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Newspaper
Woodbridge Leader
Location
Woodbridge, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1933
Page
4
A December 1933 note argues against a large stadium site in Woodbridge Park. The writer suggests building a sidewalk from the Woodbridge area toward Sewaren to improve pedestrian safety and local business activity under Civil Works guidance.
The article surveys how the National Industrial Recovery Act is being enforced, with critics and supporters arguing about fair competition, government control, and the aim to restore economic recovery. It cites President Roosevelt and Walter Lippmann on government role and industry impact.
The article describes a looming battle over federal liquor control as a proposed government agency would regulate production and distribution with a quota system. It notes industry pushback, state plans for sales control, and potential price targets to deter bootleggers, plus remarks by Budget Director Lewis Douglas on debt and taxation amid evolving economic indicators.
The document outlines NRA guidance on drug store hours under group D and C. Group D requires 66 hours weekly, seven days open for 84 hours, minimum 8 hours daily, while group C allows 48 hours over six days. It notes exceptions under the President's Reemployment Agreement and limits local compliance boards to reporting. It adds wholesale code limits of 44 hours for outside service, with 48 hours for related clerks, and lists state appointment disparities and a contact for further details in Woodbridge New Jersey.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces open competitions for Junior Calculating Machine Operator, Junior Tabulating Machine Operator, Card Punch Operator, and Cotton Examiner with salaries from $1,260 to $3,200. Closing dates range January 4 to January 5, 1934, in Washington D C and Boston Mass. Veterans have age-exemption options.
The Woodbridge Township assessment board fixed December 26, 1933 at 8 PM at Memorial Municipal Building Woodbridge NJ for a hearing on benefits from curra gutter paving grading May Street HopeLawn house connections listed Christie Deak Dunham and the Assessment Commissioner.
Woodbridge Township votes to amend an earlier ordinance adjusting the third ward election districts. The changes define Sixth District as part of the third ward and modify the polling district boundaries along Central Railroad of New Jersey lines and Port Reading Railroad routes. The ordinance takes effect after required advertising with a hearing set for December 11, 1983.
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