Consider a hike in minimum wage
Washington Jan 18 UP The Senate committee on labor and education begins debate on a bill to raise the minimum wage from 40 to 63 cents an hour in year one then to 70 cents in year two and 75 cents thereafter. The measure would bring millions into coverage and reflect rising living costs. Senator Pepper notes many private workers earn under 40 cents and calls for a floor of at least 65 cents.
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James Marlow Washington
Senate
Senate Committee On Labor and Education
Geople
Pepper
Dpla
Seqepter
Wage Bill Aims to Cover More Workers Under Ban
The bill would raise coverage of the minimum wage to include local trades such as grocery, seamen, and fish cannery workers and agricultural laborers. It would set a 5 cent an hour base, plus time and a half for overtime, applying to these groups.
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Crussen
Lawrence Building and Loan Reports Good Business for 1945
The annual meeting in Lawrence reported solid business for 1945. E. R. Weatherby and Warren E. Decker were elected to the board. officers elected were H. C. Brinkman president E. S. Weatherby vice president Warren F. E. Decker vice president L. E. Eby secretary and C. C. Stewart attorney. Maj. Gen. Lewis A. Pick named chair of the Missouri Basin inter agency committee succeeding Brig. Gen. P. Crawford. Prospective renters and home buyers showed keen interest on the page.
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Lawrence Building and Loan Association
Massachusetts Street
Weatherby
Warren E. Decker
H. C. Brinkman
E. S. Weatherby
Warren FE. Decker
L. E. Eby
C. C. Stewart
Pick
Cheyenne
Wyo
Lewi A. Pick
Missouri Basin Inter-Agency Committee
Poc
Crawford
Army Engineer Corps
Washington
Missouri River Division
Market Basket Prize To Mrs McCall
Market Basket Prize this week goes to Mrs T mevalthe Rhode Islind Street for her recipe for making chicken pot pie. The method uses a large chicken, boiled tender, thickened gravy, light bread dough biscuits dropped into boiling gravy, simmered under a cloth to keep steam in, served hot. Next week the prize will go to the best recipe for Brown Bread or Nut Bread.
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Market Banker
Guatemala Views Promoted At Kiwanis Luncheon
Dr. Eldon Miller of the University of Kansas medical school spoke to Kiwanis members at Eldridge about Guatemala. He described a relaxed lifestyle, banana and coffee exports, and a cautionary note on tipping hotel staff. The talk drew on a 1941 trip with scenes of volcanoes, landscapes, and calm daily life. A Lawrence Kiwanis birthday event for McLouth is planned for January 28.
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Eldon Miller
University of Kansas Medical School
Wyandotte County Medical Society
Guatemala
Kiwanis Club
Eldridge
Dr. Miller
Lawrence Club
McLouth Kiwanis Club
Cab Found Abandoned Near KU Campus After Theft Report
A taxicab reported stolen from in front of the Memorial Union at KU was found abandoned behind the administration building after police were notified at 8 18 last evening.
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Hunsinger
Memorial Union
K. U
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