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statement, however, raises doubts 1s to the real motive behind the | demand for shorter hours per week, The Scotsman of Edin burgh makes this comment: "So long as the demand for labor in this country generally remains high, actual hours work ed are unlikely to be reduced. In | that event, demands for a shorter working week would be equival- . ent to claims for higher earn. . ings, and they would have great- er adverse repercussions upon cos sts than straight- forward wage laims." | 14 THE OSHAWA TIMES, Thursday, January 7, oo _ | NINE YEARS] 1949.57 DEC. | 27.9 I MORE OVERTIME The Daily Mail put its view of ituation quite bluntly. It said it the unions want is nct LA #7 Lie -- 7 7% fe hours worked in the fac- / WH 77 tories po: in industry, hut more COST OF ' Io ur EX worked at overtime rates LIVING of pa 0 ZH The average working week in 77 Britain ranges from 44 to 46 LIVING COSTS DROP hours a week, but some indus-| index | dex. based on 1949 prices equall- |ITies have already made a reduc-| 100 through 1943.57 its [tion to 42 or 42% hours. But| { throughout industry generally, | Sowa is the for average there is a large volume of over | industrial wages and salaries ' ask which stood at 173.8 at Nov. 1, [lime work, at overtime pay. This| up eight-tenths from Oct. 1 is what spurs the commentators' | impression that even with an smap) lofficial 40-hour week, the work-| -- ers would still actually work as long hours, but would have a few more hours at the overtime rates. | Since higher wages cannot be med on account of increased ving costs, since these have le for the last two unions have re-orted ve for shorler hours 1s of increasing earn- st-ol-living Canada's cos | 7.9 at Dec. 1 in m ing (CP New REPORT FROM U.K. K. Unions Ask 40-Hour Week By M. McINTYRE HOOD create conditions Special to The Oshawa Times eq} ed volume of e LONDON The Trades Union be cured more efficiently w 'ongr s going all out in short irs and without lo TIMID BANDIT PUTNA) Ont CP) -- A m sked i holdup man was chased «from the 'general store in this fim ex County hamlet when s wife, Mrs. William in vhien the ports bottles off the VED WITH DOUBTS f d towards him. omments « TU( POSTAL CLERKS $2,850 - $3,9 Post Office Department OSHAWA, Ontario Details and application forms at Post Offices, National Employment Offices and the Civil Service Apply before JANUARY 16, 1960, 25° St. Clair Commission, to the Civil Service Commission, Avenue East, TORONTO 7, Ontario, ED. WILSON DOES | T AGAIN! HE'S BREAKING THE PRICE BARRIER! CREDIT TERMS MAMMOTH REDUCTIONS FROM [)%to 60% YOU ® FREE HIGH QUALITY BRAKD NAME MERCHANDISE ® EVERYTHING IN THE STORE REDUCED ® MANY ITEMS BELOW COST 'VE NEVER SEEN SUCH LOW PRICES! STORAGE AND DELIVERY ® RUNDREDS OF FABULOUS BARGAINS Terrific Value! Blond or Walnut, Large Dresser, Double Bed and Matching Chest of Draw- " ers. Reg. $159. January Special : Lovely Beige and Brown Frieze Upholstery. Guar: anteed Spring Construction Reg. $239. Store Samples. __ January. Closeout 2 Only! 2 PCE. SOFABED SUITES Lowest Prices Ever 5-Piece Chrome Kilchen Suites Colorful arborite tops . 00 and 4 stylish match- a5 | : : . & ing chairs. Reg. 59.95. Real Bargain. APPLIANCE SAL WE ARE CLEARING ALL 1959 MODEL REFRIGERATCRS AND RANGES TO MAKE MCRE ROOM FOR 1960 MODELS. LIVING ROOM BARGAINS KROEHLER DELUXE 2-PCE. CHESTERFIELD SUITE Solid Foam Cushions, Nylon Blend Upholstery, Superbly Styled, Reg. '$289. JANUARY CLEAROUT 'ain GORGEOUS FRENCH PROVINCIAL CHESTERFIELD SUITE Covered Decks, Foam Cushions, Imported Matelasse Covers, Fruitwood Trim. Reg. $329. JANUARY CLOSEOUT 2-PC. DAVENPORT SUITE Beautiful Nylon Frieze, Guaranteed Construction. Sleeps two, Storage Compartment. 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While They Last ACROSS THE STREET FREE PARKING FOR as CUSTOMERS Reg. $109. With the Purchase of Any Piece CHEST OF DRAWERS DESKS BOOKCASES VANITY DRESSERS . .. ROOM DIVIDERS MANY ONE - OF - A - KIND SOME SLIGHTLY MARKED OR SOILED Tri-lite Floor Lamps 'with shades. Values to $29.95 Continental Beds, Single Size, Values to 49.95. Complete Kroehler T.V. Occasional Chairs, Reg. 34.95. Half Price Baby Cribs, Full Panel, Roxatone, Large Size. Half Price Floor Coverings, Many Patterns and Colors. Per foot Dinette Suites, intay 4 Alone Table, 4 Chairs with Spring Seats. UNPAINTED BOOKCASE ONLY 99¢ Open Fridays 'til 9: | WILSON FURNITURI mirror, large chest of drawers and shaped double panel bed. Wonderful Bargain - eee -- SMOOTH-TOP MATTRESSES Clearout of high quality spring- filled mattresses. No buttons, L995 rp (RE 19.95 | 17.00 | 16.28 Pe 6. 60 12.00 Cash and Carry BROADLOOM SCATTERMATS High quality, made from ends 3 of broadlooms. Reg. 6.99. 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