Senate Approves Rail Wage Boost
The Senate backed a cent hourly wage increase for 1 100 000 railroad clerks and non operating workers by 74 to 4, sending the measure to the House. Critics warned inflation, while supporters argued the pay rise helps workers without triggering a large spending surge.
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Washington
House
Senate
Barkley
James ¥. Byrnes
Fred M. Vinson
Congress
Elsender
Bailey
Ferguson
Vandenberg
Kentucky
Wat
Byrnes
Truman
D-Mo
Clark
Vinson
Little Steel
Pity The Man With Leftovers Continues On War era fashion
The article notes a postwar fashion boom for neckties beginning in December 1942 with luxury New York shops offering hand painted cravats from 25 to 50 dollars. Bachrach cites women driving the trend toward large splash patterns as 70 percent of all necktie buyers, shaping a bold, decorative style. The piece also touches on health concerns about rats carrying diseases and affecting livestock and poultry.
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New York
Sulka
Charvet
D’arsac
Bachrach
Fairchild President Praised by House Group For Job Program
House committee lauded Fairchild executives for progress at Burlington plant as production targets rise. Four units shipped with 10 due in January and 5 more monthly until 45 monthly output. Officials warned of training gaps for 2,500 workers and noted absenteeism and turnover below industry norms. Investigator Nottingham cited 25 percent potential sitdown risk due to idle-looking shifts, but executives said in-plant training explains the idle appearance and pledged schedules will be met.
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Smith
Ward
Fairchild
Burlington
Milton G. Nottingham
Bomber Assault In Final Stage
Describes Allied air offensive impact on German war industry and cities. Notes German fighter strength rising in the west and major raids on Essen Lorient Dusseldorf Hamburg Kiel Cologne Bremen and others. Reports heavy destruction, civilian homelessness, and mass evacuations as Allied air forces target Krupp works and submarine facilities.
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Clifton
Europe
Krupp
Lorient
Dusseldorf
Emden
Bremen
Focke-Wulf
Lubeck
Rostock
Kiel
Germania
Hamburg
Oberhausen
Cologne
Wegensack
Marienburg
Germany
Berlin
Estimated Price Maximums Listed for Baltimore Week
The Baltimore Ration Board publishes the weekly price ceiling for December 9 listing Regular Yellow Onions 3 lbs for 22c, Sweet Spanish Onions 3 lbs for 24c, Small White Onions 3 lbs for 31c, Potatoes 5c lb or less, Idaho Russet 7c lb or less, Cabbage 2 lbs for 13c, Iceberg Lettuce large 15c head, medium 13c head, Spinach 13c lb, Carrots 12c per bunch, Peas 28c lb, Snap Beans 21c lb, Tomatoes 2c lb, Repecked Tomatoes slightly higher, Oranges various sizes from 24c to 56c doz, Grapes 18c lb, Bananas 1 1/2c lb, Apples 2 lb for 2c. Prices apply to Baltimore.
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Idaho
California
Florida
Baltimore
Prices in Hagerstown rise vs terminal market estimates
OPA estimates indicate prices in Hagerstown will be higher than those listed due to freight from terminal markets, with the increase likely modest. The note points to transportation costs as the main factor driving the delta between local and terminal figures.
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OPA
Hagerstown
No Escape For Dental Patient Ends With U S Bill
Knoxville report says a local dentist began a dental job for W. L. Starner, who left for service before completion. In San Diego doctors advised dental work for Starner, who tracked the dentist to his post. The dentist finished the work and Uncle Sam paid the bill.
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Knoxville
Tenn
W. L. Starner
Starmar
San Diego
Calif
Uncle Sam
Nazi Defenses Crumble in Eastern Front Push
Soviet forces report growing gains as Vatutin reportedly holds lines while Red Army thrusts from Dnieper loop toward Krivoi Rog. German reserves move from Germany and occupied territories to shore up Axis lines as 15 towns fall near Kirovograd and Znamenka encirclement tightens.
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Vatutin
Red Army High Command
Moscow
Henry C. Cassidy
Associated Press
Ukraine
Germany
Netherlands
Poland
Italy
Cassidy
Dnieper River
Rodion Malinovsky
Kirovograd
Medero
Soviet advances threaten German rail hub near Zamenka
Soviet forces pressed west of the Dnieper aiming to close the Zamenka loop and sever a rail line center there. Five miles from Zamenka Kirovograd line were reported, with other columns nearing Smela to link with Red Army units driving on the axis junction toward the Romanian border.
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Ter
Dnieper
Zamenka
Zamenka-Kirovograd
Red Army
Smela
Nazis Pin Last Hope On Drive Continues From Page One
A German commander claims Germany can last two more years despite air bombardment as a row of hotels remains intact while the railway station and much of the city are ruined. Captured German soldiers describe fear and fatalism and the Gestapo’s grip near the home front, with little chance of a sudden crack.
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Mount Maggiore
Camino
Germany
Hite
Gestapo
German prisoners claim powerful revenge plan and new bomber
Prisoners say there is no German underground movement capable of arming rebels against Hitler. They mock American Doughboys for slow attacks, describe a machinegun crew stalled for speed, and claim German factories are building a six engined bomber and a twin engined silent bomber, though troops report never seeing them.
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Germany
Hitler
Nighttime Air Raids: Officers Describe Bombers Overhead
Officers stated that bombers fly over at night though the public cannot hear them. The comment highlights the unseen dangers of nighttime air raids and the awareness of military vigilance.
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