Karl Kae Knecht Cartoon
| Description: |
A group of four teenagers, two girls and two boys, sit in the middle of a street in a chained-off area. Public walks down the sidewalk and comments that he could keep some young people out of mischief by giving them jobs. A woman in a factory uniform comments that she is needed for more and more war work. A car belonging to Governor Schrickers committee drives down the street; the committee supports changing the law to allow children 14-16 to work in safe jobs during school vacations for the duration of the war. 18 other states have changed their labor laws. On the other sidewalk, several signs advertise that manpower is short and that a job is available for a boy or a girl. Image Access WideTEK 25 I could keep some out of mischief with jobs. Well I am needed more and more in war work. Safe summer jobs for 14 to 16 year olds not to violate Child Labor Law for vacation for duration. Help cut delinquency. 18 other states have set new child labor laws. Governor Schricker Committee. Manpower short. Manpower short. Wanted! Boy or girl to work nice easy job. Theyre adolescing. What now? Lets go June delinquency. We could watch the soldiers go by. How about jive at the juke. Indiana children under 16 cannot work except in certain places. Busy hands and minds and tired bodies havent time for mischief. |
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| Origin: | 2014 |
| Created By: |
Karl Kae Knecht |
| Source: |
http://digital.evpl.org/cdm/ref/collection/karlknecht/id/1708 |
| Collection: |
Karl K. Knecht Collection |
| Copyright: |
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| Subjects: |
Home Front Labor Evansville (Ind.) -- History -- Caricatures and cartoons United States -- Politics and government -- 20th century -- Caricatures and cartoons Caricatures and cartoons -- United States |
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