Show WAGES REACH HIGH GROUND Pay Rates of Workers Employed Show b ilS il'S in March arch b d Press WASHINGTON April 5 Payrolls in America manufacturing hit new highs In February reaching peaks in wages and employment untouched un un- touched since early 1931 The department of commerce announced announced an- an that a swelling in manufacturIng turIng of 12 i per cr cent as compared to January constituted con con- the greatest one month im m in 15 years A 6 G per cent gain in actual factory factor during the month as compared with January has bee ex cx- c ed only three times In 15 years None or of the figures included pay Increases recently announced in the steel automobile and other indus tries It was indicated that quick general action by industry to shorten working work work- ing hours for reemployment is not now expected by N R A officials but that voluntary cuts are looked for from large IndIvidual groups within a reasonable time It If not the original idea that a flat fiat 10 per cent reduction be required by the government of all who cannot show good cause to the contrary may be brought into inlo pIa play I New Zealand is now the largest argest exporter ot of dairy products |