Fair Labor Standards Act Turns Twenty in Our Era
The Fair Labor Standards Act FLSA reaches 20 years since signing by President. It sets minimum wage overtime pay and child labor rules across interstate commerce and production. Since 1938 millions of workers gained pay raises and protections, with wage growth and enforcement expanding through amendments and back wages paid.
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Army Offers Graduates Choice Of Training
Sgt. LC. John W. Johnson at the La Crosse Army Recruiting Station says high school graduates may choose technical training under the Reserved For You program. Courses include aircraft maintenance, electronics, drafting, medical lab work, cryptography, and many more across two months to over a year.
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Heat Prostration Strikes 5 Guardsmen At Fort Sill Training
At Fort Sill Oklahoma five National Guard officer trainees were hospitalized for heat prostration after a 90 minute four mile march in 98 degree heat. The men are John W. Crowe 22 Moscow Idaho Wilbert Carter 23 Sumter South Carolina Wray A. Jones 21 Batesville Arkansas Williams A. Burden 22 Hudson New Hampshire and Jack L. Hoaglin 22 Albion Michigan all members of a National Guard officer training class.
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Bowdoin
John W. Crowe
Moscow
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Wray A. Jones
Batesville
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Williams A. Burden
Hudson, N.H
Jack L. Hoaglin
Albion
Mich
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Venice gondoliers demand enforced 5 mph speed limit
In Venice the citys 450 licensed gondoliers passed a resolution calling for motorboats to slow down. They claim waves threaten canal foundations and urge city authorities to enforce the 5 mph speed limit to protect historic buildings.
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Baby Too Big for Britches Prompts Quick Want Ad Sale
A local baby outgrew clothing and gear, including crib and stroller, prompting a Tribune Want Ad. All items sold on the first day and profits funded new britches for the child. If you have something to sell remember Want Ads Work.
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