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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1933
Page
3
Washington reports the federal plan would add about 30,000 temporary laundry workers with total annual earnings near 20 million dollars. The program under a likely temporary code is expected to take effect soon after final approvals, with wages currently paid under existing arrangements.
The six week old industrial relief drive under the New Deal expands across industries. Employers sign re employment agreements with favorable terms, triggering wage increases and shorter hours for millions of workers. Officials report broad adoption, with major sectors including textiles, fabric finishing, dyers, and banks moving toward codes and pay boosts.
Hollywood joins a broad recovery push as a 10 day strike lingers with payroll adjustments and new audio updates. Reports indicate additional personnel and shifts as management appeals to workers and extends hour schedules amid ongoing negotiations.
A report on industrial codes shows numerous hearings and pending actions. Agencies and industries including oil fins price and production control, women's cost and supplies, retail trade food and drugs, and apparel and photographic sectors are in conferences or awaiting hearings. Other sectors like garment, shirt, and mining industries are at different development stages.
In Bay City a crowd of about 400 demonstrators targeted two stores of a chain protesting a 3:30 pm closing rule. Police dispersed the crowd after incidents including broken glass and two employee injuries. One store was forced to close while the other had already shut when police arrived.
In Trenton Missouri on August 3, J N Hurt president of the Trenton Merchants Association said the plan aims to hire more workers while preserving the current hours. He criticized towns shortening hours to dodge the issue and noted local merchants average about 63 to 84 hours weekly.
Baltimore officials led a job drive with 42000 unemployed in the city. Joseph P. Realy said 4000 had found jobs since Monday while 19000 were identified as floaters or idlers and others would not work, reflecting efforts to reduce unemployment.
Regional wage provisions set 45 hour weeks for productive labor and office staff and 40 hour weeks for engineers firemen and maintenance workers. Minimums vary by region with eastern par male labor 11.25 weekly and 18 for female. southern areas 6.30 to 9. southwest 10.12 and 15.75 for female. Engineers and maintenance wage bands listed by region. Texas and southern states included. provisions tied to Mason-Dixon line and other codes.
Cleveland A. Newton of St Louis, shoe-maker for the American shoe manufacturers, leads a plan to oppose the recovery code submitted yesterday by the National Boot and Shoe Manufacturers association. The group, representing about fifty manufacturers in the Midwest and South, calls for broader wage differentials between large and small towns and objects to a provision in the retail division code that would seize factory assets for noncompliance.
In Saginaw Michigan a meeting of storeowners approved a plan for 5:30 pm closing and 2189? schedule amid threats of violence. Police were overwhelmed as about 700 gathered before two stores, with others attacked. one owner claimed staffing and compliance with national recovery rules.
Phoenix reports rapid job openings as the national recovery initiative adds about 9,000 new positions. The program supports Arizona with hiring in manufacturing and public works, boosting employment across the state.
San Francisco retailers and merchants announce a 500 person membership rise linked to a rate increase under NRA provisions. The Retail Dry Goods and Retail Merchants associations back the measure as part of a broader policy shift.
A fragmented Iowa clipping notes a 2000 program tied to the National Appropriations Act. Officials discuss tax measures, local authorities urge action, and classified ads reference potential funding opportunities amid a period of statewide efforts to mobilize resources.
Fishermen from southern states will meet August 12 to draft a code of ethics wages and hours aligned with the national recovery act. South Florida fishermen convene in Fort Myers tomorrow night to plan for the industry’s outlook and standards.
Indianapolis reports that over 30,000 Indiana employers signed agreements to abide by the national recovery act. Francis Wells, secretary of the recovery board, stated that only a few complaints of violations have reached his office.
St Paul post office distributed over three thousand insignia for display. Early retail estimates indicate employment in the area rose by about 12 percent, roughly four thousand workers.
Kenosha reports that the very major industry association accepted the national recovery code terms. Wage increases range from 51 to 1 percent. Work for 1000 more persons within 20 months expected. Industrial workers employed August 1 totaled 7505 compared with 9050 in January.
Paper mills in Gheen Hay Wis have expanded their workforce amid a new employment push and weekly payroll increases. The industry sector claims to employ more workers than any other group, reflecting a broad revival in local manufacturing activity.
The Majestic showcases Helen Hayes in Another Language with Robert Montgomery as newlyweds facing a meddling mother-in-law situation. Clive Brook stars in Midnight Club while Cocktail House at Majesties runs Friday. Empire Viewer extends Gold Diggers of 1933, Aztec features Fargo Express with Ken Maynard and The Unwritten Law, and Palace presents The Little Giant with William G. Robinson.
Milwaukee reports four minute industries adopted NRA code and implemented a national recovery program. The effort aims to create at least two thousand jobs while restructuring production and employment across the sector.
Janet Gaynor signs a four year exclusive service contract with Fox Films after returning from a Wisconsin camp and a Canada tour. The article notes her past roles and references contemporaries such as Garbo and Mona Maris while detailing broader Hollywood contract activity and upcoming projects. It also includes light gossip about events in European and West Coast entertainment circles and a Spokane employment update.
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