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War Industry Labor Force Pushes to Ten Million New Workers
In 1942 Uncle Sam aims to grow the wartime workforce from 5 million to 15 million to build 60 000 planes 45 000 tanks 20 000 anti aircraft guns and 8 000 000 tons of shipping. Most newcomers will come from civilian sectors with some drawn from old workers and students. Conversion of plants will let many stay in their homes while others relocate. A labor shortage is seen as likely later, with the auto industry planning roughly doubling its wartime workforce. Women are identified as the largest pool of potential workers, with statisticians estimating 5 million or more could join the labor force.
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