WLB to Study Agricultural Row
Washington dispatch reports the War Labor Board will consider whether it may rule on agricultural labor disputes. The case involves California Packing Corp mid western division workers at Rochelle and DeKalb Illinois and United Can Factory Agricultural Packing. The NLRB had certified the union but excluded agricultural laborers by law. The union seeks WLB jurisdiction to help prevent work stoppages during wartime.
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New Submarine Perch joins U S Navy fleet
New London Conn Sept 13 A new submarine named Perch was added to the U S navy pig boat fleet today Mrs David A Hunt of Annapolis christened the vessel which was destined to replace one lost in action in the Pacific last year Mrs Hunts husband was commander of the first Perch.
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Solons Return To Sessions Tuesday
Washington dispatch notes Congress returns from summer recess to tackle war and postwar issues. Key topics include war revenue, rationing, manpower, taxes, veteran benefits, unemployment, and reconversion. Debate centers on world policy, economy, and long term legislation shaping postwar life.
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Colman Vows His Mind Blank at Court Martial
SELFRIDGE WALD Mich Sept 13 Colonel William T Colman deposed commandant of this air base vows he recalls nothing of the shooting of his motor chauffeur Pvt William McRae. McRae testified Colman shot him after a summons as Colman claimed mind was blank from May 4 to May 5. Colman faces charges of drunkenness fraud and misappropriation and pleads temporary insanity citing pressure after Pearl Harbor.
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Earl of Athlone Visits Alaska on Highway Inspection
The Earl of Athlone and Princess Alice arrived in Juneau on an inspection trip of the new Alaska highway. Governor Ern est Gruening greeted them and they will be entertained at the governor's mansion during their stay.
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Lemon and Water Wake-Up Drink Promoted
An old health note urges starting mornings with lemon juice in water to stimulate natural bowel action. Claims include vitamin C for fatigue, cold resistance, and better digestion. Aimed at forming a health habit using California Sunkist lemons.
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Bureau Plans Six Area Offices for Reclamation Work
Secretary Ickes announced decentralization of the bureau of reclamation creating six regional offices to coordinate irrigation power and related projects. Region five based in Amarillo Texas covers Colorado New Mexico Texas Oklahoma Arkansas river basins and Kansas with Wesley R. Nelson directing engineering. A separate report notes a Navy plane crash into the San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge during a practice landing, destroying parts of the structure but injuring no bridge personnel. The pilot remained unidentified pending notification of next of kin.
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Lionist Group Elects President
Dr. Israel Goldstein of New York was named president of the Zionist Organization of America, succeeding Judge Louis E. Levinthal of Philadelphia, at a Columbus Ohio meeting on September 13.
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Probing NY Schools Opens Hearings on Mayor La Guardia
Investigating committees of the National Education Association begin hearings in New York on whether Mayor LaGuardia interfered with city school matters. Former NEA president Donald Du Shane says the inquiry will examine if the administration has exerted actual control over school appointments and funds.
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War Department to Need 50 Billion for Next Year
Washington report says Representative Snyder predicts the War Department will require 50 billion dollars for the year beginning next July 1. He notes current appropriations total about 59.0 billion in cash and 12.0 billion in unexpended balances, with plans for rapid aircraft buildup and strong supply reserves behind Allied lines.
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Wartime Laundry Rules Ban Droopy Underwear and Button Service
Washington reports the OPA ordered laundries to stop replacing buttons on underwear and pajamas to conserve manpower. No more than one grade of starching for shirts, hand ironing banned where machines available, and delivery limits set. Minimum charges for will call and delivered packages authorized to conserve resources.
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