Railway Express Agency Faces 44 Hour Week Plan
An emergency board advised President Roosevelt to cut the basic work week from 48 to 44 hours for 25 000 to 30 000 Railway Express Agency staff. The panel, led by John P. Devaney Dexter M. Kenny and A. Millis, recommended a 60 day status quo with 30 days for investigation and a further period for presidential decision. The ruling addresses only part of the workforce and does not extend to accounting and general office staff or trained messengers.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Railway Express Agency
John P. Devaney
Dexter M. Kenny A. Millis
the Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks
Teamsters Junion
Express Agency
General Office
Retail Trade Goes Down
The long stretch of hot weather cooled shopper interest and reduced weekly retail trade compared with last year. Dun and Bradstreet reports the total volume was 5 to 7 percent above a year ago based on city reports.
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New York
Dun & Bradstreet
Much Cooler This Year in Alva Oklahoma
Alva Record editor brags that this July was cooler than last year with fewer 100 degree days. He notes July 1989 had 24 days at or above 100 degrees and a peak of 104 degrees, while this July saw only 100 degree days with a hottest reading of 112 degrees.
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Alva Okla
Alva Record
Simple Cheese Fondue and Menu From Tomorrow’s Kitchen
A vintage recipe page outlines a bread crumb base with grated American cheese eggs milk and seasonings baked until browned. It also presents a full tomorrow’s menu including breakfast lunch and dinner items like baked apples rice muffins crisp bacon and cheese fondue served on buttered toast with coffee and milk.
Highway Crash Kills Woman Near Newton
Mrs. Inez L. Huxman 30 was killed and her young daughter seriously injured in a three vehicle wreck six miles east of Newton. Two gasoline transport trucks and the Huxman car were involved. truck drivers escaped injury. Henry Huxman, the husband, is a cousin of Federal Judge Walter Huxman.
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Newton
Huxman
Henry Huxman
Walter Huxman
Stimulate Hot Weather Taste With New Dishes
Family asked for something different try these hot weather novelties. Peanut Butter Nuggets mix peanut butter lemon juice salt condensed milk and raisins bake spoonfuls 375 degrees for ten minutes. Cheese Fondue uses milk and more ingredients in simple prep for easy serving.
Nutritious Dishes for Budget Kids Parties
Children may enjoy budget meals at parties featuring nutritious, economical dishes. The design emphasizes maximizing nutrients while minimizing cost, inviting youngsters to participate in affordable menu choices.
Roy Lawrence Market Saturday Specials on Fresh Meats and Produce
Regional ad lists 906 Mass offerings including refrigerated watermelons cantaloupes and ready to eat fruits. Lamb veal pork and beef cuts with varied weights and prices plus canned goods and baked items. Also features household staples and dairy products with special prices and bulk buys.
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Swift's
Bethan
Armour
Abe
Lee Puffetts
Kellogg’s
Johnson’s
Budget Menu with Punch and Chocolate Fleck Cakes
A reader shares a party menu featuring Raspberry Grape Punch serves 20 and Chocolate Fleck Cup Cakes with a Sunday meal plan. Recipes include ingredient lists, stepwise directions, and serving notes suitable for a social event.
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Canterbury
Edwardsvac
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Hershey
Glenn
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Malian
Wegal
Julia Lee Wright
Family Circle
Safeway
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