War Time Labor Stirs Texas Reps to 40-Hour Week Split
A Dallas mass meeting backs a 48 hour work week with time and a half after, as Speaker Rayburn and 17 Texas congressmen endorse suspending the 40 hour week for the duration. President Roosevelt urges cooperation, arbitration, and avoidance of strikes to maximize arms production amid global war strains.
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Morale and Morals in the Present Emergency
An editorial argues that American morale is kept by hope despite setbacks in the Pacific and Russia. It urges unity and stronger effort, condemns profiteering, cites Allied resilience at Java, and notes a North Carolina driver license revocation study. It also warns motorists to drain antifreeze for winter storage.
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The passage asserts shared duties among the Administration Congress labor and management and the people to safeguard freedom and prevent its disappearance from the earth highlighting collective accountability and resolve.
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Economic Concerns Over Anti Freeze Chemicals Next Year
Officials warn that additional millions may be required next year as engines suffer from freezing and repairs become costly. Availability of anti freeze chemicals is in doubt and any alcohol residue after evaporation yields little value, signaling financial strain and extended downtime.
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National Whirligig news behind the news
Navy affairs and labor disputes surface in testimony before the House Naval Affairs Committee. Ralph Bard hints at a press copy of views on hours and pay, while witnesses counter strikes and employment figures. The piece notes censorship on MacArthur escape coverage and reflects on wartime press freedoms and strategic concerns.
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Walters Winnchel Man About Town Gossip Busts and Scandals
A rapid fire, gossip laden column reports sensational rumors from New York social and entertainment circles. Peggy Joyce, Ginny Simms, Bruce Gear, and others surface in alleged scandal and romance notes while industry figures and politicians drift through sharp, gossip filled blurbs.
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Broadway pressman votes against most of them on St Patrick's Day
Recaps a fragmentary history item noting Luther Patrick spoke in the House on St Patrick's Day and reportedly voted against many measures. Mentions March 17 Congressional Record pages 2691 to 2694 and echoes wartime commentary and pop culture blurbs from era sources.
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Local News And Notes From High Point And County
Bright real estate outlook from Wachovia vice president Idol promises cheaper land for farmers boosting profits. Two High Point bidders among 109 bid to construct the post office. Mrs E S Eggleston and Mr Mrs J H McCain visit from Bassett and English Street. Librarian Nancy Kirkman Poston to speak to AUW at Central Friends annex. House in Washington rejects sales tax measure. Roosevelt wins Georgia convention votes. Alabama tornado toll reaches 358. Buddy Tanner arrives to manage the Painter team. Bishop Cheshire to confer the Rite of Confirmation at St Marys. Margaret R McAdams sells lot to R H Younts. Mrs Ed Kearns hosts teachers with Rock games. Miss Ida Terry hosted by Mrs L R Terry. Guilford leads state in autos with 3154 on Feb 1. John L Lewis predicts historic coal strike. Dr Owen C Brown urges courting bees at Baptist meetings. Light humor ends with warden chiding a man for light shining across the road while he chops wood.
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Wartime labor rules and 40 hour week debate
Washington dispatch notes 17 federal laws govern eight hour days or 49 hour weeks on government work, some suspended for war needs. Howard W. Smith cites enforcement limits and Executive rulings while CARS still sold and price dodges like phantom freight faced. Also mentions patriot Arthur Massey, Swiss Cheese Week joke, and statements by Senators Hill and Connally.
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