Comp workmen's compensation bill faces sharp fight
A District of Columbia workmen's compensation bill faces a heated House debate on District Day led by Rep Roy Fitzgerald. Labor backs the proposal while local trade groups and insurers oppose it. The bill mirrors New Jersey law, covering most employees with a 66 2 3 percent wage benefit during disability and a $150 burial cap, funded by employer premiums and a $50,000 federal appropriation.
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Second Division Hosts Parade at Quantico Reunion
Veterans from across the United States head to Washington and Quantico for the Second Division World War reunion June 6 to 7. Notables include Pershing Weeks Lejeune Neville and MacNider with elaborate arrangements at Quantico, a 20 000 seat stadium, and a memorial program for fallen soldiers.
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Letter Carriers honor 40-year veterans at meeting
At a local branch meeting of the National Association of Letter Carriers two members were presented with geld tokens by President Voegler in recognition of 40 years of service. William Crawford and Henry Dickson received the tokens. they were appointed in 1581 and 188% respectively, and their combined routes spanned the northwest section of the city. Despite long careers, both are in excellent health, though retirement is capped by age 65 by law.
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Washington Better Business Bureau expands staff to fight fraud
Director F X Wholley announced yesterday that the Washington Better Business Bureau will increase personnel to broaden investigations of advertising and commercial fraud. Ralph B Miller becomes assistant director and several trained investigators join the effort to pursue prosecutions against deliberate offenders in retail fraud cases.
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Struck by Batting Ball Fractures Skull
A bat ball struck a player in an athletic stadium leaving a fractured skull. A public ball is scheduled for 7 30 PM with over a thousand couples expected to attend. On June 8 a formal parade and review for the Second division will honor marines at Quantico with all stationed Marines expected to participate.
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