Waiting Majority Veterans See Job Absorption Plan
March 9 Denver report shows World War I and II veterans eyed for civilian work. D. Hol head of the Veterans Service of the War Mission cites about 600,000 vets on rolls with 80 percent seeking permanent positions. Officials discuss placing veterans on the Pacific coast and in New York while lamenting wartime job shortages and mobilization delays.
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Denver
D. Holhead
Beck
Hollenbeck
Hollen
Pacific
New York
Veterans face job readjustment after war ends
Hollenbeck of the public works bureau warned that rapid demobilization could strain the labor market. He urged a gradual absorption of veterans, with possible occupation duties and rehabilitation programs to lift unskilled workers, relying on wartime savings and vocational training to support about 80 percent of veterans. He noted a potential need for WPA projects but hoped demobilization would bring faster job opportunities.
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Denver
Hollenbeck Eee
Army develops dry firing Garand sighting method
Col. D. N. Houseman announces a new optical instrument by the Army Ordnance Department that allows Garand rifles to be tested without firing a shot. The dry firing saves 13 rounds of practice ammunition per test and uses mirrors for sighting.
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Philadelphia
INS
Army Ordnance Department
D. N. Houseman
Philadelphia Ordnance District
New Testing Machine Slashes Shell Fuse Duds
A new testing machine for anti aircraft shell fuses reduced factory rejections from 20 percent to one tenth of a percent by catching faulty fuzes during production, improving quality and efficiency.
Return Your Glass Bottles Says The Army
The Army will ship over a million gross carbonated beverage bottles overseas in 1944. Campaign sponsors urge households to return reusable bottles to the point of purchase to maintain supply for milk beer and beverages while WPB holds glass restrictions. Glass production remains 70 percent higher than in peacetime.
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Washington
INS
U. S. Army
War Production Board
E. T. Tomiska
Containers Division
WPB
J. P. Levis
Owens-Ilinois Glass Company
POR
Iter- Master Corps
Army
Navy
Do Animals Eat Ivy Say Bronx Zoo Doctor
Dr Leonard J Goss of the Bronx Zoo confirms in a light hearted exchange that goats and kids will eat ivy and even poison ivy. He notes goats will eat ivy and, in time, may consume poison ivy without harm.
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Seanets
Leonard J. Goss
Bronx Zoo
New York
Bellevuene Hospital
Goss
Dr. Goss
Equal Pay Bills Move To Bridge Gender Wage Gap
New York Assembly member Miss Jane H a Republican from Westchester introduces two bills to equalize pay. One bars pay below women's minimum standard for any industry, the other raises women's wages to match men's. Exceptions include domestic workers farm workers and workers for charitable and religious organizations. Miss Todd leads Republican state affairs as co chair of the party committee.
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New York
INS
Jane H
Westchester County
Miss Todd
Mrs Gurney Hood Heads Methodists in Wilson
The North Carolina Methodist Conference Women's Society for Christian Service backed a postwar organization to represent all people in world political decisions. The group announced the stance in Wilson on March 9.
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Wilson
N. C
North Carolina Methodist Conference Women's Society For Christian Service
Raleigh Woman Elected President At Three Day Meeting
Mrs Gurney Hood of Raleigh was elected president to succeed Mrs W C Chadwick of New Bern at a three day gathering. The meeting discussed the Fairly Administration and Office of Price Administration, poll tax and White primary voting restrictions, juvenile delinquency, and opposition to alcohol use as patriotic duty.
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Price Administration
Gurney Hood
Raleigh
W. C. Chadwick
New Bern
Red Snow Falls in the Arc from Atmospheric Particles
A rare phenomenon occurs as snow falls with a reddish tint in the Arc region. Scientists attribute the color to tiny particles suspended in the atmosphere. Local observers report the unusual hue amid the cold weather.
Government Experts Predict Women Will Want Sensible Shoes
Washington reports that postwar fashion may shift as women wear sensible shoes and formal clothes in war industries. The Commerce Department urges businessmen to recognize changes in tastes to survive intensified postwar competition.
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Washington
INS
Department of Combid
Ecotic Commerce
Soldier Swears by Monkey That Saved His Life
Pvt Steward of California claims a monkey he brought from Africa saved his life three times during World War II. The creature warned of poisoned water, summoned help after he was buried under debris, and guided him to safe fruit during parachute missions.
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San Pedro
Cailif
Steward
Africa
Pvt
Education Group Meets In Raleigh
The annual meeting of the North Carolina Education Association will be held in Raleigh March 22 to 24 addressing major deal problems of the south.
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Raleigh
North Carolina Education Association
South
Raleigh Man Sentenced 30 Years for Stuart Bank Robbery
Walter Lewis Shelton of Raleigh North Carolina was sentenced to 30 years in the state penitentiary for the armed robbery of the First National Bank of Stuart on January 4. Shelton did not testify and was arrested in Raleigh two days after the holdup, which yielded more than 2000 dollars.
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Stuart
Walter Lewis Shelton
Raleigh
N. C
State
First National Bank of
Shelton
Stuart Bank
Researchers claim most people can fully relax
Researchers report that a high percentage of individuals can reach a complete state of relaxation through specific techniques. They emphasize consistent practice, controlled breathing, and mindfulness as key factors in achieving lower anxiety and improved well being.
ZEMO Skin Remedy Promoted For Itching Relief
Advertisement touts ZEMO Doctor's formula for itching and skin conditions. Claims 35 years of success and over 25 million packages sold with three sizes available. Promises prompt relief and aiding healing for ringworm eczema athlete's foot and external blemishes.
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Zemo
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