Byrnes Warns Against War Aims Slowdown At Home
Washington February 23 James F Byrnes warned editors the coming year will be the hardest for the generation and urged focus on fighting the enemy, not each other. He defended 1944 war effort against calls to slow production and urged price controls, condemning black markets and inflation while stressing unity and government efficiency. He explained overtime pay and 48 hour week rules, stressing stabilizing wartime economies without weakening labor contracts or the war program.
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Europe
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Total Organization For War
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RAF Bomber Offensive Deepens Against Germany in 1940
A wartime chart based on statistics from the British Ministry of Information shows the expanding scale of the RAF bombing campaign over Germany in 1940, reflecting growing fury and improved reach amid the early air war.
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Brrth Ministry of Information
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Byrnes Urges Incentives and Price Controls in War Effort
In a wartime speech Byrnes called for incentive payments to farmers and vowed to use all government powers to keep prices and wages at September 15, 1942 levels. The event included a Red Cross talk and was hosted by Mrs Stickney with several assisting hostesses named.
Frederick Chapter D A R Holds February Meeting
Frederick Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution gathered Monday evening at 7:30 at Mrs Malcolm G C Stickney’s West College Terrace home. Regent Mrs Ira J Brandfield presided as ritualist Mrs Momma M Brown led the devotion and the group recited the American Creed and pledged to the flag. A Congress item on pledge placement was explained along with the April 3 observance and the Christmas box receipt from Kate Duncan Smith School. State D A L A conference plans and a Red Cross talk by Edward D Storm followed, focusing on George Washington’s patriotism.
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George Washington
Johnsville Woman's Club Meets at Mrs Warner Hostess
Mrs Ralph Warner presided at the Johnsville Woman's Club meeting held February 16 with Afteen members present one new member Mrs Earl Delloff two visitors and Miss Mammerty in attendance The reading committee outlined the year’s study list as members discussed Allied countries and peace topics A short business session followed with refreshments served The next gathering will be at the homes of Mrs Clifford Eyler and Mrs Edwin Heavner.
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United Nations
Exceptions To Payment Overruled By Court
In an equity ruling Chief Judge Edward Delaplaine overruled exceptions to inheritance tax payment arising from the sale of real estate of the late Charles W. Haller. He sustained an exception to the distribution of net proceeds to the widow and children of Charles Anders and directed distribution of three shares to Jessie M. Hallar, Mrs Tyson, and the children of William T. Hallar. The matter, pending in Equity Court, involved heirs and a life estate granted to Haller’s wife and daughters.
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Absenteeism Threatens War Output in Navy Report
Washington reports the House Naval Committee approved a work or fight policy to cut absenteeism in war plants. Navy data show December losses of 12.7 million man hours from absences, far exceeding shipyard strikes. The committee urged transferring errant workers to the armed forces if conditions aren’t corrected.
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Absenteeism Ravages 81 Shipyards Report Finds
A year long study shows 81 commercial yards lost 7.8 percent of man hours to absenteeism with midweek October averages at four hours per worker. Some yards hit 14 to 18 percent and one yard 20 to 30 percent. The committee warns the tendency is rising.
Frenchmen Cheer New York in Pro Gaulle Parade
French crowds in New York on February 23 cheered with cries of Vive la France and Vive De Gaulle as 100 fighters marched through the streets in a show of support amid wartime tensions.
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New York
France
Streets Today See Torn Paper Shower Across Town
Streets were littered as a traditional torn paper shower swept through the city. Thousands participated, scattering confetti-like fragments that filled gutters and sidewalks in a vivid, symbolic display. Authorities reported no injuries and praised the crowd for festive turnout.
New York City Hosts Naval Officers at City Hall
A formal reception was held at City Hall by Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia and Army and Navy leaders for sailors and officers from the battleship Richelieu and the cruiser Montcalm. Citizens cheered as dignitaries praised naval service and the allied alliance.
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Montcalm
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