War Week Reports Shipyards On Schedule Across Nation
The White House said shipyards delivered 120 new vessels in 130 days in 1942, 20 percent more than all of 1941, with production still rising and ships being built faster than ever. A joint Army Navy communique cited successful offensives against Japan and naval raids in the Gilbert, Marshall, Wake, Marcus, and Coral Sea battles, plus submarine successes. The Office of Price Administration announced a retail price ceiling expected to cut living costs by 1.5 percent. The Labor Department projected living costs for wage earners and lower-salaried workers would rise 17 percent since August 1939 levels, with civilian purchasing power about three times 1932 by year end, and consumer goods down 24 percent in 1942. The WPB reported shipyard workers would forgo roughly 80 million in wage increases to aid anti inflation. Gasoline rationing and fuel oil limits were set for Oregon and Washington, with broader restrictions planned. Other measures included bicycle shipments, stove production limits, tire purchases, and fuel and rubber conservation efforts as wartime demands rise.
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White House
Gilbert and Marshall Islands
Wake Islands
Marcus Islands
Japan
Coral Sea
Macassar Straits
Far Pacific
Australia
Philippines
Office of Price Administration
Labor Department
Henderson
Office For Emergency Management
U S
OEM
WPB
Eastern Defense Commander Proclaims East Coast Military Area
The Eastern Military Area covers states from Maine to Florida to enforce dimout rules guarding shipping. Roosevelt notes growing global involvement with more transport planes and expanded battlefronts. War Dept transfers flight equipment and 70 ships to the Air Service Command. Bill raises enlisted pay. private pay up to 50 dollars monthly. Army maneuvers planned in May to November across the South and Southwest. Army will admit 1500 officer candidates monthly under Class 3-A, with area-based allotments. SS Director Hershey predicts up to ten million under arms by late 1943 or 1944. Induction policy details include 14 days for personal affairs. Faith, works like candlelight. Beaumont quote.
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Roosevelt
Army
Navy
War Department
Army Air Forces
Air Service Command
House
Stimson
Hershey
U. S
Death rate of service men in traffic accidents
Department of Motor Vehicles released figures today showing soldiers sailors and Marines are killed or injured in traffic crashes on California highways at more than 100 per month. Director James M. Carter said training men to face death on battle lines not highways. Every service member killed or injured reduces manpower. Hitler is smeared.
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Department of Motor
California
James M. Carter
Smaeh Messrs
Hitler
Bir
Public urged to drive carefully to protect service and defense workers
A brief plea to the public to exercise caution on the roads to safeguard service members and defense personnel, urging careful driving to prevent harm and ensure safety.
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Ohito
Mussolini
Red Cross Seeks Help With Bandages and Kits
Notice invites volunteers to Red Cross Headquarters on Thursday afternoon to assist in making bandages and medical kits for ongoing relief efforts.
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Red Cross Headquarters
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Time Payments
Belmont Shore
le World
Christian Science Monitor
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Christian Science Publishing Society
Norway Street
Boston
Massachusetts
Claire
Conway
East Second ST
P. A. Stanton
Ocean Avenue
Frosty’s Shop
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Fred J. Smith
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