Factory Work Hours Go Up To War Levels
The Korean war effort and world rearmament push U S factory hours to WWII levels with an average 41.2 hours weekly for 12.7 million production workers in August. Wages rose to a record 60.28 dollars weekly in manufacturing, while durable goods led hours and pay. Tobacco workers earned the lowest hourly rate and printing paid the highest, with wide industry gains overall.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Printing, Publishing and Allied Industries
Ohio Edison Talks Continue in Labor Dispute
Federal conciliators report progress in the Ohio Edison strike with Union and company reps meeting again. About 1,500 workers walked out at Akron Youngstown and Toronto plants over 15 cent hourly wage hikes and pension improvements.
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Washington
Utility Workers Union
C.I.0
Ohio Edison Co
Harry C. Malcolm
Akron
Youngstown
Toronto
Ohio
Understanding WWII Draft Classifications and Appeals
The viewer asks why a 4-F son in WWII could become 1-A now and how to proceed. The guidance notes that medical changes can restore eligibility, and an appeal may be filed if the classification seems incorrect. It explains reservist deferrals for critical civilian occupations and continued active duty for officers with essential skills.
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Douglas Larser
Department of Commerce
Army
Insurance premiums rise 29 percent in first half 1950
Farm Bureau reports net premiums written by insurance companies in Columbus during the first six months of 1950 increased about 29 percent. The surge reflects growing coverage activity and market demand in the period.
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Columbus
Farm Bureau Insurance Companies
Bill to simplify GI voting heads to Senate action
Washington AP. House passed two bills to ease servicemen voting. One requires personal delivery of absentee ballot applications to each service member. the other waives existing size limits on mailed ballots. Both measures passed without opposition and move to the Senate.
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Washington
House
Senate
Logan Postmaster Frank G. Brown Dies at 50
Logan postmaster Frank G. Brown, aged 50, died of a heart attack here. He had served as Logan postmaster since 1939.
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Logan
Logan, D
Frank G. Brown
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