AFL Delegates Endorse Tobin Plea For Wage Restraint
Delegates at the AFL convention in Houston reacted soberly to Secretary of Labor Tobin’s call for self restraint in wage demands. Tobin argued that rising costs require equality of sacrifice and cited possible excess profits taxation. The crowd applauded as he urged wage moderation and hinted at government actions to curb living costs.
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Tobin
Houston
American Federation of Labor
William Green
Congress
Tahin
Fince
Averell Harriman
T ¥Ice
Barkley
Washington
Charles MacGowan
Houston Press
MacGowan
Camell
AFL CIO merger debate highlighted at union convention
Tobin warned wage and price controls may be needed to stabilize an economy under defense demands. He urged self restraint by labor and management and said mobilization could require bringing women, teens and retirees back into the workforce.
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MacGowan
Houston Press
AFL
CIO
Tobin
Union Haircut to Cost Dollar in Cumberland
A Cumberland barber union spokesman said starting October 1 the price of a union haircut will rise to 1.00 dollars to cover higher living costs. The change is made by Local 344 Journeyman and Master Barbers Union AFL.
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Cumberland
Journeyman and Master Barber's Union
AFL
Adult classes announced by Hagerstown School System
Hagerstown public schools advertise an extensive adult education program for the coming term. Registration runs Monday through Friday, September 25–29, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Hagerstown High School, for residents 16 and older not in public schooling. Courses include home repair, sewing, woodwork, auto mechanics, craftwork, and preflight theory, with separate offerings for men and women.
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Hagerstown High School
Board of Education
Hagerstown
Smithsburg Man Authors History of Smithsburg
Samuel D. Dusing of Smithsburg has written a town history extending back to its 1812 founding by Christopher Smith. A Fredericks County native, he has lived in Washington County since his parents died, and the manuscript reflects his long study of local lore.
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Samuel D. Dusing
Smithsburg
Dusing
Fredericks County
Washington County
Joseph and
Elmyra Elizabeth Forrest Dusing
Christopher Smith
Memorial Windows To Be Dedicated At St Pauls Methodist
A memorial window depicting Christ in Gethsemene will be presented and dedicated on Sunday morning September 24 at eleven o'clock at St Pauls Methodist Church North Potomac Street. The window is given by E A Batley and sisters in memory of Mr and Mrs Ross Konitz and their daughter Dorothy Elizabeth. Education will consider any course if 15 enroll and facilities and instruction can be made available.
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Gethsemene
St. Paul's Methodist Church
North Potomac Street
E. A. Batley
Ross Konitz
Dorothy Elizabeth
Fund Established For Leonard Stevens After Injury
A fund at Smithsburg School supports Leonard Stevens, a second grader seriously injured when struck by a car last Tuesday evening. The writer praises the county’s generosity, notes his long hospital stay and costly treatment, and confirms a personal contribution.
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Smithsburg
Leonard Stevens
Leonard
Leaves for Korea Private Benchoff heads for Korea
Private first class Carl A Benchoff son of Mr and Mrs Howard J Benchoff Route 4 Waynesboro departed from Japan for assignment in Korea heading to active duty with the U N forces.
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Carl A. Benchoff
Howard J. Benchoff
Route 4
Waynesboro
Japan
Korea
Vets Commission August Activities Reported by City Hall Office
The Maryland Veterans' Commission local office in City Hall lists August figures. Payments to WWII veterans totaled 48 608.52 for pension and compensation, 10 618.75 in insurance benefits, and 2 250 for burial allowances. The commission filed 66 pension and compensation claims, 88 hospital and domiciliary applications, 213 powers of attorney, 217 affidavits and notaries, represented veterans in 210 appeals and reviews, and made 3475 contacts with veterans. Assistant state service officer Ralph S. Tage notes 16 applications for pension and compensation were filed that month.
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Maryland Veterans’ Commission
City Hall
Ralph S. Tage
Veterans Office Records 937 Services Rendered
Tage's office provided 937 distinct services to veterans including 18 powers of attorney 26 employment applications 64 affidavits and notaries 21 housing applications 47 referrals to other agencies 302 individual consultations and 51 cases of other services. He notes services are free.
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Tage
Taxe
GOP Campaign Planning Meeting Set for September
A meeting of the Men's Republican Club at the Colonial Theatre building will map election campaign plans next Wednesday night September 27. All successful Republican candidates at county and state levels are invited to attend to discuss campaign issues.
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GOP
Men's
Republican Club
Colonial Theatre
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