Labor policy on farm workers and immigration
The article discusses exclusion of Japanese and Chinese labor under immigration laws and notes acceptance of Porto Rican workers as non threatening to organized labor. It describes farm labor shortages in the western states and frames this as relief from labor famine and food shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaiian Islands
Juban Republic
France
England
Great Western States
Department of Labor
United States
American Airmen Tell of Fair Play and Gear in War
A Committee on Public Information report extols Allied airmen for fair play in combat. It recounts Magoun of the Royal Air Force, German balloon observers spared on landing, and American soldiers receiving superior belts and ammunition. It notes recruitment, welfare efforts, and registration plans for German alien females starting June 1.
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Committee On‘ Public Information
Washington
Acmeublic
Jong On Bays
Europe
F. E. Magoun
Harvard
Royal Air Force
Magoun
Ypres Salient
Lont
England
Randolf Baker
London
Sammy
War Department
France
Recommendation to raise railroad rates by two percent
The piece argues for a government led rate hike saying private operation failed to deliver under regulation. It credits Director General McAdoo with adopting expert advice and criticizes railroad regulation for punishing well managed lines and harming shippers and the public. It laments demagoguery and urges recognition of needed revenue to maintain and improve service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
McAdoo
Ben Suad
Nioe
Portland Oregonian
Public Utilities Crisis Urges Rationing and Reform
The text argues that public utilities face failure without rate reform, urging wartime efficiency and materials conservation. It notes National Defense guidance on keeping essential machinery and farm tools, and calls for rapid recruitment of news photographers for signal corps. It reports loan subscriptions in Shanghai and Mexico City sources.
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National Implement and Vehicle Association
Council of National Defense
Commercial Economy Board
Aeronautic Instrument Suite and Aircraft Costs
The article notes airplanes require nine delicate instruments for navigation, speed, fuel, temperature, and oiling systems plus oxygen gear for climbing. Combat aircraft need guns, mounts, racks, bomb devices, radio and photo gear, heated clothing, lights, and flares, pushing equipment costs to thousands per plane amid diverse farm implement types.
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Othrs
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the Swift
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Rien
Millno
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Zennough
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National Army
Orsun Pendrfey
New States
RER Bagtler Drug Company
Montier
Signal Corps
Aft
Wash-ington
D.C
Shanghai
Mexico City
Bear Lake State
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Paris-Drug—Company
Bank of Montpelier
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