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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1947
Page
2
Fragmentary travel note shows a figure traveling to Warm Springs about 90 miles away, with routes or destinations mentioned across Nebraska, Wyoming, California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas. The text hints at self reliance and the ties of a multi state itinerary.
Washington expert Theodore G. Maynard, head of the clothing branch, predicted ongoing shortages of suits and shirts in 1947. He said shirts will favor standard whites, while women's prices may rise slightly as production shifts to mid price lines. Cotton textiles stay scarce and rayon demand rises. controls on textiles are largely lifted within weeks.
Wesley Engquist a 26 year old polio survivor from Fremont Nebraska begins the final leg of a 6655 mile journey to Warm Springs. Since August 15 he traversed 13 states logging 71 truck rides and 525 miles self propelled. His custom chair carries a suitcase an awning a flashlight and spare tires for weather.
Britain’s Labour government unveils a town and country planning bill to hand power over new real estate development to state planning authorities. The measure would tax land value increases tied to development and fund public projects, with central land boards overseeing profits but not capturing all gains.
Six members of a homeward bound group from Roswell, New Mexico, face an uncertain destination as travel plans or conditions are unclear. Authorities report minimal details while confirming the group’s dispatch and need for further information.
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