No-Strike Plan For War Voted By AFL Council
The AFL executive council proposed a no strike policy in defense industries for the war duration except when employers refuse mediation. It urged maintaining the 40 hour week, creating a national war labor board, and using mediation and arbitration to prevent strikes. The plan calls for strengthened government mediation, worker health and safety, and overtime safeguards amid potential double shifts or continuous operation.
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Knox Describes Heroism At Pearl Harbor
Secretary Knox details Pearl Harbor losses and heroic conduct across the fleet. He cites the Arizona Utah and other vessels, emphasizes swift action, discipline, and civilian and naval contributions in defense and salvage, noting winners of courage and coordinated response amid catastrophic attack.
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State speeds funds to injured workers
The Ohio State Industrial Commission will mail December workers compensation checks before Christmas as 102 claims reviewers log about 2000 hours of overtime. Officials note December total will be lower than November’s 29,903 checks totaling $1,430,413, with October at $1,549,543 for 31,810 recipients. Through November 1941, claims rose roughly 35 percent versus 1940 due to defense speedup in industry. last December distributed $1,660,152.
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Ducks Swim Through Rains Over Coffeyville Sky
Wayne Brooks of Coffeyville jokes that a flock of ducks flew overhead with wings folded during recent heavy rains, claiming the birds appeared to be swimming in the murky sky.
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