Greater Efficiency Reward Urged for War Contracts
U.S. Representative Dewey proposes right pricing over close pricing to boost war contract efficiency. He urges government loan guarantees to local firms and tax incentives to revive risk capital after the war. Calls hearings to study reenegotiation effects and a shift to reward efficiency and ingenuity in production.
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Washingson
Dewey
Ways and Means
Audi & Junctice
Dewey Sannin
Unknown Wins Plum Role in Dr Wassell Story
After a six month search for the right girl, C G De Mille finally cast Carol Thurston as the native girl Three Martini in Story of Dr Wassell. Veronica Lake had been considered but withdrew due to personal reasons. Thurston, from Montana, has no prior film experience.
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Plum
C. G. de Mille
Carol Thurston
Three Martini
Wassell
Veronica Lake
Inalhellood
Mendnen asthma remedy promises quick relief and money back guarantee
An ad claims Mendnen, a physician developed drug, clears thick bronchial mucus and eases choking and wheezing within a short time. The product, offered by druggists for 66 1 2 percent, allegedly helps sleep and breathing with a money back guarantee for satisfaction.
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Hile
Mines Restored To 53 Mines By Interior Deparyment
Interior Secretary Ickes announces the return of 53 coal mines to private control from government supervision begun May 1. About 3700 miners affected. He cites Smith Connally act provisions and ongoing reviews of productive efficiency and potential release of property questions. Public statements on exact interpretations pending.
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Washington
Sckes
Ickes
John L. Lewis
Amtral i
Lewis
Tokes
Atlorey
Biddie
Inkes
Houston Leads in Merchant Seamen Enlistment
Houston topped all other cities in the tenth region for enlistment of apprentice seamen in the U S Maritime service during July reports Lieut. Wm B Wrichi regional enrolling officer. New Orleans Dallas San Antonio and Port Arthur followed in that order.
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Houston
U. S. Maritime Service
Ww. B. Wrichi
New Orleans
Dallas
San Antonio
Port Arthur
Miners Seek Agreement With WLB
Thomas Kennedy of United Mine Workers urged the War Labor Board for an overall wage rise of 1.30 per day for anthracite miners, with 1.00 to each worker plus benefits, arguing the jump is justified to attract and retain manpower, raise morale, and match wartime costs. The union cites hazards, lag in raises, and productivity needs as key factors.
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Washington
Thomas Kennedy
United Mine Workers of America
Kennedy
Autelde
Kenedy
WLB
New York
Coke to Rename Game Board Pair
Coke R. Steversgan said today he planned to reappoint for six year terms on the state game fish and oyster commission members Murrell Buckner of Dallas and Dee Davenport of Mission whose terms expire this week.
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Austin
Ane
Cinsi
Tov- Erbor Coke R. Steversgan
WMC moves to end labor hoarding in war plants
Washington dispatch reports officials warn employers hoarding workers risk losing contracts under a controlled labor program. Manpower records show shifts and hires across plants A to D as the War Manpower Commission enforces priority for essential war jobs. A Buffalo employer hoards then must adjust or face corrective action, with referrals through the U.S. Employment Service and potential production penalties.
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James Marlow
George Zimski
Washington
Offitiel
War Production Board
Mr. C
UW S. Employment Service
U. & Els
Ann
W. MC
Joy
Njens
U.5 B.S
Ruffalo
Prine
WPA
Office of Defense Transportation
Maritime Commission
Army
Navy
Buffalo
Mike
War Labor Board
WMC
Jaycees Report Hospital Needs After Tour
A health committee of the Junior Chamber of Commerce led by Dick Johison reported at Monday’s tour of Robert B. Ciretti hospital that the facility has equipment but lacks adequate manpower. The July 1–named committee found the hospital needs more room and better purities while praising current facilities. Members Travistals, Henry Hein, John Loughlin, Raymond Tabor, George Tucker, and D T Perry Jr. joined superintendent Dr. Alexander Mileau and County Judge Charls Anderson. The group will present to the JCC board Thursday at Milan cafeteria.
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Jaycees
Robert B. Cireeti
Junior Chamber of
Junior Chamber
Henry Hein
Jom Loughlin
Raymond ‘Tabor
George Tucker
D. T. Perry Jr
Alexader Mileau
Charls Anderson
Junior Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Thusday
Milan
Woman Sues for Discovered Coins
In Banta Ana California on August 23 a suit seeks possession of 495 in gold coins found June 7 by two girls in an attic. Mrs Gertrude Martin of Phoenix accuses Police Chief George G Boyd, claiming the coins were hidden by her late missionary husband for missionary use and turned to the chief for safekeeping while ownership is determined.
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Banta Ana
Cali
George G. Boyd
Gertrude
Martin
Phoenix
Aziz
Boyd
Draft Dodger Admits Fears
WHICAGO August 23. Perhaps the most honest reason yet advanced for averting the draft was raised last night by Frank J. Bender 24 of Ashland Pa. On a complaint to his draft board that he was delinquent police arrested Bender while he was working a quarry. He said I decided I stay delinquent because I am afraid of being killed.
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INS
Frank J. Bender
Ashland
Bender
Wake Hero Letter From Wake Island Camp Reveals Prisoner Hope
Washington reports a poignant letter from Col James P Devereux marine commander on Wake Island. written from Shanghai prison camp the note appeals for news of prisoners and mentions his wife Mary’s death. He requests letters and photos and says he prays rosaries on Sundays despite captivity.
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Washington
United States
Wake Island
James P
Devereux
Wake
Annie
Chevy Chee
Shanghai Ware
Mary
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