November 29, 1943

November 29, 1943

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PERSONNEL

The New Views—

THE AIR WAR

Job of Supplying Aaf in China Likely to Continue Major Problem

THE AVIATION NEWS

Washington Observer

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PERSONNEL

The New Views—

A crisis arose in a West Coast aircraft factory one day recently. Two thousand paper cups were needed immediately or the night shift would not get its coffee, and extensive search could not locate any paper cups in the area. The problem seemed insoluble.
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THE AIR WAR

Job of Supplying Aaf in China Likely to Continue Major Problem

Commentator sees little chance of real Allied offensive in the Republic until Allies recapture Rangoon, reopen Burma Road.
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THE AVIATION NEWS

Washington Observer

NO CONTEST—The proponents of private flying and those of scheduled air transport differ in their feelings on the Lea Bill. In the opinion of sage observers in Washington the object of both should be to get people up in the air in the strict sense of the phrase.
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FINANCIAL

Transportation Systems Analyzed in Federal Reserve Bank Report

Speeding-up and streamlining by railroads will keep much of anticipated new traffic on the ground, survey predicts.

By ROGER WILCO5 min

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AIRCRAFT PRODUCTION

Aircraft Industry, Busy on Orders, Eyes Capital Reconversion Moves

Nelson, Byrnes or Wilson expected to be selected to head govvernment’s role in gigantic task of shifting business back to peacetime pace.

By SCOTT HERSHEY5 min

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Airlines Face Rising Challenge of Rails in Postwar Traffic Race

Railway Age survey reveals program for general speed-up in all services, fare cuts and addition of comforts in coaches as reply to airlines’ bid for passengers.

By MERLIN MICKEL4 min

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TRANSPORT

Latest Applications Filed with CAB Offer Variety of Airline Services

Royal Dutch Air Lines "KLM”, Eastern, Colonial and Parks Air College are among major firms seeking to operate routes.

By BARBARA FREDERICK3 min

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Aircraft Components Scheduling Unified

New general order issued is one of numerous actions taken during week by federal agencies.
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AIRCRAFT PRODUCTION

Wage Incentive Plan Urged By WPB Aide

J. W. Nickerson, heading management consultant division, sees 35 percent more output possible.
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Contract Renegotiation Foes Win Some Ground in Committee Fight

Report provides for appeal of decisions to U. S. Tax Court; minimum to be raised from $100,000 to $500,000.

By BLAINE STUBBLEFIELD3 min

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