War Demands Cut Deep Into Natural Resources
Secretary Ickes reports wartime mineral and petroleum use depleted U S resources. Supplies of many minerals have dwindled to 35 years or less, oil to 14 20 years, while coal and iron remain abundant. New deposits, synthetic substitutes, and Continental Shelf exploration offer future potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merica
Harold L. Ickes
United States
Bureau of Mines
Ickes
Geological Survey
Idaho
Bureau
America
Colorado
Cripple Creek
Victor
Truman
Pacific
Atlantic
Food Minerals from Indian Lands Contributed to Victory
The Indian Office reports Indian lands and people aided World War II efforts. Agricultural output on Indian lands in 1944 valued at about 95 million dollars and livestock marketings at 51.57 million. Lumber 7 million, oil and gases 132 million, and lead zinc from Quapaw reserves 38 million. Despite drought and war pressure, ranges and nonrenewables remained within bounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Office
Washington
Great Plains
Quapaw Reservation
Oklahoma
Flying offices on wings lure business executives
At least five manufacturers refit surplus army bombers into private air offices for executives. Aircraft such as the Douglas B-23 Lockheed 12 Lodestar and Cessna are priced between 80 000 and 100 000 dollars for the flying office. The Miami All American air maneuvers drew 2 500 light planes showing private plane utility with two passenger models selling for 1 500 to 3 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
International Airport
Miami
Flying Rush to 1955. list of early aviation figures and trends
Civil Aeronautics data frame a growth path for air travel and aviation useful to business and government. John C. Leslie of Pan American Airways guided Roosevelt’s Casa Blanca conference flight and Durand returns to the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics. Planes target low cost, four to five seat models. single seats around 1000 dollars. The Flying Pastor Emerson Miller operates a three passenger cub to cover many engagements. Airfields remain the main constraint with only about 3,000 of 17,090 towns having airports. Farmers and ranchers seen as major buyers. aerial surveys aid city planning and industry. Helicopters remain specialist with limited use and high price.
Truman Inheritance of New Deal Praised and Polled
Washington observers describe President Truman facing a hostile Congress and a charged labor scene as he carries the New Deal legacy. Analysts note his restraint and belief government must curb power of labor and management while Congress presses for political balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Congress
Pennsylvania Avenue
Truman
Vandenberg
Senate
Wallcott
House
Harry Truman
Downing Street
Aguinaldo
Land fish of Siam breathes air dries on land
Dr. Hugo Smith of the Smithsonian describes a land dwelling fish from Siam that grows up to seven inches and possesses an accessory respiratory organ above the gills. The creature can breathe atmospheric air, survive in water with low oxygen, and even move on dry land between canals and ponds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siam
Hugo Smith
Smithsonian Institution
Smith
USE that tree forests produce jobs and timber
The piece argues for converting forest use to economic gain through jobs and timber. It notes government help for health concerns and a $15 life saving suit from the Maritime commission. Farm prices rise per Alexander Hamilton institute expectations. Safety campaigns cut fatal accidents from 85.5 to 71.7 per 100,000 between 1913 and 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Maritime Commission
National Safety Council
Lovely Centerpieces Are Easy to Crochet
Blue Ribbon centerpiece pattern 5632 features a 21 inch doily with popcorn and pineapple motifs. Instructions cost 16 cents and include name address and pattern number. High demand slightly delays fulfillment.
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Wilson Ware
Florida Everglades
Interior
Fe RS
Civil Aeronautics Administration
John C. Leslie
Pan American Airways
Pres
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Casablanca
Leslie
PAA
William F. Durand
National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics
Woodrow Wilson
Roosevelt
Emerson Miller
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Davenport
Iowa
Reverend Miller
Madusa
Detroit
Pittsburgh
Richmond
Lansing
Miami Beach
American Society of Planning Officials
Grandpa
Mason County Democrat
Havana
Ill
Bennett Hatchery
John Dahlheimer
Smith Incubator Corporation of
St Louis
Virgil Helgren
Salsbury Laboratories
Charles City
Martin 202
Pennsylvania Central
Eastern
Colonial
Chicago and Southern
Washington Digest
WNU Service
Eye Street
N.W
Washington, D. C
Chief
Fdr
Fort
Theodore Roosevelt
Army
Navy
National Guard
FBI
United
Siami
Bankhage
Alexander Hamilton Institute
Blue Ribbon Daily
Sewing Circle Needlework
South Wells St
Chicago
T. al
Dean
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