7 Point Plan Urged to Block Wage Deflation
Walter Reuther proposes a seven point program to halt wage deflation from wartime cutbacks. He calls for War Labor Board approval of 48 hours pay for 40 hours, funded by war bonds or escrow severance, plus federal wage differentials for downgraded workers, unemployment subsidies to match 40 hour pay, and industry wage commissions to set equal pay for equal work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Walter P. Reuther
United Automobile Workers
CIO
War Labor Board
Reuther
Japan
Fred M. Vinson
Marines Welfare Turned Court Martial Asked
In a light exchange Mrs. H asks about George in the Marines and Mrs. J responds that he has reached AWOL status and may face a court martial next.
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George
Grasshoppers Appearing in Central Texas Farmlands
Paul Gregg of Texas A and M Extension notes newly hatched grasshoppers in spotted Central Texas bottom lands. Early poisoning on hatching beds is key, using a bait made from bran sawdust hulls and sodium fluosilicate or paris green. Inspect weedy rows and field margins soon and consult county agricultural agents for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregg
Gushing old lady and soldier exchange during war
An elderly observer praises sacrifice while the soldier responds with resolve to stop Nazi and Japanese aggressors. He asserts his goal is to make their enemies pay, expressing wartime determination and duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Some Construction Now Possible
COLLEGE STATION. Wartime restrictions on building may persist but several farm and ranch improvements can be done now to protect investments and reduce depreciation. Mrs. Bernice Claytor of the A and M College Extension Service lists painting insulation weather stripping and repairs to plumbing heating and windows as feasible tasks without skilled labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claytor
Stay alive and save your money driving careful
A vintage ad from Oklahoma Gas and Electric contrasts costs of grooming and burial, noting 25 cents for a shave, 5 dollars for a morgue shave, coats at 40 and 400 dollars, theatre taxi 1 dollar round trip, cemetery trip 10 dollars one way, urging safe driving to stay alive and save money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company
Tax Delinquent Lot Foreclosure in Sherman Texas
State of Texas and Grayson County bring suit for taxes on Lot 7 and 8, Block 5, Shannon Heights Addition, Sherman. Delinquent totals $63.61 state and $41.07 county. Judge set to apportion sale and foreclosure at the June 25, 1945 district court term in Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Texas
Grayson
L. Fillehsmidt
Commissioners Court
District Court
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
A. D
S. V. Earnest
Nancy Drake
Texans Serving in Navy Marine Corps and Coast Guard
New Orleans reports that over 176 thousand Texans are in naval and maritime service. Texas totals show Navy 147,479 Marine Corps 21,879 Coast Guard 7,094 for a combined 176,452. National figures: Navy 3,211,273 Marine Corps 472,682 Coast Guard 169,828.
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New Orleans
8Th Naval District
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Navy Department
Texas
Waxing Hosiery for Longer Wear
Wax on heels and toes can make stockings last four times longer, a trick used in Europe with wooden shoes. Department of Agriculture tests show a thin wax film does not affect laundering or appearance. Apply candle wax or paraffin before each wear to extend life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Department of Agriculture
Divorce Citation for Bartlett v Bartlett in Grayson County
Citation directs Lissa Mourene Bartlett to appear by 10 AM on Monday after 42 days from issuance, in Grayson County District Court Sherman Texas. Petition filed May 8 1945 seeks divorce on grounds of three years abandonment. file No 53544. Issued May 8 1945 by clerk S V Earnest. deputy Nancy Drake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Lissa Mourene Bartlett
A. D
District Court of
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
Lewis E. Bartlett
S. V. Earnest
Nancy Drake
Arssie Douglas
Gilvester Douglas
Honorable
Lee Lewis
Nettie May Lewis
Byrt Drake
Suit for Cruel Treatment Involving Douglases Filed
On the 11th day of June 1945 at Sherman Texas a suit numbering 52473 lists Arssie Douglas as plaintiff and Gilvester Douglas as defendant. The ground alleged is cruel treatment. The court issued the action on April 23 1945 and the clerk S V Earnest noted the filing with Drake, deputy.
Citation No 53512 Issued in Texas to Nettie May Lewis
State of Texas issues Citation No 53512 addressed to Nettie May Lewis. The notice greets the recipient and directs appearance or action as required by law in the public civil process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Nettie May Lewis
Annulment Suit Filed in Grayson County Texas
The notice cites a 1945 annulment suit in Grayson County Texas with plaintiff Lee Lewis and defendant Nettie May Lewis. It references issuance on April 21 1945 and mentions the case number 53512 along with names and dates surrounding the marriage and its alleged termination status.
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Possum Flats
BY Graham
Hunter
Fant Milling CompAny
Sherman, Texas
Joe
Stephens & Bryant Insurance — Real Estate
Whitewright Lumber Co
Adlerika
L. LaRue & Co
Conference of Alcoholic Beverage Industries, Inc
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