey
Marie Skelton
Red Skelton
Mexico
Ann Sheriden
Earl Oxford
al Vanderbilt
K. T. Stevens
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Exchange
Fies
Huronite Lbrary
South Qakots Daily
Waskly
Metrapedital
Galbraith
Clapper
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Red Cross Home Service
Chaitman
Rath Lewallen
Luger
Trom
Food Retailers
and Wholeable Office of Priceinistration
Thei
Red Cross
Highmore Wrc
Dorothy Kilgallen
Mooey Gaynor
Max Marein
Kathryn Grayson
Terry Lawlor
Atwater Kent
Virginia
Thomas Gosselin
Peggy Hopkins
Joyce
Maggi M “Nellis
Monte ‘Cardo
Joy Hodes
Sutton Place
Slevaiar
Jeanne
LaMartinique
David
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