Army Prisoners to Build Roads in War Labor Plan
Senator Hale Smith of Ocarrtas introduces a bill to employ army and navy prisoners in producing war materials and constructing military roads. The measure aims to use incarcerated labor for road and cantoment projects, to improve transport links for food and supplies, with supervision by war and navy officials and local road authorities.
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Industrial Situation Fit for Fight in World War Effort
C D Hastings of the Hupp Motor Car Corp argues the U S industry, especially auto and steel, has matured over the past decade. He notes rail improvements, wartime production shifts, and car factories pivoting to war work, with manufacturers ready to upcycle plants for government needs.
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Hupp Motor Car Corporation
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Auto sales and war impact temper outlook for industry
War conditions have disrupted the automobile business and dealers expect a short term curtailment. Yet officials say the government has settled shortages and a readjustment after wartime participation will bring brisk commercial activity nationwide. Noblitt Motor Car’s Harry Lindall notes no gasoline shortage and a hopeful auto outlook despite current unrest.
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Saieaman
Noblitt Motor Car Company
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Auto Industry and Road Improvements Amid War Strains
Speech notes warn 40 percent steel cut for war use leaving 600 percent to industry after gun plants. Car shortages forecast with 1918 premiums. Speakers praise autos for transport, urge highway expansion and faster road building despite material and labor pressures.
Automobile Utility to Expand for Vehicle May Boost Transit
Washington on December 15 the American Automobile Association urges greater use of acts propelled vehicles to improve passenger and freight transport amid congested city avenues. Dr H M Rowl president of AAA cites need for expanded rail and road integration.
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Oberlin nonagenarian neighbors aid family winter supply
Though ninety five year old Thomas Edwards of Oberlin Ohio has not turned cold, a longtime woman figure has supplied four sons and many fans with canned goods from her own garden to sustain them through winter. She did all the work except plowing.
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National Provincial and Union Bank Formed in Britain
London November 15 British banks amalgamate with the National Provincial Bank of England and the Union of London and Smith's Bank creating the National Provincial and Union Bank. The new entity will have deposits around £770,000,000 and is hailed as the era's largest banking merger in Britain. The British Labour Party plans to contest two of four Newcastle parliamentary seats.
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