Factories Plan Few Furloughs In World War II War Push
War production in Canton and Ohio runs nearly 24 hours through Christmas and New Year’s with selective furloughs and extra pay. Timken, Hoover, Diebold, and Curtiss Wright plants outline holiday and after holiday policies while Republic Steel weighs shutdowns. Columbus and Youngstown operations will continue with double time for holiday work. Sugar ceiling prices noted by OPA reflect various sugar types and shipping costs.
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Ford Exhibits Soybean Suit At Ford Factory
Henry Ford unveiled a suit of clothes woven from soy beans and predicted soybeans will play a major role in the postwar textile market. Ford said the current use is for upholstery in Ford cars, with the fabric blended with wool for resiliency. Production is planned at 1,000 pounds per day at a plant opposite the Ford airport after completing preliminary experiments.
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Ford Motor Co
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Tire Ban Extended To Jan 5 By Associated Press
The tire ban on selling new automobile tires except for defense uses was extended to January 5 with changes. An OPM order exempted bicycle tires and relaxed processing limits for rubber where processing began before December 11 and could be spoiled if not finished.
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Associated Press
Washington
Sugar price control tightens as Cuban supplies feared
A sugar price fixing order takes effect immediately amid concerns over Cuban shipping. Officials project a 1942 supply of about 6.5 million tons from Hawaii, with 7.4 million annual consumption, and optimism for no shortage. Philippines supplies are unlikely next year, while Cuban imports may balance Pacific gaps.
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Browns President Aims for Fourteen Night Games
St Louis report notes Browns president Donald Barnes remains hopeful to schedule fourteen night games this season, outlining strategic push to boost attendance and television viewership.
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