Report on High War Wages Sparks House Debate
A 44 day inspection by Representative Engel Roe Mien exposes wartime payroll anomalies. He cites General Motors Ward Chrysler and General Electric plants paying workers including machinists and janitors far above captain pay, with some earners up to 9 740 a year. The report notes payrolls topping 2.9 billion and 860 522 employees, highlighting high monthly earnings for certain roles.
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Derole
Woimnet
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War era taxes and inflation cited by Engel in labor remarks
Engel cites recurring tax burdens on workers and rising living costs. He notes unions citing wartime wage strains and demands relief, warning inflation and price rolls back must be considered alongside subsidies. The remarks tie wartime labor pains to economic policy debates.
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Mately
Engel
Local Village Notes From Beaver Falls Area
WAMPUM items list residents and visitors from Ellwood City New Castle and surrounding towns. Notes include hospital updates and social visits, with Red Cross and Civilian Defense meetings announced for the week. Clara Thomas wife of Fire Chief James Thomas admitted to New Castle Hospital for observation.
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W. N. Christopher
Beaver Falls
C. B. Morrow
Ellwood City
Donald Hennon
New Castle Hospital
Edward Thompson
Akron, C
James Blythe
P. L. Herbert
Clarence Allen
Mahon
Ingtown
James Allen
Milton B. Plynt
M. B. Flynt, Sr
Cleveland
Ernest Depew
Coraopolis
F. L. Herbert Sutteny
L. C. Kent
Tommy
Ellwood Hospital
Harry Allen
Newport
William Ll. Davidson
Terry Davidson
New Castle
I. V. Holmes
Yoho
Martha Sprinker
George Morris
J. R. Wilhelm
East Palestine
H. W. Marshall
Red Cross
Clara Thomas
James Thomas
East Lang Avenue
Lehmitz Hid Vital Data In Harmless Letters To Germany
A man named Lehmitz is charged with sending vital military information to Germany via harmless looking letters. Authorities say he collected scraps from bars, then pieced them into a covert report on convoy movements and possible invasion plans, including uncertain landing timing.
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York
Ernest
Conroy
Distiel Patchier
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Witich
California
PBS
Government publicity flood criticized by Rep Grant
Washington, June 29. Rep Grant denounced the flood of government handouts as newsprint cuts threaten papers. He warned 9,200 government publicity agents flood the country with material while WPB proposes a five percent cut, choking the free press with excess distribution.
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Our Tree Press
WPB
House
Thieves Heckle War Bond Vendor in Pittsburgh Heist
Two men entered a war savings booth in downtown Pittsburgh and duped a volunteer attendant. While the clerk prepared change for a $50 bill, another man requested changes for a $20 bill, distracting her long enough to steal $27. The pair did not buy any stamps and fled.
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Pittsburgh
Inside Washington and Italy in War Talks
A tangled Inside Washington column notes possible shifts in Axis loyalties as Crown Prince Umberto of Italy visits Algiers offering terms to the Allies. It suggests Benito Mussolini faces cabinet discussions, with Italy’s secession from the Axis hinted as a potential moral shock to Germany. Japan is deemphasized while the United States aims to defeat Japan wholly.
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Germany
Japan
United States
Local Coin Club Members Honored at National Week
New Castle Coin Club members earned honors during National Coin Week. H. Melvin Black, a senior member, placed fourth in national composition with displays featuring Civil War Tokens and U.S. coins. Robert Delancey, a junior member, won second place in the junior categoria. Ribbon and prize awards were presented at the U.MLC.A. meeting by Secretary Piper and others.
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New Castle
City Plans Sale of 14 Lots for Homes
M Dale Andrews Company asked New Castle to offer 14 city owned lots in Survey Section 9 for sale to build brick houses valued around 6000 dollars each. They may bid if marketable tie exists. Lots lie in Highland Norwood Delaware Avenue and Clenmore Boulevard area. council will advertise.
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Dale Andrews
City of
New Castle
Highland
Norwood
Delaware Avenue
Clenmore Boulevard
The Parent Problem Continued From Page Four
The letter discusses managing a child's dangerous climbing, urging safe designated spots and nonviolent correction. It also reflects on church youth activities, noting singing and instrumental talent, public speaking, and wholesome social opportunities before during or after religious sessions.
Auxiliary Defense Corps Drill and Judo Lecture Announced
Pennsylvania Defense Corps Auxiliary will drill in the Armory on Thursday evening at o clock Capt. William E Ferrer commander announced today A lecture and demonstration of Judo the new art of self defense by a competent instructor will follow Interested persons may attend Capt Farver announces
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Pennsylvania Defénse Corps Auxiliary
William E. Ferrer
Farver
St Marys Club Elects Officers
Members of St Mary's tikh school club met Wednesday evening at the Catholic center and elected new officers. President Hugh Dougherty vice president Edward Kelly treasurer Ann Buckley secretary Margaret Pape.
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St. Mary’s Tikh School Club
Catholic Center
Hugh Dougherty
Edward Kelly
Ann Buckley
Margaret Pape
Blood donors on Monday total 168
A Red Cross blood drive at the Blond Donor Barview chapter opened its second bank in New Gall ab the Pirat Presbyterian church. It collected 108 pints from 4 donors and will move to Titwood City for a week, then New Wilmington for the first days of the following week, and Bessemer for the next three days. Registrations reached 171, with 40 donors achieving repeat donations. Local volunteers Mrs. Frank J. Miller and Cay Rosa Phillips received silver pins for third-time donations. Mrs. Lilian Gay also donated again.
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Barview
Pititaburgh
New Gaal
Pirat
Presbyterian Church
Titwood City
New Wilmington
Bessemer
Maver Hicred
Red Cross
Frank J. Miller
Cay Rosa Phillips
Red Cross Blood Bank
Lilian Gay
Ghee
Gay
Harold Yost
A. P Furst
Ruth Wilson
hLuclit Moore
C. Edson Rummell
Ralph Cooper
Harold Wharton
Charles Wetmore
General Ralph Royce to Speak at Banshee Club Lunch
Maj. Gen. Ralph Royce, commander of the First Army Air Force at Mitchel Field, will be guest of honor and speaker at the Banshee club lunch next Thursday. Royce recently earned the Distinguished Flying Cross for daring raids from Australia to Japanese bases in the Philippines. The article notes his bomber squadron evacuated Americans from the Philippines during wartime.
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Bary Beet
New York
Ralph Royce
Philippines
Speaiker
Banshee Club
Royce
First Army Air Force
Mitchel Fioeld
Australia
Une
Man killed by milk truck on West Shore highway
A man identified as Earl Larey Fox of West Fairview was struck and killed by a milk truck early today on the West Shore highway near Wormleysburg. He was 54 years old.
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Earl Larey Fox
West Fairview
West Shore Highway
Wormleysburg
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