Child labor safety warns against overburdening youths
Helen M. Haisch, midwest regional child labor consultant for the Children's Bureau, cautions that some work is too heavy or hazardous for children. She urges employers to protect health and safety standards and to avoid placing underage workers in physically or mentally unsuitable tasks, even where war time wages tempt them.
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Midwest
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War Bond Drive Is Big Business in Iowa
Iowa’s war bond drive shows strong per cap ita sales as counties meet Fifth War Loan quotas amid challenges. Bond selling stunts include Donna Reed appearances and odd events. fundraisers like a 4 H auction and a Cedar Rapids hog sale raise substantial securities. The federal government holds the largest forest land share, with widespread private ownership totaling 462 million acres.
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Iowa
Bob Dudley
Pearl Harbor
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Denison
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Iowa City
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Finnish leader moves toward new government after Viipuri fall
Reports from Stockholm say Field Marshal Carl Gustaf Mannerheim has taken the initiative toward forming a new Finnish government to discuss peace with Russia following the fall of Viipuri, a major southern seaport and gateway.
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Stockholm
Carl Gustav Mannerheim
Russia
Viipuri
Finland
Americans Tighten Vise on Cherbourg and Port Fortifications
United Press correspondent Henry Gorrell reports air and artillery strikes tearing up German fortifications south and southwest of Cherbourg. The assault targets gun emplacements on high ground as bombardment continues before port occupation.
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Quettehou
Cherbourg
Rufosses
United Press
Henry Gorrell
Yorrell
Local Couple Returns From New York Visit
Mr. and Mrs. H. H. McCleery came home after a two week stay in New York with their son in law and daughter Dr and Mrs McKinnie Phelps and three grandsons. Mrs. Ben Beadenock will return to Oak Park NL after a short visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Frank L. Wilson.
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H. H. McCleery
New York City
MckKinnie Phelps
Ben Beadenock
Oak Park
Frank L. Wilson
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