Congressional vote tests support for postwar labor law
Washington report outlines the contentious showdown as leaders weigh a May bill imposing penalties on workers under certain conditions. Republicans push to block final passage while Democrats defend the program as essential to uphold uniform standards, amid war-time events and domestic shortages. The piece notes Iwo Jima Rhine victories and Yalta discussions as context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
F.D.R
White House
Army- Navy
Marin-Halleck
Senate
John W. McC
Philippines
Iwo Jima
Rhine
Yalta
Poland
San Francisco
John L. Lewis
James F. Byrnes
Washington
United States
Guilford County Real estate Transfers Highlight Local Deals
High Point Township moves show W Maugh to B K Russell four lots in Moffitt farm subdivision. C C Hampton Jr to Walter B Lloyd and wife, lot in Northwood acres. Blair family transfers, Blairwood lots, Spencer Heights two lots, and Prospect Street lot sold. Trenton, New Jersey emerges as a ceramics center.
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High Point Township
W. M. Baugh
B. K. Russell
Moffitt Farm
C. C. Hampton, Jr
Walter B. Lloyd
Northwood Acres
Carrier J. Blair
Garland A. Blair
Blair Estate
Enos C. Blair
Blairwood
EB. C. Blair
Garland Blair
Robert Blair
D. H. Lynch
Stamie W. Stroud
Spencer Heights
J. W. Johnson
Dora C. Turner
Prospect Street
FP. A. Stewart
Thomas Floyd
West Green Street
New Bedford Job Transfer Plan Sparks Labor Policy Debate
Washington reports on New Bedford’s forced release plan to shift about 200 textile workers to Fisk and Firestone plants. The War Manpower Commission faced criticism for a take it or leave it approach and inadequate local consultation while Senate and House negotiators seek manpower control legislation.
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Washington
New Bedford
Gether National Service
War Manpower Commission
Paul V. McNutt
A ’S
National Labor Mana T
Yes
Massachusetts
Senate
House
WMG
Fisk
Firestone
WMC
Shington
Area Committee
A B Club Views Thaw Expedition Film at Dinner
Jerry Ball of Standard Oil presented the Strange Gods of India motion picture at the A B Club dinner in the Sheraton Hotel ball room. The film, part of the Thaw Asiatic Expedition, was shot before the outbreak of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Ball
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
American Business Club
India
Sheraton Hotel
Ball
Paris
Sanders Dallas
Dunninger
Ed Mendenhall
Glenn Smith
Board of Governors
Bill Price
Robert Hedrick
U. S. Army
Junior Order Council Admits Eight New Members
Mechanicsville Council No. 347 of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics held a meeting with 75 in attendance and initiated eight new members. Nine applications were reviewed, bringing 51 since January 1, with 41 already initiated. The Trophy Council No. 29 High Point conducted the initiatory ceremony and refreshments followed. Western ballroom dances, such as waltzes and two-steps, were introduced to Japan in the last quarter of the 19th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanicsville Council No
Order of United American Mechanics
Trophy Council No. 29
High Point
Japan
Behind The Firing Line From HAL BOYLE ADVANCE
A 84th Infantry Division unit seized a town despite enemy machinegun fire and slept safely that night. The record notes a German nonfraternization crackdown with 40 soldiers arrested and one fined. It highlights a Paris leave hotel bunk, chaplains at risk, and a Belgian stay praised by a grateful resident. The Fifth Corps anti aircraft gunners claim a world record, shooting down over five enemy planes daily from Jan 1 to Mar 12.
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Hal Boyle
Rhine
84Th Infantry
Charles E. Phillips
Allentown
35Th Infantry Division
Paris
F. Bernard Henry
Edwin R. Scheibe
Wightstown
Wis
Normandy
Pedro Garcia
San Antonio
Tex
Cal
Mama Maria
Fifth Corps
Atk Ack
Black and White Ointment and Soap Advertise Relief
An advertisement touts Black and White Ointment for eczema acne pimples ringworm tetter and various skin woes with claims of instant action antiseptic healing and 25 years of success. It notes multiple sizes a 10c 26c 500 sizes and a satisfaction refund while urging daily use with the accompanying skin soap.
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Ray Tucker
Roosevelt
G.o.p.-Ers
SSS Tonic
SUD Sturdy Health and Jeep
Stacwaat
Joe’s
Trailways
National Trailways
America
Tho Coast
Carolina Trailways
Queen City
Union Bus Terminal
North Wrenn St
Bridge and Golf Companies
National Association of Manufacturer’s
Chamber of Commerce
Hillman-Murray C.so
P.A.C
Helen Gahagan Douglas
California
Chicago
Jerry Voorhis
la Follettes
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Michigan
Sam Rayburn
McCormick
Congressional
C.il.o
Democratic Party
Mobile
Ala
Old
Mississippi
Guilford County Real Estate Tranfers
Trenton
N. J
Guedingen
Germany
Saarbruecken
Signal Corps
Mami
A. B. Club
Junior Order Council
Rach
Gabardine
High Point, N. C
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