AFL Attacks Little Steel Wage Formula Fails To Meet Costs Of Living
The AFL charged the little steel wage formula has become an economic tool to pressure workers. George Meany argued living costs have risen at least 43 percent since 1941, far above the 15 percent cap, calling for “realistic modification” though not specifying new ceilings. He said the wage program aims to restore prewar standards without destroying stabilization.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor Today
America
George Meany
AFL
Labor Board
Liment of Agriculture
CIO
United Steel Workers
Roosevelt
Meany
Local Four Board Reclassifications List March Meetings
The record lists numerous men reclassified at local selective service board four meetings on March 2 and March 28. Reclassifications shift men among 1-A 1-C 2-A 2-B and 4-F statuses, with notes (H) indicating age 38 or older and definitions of 1-A 1-C 2-B 4-F.
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Local Selective Service Board
Spencer Girl Wins Legion Speech Contest
Vivi enne Poteat of Spencer won the 1944 North Carolina American Legion oratorical contest and will represent the state in the regional meet in Columbia D C next week. Frances Ward of Duplin county was second. other contestants were Kathryn Gallagher Hamlet Doris Proctor Rocky Mount and Billie Sue Davis Chandler.
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Durham
Vivienne Poteat
Spencer
North Carolina American Legion
Columbia
D. C
Frances Ward
Duplin County
Kathryn Gallagher
Hamlet
Doris Proctor
Rocky Mount
Billie Sue Davia
Chandler
One Minute Test Questions and Answers From Ripples
The page lists three questions with provided answers. 1 Charlies Kingsley. 2 Elizabeth Barrett Browning. 3 Thomas Gray in his Elegy. It also includes a hints on etiquette and a horoscope dated April 5.
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Charlies Kingsley
Elizabeth Barrett Brownin
Thomas Gray
War time speech criticism and call to end personal attacks
A House member urges eliminating personal attacks during wartime debate and shifts focus to legislation and postwar planning. He argues the Navy can cope without Winchell and emphasizes aiding the Administration to shorten the war and advance postwar priorities. He notes reluctance to consume time on such matters.
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Ker
North Carolina Farm Cash Income Ranks Third in Nation
Raleigh reports 1943 cash farm income up ee per cent from 1942 and 70 per cent from 1941. Frank Parker of the state Department of Agriculture’s statistics division announced the rise and NC’s national ranking as third.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Frank Parker
Statertment of Agriculture
Soothe skin irritation with Black and White ointment
An old guidance note promotes use of Black and White Ointment and Black and White Skin Soap to treat occupational skin irritation. It recommends cleansing first and using antiseptic ointment as directed, implying a simple at home care routine.
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Chicago
Maywood
Maywood Park
Jotrenart
Local News Briefs From March 4 1934
Local items report a CCC camp planned north of the city, vandals breaking 50 window panes at North Main and Thurston, and a divorce case advancing. Personal notes include Miss Caldwell returning from Charlotte and Misses Freeze Robbins heading to New York. a Greensboro luncheon for Miss Hall. W C Meekins named state GOP chairman. Isaac Costner sentenced to 30 years for a $105000 mail truck robbery in Charlotte. Twenty years ago notes mention Boy Scouts completing bird houses and military camp applications.
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North Main and
Thurston Streets
Alice Caldwell
Charlotte
Alice E. Freeze
Ann Robbins
New York
Mauretania
Caribbean
Caroline Dalton
Helen Hall
van Wyck Williams
Greensboro
W. C. Meekins
Hendersonville
G.O.P
Isaac ‘Costner
Federal
Atlanta
Erywood
C. Clark
Frank Sizemore
Chain of Commerce
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Delimar E
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Caldwell
A. Cates
Waller B
A. Davis
Rufus R
Cashatt
Roy H
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William T
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A. Sexton
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Gregory
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Sellers
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William J
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Leonard
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Edwin
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Taylor
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Patterson
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Redwine Hardware CO
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North Ma
Broadhurst Theatre
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Legion
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Big Jim Farley
Pittsburgh
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West Broad Street
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Okies Ry
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Sheraton Hotel
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Star
W. B. Cooper
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