Evolution of Highway Building Demands for Better Roads
J E Jones argues for urgent federal and state action to modernize U S highways. He cites higher truck weights and speeds, dwindling hard surface miles, and the economic benefits of road work for farmers, merchants, and industries, noting Illinois and Pennsylvania bond approvals.
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United States
Busi
East
Fed
Congress
Army
Ceavy
Asd
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Huntry
Beach
British Military Plant Worth 50 Million Left Idle
The British government ends the war with a $50,000,000 military chemical plant unused and 22,000 workers affected at Gretna. Officials debate keeping or abandoning the plant as unemployment wages draw down and the economy trembles.
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Greena
Eng
Aconomiste
Inthay Gives 25000 L. in War Loan to fund mercantile marine
J Bruce Inthay son of White Star founder donates 25000 pounds in war loan stock to inaugurate a National Mercantile Marine fund. The aim is to honor the British mercantile marine, provide grants or pensions to seamen and support widows and orphans.
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Liverpool
J. Bruce Inthay
White Star Shipping Line
National Mercantile Marine Fund
British Mercantile Marine
The Weather Walr Thursday and Friday
A weather note forecasts two days with minor temperature shifts. The report notes small net temperature changes and outlines expected conditions for Thursday and Friday.
Dont Spoil The Boys As They Come Back
Russell C. Lowell of the federal board for vocational education urged Philadelphia readers not to spoil returning wounded veterans. He warned excess praise could hinder men maimed in war from learning new trades and risks of idleness, mental decline, or criminal behavior after homecoming.
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Philadelphia
Russell C. Lowell
Federal Board For Vocational Education
Lowell
Mr. Lowell
Move for Cheyenne drives campaign with 250000 capital
The Move for Cheyenne drive gains momentum as directors are named to manage a 250000 corporation. The 15 directors include A E Marble A D Johnston E W Stone David Nimmie Dan Barksdale A I Kelley John D Clark W C Deming William Dubois Frank Bon A E B Roedel Herbert V Lacey R N LaFontaine and Fred Hofmann. They will oversee money handling and house construction with no salaries.
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A. E. Marble
The
State Tribune
Deming Realty Company
Willam Dubois
Uestate
Frank Bon
Bon Shop & Clothing Company
A. E B. Roedel
Ality
Herbert V. Lacey
Industrial Club
R. N. LaFontaine
Cheyenne
Fred Hofmann
Hofmann Bros
Board Chooses 15 Men for Project Committee
A board selects fifteen individuals believed to be the best suited to serve on a project committee, with representation from all banks and the city administration. The group is described as the sound choice for this task.
Hindenburg Aims to Restore Wilhelm II to German Throne
Paris report says Field Marshal von Hindenburg seeks William II’s return after the national assembly meeting. Westphalian manufacturers show interest and the former emperor allegedly offered to serve Germany if tasked. Chancellor Ebert replies only the assembly can decide.
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Associated Press
Paris
Marshal von Hindenburg
Echo de Paria
William
National Assembly
Westphalia
Ebert
Germany
National housing aid proposal pursued by Labor Department
A plan to coordinate housing efforts nationwide through building and loan associations is proposed to aid home construction in coming years. The idea sees these associations expanding like farm loan banks, addressing wartime congestion, while labor urges local authorities to bear sewer and road responsibilities.
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Buildin
Joan
Public Works
Department of Labor
Building and Loan Associations
England to Build 100000 Houses yearly says Walters panel
The Tudor Walters housing committee reports after hearing 60 experts and 127 witnesses that England should construct 100000 new homes annually until the estimated 500000 dwelling shortage is eliminated. It notes private enterprise will play a key role and cites division of public works data.
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England
Tudor Walters
Division of Public Works
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Capitol Ave
Cheyenne, Wye
Cheyenne Drive
Hindenburg
Brieg
Bagk Kaiser
British Housing Committee
First National Bank of
Wyo
E. 21St St
Lusk
Wyoming
Wyoming Brokerage Co
Lincoln Highway
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