40 Hour Week Law Takes Effect October 24
Washington reports a 40 hour work week with time and a half for overtime becomes national law four weeks from today, replacing the 42 hour standard for wage hour covered employers. The change affects interstate commerce workers and may reduce weekly pay for some hourly employees near profit margins.
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Army Raises E Pay for Privates in Draft Plan
Continued from page one explains October 1 pay hikes for second class privates from 21 to 30 dollars monthly. Conscripts receive 21 during four months and 30 for remaining training. Ranks reach 36 for private first class, 54 corporals, 66 sergeants, 72 staff sergeants, and 84 for first or technical sergeants. Unclear odds of advancing beyond 30 dollars. Uncle Sam covers clothes housing and living costs. Draft limits 900,000 yearly. Recalled conscripts may enter reserve until age 45 or discharge. Reinstatement window is 40 days after service ends. Voting rules for vacancies ban communists from jobs. Exemptions include currently serving, some public health officials, veterans, ministers, and conscientious objectors with noncombat roles. Volunteers prioritized. race not a factor in selection. Debtors’ conscripts exempt from repossession.
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Three Power Pact Forms New European Asia Order
Berlin reports Germany Italy and Japan signed a mutual aid treaty to back each other if war expands. The pact, read to 200 journalists, pledges economic and military support and defines a new European and Greater Asian order led by the three powers. It says relations with Soviet Russia remain untouched and takes effect immediately for 10 years.
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Conscripts Granted Equal Benefits and Status to Army
The proposal provides that conscripts receive the same allowances pensions and disability and death compensations as regular soldiers and they will hold the same military status.
Willkie Promises Farm Plan and White House Talks
At Omaha Willkie denounced hecklers and urged debate on issues. He proposed a farm program to expand markets and improve federal agricultural projects and pledged to invite farm, factory, labor, and consumer representatives to the White House to end economic stagnation.
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New Mexico Aggies seek a center for upcoming game
The New Mexico Aggies need a center after Oren Reichelt broke a finger in the season opener 12-0 over Silver City Teachers. Coach Jo Johnston weighs Captain Pershing Jolly for the pivot or develops an unknown, with aims to free Jolly for tackle or end and to find a mobile back to complement Noble Hargrove and Joe Black. Harold Wiggs is another potential ball carrier.
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Rodeo Next Week Promises Snappy Fast Moving Show
The big Roswell rodeo, set for the first three days of the fair, opens at 1 30 each afternoon. A two hour program features roping bronc riding steer riding bull dogging and an army feature with a sought after clown group. Jim Leedi director promises stock good arena pacing and no waits. Three thousand seats under shelter and controlled free parking frame a lively crowd draw with top cowhands and large cash prizes.
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