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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1947
Page
2
A rustic column reflects on weather and emotion, noting how rain shouts louder than rainbows and how simple gifts reveal understanding of women. It also promotes Nu Maid Margarine as a refined table spread praised for quality.
In Moscow the Moskvich shortwave radio receiver goes on sale offering clear reception of The Voice of America and BBC Russian broadcasts. The unit is priced at 1,500 rubles about 300 dollars.
Mrs Aman da Brock aged 78 became Mrs Thomas Foster Duvall 76 in a ceremony at St George Church Louisville Kentucky ending a five month romance that began with their church walks home together.
Berlin reports that American military government forces have expended nearly 500 million dollars in Germany over 17 months of occupation. The figure reflects wartime administration costs and ongoing occupation duties by U.S. forces.
In Albuquerque, the New Mexico Housing Cooperative Association awarded 58 members the first houses under its program. The 58 slips were drawn from a hat to assign 58 five room bungalows on Arvada Avenue, with each home priced at 6350 dollars and built to FHA standards. The cooperative relies on volunteer labor and reduced materials to cut costs for veterans and other members.
President Truman approved congressional legislation to relieve employers and government from past and future portal to portal pay claims. He said the move preserves labor gains while allowing business to plan production. He urged faster minimum wage increases from 40 to at least 65 cents.
The U S naval observatory plans a move to a rural site at least 25 miles from any city, a process expected to take eight years for site selection and construction. The facility provides time signals, almanacs, tide data and calendars, and warns the radio industry about sun spot activity. A separate note reports a promising influenza mold from green and black soil showing potential cures in experiments, though the origin of the soil sample remains unknown.
L. L. Coryell of Lincoln Nebraska questions a two bedroom bungalow priced at 5250 dollars. The third story in the York Pa series explains how York built affordable veteran housing for returning soldiers.
Northwestern University school of dentistry plans to teach students to work from a seated position using a special stool. The move aims to reduce strain on dentists and extend their professional lifespans by about five years.
The U S Bureau of Agricultural Economics reports farm real estate values have climbed 12 percent in the year ending March 1, nearing double the 1935 39 average. Cash sales accounted for 56 percent of the past year’s transactions amid continued wartime price growth.
Ordnance expert Paul W. Martin notes rapid fire radar directed guns are obsolete against atomic energy and guided missiles. He cites three key defense features: long range detection, an interceptor rocket, and destroying enemy missiles at a safe distance.
The department of agriculture reports April slaughter in federally inspected plants set a national record for cattle and calves. Cattle killed reached 1,203,137 head, up from 714,860 a year earlier. Calves totaled 678,440 versus 445,049 in April 1946, while hogs declined to 3,615,746 from 3,857,972 and sheep dropped to 1,326,589, weakest since 1939.
The Commerce Department reports national income and gross national product rose to record peaks in the first quarter, driven by higher prices and wages. GNP reached an annual rate of 209 billion, with total income at 180.5 billion and personal income at 177 billion. wage gains and social payments rose, while corporate income and landlord rents declined.
After returning from naval service, Robinson struggled to find affordable housing in Albuquerque. He bought a lot and personally oversaw the construction of a two bedroom house. He discovered the project cost about $7,000 less than similar homes on the open market and proposed a veterans cooperative to aid other men.
COLORADO VACATIONISTS Reservations now available all dates May through October. 1 2 and 3 room cottages within cooking facilities. Write JAYHAWK COURT & TRAILER PARK Adams Cross iine Colorado Springs Colo.
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