District 50 Case Refused By WLB
The War Labor Board refused to take jurisdiction in a district 50 collective bargaining case already reviewed by the National Labor Relations Board. It also stated workers should not strike during war time despite the Smith Connally Act referendum provisions. WLB sent a dispute back to the Labor Department Conciliation Service over Allis Chalmers Springfield Illinois plant election for appropriate bargaining agency.
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Washington
War Labor Board
National Labor Relations Board
Smith- Connally Labor Disputes Act
WLB
United Conciliation Service
Labor Department
Springfield
Wage Incentives debated at AF of L convention
Joseph D. Keenan urged wage incentive plans for war industries to boost output though some delegates opposed. Keenan warned against labor conscription as hampering the war effort and adding red tape. The Negro issue dominated talks with Randolph criticizing “professional Negroes” while the AFL pled for non discrimination in unions.
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Boston
INS
Joseph D. Keenan
War Production Board
American Federation of Labor
Keenan
Washington
WPS
Boilermakers Union
Randolph
Mail Goes Through Baton Rouge to Doolittle’s Command
A half page memo by Capt Guy W Nesom at Harding Field tracked a soldier who forgot to return a library book. The letter traveled from Harding Field to Morrison Field, West Palm Beach, then to Gen Jimmie Doolittle’s headquarters, back through the chain to the squadron which noted the book cost would be deducted from the soldier’s pay, and finally returned to Harding Field.
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Harding Field
Birthday mixup leads to two parties for four year old Harrington
Mrs Chloe Harrington hosted a birthday party for her son T R Harrington III in Knoxville. A call from the mother-in-law revealed the date was incorrect, prompting a second party ten days later with another cake and guests gathered from a wide area.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Chloe Berrington
T R Harrington III
Pigeon Vaccination Initiative At Cairo Pigeon Service
An innovation at the British Middle East Pigeon Service headquarters introduces vaccination and inoculation of carrier pigeons for tropical service. Pigeons, like humans, are susceptible to paratyphoid, and preparations are being readied for the troops and staff involved in the carrier pigeon program.
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Cairo
Middle East
Trevarthe
Knox Reports on Tirpitz Raid by British Submersibles
Navy Secretary Frank Knox described British two man submarine attacks that reached the German battleship Tirpitz from a distant Norwegian hideout. He praised the daring operation as highly successful and noted strong Anglo American cooperation in Europe and the Mediterranean. He warned submarine warfare would remain serious to war’s end and commended Brazil’s contribution to Atlantic defense.
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Washington
Navy
Frank Knox
Knox
England
Mediterranean
Pacific
North Atlantic
Atlantic
Recife
Brazil
Land
Agaist
No Time for Beauty in Louisiana War Effort
Mars gains in the battle over Venus in Louisiana as Army engineers relocate the Bayou Rapides bed half a mile south, cut an 8800 foot channel to drain the area, and fill the old bed with earth from the new path, freeing 240 acres for Alexandria air base apron runways and taxiways. Ships near Mormagao. Exhange ships Grosholm and Tea Maru expected to enter Morgmau Bay Friday.
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Alexander
Mars
Venus
Bayou Rapides
Alexandria Air Base
Army Engineers
Markets Close Across Nation for Columbus Day
Exchange and commodity markets paused yesterday with banks closed in 34 states as securities remained shuttered while live stock markets stayed closed. Foreign markets operated normally.
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New York
Chin Up for a Better Profile Exercise Guide
Readers who desk work should keep chin raised during commutes. An exercise shown to help define the chin involves head straight, mouth open, then tilt back and close, five repetitions twice daily for best effect.
Bride’s White Dress Optional in War Time Weddings
The article notes there is no rule enforcing white for brides and says brides may wear white if desired. Attendants mirror the bridal style in similar costumes with color variations. Informal weddings often happen at home or in hotels and wartime loosens traditions to suit convenience and taste.
Drain Cleaners Work The Orleans Sewer Backups
A New Orleans drainage crew led by Foreman N M Redmond recovers a steady stream of valuables from the city’s pumping system including false teeth and coins. Daily yields include about 15 dollars and frequent unclaimed change, with rings watches and spoons common finds and a transfer of 100 pounds of toothpaste and shaving cream tubes to federal agencies.
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Tony
Water Board
Fall fashion stride by high style houses sets pace
Fall 1943 fashion shows reveal high style houses leading the season. New York creations emphasize narrow silhouettes, satin restaurant dresses in browns and navy, and chic designs for both young women and mature matrons. Necklines range from boat to high covered up looks, with tailored frocks using material-saving tricks and front pleated skirts.
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New York
America
Fall
Starr-Norman
Sailors Union Boss Flags Ship Transfer
Washington UP) Haoyt 5. Had dock, of the CSO Maritime Committee representing all CSO Maritime Unions, charged yesterday that transfer of American vessels to foreign registry had multiplied since the United States entered the war. Some transfers involved international questions and were made as gestures of good will such as transfers to China and to Ere, but others were seely economic moves to help keep down the standards of American seamen.
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Washington
Haoyt
Haddock
C. S. O. Maritime Committee
C. S O
United States
China
Ere
Britain urges home cooks to stockpile food for defense
The article praises Lord Woolton as food minister and urges English housewives to stretch scarce rations this fifth winter of war. It advises nutritious meals, thrifty choices, and practical tips such as beans, dried eggs, pulses, dried milk, hot soups, cabbage and carrot snacks, plus vitamin C rich greens to sustain health and morale during shortages.
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London
Amerca
Lord Woolton
Food Ministry
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