Ingenuity Solves Yakima Housing Shortage for Veterans
Yakima mayor M K Buck mobilizes contractors, unions, veterans groups and lenders to convert unfinished homes into low cost veterans housing. A first 4 room two bedroom house sold for 4750 dollars with plaster, rock lath, and sheet rock allocated to veterans. Walter Colgan and Wildred Colgan moved into the first completed dwelling. Next story Des Moines Iowa.
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Washington
America
Florida Keys
Puget Sound
San Diego
St. John's River
Yakima, Wash
Yakima Valley
Yakima
M. K Buck
Plasterers Union
Veterans’ Organizations
Plasterers’ Union
Veterans’ Organization
Savings and Loan
Walter Colgan
Wildred
WAC
Des Moines
Iowa
Freshman Senators of 1947 Class Make Mark on Capitol Hill
An observer compares the Class of 1947 freshmen to earlier cohorts, noting unprecedented activity and independence. He cites 16 new Republicans on the slate, subcommittee roles, and a cohort unusually capable, projecting a lasting impact on Senate dynamics.
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Taullerng
Capitol Hill
Roosevelt
Senate
Iit
Anti Strike Bill Drafted and Rail Crashes Spark Probe
A House Republican Steering Committee approved a strike control bill granting federal injunctions for 75 days in industries affecting public health and safety. It targets unions, bans the closed shop, and envisions industry wide bargaining while new agencies would prosecute unfair practices. Rail crashes in the West and Midwest prompt a two week lookback, with the Santa Fe Super Chief derailment near Raton, injuries to 25 passengers, and a string of other incidents across April.
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House Republican Steering Committee
Gallroads
Hartley
N. J
House Labor Committee
House
Senate
National Labor Relations Board
Office of Administration of
National Supor Relations Act
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Raton
M. M
Los Angeles
Burtington
Downers Grove
Rock Island
Linwood
Kas
Relief in Sight Building Costs to Level Off
New York survey of 208 general contractors from F. W. Dodge finds 53 percent believe building costs have peaked and most materials stable since year start. Labor efficiency and material delays raise costs. 43 percent report higher wages and 76 percent expect increases later. About 34.6 percent of current work is on lump sum contracts.
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New York
Tifty
F. W. Dodge Corporation
Struc
Pacific States
Teaching Tricks for Every Dog Admires
Practical dog training guide advises patience and humor, noting dogs differ in intelligence. Provides steps: begin before three months, limit to three short daily sessions, and master each trick. Promotes booklet No. 78 with 20 illustrated lessons plus chapters on diet grooming and manners. Send 25 cents to Weekly Newspaper Service for Brow to Raise and Train Your Dog.
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Veryone
Pete Pup
Sig
Cain
New York
General Quiz Round Answers
The player lists answers: 1 Franklin state 1784 lasting five years. 2 Dr Cork named artificial cork lex. 3 Heinrich Hertz discovered radio waves. 4 alopecia leads to hair loss. 5 standard rail length 39 feet. 6 Grant's tomb entombs four people Ivo General and Mrs. Grant.
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Franklin
State of
Tennessee
Cork
Heinrich Hertz
Ivo
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