Wage hearings in Baltimore spar over scales and effects
The Regional War Labor Board heard wage disputes for 1000 Moller Company workers in Hagerstown amid concerns for 700 workers in 18 area subcontractors. AFL proposed starting rates up to 75 cents hourly with gradual increases, while the firm argued against raises. A second hearing sought a 10 percent raise for Louis Starcus Corporation Westminster, tying wages to Baltimore and Harrisburg plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Regional War Labor Board
M. F Moller Company
Hagerstown
Fairchild Aircraft Corporation
Ch . Sylvester Garrett
Federal Labor Union
AFL
Fairchild
Moller
Joseph Gillis
Fai Compa
M. P. Moller, Jr
Faire Gill Te Ense Idpany
Louis Starcus Corporation
Westminster
Harrisburg
Jacob J. Edelman
International Ladies Garment Workers Union
G. L. Baking Company
Frederick
James E. Hooper
Children Injured In Feud Scene At Hagerstown
In Hagerstown on a Monday afternoon a kitchen cupboard toppled on Keller boy causing minor scratches while Keller family recalls another child escaping. Kieffer boy seriously injured with unclear condition. Garden Club meeting set for Frederick Friday at 1 30 pm with plans by local committees. Glass injures Brunswick student eye when pocketbook shatters lens. Eclipse-related misinformation spurs an attack plot as Lawrence of Arabia timings are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
John Spansier Kieffer
Twa-Xen
Ti Gia County
Othe Kitchen
Placoon
Garden Club
Frederick
Windlebows
Braddock Heights
James Mainbart
Brunswicke
Brunswick High School
Seth Vere
Two Brothers Given 6 Months Each la Cu
Appealing a filing of $100 in wt Smith on a case before Judge Schnauffer in Greensburg. Defendants were found guilty of charges including desertion and none support. Paul Lewis and others were ordered to pay weekly sums and bonds posted. Judge Schnauffer imposed all sentences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owas
Forney
Casey
Glenn
Atonza Bowers
Howard Smith
MM Weinbers
Bowers
Mr. Ofhitt
Smith
Norwood WW. Cheey
Paul
Lewis
SIS
BR Sell
W. Ahd Monroe
Immerman
Fogee
Syeieer
Sehnauffer
Sumac Leaves Promising Material For Industry In Region
Wilbur H Stevenson announced that vatsumac leaves may serve as raw material for local industry. The conservation service manager notes two tons of leaves from the plant have been prepared for extraction in Philadelphia for leather processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorpoises Conservation Service
Stevenson
Ha Gayety
Washington County
Ito
Sumau
Tests Set For Nov 9 In Navy College V-12 Program
The superintendent announced a November 9 examination for 17 to 21 year old recent high school graduates. The test, jointly for Army and Navy candidates, checks aptitude and general knowledge for a college training program. Applicants may indicate service preference. test does not obligate enlistment, with potential paths to Army or Navy education and training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy College
Eugene W. Pruitt
Toda
Bamphiel
General Informate
Verh
Armed Services
Army
Navy
Office of Naval Officer Procurement
Fragmented Note on Vitamin Sale at Drug Stores
A garbled message describes a vitamin product promotion available at all drug stores. It mentions a 64 page pamphlet and a chemical agent, but the meaning is unclear.
Military uniforms paid by Army or Navy for cadets
The service announces that all expenses including tuition, food, housing, books and uniforms will be paid by the Army or Navy. This offer covers cadets entering training programs with full financial support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
Laurel Installed as President of Philippine Puppet Government
The inaugurated Philippine leader took the oath in Manila at 9 40 a m as Japanese forces oversee the puppet state. The new government declares independence while under occupation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wewaces Loy
Isvue P. Laurel
Office of War Information
Gustaiie Tusso
Laurel
Manila
Philippine Republic
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Regional Labor Board
Mexico City
Excelsior
Mexico
New Orleans
Boston
American Federation of Labor Today
Fashion News
Chicago
Iself
Lawrence of Arabia
Arta
Ana
Kemp
Ryt
Aly Elt
Bobstin
Magerstown
Wilbur H. Stevenson
Vatsumac
O'Cone
Moser
William R. Holt
Baltimore City Criminal Court
Robe
Ian
Marty W Nice
Rudolph Anderson
AleKees Books
Frederick County
House of Correction
Africa
East Central
Storm & Shipley
Fhone
Socowy
Socony- Vacuum Research Laboratories
Pep
New York
Japan
Philippines
Frederick County National Bank
North Market Street
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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