Bus Operators Get 2 Percent Pay Increase
The Regional War Labor Board in Philadelphia approved a 2 percent hourly wage increase for Blue Ridge Transportation Company bus operators and maintenance staff retroactive to August 1, 1943. About 140 workers are affected as rates align with other inter-city bus companies. new weekly and hourly scales apply, with mechanics and cleaners also receiving updated pay. Labor members dissented, proposing higher weekly wages for seasoned operators.
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Blue Ridge Transportation Company
Regional War Labor Board
Philadelphia
Little Steel
Former publisher shot to death in Guatemala
Alejandro Cordoba former publisher of El Imparcial was shot to death at 3 a m as he entered the garage beside his home in Guatemala City. Freddy Koenigsberger owner of a large hardware store was seriously wounded. he said there were three assailants. The motive was not immediately ascertained.
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Guatemala
Alejandro Cordoba
el Imparcial
Freddy Koenigsberger
Koenigsberger
Be Quick To Treat Bronchitis Warns Of Dangers
An urging ad stresses treating bronchitis early to prevent chronic illness. It promotes Creomulsion as a potent, non narcotic remedy that targets the bronchial membranes, loosen and expel germ laden phlegm, and soothe irritation. The product promises money back if it fails to quiet the cough and restore rest.
Reconversion Pleas Denied by WPB Chairman Krug
Washington Oct 2 WPB Chairman J A Krug said the government cannot grant auto makers priority on machine tools to restart passenger car production after Germany's collapse. He cited record munitions schedules this year as the peak of war needs and noted lack of available machines and manpower. Krug, interim to Nelson, becomes permanent chair while Nelson moves to a postwar duty. Krug pledged to aid all industries in reducing layoffs between surrender and civilian production.
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Washington
WPB
J. A. Krug
War Production Board
Krug
Donald M. Nelson
China
Nelson
Roosevelt
Detroit
Two Chief Judges Endorse Bond Plan To Restructure Court
Two Maryland Court of Appeals judges facing removal under a proposed constitutional amendment urged voters to approve the Bond plan. Levin C. Bailey of the First Judicial Circuit and Walter C. Capper of the Fourth Circuit backed a five-judge Court of Appeals, saying it would replace the current eight and that Bailey and Capper would lose their posts since they are not elected. Bailey was appointed in 1943 by Governor O'Conor and Capper was named in April. neither has held elected judicial office.
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Maryland Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals
Levin C. Bailey
Salisbury
First Judicial Circuit
Walter C. Capper
Cumberland
Fourth Circuit
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Earle
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