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Newspaper

The Wakefield News

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1943

Page

2

Agreements of Mines And CIO Now in Effect

Agreements between Lake Superior mining companies and USA-CIO cover pay, hours, and employment conditions. Whitaker says all operating firms signed after Washington talks and War Labor Board directive. The pact recognizes the union, provides 5.5 cent wage increase, overtime, two rest days weekly, vacation pay, and recall rules with a five day suspension review.

Usa-Cio W. E. Whitaker Lake Superior District Washington, D. C War Labor Board Sime Acc

CIO Condemns John L Lewis for Antiwar Labor Blocking

Gogebic County Industrial Union Council endorses a CIO Executive Board resolution denouncing John L Lewis for isolationist and antiwar actions. The document cites his withdrawal of United Mine Workers from the CIO, attacks on the War Labor Board, and calls for adherence to wartime labor procedures. It notes the council's support for the CIO stance and warns against personal vendettas harming national unity and labor welfare.

John L. Lewis Gogebie County Industrial Union Council CIO United Mine Workers of America Philip Murray Lewis America First Group Organized Labor A. F. of L R.R. Brotherhoods Roosevelt Labor War Labor Board Congress National Association of Manufacturers Pearl Harbor CIO Executive Board Cleveland Congress of Industrial Organization United Miners of America United States Gogebic County

Policy on Old Age Assistance Income for Agricultural Labor

A 1943 guidance from Arthur H. Trezise, supervisor of the Bureau of Social Aid, explains that income from agricultural labor may be disregarded for old age assistance eligibility, with conditions. It notes that property rules remain in force, and employment opportunities should be shared with recipients, who may choose whether to work.

Gogebic County Michigan Social Welfare Commission Michigan Arthur H. Trezise Bureau of Social Aid

Ziegler Talks Roads and County Contracts in Michigan

Michigan Mirror outlines Highway Commissioner Ziegler’s stance on county contracts for trunk line maintenance, standards, and supervision. He notes a potential postwar bond issue, cites retirements freeing funds, and explains economies and control with county partners. The piece profiles his background, family, and affiliations. The column closes with a comic aside and a local ad insertion.

Ziegler State Highway Department Kent Ontonagon Charlie Betty Lou Rosemary Michigan State College Phyllis Barbara Ann Lansing Masonic, Elk and Moose Orders Michigan Engineering Society University of Michigan Noble County Indiana Benton Harbor

To Hasten Victory in Second War Effort

wartime appeal urges every American to support the war effort to speed victory and save lives. it stresses small investments fit every purse as a contribution, noting that service members sacrifice their lives while citizens lend money and do their part for the war.

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