Nation of amateur boat builders spurs market growth
Elizabeth Toomey reports on a booming kit boat business as enthusiasts plan 21 foot cruisers and 14 foot runabouts. A showroom scene shows builders relying on two steady workers and a simple toolkit while government constraints on brass screws loom as a potential factor in supply.
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No Boredom in Washington No Boredom in Washington
James Marlow surveys political twists in Washington from 1946 to 1952 detailing Truman's shifting stance on price and wage controls. He notes Congress passage of the Defense Production Act and later OPS price stabilization, with parties reconsidering control powers amid rising prices and a tightening defense program. The piece outlines evolving government powers, political shifts, and ongoing hearings as Congress weighs extending or reshaping control authority.
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FASTEETH false teeth powder advertised
An ad touts FASTEETH a pleasant alkaline powder that holds false teeth firmly. It claims easier eating and talking with a light non gummy taste and it eliminates denture odor. Available at drug stores.
Congress Faces Deadline On Keeping The Policy
The speaker notes that opinions are forming and the full Congress will likely vote around June 30 to decide on keeping the policy, signaling a critical step in the legislative process. He emphasizes current thinking and the looming deadline as key factors shaping the outcome.
NYC Dress Industry Uses Over A Billion Miles Of Thread
The New York City dress industry reportedly consumes more than a billion miles of thread annually, underscoring the scale of textile production in the fashion capital.
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