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Y. — One of the most dramatic developments of recent years has been the emerg ence of American labor as an in ternational force, Assistant Sec retary of Labor Philip M. Kaiser said in a speech here. “As a annsequence, labor is now part of the local community, it is part of the national 'com munity, it is part of the world community." he said. Kaiser-paid tribute to the gen erous ai)d courageous activity Which the American labor move ment is carrying on in the inter national field. “It is giving its wholehearted support to the cor nerstones of our foreign policy —the Truman Doctrine, the Eu ropean Recovery Program and the North Atlantic Pact,” he added. Recently appointed as assistant •secretary of labor for interna tional labor affairs, Kaiser also praised the AFL, the CIO and the independent unions who “have given generously to their needy brothers in Europe." He said “They have sent food and cloth ine. thev have ariven money and lent their support to orphanages and to workdrs’ education schools Yes, they have even been respon sible for building model factories in Europe.” He pointed out that the CIO, AFX. and the Railway Brother hoods have opened offices in Europe and have sent representa tives to Latin America apd Asia. "More than this, they have or ganized a pool for the exchange of trade union know-how and have participated wholeheartedly in similar programs sponsored by the government,” Kaiser added. “Trade unionists from every part Curly Head In Minutes sr\ With the coming of Spring, the trend in hair-styling i* toward a short, softly curled, simple hairdo suitable for life in the yreat out doors. Today this is easily accom plished at home with the new fast curl capsules The capsule is dissolved in a glass of water into which the comb is dipped, then combed through the hair before setting: in pin curls. No previous curling is necessary Here a charm er views her “Curly Head." the remit of her efforts with one of these quick, new home hairdressing Bids. IN BAKING BREAD,CAKES PIES i- DOUGH NUTS BAKERS OF AMERICA SAVE HOMEMAKERS 31,400,000,000HOURS \ OF WORK EACH YEAR ^ “Thcrts fime cquo I fo 9,874 years per day 2 /AMERICAN /CITY FAMILIES [LAST YEAR SPENT 1 AN AVERAGE lOFlZS^AWEEKj FOR FOOD / YOU CANNOT BREAK AN EBB MEID END TO END BETWEEN THE fNLMS OF TOUB HANDS 0{atoo(wv> * ate a delicious soft cheese at * a country inn £ and namedit^S CAMEMBERT d after the dlkyelr of the world are coming here to the ^United States to study the techniques and objectives of our j free democratic trade unions.” Kaiser said he hoped that those trade unionists coming from other countries where freedom j and democracy need development ' and strengthening, will, through 1 these programs, derive new hope 1 new inspiration and new tech ' niques to carry on their struggle. WORK-INJURY RATE DECLINED IN 1948 Washington.—Work-injury rates in manufacturing and non-manu facturing declined during 1948 according to final summaries re leased here by the Labor De partment’s Bureau of Labor Sta tistics. The average injury-frequency rate for all-manufacuring indus-1 tries decreased 8.6 per cent, from THE GUARANTEED WATERPROOFING COMPANY ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS Roofing, Sheet Metal Work, Acoustical Treatments, Rock Wool Insulation, Steam Cleaning af Buildings, Industrial Mastic Flooring Waterproofing, Dampproofing, Caulking, Reintegration of Concrete Structures, Sand Blasting, Gunite Industrial Painting P. O. Bax 1828 Pfcona 3-3491 GREENSBORO, N. C. CW/off, Carotin 18.8 injuries per million man hours worked in 1947 to 17.2 in 1948. Decreases were reported for 14 of 22 mining; classifications and for 15 of 40 other non-manu facturing; industries. Although the frequency of work injuries decreased, the relative proportion of fatalities and per manent disabilities increased. As a result the average number of days lost per case in manufactur ing rose from 72 in 1947 to 83 in 1948. Noteworthy decreases in injuries occurred in the lumber group of industries. The frequency rate for the group as a whole dropped from 66 to 68.6. Logging ami' sawmill!) still had the highest fre quency rates of all manufacturing" industries—that for logging was the highest of any industry sur I veyed. The first book printed on the press brought across the Atlantic by the Puritans. The book was hymnal, produced on a printing North American continent was s 1 entitled “Bay Song Book.” this Sign SthiiBntth Gem-Dandy,. Inc. MANUFACTURERS GEM-DANDY GARTERS BRACES • BELTS • NECKWEAR' LADY MADISON LADIES FOUNDATION GARMENTS Madison, N. C. 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