NYA trained youths fill war industries roles in Texas
Austin reports NYA programs place 12,000 Texas youths in out of school work aimed at metal and mechanical jobs for war production and armed forces. Texas contributes 250 trainees weekly, with centers across the state offering experience, safety training, and related classes in cooperation with vocational education authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
NYA
National Defense
National Youth Administration
Texas
J. C. Kellam
State Board For Vocational Education
Kellam
Eighth Graders Entertain PTA in Bronte Schools
In Bronte, the eighth grade staged a program with songs readings and knitted blocks on display. The article notes NYA defense work programs placing youth in private industry, listing North American Aviation and Hughes Tool Company among employers. Out of school youth receive stipends while gaining practical training through NYA in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
NYA Defense
Texas
United States Employment Service
NYA
North American Aviation Company
Consolidated Steel Corporation, Ltd
Hughes Tool Company
Texasteel Manufacturing Company
Consolidated Aircraft Corporation
Lone Star Munition Plant
Reed Roller Bit Company
Boling Machine and Welding Company
National Youth Administration
Government aid loans aid war food production efforts
The Farm Security Administration offers Food-for-Freedom loans up to 500 per family to part time farmers and youth groups like 4-H and FFA for livestock, seeds, and equipment. Repayment spans five years for livestock items, one year for seed and feed, at 5 percent interest.
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Vance
FSA
War Board
FFA
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Yorkshire
Hollywood
Vertising
S&q Clothiers
Chad
San Angelo
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Fense Projects
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