Pennsylvania Leads In Highway Contract Awards
Pennsylvania reports six month highway contracts total 49 981 000 the largest among states. New York 14 128 000 Texas 14 778 000 California 32 489 000 Virginia 16 162 000. Total state grants 414 011 000 with Pennsylvania 43 981 000. Also social stats show 69 percent of 65 plus reliant on others for meals.
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Navy eyes new era as ships become sea going rockets
The Navy tests aboard the Midway show a victory over traditional roles, with 45 000 ton Kentucky and 27 500 ton Hawaii conversions into guided missile ships. Plans discuss special sea going rocket launchers, fast ships able to endure blasts while firing large rockets and guided missiles. Neptune rocket slated for June tests could reach 235 miles, possibly beyond.
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Congressman Bender Urges Buyers Strike To Cut Prices
Rep. Bender of Ohio called for a buyer strike to lower prices amid 90 cent butter and rising costs. He urged housewives to act, saying efforts by retailers to fix prices would fail without consumer action. The statement signals potential nationwide buyer-led pressure on inflation.
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Wool Output in State Declines in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg reports Pennsylvania wool production fell to 1,642,000 pounds this year, down from 1,726,000 in 1946 and far below the 10-year average of 2,821,000. The state’s sheep shorn dropped to 216,000 from 235,000, with an average fleece weight of 7.6 pounds, continuing a long decline since the Civil War era when sheep totaled about 3.8 million.
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Air Corps Reservists May Fly Plans and Columbus Fair Winners
Air Corps Reserve officers eligible to fly Pennsylvania National Guard planes after assignment to the Guard’s 53rd Air Wing, with preference for those previously blocked for commissions. Columbus Columbus fair winners announced at the Pepys Parade with prizes across categories including vehicles, livestock, baked goods, and crafts.
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