National Conference on Wages Is Proposed
Washington May 1 A proposal for a national conference of employers and employes to effect a wage stabilization agreement in war industries came with apparent War Labor Board approval. Senator Hill urged Roosevelt to convene a conference to draft a general wage policy mirroring no strike no lockout, to curb inflationary pay hikes and job-forces shifts. Leader George noted board support but said wage controls lacked power in many cases, warning wages may drive inflation if unchecked. ILM urged voluntary handling of other wartime issues like gasoline rationing through such conferences.
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Washington
Ciycles
Une
War Labor Board
Hill
Alabama
Roosevelt
Manpower Board
Agkeanig
George
Senate
Itlance
Tayor
ILM
Federal Rent Order to Take Effect Nationwide
Federal government orders rent reductions back to April 1 1941 levels for tenants in about twenty major cities. Leon Henderson warns tenants may face higher rent in current living quarters while the program expands to nearly 400 districts. Officials expect federal rent central directors to be named as the program extends nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ss Oder
Renre
Yevels
Tour Cohers
Owathan
Cleveland
Wire
Ras i
Stedfone
SSL
Borane Woss-iendiords
Mynsepark
UIA
Copines
Waterbury
Seliteomdy
Pirei
ALS Mobile
Ata Witetre MG
Liampton Roads
Vieng Ueti
Akron
Oltins Cae
Oophavenna
Obfad
Vetta Awit Wileredy
Oliat
Wack
Amula
Tid de Cola
Souh Bend
Hal. Burvington
San Mego
Cali
Tulo
O.P.A
Fever Reported in Hoy Area Death of Rancher Joseph Gerig
Officials attributed a spotted fever death to Joseph Gerig a 50 year old rancher near Hoy in the Lewistown area Funeral services were conducted here Friday as the report named the deceased and location memorializing the local event.
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Lewistown
Rue
Joseph Gerig
Hoy
Musical Instrument Production Is Put Under Ban
Washington May 31 The War Production board ordered production of nearly all musical instruments halted after June 40 and froze stocks of 27 types of band instruments. Stocks will be released to the Army Navy and marine bands. Piano and organ makers who will soon be making gliders and pilot training devices for the armed services may continue fabricating parts until July 4, after which they must close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Way Production Board
Nave
Army
Msvine Balds
Piano
Orean Manufsettrvers
Aiaed
Monday Collection of Weird Stunts Across U S
Gladwin Hill compiles a lighthearted U S roundup of odd happenings from towns like Sikeston Missouri Dallas Texas and Macksville Kansas. The items include a mouse nest in a wooden leg a color blind interior decorator and a man who bought a gasoline station.
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Gladwin Hill
Hollywood
Parliament Tits
Seattle Ralloncing Board
Sikeston
Navy
Dallas
Lancaster
Fort Riley
Kan
Fort
Golden City
Mnport
Wheeler Opposes Tariff Cuts on Metals in Trade Talks
Senator Wheeler of Montana objected to reducing duties on lead zinc and other ore products in pending trade negotiations with Mexico and Bolivia. He argued tariff cuts would hinder war efforts and urged keeping rates during the war, citing Metals Reserve imports and potential impacts on exploration and mining investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Montana
Oier
Alexico
Boliyia
Wheeler
Metals Reserve Company
Woolld
Robert W. Skelton of Great Falls Dies at 50
Robert W. Skelton a supervisor in charge of the Montana grain and seed division of the US Department of Agriculture died of a heart attack yesterday at age 50. Born January 26 1592 in St Paul he joined the Minnesota state dairy inspection service in 1924 and later moved to Seattle for the federal bureau of markets. He helped open the first federal graf supervision office in Montana and later married Ethel C. Allen of Great Falls. Survivors include his father two brothers and a sister.
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Great Paults
Robert W. Skelton
Montana
Department of Agriculure
Horn
St. Paw
Minnesota State Eram Inspection Service
Seattle
Federal Bureau of Markets
Portland
Ore
Great Falls
AL Butte
Ethel C. Allen
Great Fails
Senator Pauline Not to Seek Reelection in 1941 Race
State Senator Robert Pauline, elected in 1918 and former senate president, announced due to ill health he would not run again this year. He also served as majority leader during the 1941 session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalispell
Robert Pauline
Pauline
Senate
Chambers
Russian Review Says Japs Face Great Difficulties in Expanding Drives
The Red Star review notes Japan’s expansion in the Pacific is hampered by Allied bolstering, material strains, and longer supply lines. It cites reduced offensive scale and the need to build bases in occupied areas, with naval range constraints. The piece highlights Australia conduct and American raids as signs of Allied strength and Japan’s mounting strain.
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Moscow
Red Army
Redstar
Pacific
M. Tolchenev
Australia
Japan
Use of Metal for Bottle Caps To Be Restricted
Washington reports further restrictions by the War Production board on metal bottle caps amid efforts to curb metal use for beer and soft drinks. Caps on beer and soft drink bottles will be limited by size and weight, with metal cups banned after August 1 and caps on 12 ounce mineral water bottles prohibited unless bottles are June 1 made. Splits of soda at nightclubs and other capping practices face adjustments as production tightens due to sugar shortages.
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Washington
War Production Board
W.P.H
Initake
Out of Hay After Gas Runs Short at Local Station
A local station faced hay shortages when gas and time ran out. Enterprising owners posted signs saying hay was out, noting that dairy and oak varieties hauled by trucks, horses, and wagons could not meet brisk demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gay
Dacal Dairies
Canada and This Country Draw Together
A National Industrial Conferences report foresees closer Canada United States economic integration amid wartime strain. It notes potential Canada annexation risk, shifting public opinion toward Pan-American unity, and recent moves like Canadian observers at Havana 1940 conference and new legations in Brazil and Argentina.
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Canada
Havana
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Greeks Starving Report to U S Office
Washington May 31 UP The Office of Farls and Figares cites a confidential authenticated report detailing a year of systematic Navi pillage reducing Greece to a starving nation. The report claims 1 000 daily Greek deaths in Athens during winter and notes hidden burial practices and dire food shortages amid wartime division.
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Washington
Farls and Figares
Yeport
OFF
Neal
Athens
OIF
Wee Maid’s Plight in Philadelphia Is Fractured Tale
A two year old child in Philadelphia fell into a pine and became trapped for hours as firemen air raid wardens and neighbors worked to free her. A neighbor helped by heating lard and pouring it to ease the shoe and boot from the trap.
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Philadelphia
Marin
Catherine McCabe
Soldier Stays Post at Fort Devens During Maneuvers
Private Tony Valdez followed orders at Fort Devens Massachusetts May 31 and remained at his listening post for two days while officers forgot him. He was found still on duty when the maneuvers ended.
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Fort Devens
Mass
Tony Valdes
Valdez
What You Buy With WAR BONDS
War bonds fund the war effort and aid in meeting quotas. The message stresses purchasing bonds to support the military, noting prices and the role of savings in financing wartime needs. It urges readers to buy and help meet the war bond targets for national victory.
Dividend Declarations To Run Behind This Year
Dividends total in dollars to run behind last year as May begins with about fifty corporations ready to announce. The running story notes war effects on corporate profits and investor returns, with giants like American Telephone and U S Steel among those already holding or reducing rates.
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York
American Telephone
U.S. Steel
Bethlehem Steel
American Smieltjing
Loews
Consolidated Oil
Ternational Printing Lab
Canno Mills
Kew Jooks
Exehwuipe
Chrysler
le Pont
General Motors
Atew
Manville
American Vy “Hacee
Compani
Navy aircraft carrier program eyed for future builds
A garbled news item discusses an upcoming aircraft carrier program for the Navy. References to Vinson and ongoing work suggest a plan for new hulls or upgrades, with mention of integration and testing phases amid unclear project details.
Diplomat Sees Path to a Just Peace After War
China's ambassador to the United States, Dill Smith, told the University of Wisconsin graduates that the world could achieve a just and effective peace later, outlining three reasons including reduced Axis aggression, absence of mutual threats, and a broad readiness for peace. He argued the Second World War offers a clearer fight for freedom from aggression and no formal terror treaties hindering progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Dill Smith
China
United States
University of Wisconsin
Bankers Blamed for Futile System on Ads
New York May 31 Wide World Joan H Morse of the Department of Commerce criticizes bankers for unimaginative advertising. She urges straightforward ads that show how banking products help customers. Recommend hiring a skilled advertising man and avoiding rigidity that blocks effective promotion.
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New York
Wide World
Joan H. Morse
Department of Commerce
Sewing Program Proposes WPA Women’s Work for Soldiers
D. Mont. Letter Wheeler proposes to the president a nation wide WPA women workers project making slits and clothing for soldiers. He argues it would aid the war effort and sustain livelihoods for many women currently dependent on work projects administration sewing programs.
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William Needham
AFB Key Fond
St. Bernard
Sun Valley
Idaho
Buffalo, Ny
Yamin
Los Angeles
Toxie
Concordia
Kana
Mriladetptia
Acunam
Mags
Macksville
Smithsonian Institute
Smithsonian Institution
Pvt
Wiliam Driscoll
Lafayette, Ind
Guatemalin Bo Command
Mary Barkes
Sitce
Camp Stewart
Goodyear
Yia Tau
Mie
Oelatvies
Jean
U.S. Office
Greece
Green
Ye Baeid
Allorether
Seep
Syria
Lebanon
Turkey
Cyrenaica
Britres
Alyssinia
Iran
Hetidas
Reid
Sree
Vivons
Norge
Dexter Washing Machines
Carey
Columbia Records
Raphy
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