Low Cost Housing Drive Expands From Cities to Towns
Washington reports a nationwide push to build low cost housing under USHA funding of 800 million dollars. Small towns like Mount Hope West Virginia and Vincennes Indiana swap dilapidated shacks for twin houses and Sunset Court, with tenants paying modest rent and maintaining properties. Corporate and local groups contribute funds and labor to speed up rehousing in rural and urban areas alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Uncle Sam
Wen Eee Et Pla
LE Ane
United States Housing Authority
Congress
USHA
Mount Hope
W. Va
Frankfort
Schenley Distillers Corporation
Chicopee Falls
Mass
Chicopee Manufacturing Company
Vincennes
Pearl City
Sunset Court
East Oil Shortage Fears Grow Across Nation
Government officials warn that oil distribution for a motorized nation faces transport bottlenecks as military planes tanks and jeeps draw fuel. Secretary Ickes contemplates gasless Sundays in the East while a pipeline plan shifts Gulf state oil toward Atlantic access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
United States
Ickes
Roosevelt
National Defense
Great Britain
Congress
Gulf States
Mrs F Roosevelt defends four Roosevelt sons military commissions
In a Ladies Home Journal reply Mrs Roosevelt explains that her four sons earned their U.S. military commissions through qualified training and work. James joined the Marine Corps via college training and reserve service. Elliott gained a commission after aviation work. Franklin Jr. entered Navy Reserve through college training and annual cruises. John pursued Navy supply corps after rising in a store chain, with sight issues noted as limiting some roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
James
Marine Corps
South America
United States
Los Angeles
Army
Franklin Junior
Navy
Naval Reserve
John
Annapolis
Elliott
The Faults of Affairs In A Married World
Kathleen Norris discusses how divorce shapes views on marriage and fidelity. The piece notes husbands idealize new partners while wives seek lasting romance, illustrated by Bobby’s tale of drifting apart, an affair with Hazel, and finding a new love with radio actress Margaret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Jane
Bobby
Hazel
Margaret
Not Real Marriage a Grim Contract in Love
A man named Bobby marries Hazel after a letter asks for advice on obligation amid divorce and alimony. The piece reflects on love, marriage, and the consequences of “grand passion” over lasting partnership, urging caution before leaping into romance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel
Margaret
Bobby
Jim
Leonard
Labor Employment Breaks All Records for U S Jobs
Chicago report shows spring rains ended but job growth continues with more than 50 million Americans employed out of 55 million available. National Industrial Conference Board says this 50 million figure marks a historic record of employment in the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Chicago
National Industrial Conference Board
Proper drainage and kitchen tips from old cookbooks
Proper drainage should be provided under concrete floors and porches and around wall footings. A teaspoon of dissolved gelatin added to whipped cream stiffens it. When buying bone roasts ensure bones are included for soups and stock. Colorful meals are more interesting and balanced. Bath towels come in two grades: loose weave for quick absorption and close weave for slower drying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puller
Willie
Kellogg's
Kellogg's Pep
Deadly Tongue Quote on Weapons Destruction
A historical note quotes W G Jordan praising caution about weapons by comparing the dynamite gun to the human tongue. The remark underscores the power of words as an instrument of harm alongside physical destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Jordan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ind
City of
National Geographic Society
Texas
California
Mid-Continent
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Kansas
Louisiana
Gulf Coast
Rocky Mountain Region
F. Roosevelt
Elliott Roosevelt
Ensign John Roosevelt
James Roosevelt
Ensign Franklin Roosevelt
Kathleen Norris
Bell Syndicate
WNU
By Kathleen Norris
Mildred
Bill
George
Chez -Louis
J. Fuller
Jerry Link
Dtate
Lydia
Pinkham
Phaed
Wien
Dean
Bureau OF
Bureau of Standards
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!