Postwar planning urged to avert economic slump
Charleston planning officials are urged to act quickly to map postwar projects funded by federal funds. Experts say a large public works program, totaling billions, is needed to absorb returning service members and displaced workers. Local authorities should prepare a ready list of projects and secure early funding opportunities.
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United States
Seders
Charleston
Alvin Hannan
Federal Reserve Board
Maj
Philip Fleming
Federal Works
Real Estate Booms In Foolish Twenties Florida
In Florida during the foolish twenties a boom ruined many and rewarded a few. Present growth is sound with more land near existing developments sold for homes under 5000 dollars. Real estate should reflect intrinsic home value, not speculative resale value. When building rules lift a sound, substantial building boom is expected in this region.
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Florida
Netherlands
Charleston
Kanawha Valley
Ocean Magnesium From Sea Water A Postwar Boom
Magnesium, the lightest metal, will replace aluminum in many civilian goods after the war. Recovered from ocean water, it now powers aircraft production with 200 million pounds this year. Years of research enabled profitable extraction and new plants will meet rising demand for cars, trucks, appliances, and building materials. War accelerates science and industry, though progress often follows conflict.
Washington Merry-Go-Round highlights debates over Italian royal family
Washington columnist Drew Pearson reports inside State Department factions debating whether to back the Savoy line to rally a new government in Italy or promote a democratic, ground-up approach. The piece threads through opinions of Hull aides, Mussolini ties, and reactions to Utty. It also sketches social scenes with Wallace and Navy Waves uniforms, plus a brief tribute note to Madame Secretary Perkins.
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WAACS
Charles M. Frizzell, Jr
Philadelphia
WAAC
Capt. Frizzell
Drew Pearson
Ashington
State Department
U.S
Italy
Hull
House of Savoy
Victor Emmanuel
Prince Umberto
Allan
Emmanuel
Benito Mussolini
MH Duce
Vicny
Sain
Caldeline State Department
Vichy
Mary
Teetetaler
Wallace Henry Wallace
Washington
Latin America
David
Panam
Wallace
Demoeric
Lima
Peru
Madame Prado
Lnft
Walla
Bulivia
Nona Baldwin
New Yorkimes
Ton of the Waves
Divian Navy
Ensign Baldwin
Navy
Sips Aly
Perkins
We Hear I Returns From New York City Visit
A fragmentary column notes Stanley Pitchford recalling a New York trip and his wish to see more than buildings. It mentions several military and civilian figures with brief notes on postings, training, and local events, including Ensign Jack Maurice's home leave, nurse turned secretary Alice Bowie, and other Kanawha Valley residents connected to wartime service and community life.
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New York City
Stanley Pitchford
U. S. Army
South Pacific
Wis
Naval Ordnance Plant
South Charleston
Army
Samuel D. Littlepage
Charleston
Edward H. Brooks
11Th Armored
Lake Charles
Kanawha County
B. K. Littlepage
Madge R. Littlepage
Quarrier St
Kentucky Milltomer Institute
Lyndon
West Virginia University
Dennis Pullins
Mra
Cpl
Malph W. Evang
Nazace
U.S
1Th
Army Air Corps
War Department
Fatal misstep marked two years since Hitler’s invasion
INS dispatch from North Africa notes Hitler’s June 22 1941 decision to invade the Soviet Union and wipe out the Red Army. It recalls his oath secrecy at the Berlin chancellery and his six week promise to seize Moscow, while detailing subsequent Axis defeats and Allied bombing that erode Nazi power.
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Adolf Hitler
Soviet
Russia
Pierre Ah Huss
INS
North Africa
Berlin
Tass
Hitler
Adolph Hitler
East Prussia
Herlin
Red Army
Reich
Witler
Khim
Joseph Stalin
Moscow
Botton
Napoleon
Halle
Kremlin
Red Square
Stalin
England
America
Munich
Norway
France
Balkans
Vole Pants
Fiat
Italy
Thadow
Benito Marcolini
Mary
Mateur
Massicault
Paul Joseph Goebbels
Third Reich
Baering Down By Arthur Boge Baer 1843 Debut Chronicle
A quirky town scene unfolds with a deputy warden role, a light, a whistle, and a road map. The narrator recounts misadventures with a scooter card, a glowing flashlight, and a mistaken accusation of self promotion, ending with a quick bow.
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Baering Down
Arthur “Boge” Baer
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Wales
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Lia
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Chorleston, W. Va
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Norfolk
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Cal
Jack
Fighter Director School
Air Force
Aisin
George W. McClinne
Alice M. Bowie
Blanche Robinson
Federal District Clerk’s Office
Clendinin
Bob" Flint
County Aaricultural Conservation Association
Mexico City
Reynar White
G. F. Grisinger
Herdsman
Ellis House Organ
Jim Bailby
88 Keys
Bit Hardbarger
Microbe
Jess Bracey
Caspar Milquetoast
Bert Buster
Dick Tracy
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Togo
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Hob
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Rumania
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Noah Saunders
Riverview
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AX Fullerton
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Gazette
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Hale St
Shorty" Mardrtan
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Dick Hudson
Howe
Kanawhs Manufacturing
Nellie Hatch
Fred
Wlfp. Whitright
Detroit
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Whitright
House of Delegates
LASS
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Ordance
George Darlington
Charleston Milling Co
Tropics
Pat McGovrin
Ruffner Payne
Insure Anes
Andy Alexander
Rotary Weekly
Ruff
John Caudill
Chuck” Warder
Sam
Ander
Fred Warder
Grafton
Taylor County
Callets
U. S. Rubber Co
Vera Monte
Vera
Morland
Tuart W. Thayer
Charleston High School
Princeton University
Princeton
N. J
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Harry G. Thayer
Ray W. Greenlee
Ray E. Greenlee
Highland Dr
Ohio State University
Ohio State University Research Foundation
Morris Harvey College
Ohio State
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Clarksburg
Marine Corps
Cleveland M. Bailey
Quantico, Va
Frankian
Harry Kittle
Mra. G
Pierre J. Huss
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