War Production Board eyes peacetime shift to civilian goods
Washington reports that wartime output could pivot to civilian products as Japan is left, with Charles E. Wilson noting 35 percent of capacity could serve peacetime needs after Germany falls. He stressed no action harming war efforts, while a new Automobile Labor Advisory Committee discussed conversion plans and price controls, parts supply, and factory priorities.
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Music Called or Benefit To Convalescents
Mrs Walter Franklin leads hospital music for the Red Cross in Philadelphia urging classical or semi classical pieces for convalescents. She warns jazz and boogie woogie may cause nervous strain and notes her group plans programs in various hospitals.
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War era auto industry hits to keep repairs and reconversion planned
Government outlines wartime auto industry steps to maintain repair capacity and support rebuilding. It calls for reconditioning centers, civilian truck and bus production, advance machinery for reconversion, and government owned plant equipment. A guaranteed weekly wage is proposed for auto workers through cutbacks and lay offs. Postwar 34 hour week is planned.
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American Airlines Boosts Boston Flight Schedule May First
American Airlines announced eight new daily flights to Boston starting May 1, adding one all cargo service. The expansion increases Boston operations to Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington, Cleveland, and Buffalo with 14 daily schedules in total. The move comes as three planes are released by the Government.
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