Baruch backs wartime industrial rationalization plan
Bernard Baruch endorses a War Production Board scheme to nationalize major industries for streamlined output. He urges a single powerful industry committee, not tied to one agency, to advise and act across government. He cites clothing as an example to simplify designs and conserve materials and labor.
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Government Plans Committee to Standardize Clothing Line
The government would empower a committee with industry backing to outline a program and implement details. Makers might standardize to a single shirt model and then assign men to suit making the standardized model, aiming to maximize output with minimal resources. The plan seeks an industry driven approach to reorganize production and labor. Washington advances show the War Department delaying releases of soldiers aged 38 and older until replacements are trained, with about 300,000 over 38 in the Army. Officials deny any suspension of over 38 releases.
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Regulation Aimed at Protecting Trained Organizations
A statement argues that measures must be designed to prevent disruption of trained organizations, emphasizing the need for regulation that preserves operational stability and organizational integrity. The wording highlights safeguarding established, prepared groups from outside interference.
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Allied air blitz hits Japanese shipping in ten locations
General Douglas MacArthur announces ten Allied air strikes across the Pacific theater. Long range fighters target Failoro airfield on Timor. bomber forces hit ships near Binnen Bay and Open Bay New Britain. Missions also strike Dobo water float planes and coastal villages, with near hits on a Jap cargo vessel and a sinking boat. Other raids target Gasmata and Finschhafen areas as well as Mubo, Wewak installations. In Australia and U.S. reports, air power continues to pressure Japanese positions across multiple islands.
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