Farm labor placement returns to Kansas State Employment Service
The Lawrence office announces the center for farm labor placement is returned to KSES under a 1940s law. Edson Mills is named special farm placement representative to assist farmers, while all staff will aid in filling needs. Applicants must specify duties and pay to attract suitable workers, including operations like tractors and milking.
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Kansas State Employment Service
Walter Dohna
Lawrence Kses
Edson Mills
KSES
Johna
Rehabilitation effort aids Soomaay harvest season
A Lawrence office representative will visit Oskaloosa every Wednesday to assist employers and job seekers in arranging seasonal work and equipment distribution for the wheat harvest, with activities including fencing and hand labor support continuing through today.
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Lawrence
Oskaloosa
Johns
Graham Named in Wheat Speculation by Brokers
New York dec 31 Bache Co brokers on the New York stock exchange and Chicago board of trade say Brig Gen Wallace H Graham President Truman personal physician knew of all wheat futures transactions. Graham says he learned his account was used in the market only after questions arose and ordered closeout of any commodity trades.
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New York
Bache & Co
New York Stock Exchange
Chicago Boant
Wallace H. Graham
Truman
General Graham
Bacher Company
Ace
Graham
Washington
General's Securities Transactions On His Instructions
Since 1946 all transactions conducted for the general's account in securities and commodities were executed under his explicit direction with customary written confirmations sent to him at all times.
NO COUNTY BOND DEBT REPORTED FOR DOUGLAS COUNTY
Douglas County reports no outstanding general fund indebtedness at the start of 1948. Budget director Mildred LeSner says the last general fund bonds were paid off August 15 with 1500 retired for park improvements. Remaining debt totals 10446.64 in sewer and paving assessments.
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Douglas County
Mildred LeSner
Louisiana Street
ICC Boosts Freight Rates To Add Billions
Washington December 41. The interstate commerce commission approved a second 10 percent rate rise after reviewing railroad cost data. The temporary 20 percent increase will stay in place until June 30 and raise annual revenue by about 1.23 billion dollars beyond pre October 6 rates. The action defers long term changes pending a detailed study.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
The
Association of American
Best railroad news of the year saluted by its president
Through its president Wil eTyan the publication saluted the action as the best railroad news of the year. This brief note credits the gesture to the president and highlights the event as a standout in railway reporting.
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WileTyan
Petrillo's Bam Goes on Tonight
New York on December 31 as Petrillo and the American Federation of Musicians confront the Taft Hartley era. The union dispatches that no more will musicians play for recordings and transcriptions after midnight, arguing recordings hurt employment while industry officials cite legal limits as a key factor.
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New York
James C. Petrillo
American Federation of Musicians
Petrillo
Backlog of Recordings Delays Royalties Under Expiring Contract
Industry officials report a union collection of royalties on records will run from one to five years due to an expiring contract. They say a backlog of recordings, including many unreleased tunes, is sufficient to sustain payments during the transition.
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Hershey's
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