Roosevelt recovery drive faces hard temper in labor talks
Washington August reports Johnson directing President Roosevelt’s recovery effort to halt a crippling coal strike in Pennsylvania and seek binding codes for wage rises and new jobs. The administration pushes for bank support and industry-wide agreements to speed recovery while awaiting broader concessions from mine operators and unions.
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Sigma growth continues to draw thousands of supporters
The fragment indicates ongoing recruitment as thousands join the sigma movement, reflecting broad enthusiasm and sustained expansion. Details are sparse, but the pattern suggests a growing organization drawing significant public interest and participation.
Industrial tensions rise as coal strike spurs hearing move
As coal miners press for United Mine Workers recognition, a key hearing on the bituminous coke industry shifts from August 14 to August 9 amid broader labor unrest. Johnson and leaders from Frick and UMW face off as federal officials seek a nationwide industrial relations framework.
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H. G Prick Coke
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Johnson
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Pennsylvania
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Thomas Moses
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Sheet Metal Code Adopted by San Antonio Contractors
The sheet metal and roofing trades in San Antonio adopted a temporary code under the national recovery program. Working hours drop from 44 to 45 per week and wages rise, with mechanics earning 82 1 2 to 78 cents per hour, helpers 32 1 2 to 40 cents, and common laborers 20 to 10 cents. The scale remains until a national code is announced.
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Packer Roof Kg Company
Iran
Parker
Professional Men Excluded by Code
Washington bulletins show executives earning over 36 dollars weekly fall outside the temporary code of wheel and hours approved by the national recovery administration. Registered pharmacists and other professionals in their field may work beyond ten hours weekly without overtime. the code does not cover salesmen.
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Washington, D. C
National Recovery Administration
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Navy awards 22 shipbuilding contracts and orders 40-hour week
The Navy Department awarded contracts to the lowest responsible bidders for 22 new naval vessels and allotted five ships to be built in navy yards. A five-day, 40-hour work week was ordered for all civilian employees at shore stations, affecting about 4,900 workers. Senator Trammell called the bids unsubstantiated for collusion. In other news, William F. Wagner, 61, a bricklayer, died within minutes after a bee sting to his forehead in Bloomsburg.
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Navy
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Senate
Wholesale prices slip for four months ending July 29
Washington bureau reports a slight weekly decline in wholesale prices for the four months ending July 29 with an index of 69.2 down from 69.7. Farm products drop six percent driving the overall dip while food holds steady and leather and textile goods advance. Building materials rise one percent as other commodities hold near, unchanged.
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Bureau of Labor
Alsties
Milk Strike Expands Into Western New York
New York state's milk strike spread to western and southern counties adding 10 000 farmers to the holiday group. State police patrolled strike corridors to prevent milk dumping as trains of bank trucks moved through lines of farmers along highways guarding against spoilage and loss.
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New York State
Profiteering to be blocked in recovery price reports
Washington issued a new service to curb profiteering by publishing weekly price reports on foods and textiles from consumer prices and farmers payments. Dr. Fred Howe announced the plan to monitor bread milk meat and other staples from 50 outlets and over 1000 stores to ensure farmers receive a fair share of retail price ads and prevent tax pyramiding.
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Washington, D.C
Fred ©. Howe
Farm Administration
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