National League for Woman's Service aims for continued work
Miss Maude Wetmore announces the league will maintain its duties under peace conditions with little interruption for months. The group, present in 39 states with 300000 members, supports motor canteen welfare camouflage and overseas relief while preparing to assist Red Cross and military needs if required.
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New York
League
America
Red Cross
Army
Navy
National League For Woman's Service
United States
Mira Wetmore
Coffin van Rensselaer
Grace Parker
Anne Morgan
State Leader Thanks Cheyenne Press For Drive Support
The editor of the Cheyenne State Leader reports closing the YWCA headquarters and thanks the press for its co operation and publicity. Mildred L. Mintosh signs as State Director expressing gratitude and willingness to help in the future.
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Cheyenne
Mre. Carey
Edd
Mildred L. M Intosh
Comprehensive highway plan to be introduced in Congress
Washington D C Nov 28 Several comprehensive highways measures will be introduced in the present congress early next week The proposals call for a federal road plan with two main highways for each state one transverse and one longitudinal connecting with neighbors Canada and Mexico seek trunk highway links An agreement exists between state highway officials and the American Automobile Association to back the plan The effort follows the federal aid road act creating 75 million dollars plus 75 million state contributions for state road systems A proposed federal interstate program aims at 100 million dollars annually for five years with ongoing funds for current roads President Wilson may reference highways in his opening day reconstruction message.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Canada
Mexico
United States
American Association of State Highway Officials
American Automobile Association
Wilson
Kiehways’ Transportation
Officials back two cent gasoline tax cut from revenue bill
A. A. A. officials approve the Senate Finance Committee action to strike the proposed two cent per gallon gasoline tax from the revenue bill. President David Jameson of the National Association of Motorists argued against the gasoline import tax as damaging industry. Earl Curzon cited oil powered Allied victory and noted oil from America supported motor fleets.
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Senate Finance Committee
David Jameson
National Association of Motorists
Simmons
Earl Curzon
British War Board
America
Milan Enforces Municipal Milk Control War Measure
Milan adopts emergency milk regulation requiring all milk in the province to be sold to and distributed by city authorities. Private sales are banned and officials allocate milk under council adopted rules to curb shortages in the second largest Italian city.
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Milan
Italy
Military Bureau of California Helps Veterans Find Work
The military bureau of the University of California and its state branches organize to aid men returning from the army and navy to gain employment. Representatives gather data on industry needs, continuing a role as information, personnel, and liaison agency begun before the armistice.
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Berkeley
Cal
Military Bureau
University of California
Army
Navy
Time coming when tourists may view Mt McKinley without trouble
Dead Horse Alaska November 28 Someday when the government railroad from Seward to Fairbanks is finished Deadhorse will host a station where trains will stop to let passengers view Mount McKinley the continent s highest peak Jutting its white tip above 20000 feet the mountain will be seen from the line with one of the best views west of here
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Dead Horse
Alaska
Seward
Fairbanks
Deadhorse
Mount McKiney
Women relinquish roles as soldiers return to duty
London reports that women who served as omnibus conductorettes during the war agreed to step aside when returning soldiers reclaimed their jobs. Many ex-conductors reapply, but the heavy workload and passenger crush often hinder the transition as men rejoin the workforce.
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London
Navy
International Live Stock Exposition Opens in Chicago
Chicago hosts the International Live Stock exposition starting tomorrow with leading authorities from the United States Canada and other countries present. The event runs all next week ending Saturday and is billed as the world's largest livestock show. European food shortages heighten interest.
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Chicago
United States
Canada
Europe
Red Cross Christmas Roll Call Urges Publicity
The State Leader urges community newspaper publicity for the Red Cross Christmas Roll Call. With two million troops overseas, universal membership is sought as the organization continues wartime relief and recovery efforts worldwide.
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State Leader
Cheyenne
Wyo
Mountain Division
American Red Cross
Colorado
New Mexico
Wyoming
Utah
Red Cross
The
Armistice Celebration Sparks Roaring Wild West Feud in Roosevelt
Roosevelt Utah marked armistice terms with a wild west style celebration. Dozens of cowboys rode through the main street firing revolvers and shotguns to loud cheers. No injuries or property damage were reported as the town exhausted its ammunition and participation.
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Roosevelt
Utah
Garmeny
Preventing Damage to Eggs by Transit Demonstrations
The Bureau of Chemistry and the Food Research Laboratory show practical demonstrations at shipping points to reduce in transit egg damage. Four Iowa meetings attracted over 100 practical shippers who ship cars weekly to eastern markets. They adopted methods from the department’s conservation folder How to Load Cars of Eggs. Copies are available by writing to the Bureau of Chemistry, U S Department of Agriculture, Washington, D C.
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Bureau of Chemistry
Food Research Laboratory
Iowa
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
PD. C
Records of New Mexicans in World War II
Santa Fe announces a state historical project to appoint representatives in 28 counties to complete enlistment and induction records. A gold star will mark each county for every man who died in service as the ledger is compiled and preserved.
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Santa FE
N. M
State Bureau of Historical Service
New Mexico
Memel Could Grow as Lithuanian Baltic Port
The article notes Memel or Klaipėda as a natural Lithuanian outlet to the Baltic Sea. It explains German attempts to Germanize the region and contrasts Memel’s status with German control of East Prussia. It posits Memel could prosper if Lithuanian sovereignty is established.
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Germany
Maas
Memel
Vistula
Teutonic Knights
Memél
Baltic Sea
Lithuania
Emel
New England Cross Country Championship Set for Tomorrow
The New England championship cross country run will be held tomorrow over the six mile course in Franklin Park Boston Mass under the auspices of the New England A A U. A number of service men have accepted an invitation to compete with the registered athletes.
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New. England
Boston
Mass
New England
Franklim Park
le New E Ngland A. A. U
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