Baltimore Defaults on War Labor Tap Despite 371000 Pool
Baltimore industries rely on voluntary manpower shifts to meet war needs arguing for more workers here. War Manpower Commission says 59000 additional workers are needed this half year, yet 371000 local potential workers exist. Race and gender dynamics slow employment with 13300 Negro men and 33000 Negro women in the pool, while 26000 white and 33000 Negro women seek work.
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Burton Heatis
NEA
Baltimore
War Manpower Commission
South
Market Analysis, Inc
New England
U. S. Effort Falls Short in War Job Recruitments
The U S Employment Service opened a Women’s Recruiting Center to recruit women for war work and tested light duties in show windows. Of 1123 skilled men eligible for vital war jobs in Baltimore, only 26 took positions, prompting debate that voluntary recruitment won t meet needs and that a federal industrial draft may be required.
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U. S
Baltimore
Tired Kidneys Offer Sleepless Nights
Doctors warn kidney problems disrupt daytime function and cause night awakenings. Symptoms include frequent burning or aching urine and backache. could lead to fatigue, puffiness, headaches, and dizziness. Doan's Pills, trusted for over 40 years, help eliminate waste from the blood.
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Dean
Doan
Two Miami Men Held In Racket For Promotions
In Miami Florida two Miami Beach business men are accused of plotting to sell Army promotions to soldiers for cash. A judge advocate testified that the scheme involved offering corporal promotions for 150 and sergeant for 250 with additional packages for family vacations near soldiers. An undercover operation used a soldier to set the trap as FBI listening devices captured conversations. Brig Gen Ralph Wooten confirmed he knew and approved the proceedings leading to the arrests.
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Miami. Fla
Miami Beach
FBI
James W. McRoberts
Army Air Force Technical Training Command
East St. Louis
Thas
Bernard Sharon
Nathan Ginsberg
Sharon
Maj. McRoberts
Florida
McRoberts
Price Fixing In North Carolina Is Nothing New
North Carolina price controls trace back to 1763 64 with Johnston county tavern licenses, fixing meals and drinks. Auditor Poll cites Smithfield Herald records showing hot and cold dinners priced in shillings and pence, with rum brandy and cider costs listed, plus a five dollar contract for a boat shipment from New Bern to Smithfield.
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North Carolina
Lynn
Johnston County
County Council
Aet
Colonial Assembly
John Smith, Jr
Auditorioll
United States
New Bern
Smithfield
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