Ship Wage Scale Fixed for Pacific Coast Shipyards
The United States Shipbuilding Labor Adjustment Board announced uniform minimum wage scales for Pacific Coast shipyards, raising pay 10 to 30 percent with local variations. The decision, the board's first, urges loyalty to wartime goals, outlines district specifics for Puget Sound, Portland, and San Francisco Bay, and notes retroactive dates and back pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Shipbuilding Labor Adjustment Board
Henry McBride
Seattle
Paget Sound
Richard W. Montague
Portland
Columbia River District
United States Shipbuilding Adjustment Board
M. J. Meguire
Bay
Pacific Coast
Wilson
Puget Sound
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Department of Labor
California
Oregon
Washington
Shipbuilding Labor Adjustment Board
Shipyards Supersihe Board
Puget Loun District
Henry Seager
Rct
Earth
Shipbuilding Labor Justment Board
James John Defeats Commerce 32 to 0 in Fast Game
James John beat Commerce 32 to 0 amid a high scoring first period with a standout 85 yard touchdown run by Right Half Girl and strong aerial plays. Commerce showed fight in the second quarter before James John pulled away, aided by penalties and a solid open pass system.
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Commerce
James John
Johnny Johnson
Heinie Wagner
William Schroeder
Spackman
Schroeder
Pases
Hoody Smith
Thompson
Bill Schroeder
Jacken
Ernie
Gator
Bidust
Toole
Daily Press
Hindu House Fire And Community Night At St Johns High
A fire at a Linnton area house drew out Linnton and St Johns crews with the Port land and fire boats aiding. The blaze damaged a building but left two chimneys standing as water lines and hydrants steadied the response. At St Johns High, Senator Chamberlain spoke on war policy and conscription, praising fairness of the draft while urging readiness and loyalty among citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Chamberlain
St. Johns
Linnton
Portland
Port
Land Barna
Atire
Tit For Tat Between Mrs Clancy And Mrs Murphy
A long time friendship in an apartment house sours after a quarrel. Mrs Murphy sits at a window when Mrs Clancy suggests moving the monkey from the palaceman remarks about moving downstairs. The dialogue reveals lingering tension and a humorous misunderstanding.
Death of Edward Kurzit in St Johns
Edward Kurzit died at home on Minerva street after a brief illness described as pure hemoplegia. A Russian-born foreman at the Wylie B. Allen piano house in Portland, he was about 33 and leaves a widow and two children. Funeral at Baptist church with Revs. Borden and Bueermann, burial in Columbia cemetery. St Johns Undertaking Co. in charge.
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Edward Krozit
Minerva Street
Mr. Kurzit
Russia
St. Johns
Wylie B. Allen
Portland
Baptist Church
Pencey
EB. P. Borden
Rev
Bueermann
Columbia Cemetery
The
St. Johns Undertaking Co. J
Contractor Change Accelerates Muni pal Grain Elevator Excavation
Lyon & Sons gave up grading at the St Johns grain elevator site and the Commission arranged for Charles J. Cook to take over using steam powered clamshell gear. Excavation is about one third complete and faster work is sought to prevent flood damage as river water rises. A free lecture series begins November 20 with Bishop Sumner at the High School Auditorium, followed by Portland figures in December and future talks announced.
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Senator Chamberlain
E. W. Bonham
Congress
United States
Wilson
Bishop Sumner
W. Dotson
Schroe
Meyer
Joe Tovle
Ners
James John
Hill
Peninsula
Stearns and
Girt
Spackman
RK. Smith
Pnees
Alice Gilstrap
Jerome Whisler
James John High
Portland Dental College
Whisler
St. Johns
Lyon & Sons
Charles J. Cook
Cook
W. E.D. Dotson
Portland Chamber of Commerce
Portland
For Sale: Vice bungalow near St Johns ferry
SNAP Act quickly 1100 buys a fenced three quarter acre lot with bungalow and plumbing, includes fuel, 15 minutes from St Johns ferry. Cash under 3400, balance monthly payments of 8.00 at 7 percent interest. See S W Rogers, 2020 Jersey street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns Ferry
S. W. Rogers
Jersey Street
Short Poem Fragment About a Frugal Husband and Marriage
A fragment recalls a man spending all his cash to buy gifts while a woman’s thanks pleased him. After he exhausted his funds she marries a thrifty youth who saves his money, ending with an advertisement for an easy payment form in Vietrolas Currin Suys Se.
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Vietrolas
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J. J
Autobuilding Labor Adjustment Board
Jena
Oregonian
Por Bent Sarde
Thie Ortigg
Falks
C. C. Smith
Ananeree
Tweeday
Parent Teachers’ Association
Bushnell
Hi. W. Bonham
Speakina
Chamberlain
France
St. John
Sam
St. Dul Hall
Boner
Taylor M. Whitmore
Atti W. Tevine
Deane HM. Knowles
Earl H. Knowles
Therkdar
Emory Gillmore
Lewis Wirth
Harold Meredith
Ray Hawkins
Hugh Ward
Kindle
Satterlee
Gordon
Wilbur Beilinger
Zelta Rice
John O'Neill
Harry Truman
Frank Green
Walter Rickson
Frank Whitney
Thomas Reynolds
Clyde Cunningham
Percy Smith
Arthur C. Clark
Edward Kurzit
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