Unclear excerpt contrasts 40 hour week with war effort
A fragment from a Melbourne story and a Washington despatch criticize labor rules and overtime during wartime. It quotes President Roosevelt defending the 40 hour week and opposes tighter labor measures while noting exhausted American servicemen and differing views on pay and banded patriotism.
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Fough
Australia
Java
Lmit
Washington
Melbourne
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Congress
Far East
Maudsen
William 5. Knudsen
Washington management must mobilize to win the war
The Chief Executive argues Congress cannot block wartime output and labor shackles. He condemns political leaders and racketeers who hinder production and urges Washington to adopt firm management that forces workers and industry to meet war needs.
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Congress
Pacific
Washington
Axis
America
N.Y
MacArthur
Australia
Hitler
Washington Management
Ledarr
David Proved Slingshot Was Dangerous Weapon
Detroit man Liord Lowe, 34, organizer for AFL restaurant workers, was arraigned before Recorder Christopher F. Stein on a charge of carrying a dangerous weapon. He argued a slingshot isn’t a dangerous weapon, but the court convicted Lowe after the jurisdictional dispute and testimony.
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Detroit
Liord Lowe
AFL
Focal
Christopher F. Stein
Lowe
Dow
Zal
Samuel
David
Goliath
Spring Hats Lift Women Spirits This Season
A fashion feature notes spring hats as morale boosters for women balancing war work and home life. Gloria Swanson cites hats as essential for a neat, groomed look. new headpieces promise variety, with sailor styles, berets, fedoras, veils, and chic coiffures harmonizing with hairdos to create fresh, confident silhouettes.
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Gloria Swanson
Europe
Eve Ryone
Vick
Spring Blouse Trends Highlight Sheer Fabrics and Embroidery
Fashion notes spotlight sheer cotton crepe and georgette blouses paired with tailored suits. Net lace yokes, high necklines, and colorful embroidery adorn peasant and classic shirt styles. Clever details include birthday-hued studs, matching jackets, whipstitch collars, and cuff accents to complete spring ensembles.
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YNZ
Rayon Fabrics In New Print Textures
A 1962 spring fabrics feature highlights rayon wares in new print textures. The story notes broad interest in prints and styling driven by global inspiration and evolving design character.
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America
Waste Wardens advocate thrifty spring wardrobe revival
A civic style piece promotes the Waste Warden program as a 1942 era effort to save money and reduce waste. It urges women to extend clothes life through clever storage, shields, shoe bags, and selective repairs while updating wardrobes with affordable embellishments like appliques, trims, and color accents to keep outfits looking fresh and economical.
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Red Cross
Bones
Bena Owiehe
Amy
Gan
Yesteryear
Dalult
Rayon Crepe Prints Spark Diverse Textile Styles
A report on rayon and linen print grounds shows satin like crepes, draped textures, and varied ground weights from fine to tall bodied. South American and American Indian inspired motifs appear in dresses, dresses, playsuits, and sports fabrics.
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du Pont Rayon
Millinery and fabrics shape a woman's spring silhouette
The article outlines how hat shapes fit different face types from long faces to broad crowns and suggests paralleling fashions with fabrics. It highlights rayon blends from natural tones to pastels, light-weight flannels from menswear for women, and bold prints for spring sports wear.
Hat styles for different faces emphasize features and balance
Advice on choosing hats to flatter various face shapes, from long square to short round, emphasizing brim shape, tilt, and balance with jawline. Notes that curved brims and angled styles enhance certain looks. Also promotes Peterson's Ointment for pimples and skin irritation with a brief ad flourish.
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Peterson
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