Congress to Probe Stabilization Program and Price Controls
Congress gears up to study the entire stabilization framework as it considers a one year extension of the price control act. Price Administrator Chester Bowles will testify to Senate Banking Committee with stabilization chiefs to follow through April 7. Senator Wheeler urges full review of OPA pricing practices.
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War Dept Reports No Poll Violations Among Soldiers
Secretary Stimson told Senator Green the War Department has found no violations of orders against political polls or straw ballots by American troops in Great Britain. Green questioned an informal survey that urged favoring the G O P ticket, with Roosevelt mentioned as needed in this time of trouble. Field commented on Roosevelt possibly seeking a fourth term.
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Textile Union Guilty of Attacking Little Steel Formula Claim
The Textile Workers Union accused at a War Labor Board hearing of attempting to break the Little Steel Formula. L. P. McLendon of Irwin Cotton Mills in Greensboro clashed with Isadore Katz as 23 companies face demands for higher wages and benefits. Main hearings set for later. city venue disputed between Charlotte and Atlanta.
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Durham Strike Certified to National Labor Board
The strike of 2,400 American Tobacco Company employees in Durham has been certified to the National War Labor Board by the regional WLB in Atlanta. Paul L. Styles, director of the disputes division, disclosed the move, seen by strikers as a preliminary victory. An Auto manufacturer reportedly produced bomber engines totaling close to 30,000,000 horsepower.
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Quakers Open Guilford Meet Tomorrow
Quaker leaders from across the state travel to Guilford College for a two day conference with E Raymond Wilson of the Friends committee on national legislation. Sessions cover Friends in a World at War and Friends Testimonies in Action with worship and business meetings at New Garden Meeting House and Guilford College chapel.
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Orval Dillon
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Asheboro
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Byron Haworth
High Point
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Edwin I. Duckles
American Friends Service Committee
W. S. Rheem tanker returns after Pacific voyage
The 500-foot American tanker W. 5. Rheem arrived at its home port after a 5,000 mile Pacific crossing with a torpedo hole in the bow. Oil aboard was destined for U S Navy use. Captain G A Johnson of Alameda California was praised for his seamanship. Red Cross appeal noted.
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Youth travels long way to join U S Army
Abraham Osnin born in Highland Park Michigan, son of a Syrian-born naturalized American, returns from Africa to enlist. After attempts to join in Liberia failed, he traveled via Syria and Sierra Leone to reach Fort Sheridan Illinois, where he began basic training in a special unit. He arrived in the United States in October and joined the Army by December 19 1943.
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Red Cross Disaster Relief Aid Leads in Year
The American Red Cross has provided disaster relief to more than 119,295 people over the past year for floods tornadoes hurricanes fires explosions train wrecks shipwrecks earthquakes and epidemics.
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Wanted Hard of Hearing Men and Women
A rushed ad promises a simple home method to restore hearing for those temporarily deafened by ear wax. It claims immediate improvement with a money back guarantee and urges asking about Onrine Ear Drops at Eckerd's and Drug Stores nationwide.
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Mrs Lura Boulware Dies In Thomasville
Mrs Lura Boulware 58 of Thomasville died at her nephew Joseph Day’s home in Fisher Ferry after an extended illness. She had lived in Thomasville for 18 years and is survived by sister Mrs Alice Day and niece Mrs Garland. Funeral services Sunday at 4 p.m. at Pilgrim Church with Rev W L Lindsey officiating. interment in church cemetery.
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