Labor backers seek changes to wartime manpower bill
Congressional supporters of the labor draft measure push for revised language to win organized labor support. William Green, A F of L president, testifies tomorrow on a key provision, while debates loom on amendments to broaden deferral rules and create a mobile emergency workers corps to address local labor shortages.
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Corpus Christi In An Incinerator Suit Draws City Election Stakes
In Corpus Christi on March 16 a injunction suit cities residents and A G Bright mayoral candidate seek a permanent restraining order against city officials and contractor delaying the 160000 incinerator project. They allege construction began within 300 yards of a highway violating state law and threatening local health ahead of the April city election.
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Angry Customers Damage Theater in Fortland
Angry shipyard workers partly wrecked the Colot Ul theater early today after a show was halted and refunds refused. Two men were arrested for throwing items as seats and lobby glass were damaged. The crowd gathered outside for hours while police, a coast guard contingent, and a bay crew documented the scene.
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Snvorkers’ Committee
Birth Record Fee Set by City Health Officer
Dr. W A King city health officer announced a new birth certificate fee of 60 cents to be charged hereafter for certificates. Previously certificates were free for babies under one year and for children over six entering school, with some age-based exemptions. The move aims to encourage timely registration of births.
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Farm Labor Bill in House aims to mobilize 2.6 million workers
Washington March 18 a 26,100,000 emergency appropriation to supply 2,500,000 workers for planting and harvesting bumper war crops comes before the house. The bill envisions 460,000 migratory workers in a Mobile land army and more than 3,000,000 others recruited locally. Agriculture officials told the appropriations committee that town, city youths in vacation months and as many women as possible will be used for emergency farm work.
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Agriculture Department
Across 13000 Foot Range Japanese War Flight Feat
War correspondent Pat Robinson details the New Guinea campaign, highlighting Staff Kenney’s daring air lift over the Owen Stanley range to Buna and Port Moresby. He notes the mountains’ 13000 foot height, treacherous clouds, and the extraordinary transport effort that moved troops, ammunition, and supplies with minimal losses.
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Flier recounts jet battle with 31 Jap planes in Solo Mons
A letter to his commander details Lt. James Julien Southerland USN fighting 27 bombers and four Zero fighters, bailing out after his craft was hit. He describes vivid injuries, surviving by parachute, swimming ashore, and living on coconuts and water while awaiting rescue with two native boys later picked up.
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Shoreine
Air Operational Training Command
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Fight Over Pay-As-You-Go Tax Plan Divides House
Washington reports a partisan split in the House over a pay-as-you-go tax plan to avoid a tax year abatement, with Republicans backing the plan and Democrats set for a long debate. The Ways and Means Committee has approved a version applying a 20 percent withholding to wages and salaries, while rural supporters plan a substitute.
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