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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1943
Page
6
Postwar heating experts from manufacturers and universities forecast lasting shifts in equipment and design. They expect fuel oil shortages to drive quality over price, compact efficient systems, and wider use of automatic controls, zoning, and radiant floor heating in new homes after the war.
Harold H. Rosenberg of Building Supply News argues that lumber production during the war mitigates fears of postwar shortages. He cites vast forest reserves, sustained yield practices, and tree farms ensuring ample timber for homes, pulp, chemicals, and other wartime and postwar needs.
American forces have nearly three times as many doctors per thousand men as axis troops, with doctors serving at home and abroad to meet veterans and current service needs.
An article promotes making soup in summer using modern electric ranges with deep well cookers and surface units. It gives a Cream of Green Onion Soup recipe, with butter onions salt flour pepper water milk and optional cheese, plus serving ideas and a bread toast garnish.
Nation wide price cut shocks scrap and waste dealers as Commerce Secretary Jesse Jones lowers the government buying price on scrap rubber by 10 to 15 dollars a ton from 25 dollars f o b. Nathan Platnick of Platnick Bros notes Rubber Reserve Co has accumulated enough rubber to last the duration. Some contracts at 25 dollars f o b will be honored while adjustments may occur for small stockpiles.
The article argues scrap and waste material dealers deserve contract protections if primary contractors or consumers cancel orders as war conditions change. It urges every waste material sale to include a cancellation protection clause with dealer safeguards and contract adjustments when cancellations occur.
Farmers and families tend Victory Garden plots for food security while a wary homeowner checks insurance protection against rising costs. Citizens Underwriters offer updated dwelling and household coverage to meet evolving needs and ensure readiness in case of loss.
Public urges to stock coal now as experts warn that hard days lie ahead and combat continues long term. Officials stress taking advantage of current low prices and secure supplies for winter.
A. W. Nixon of Nixon Paper and Paint Co notes housekeepers prize spotless kitchens and bathrooms more than other rooms. He cites modern paints like Duco linoleum finish and Du Pont interior finishes as easier to clean and protect, urging contractors for large jobs.
A rose den on Mercer Bland street lawn blooms in full color as part of a beautification program. P D Bratton directs the project, praised by employees and reflected in company policy and premises care.
Seabees announce new enlistment ratings including armorer baker boatswain cook instrumentman sal maxer steward excavation foreman and powder man Ensign Robert N Palmer naval construction officer for West Virginia says applicants aged 17 to 50 may enlist Contact Chief Petty Officer R C Clontz recruiter in charge of the local navy recruiting station at the post office building.
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