Absenteeism and the war effort in shipyards and beyond
The Bethlehem Steel Fore River yards discharged 140 welders for chronic absenteeism, a practice blamed by industry and union leaders on deterrents to wartime production. A government survey cites causes including complacent wages and material shortages, while notable figures warn that absenteeism harms national defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem Steel Company
Fore River
Vands
William H W. Norton
Independent
Union of
Fore River Workers
Navy Department
Eddie Rickenbacker
Vail
Douglas Plains
Rationing Policy Sparks Debate Amid Shortages
A report outlines the OMA rationing approach prioritizing shoes meats and seafood with minimum warnings while workers struggle to access dirty work. Administrators push changes as critics doubt savings, noting limited options for those who saved money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athiinistiador Brown
Poikon
Leon Mtenlerson
Fragmented or garbled quotes on policy and production
A distorted excerpt references figures such as Manpower Director Paul, President Beverett Case, Undersecretary Sumner Welles, and President Roosevelt discussing national policy. It touches on production costs, faith, and military officers seeking guidance on motor velocity and related concerns, but the text is largely incomprehensible.
Writer Missing: Theos Correspondent Report From London
Fragmentary OCR reports list casualties among U S war correspondents during Pearl Harbor coverage. Editor notes higher losses than battle theatre, with numbers for killed or died on duty, wounded and missing. source cites Robert Pan in London amid wartime chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Pan
New York
Perl Harbor
U. S
London
Fragmented Market Notes and Public Appeals Spark Confusion
A garbled OCR style page outlines markets and prices with scattered names, places, and numbers. It mentions bids, goods like beef and sheep, shipping and weight figures, and a stray reference to the Red Cross and a civic appeal. The text is fractured, mixing market data with an abrupt public service prompt asking about giving to the Red Cross.
LMU Activities Show Student Roles and Dignity Week Items
A fragmented report lists LMU students and staff connected to campus activities and events. Names appear with roles and affiliations, including committees, clubs, and leadership positions, amid references to mid term grades and registrar notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denisigh
LM. U
Modern Menus From NEA Service Staff
A garbled OCR menu item lists diet suggestions and various foods to support digestion and nourishment. It mentions beverages, fruit dishes, baked potatoes, apricots, milk shakes, and a holiday list of meals, with scattered recipe-like portions and culinary notes. The fragmentary text reflects a cafe or tavern kitchen theme and a tomorrow’s menu heading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Eric
Gee Mails
Frail
Paul Hutl
Fragmented OCR Note on Local Planting and Yard Work
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a yard project and plantings. It references Victory Garden themes and suspect phrases about tools and methods. The readable parts indicate an article note rather than a clear event with persons or dates.
Fragmented OCR text on machine parts and styles
The readable fragments describe a confused catalog like note with numbers, sizing, style references, and vague product mentions. It references items such as sizes 1 TB 1 Sia and style numbers along with names and partial phrases, forming an unclear listing rather than a coherent article.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Daily News
Nixut
Cah
Archtel
Buller
Citizens News
Middleshoro
United Pr
National Editorial
I FE Assocition
Currier
Bell County
Kybee County
Vito
Cuhdhorua
Kentucky Press Association
Philadelphia
Vaderbinil
Philadelphain
Eoldie Tickenbacker
Pacific
Africa
Herr Goebbels
America
Walter Krueger
Eisenhower
Notaly
General Krueger
Tin
Rager
Zanes
Kast
Paul
Ibis
Beverett
Ca- Hate
Nike
Cherny Hoos
Sumner Welles
President Roosevelt
Damen
Byrnay
Vinglamdmart Roew Howe
Molorvelo
Wien Tolabh A
Wee Bap Span
Iain Beter Wenelty
Adobe
Steve
Fe Stein
Satitle Chem
Sui Total
Tiniles
Die Towers
la Elitiee
Ned Aking
Red Cross
Hele
Wilitwes
Stuart
Hanoi
Tiston
Cervle
Pat
Ian
Tahoe
Todiuek
Cane Thease
Fort Tle
Loraine
Acrion
Ggnnv-To- Wien
NEA Service ‘Inc
Oren. Arnold
Patte
LMU
Davee Giben
Dean
Sub
Uns Uibeay
Blaise
Mity Booth Lub
Evsinee Moabite
Hewedh
Sins Traehet Lineater
Ben Duenee
Amite Me Whores
Overly
My Hal
Bert Malling
Thyhinn Nujai
Dan Wik Odle
Mmhoth Orr
Eed Parrnty
Margaret Mitchlury
Leese Perking
Kenneth Pollard
Diaines
Are Tur
Dot Thier
Os Robertson
Hota
Sudterfield
Jarles Sekt
Manas A Glens Strap
Douge Jae Smith
Pauply Stent
Kalle Petit
Ius
Wilk Pais
L Willinute
Pant Wallearis
Willian Weight
Pranhat Younginer
Mrs
Gaynor Maddox
NEA
Weiter
Malasios
Marougily
Abe
Hope
Shin
Tinee Wits
Watinie Silvinge
Nae
Aine Adams Pattorn
Stites
MA Beni
Assit
Dows
Kloire Boothe Luce
Merry Ametty
Joan Benhett
Milton Berle
Ona Prince
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!