Slacker Shipyard Labor Targeted by Provost Marshal General
Crowder moves to enforce draft regulations at shipyards after protests against easy jobs. Officials require monthly reports on essential workmen and withdraw exemption requests. All deferments to be limited to absolutely essential cases, with slackers facing immediate induction.
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Crowder
Great Cramp Yards
Phielphia
Shipying Board
Board of Fleet Corporation
Shipping Board
Crusade Expands to Push Non-Essential Workers Toward War Jobs
Washington reports a million and a half labor shortage in war industries. federal orders direct community boards to publish lists of non essential jobs now held by men that women could fill. The move aims to pressure men to switch to essential labor or be viewed as slackers.
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Washington
Federal Department of Labor
State Commissioner of Labor
Lewis T. Bryant
Iam
Nathan A. Smyth
United States Employment Service
Crowder
War-Industries Board
Smyth
Saving of Sugar In War Time Ration Plans and Prices
The article outlines sugar rationing during the war, noting monthly allowances and confectioner limits, plus substitutes like honey and molasses. It discusses department aims to curb oversweet drinks and the use of saccharin, highlights the role of sugar in army provisions and candy, and covers labeling, possible future allowances amid crop and shipping constraints, with a Newark dairy bran price note for New Jersey.
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Belgium
Department of Agriem
Department of |Uture
War Department
T Department
Ih- Con
Frega Baking
Department Octure
4Dm
Aira
Fales
Food Administration
France
Italy
Speistote
New Jersey
Newark
Misuse of the Term Slacker Provokes Plainfield Outcry
Plainfield onlookers at North Avenue station witness a scene as a bystander rebukes soldiers for being called slackers. Charles P. Frelih records the incident in verse praising the boys in uniform and condemning the term slacker for Yankee troops headed to camp and service.
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North Avenue
Plainfield
Sam
Charles P. Frelih
Market Bureau Advises Potato Storage and Buy Now
Market Bureau warns that within two weeks ninety percent of the state's potato crop will reach the market. Some growers hold back bushels in storage while most families should buy now, as prices drop to around $1.50 to $1.85 a bushel. Peaches White Mountain variety appear. tomatoes remain cheap with improving quality as canning season nears.
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Mardens
Dénartmt of Agriculture
Ee Bulletin
Merchant Skipper Uses Winchester in Aerial Attack Tale
A Royal Navy officer recalls a mid sea clash where a merchant ship under attack by a German aeroplane kept steam and course, the skipper ordering oil and lubricants hurled into furnaces to create a smoky shield while two defenders fought back with a Winchester and rifle. The incident highlights improvised ship defense and bold seamanship at nine knots near the Straits of Dover.
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Rottendam
Montevideo
Straits of Dover
De+ & aestay
Diag
Han
Rio de la Plata
Gore
Mer
South Pacific
Plainfielder begins probe into butter prices
City councilman Frederick FE heads the State Food Liberation division and starts a Monday inquiry into butter price levels and market fairness. Officials aim to determine if price manipulation or shortages affect residents and local grocers.
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Plainfielder
Frederick FE
Butter inspection drive aims to curb price violations
Washington orders nationwide inspectors to assess dairy markets. The campaign targets brokers and compulsory margins, seeking to reveal violations and enforce fair pricing under a broad regulatory rule set.
War Board Rules Do Not Halt City Bank Construction
War Industries Board rulings do not stop the City National Bank project. Bernard Baruch confirms ongoing private building may proceed with proper permits and priority material supply. Affected builders must file sworn statements and await State Council of Defence review before further action.
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War Industries Board
Hoggson Brothers
New York
City National Bank
State Council of Defence
State Council
State Council of
Dee
Primary Results in the Plains and Fanwood
Local primary elections in fanwood township produced results for the township committee seats three year terms. Republican Henry Meyer led with 358 votes for the township committee, while John Z Hatfield and H Johnston won other key posts. Party candidates and vote counts appear incomplete with several names garbled.
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Fanwood Township
Fanwood
Henry €. Meyer
Republigan
John Z. Hatfield
Gourde Otlicks
H. Johnston
Bardolphx
Pacer
Albert Riblet
Atty
Harry't. Katee Hyotes
Charies
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John S. Johnston
Shirley & Johnston
Babcock Bldg
Plainfield, N. J
W. Front Street
Chas. Kurtzman
East Front Street
Rex
Telephone
Thor
Ryder & Graves Electric Company
West Second Street
Plainfield,n. J
Gina
Geo. M. Garke Co
Camp
Dikomy Mac Conly
Mublenders Hospital
Walter I. Napos
S & Call
Mie
Sammy
Market Bureau
Winchester
Lewis R. Freeman
Mechanics Magazine
Royal Naval Reserve
Bernard M. Baruch
War’ ‘Industries Board
Mal Bahk
Ion
Uetore
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