World War I Wage Stories Highlight Early Disputes
A historical look at rail wage battles compares WWI era government control, mediation, and the Adamson law eight hour day to modern private railroads. It notes wage awards and an evolving system that culminated in World War I pay increases for train and engine workers.
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Fred M. Vinson
Office of Economic Stabilization
Frst
Senate
America
Brotherhoods
Supreme Court
Wilson
Price moves to ease censorship of press and radio
Washington official Byron Price announces a broad reform of wartime censorship. The Office of Censorship will clear material for publication and broadcast in restricted categories but will not originate news. He urges downward trend in overall censorship across press radio and other channels, while warning against unauthorized requests from sources.
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Washington Lpi
Byron Price
Price
Office of Censorship
Office of
Numeria
Ven! Chambers of
Camel
Butch O'Hare Missing in Action Navy Ace
Phoenix Arizona UPi Lt Cmdr Edward H Butch O'Hare naval air hero is missing in action a family member said yesterday O Hares Congressional Medal of Honor was awarded last year for shooting down six Japanese bombers The missing status followed an attack on the aircraft carrier where he served His mother Selma O Hare had left for Coronado California to be with O Hares wife and their year old daughter Mrs Torren Marilyns mother said no details were available
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Phoenix. Ariz
Upi
Edward H
Butch” O'Hare
O'Hare
Phil E. Torren
Marilyn
Selma O'Hare
Coronado
Cal
Local notes update from the village and families
Confined Mrs. Charles Wyatt to bed by illness. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Starr visiting with Mr. and Mrs. S. Gates. Sergt Russell Eddy reportedly in a train wreck en route to camp but uninjured. John Brundage family moved to Valley Falls. Merritt Brundage family moved from Grafton I to Mrs. William Burdick’s Hamilton house. Mrs. Nell Madigan hosts a Christmas party planning meeting at Five Pic. Guido Sbrega home and Hundred Club gathering noted. Wilson Cooper recovering at Agnes Madigan home.
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John Brundage
Valley Falls
Merritt Brundage
Grafton
William Burdick
Hamilton
Keee
Leonard Hospital
Guido Sbrega
Nell Madigan
Wilson Cooper
Agnes Madigan
Army Air Corps reserve to report Tuesday
The town clerk records for November show three marriages and no births or deaths. Pvt. Robert Osgood is on short furlough and will marry Miss Anna Mae Miakels before returning.
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Army Air Corps Reserve
Robert Osgood
Anna Mae Miakels
Youth Fellowship Club to Stage Sunday Pageant
South Cambridge reports the Youth Fellowship Club will present a pageant on Sunday evening December 26. The note highlights community events and local residents involvement.
Round Lake notices and service details at Mrs Feltons home
Round Lake reports Mrs William H Felton turning from tomorrow based on endorsing Fred G Leich at the home of Mrs John and George Avenue. A white Christmas service will be held at the usual morning service.
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Round Lake
William H. Felton
Fred G. Leich
Gifts and services planned at Methodist Church tomorrow
The Methodist Church will hold a 10 30 am gathering with gifts wrapped in white and requests for toys and acceptable gifts. Destination of the KNLS will be announced at a later time. Bible school starts 11 45 am led by William M Lighthall. Children’s class in the church at 3 pm led by Mrs Chester A Finch. Young People’s Fellowship at 7 30 pm.
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Church Bible
Wiliam M. Lighthall
Chester A. Finch
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