Economy urged to tighten belts on Main Street
Economists warn of an easing in prices and tighter credit after January, urging merchants to trim inventories and focus on collections. Clothing and home appliance sectors show weakness while utilities and rents may rise outside OPS control. Grocery sales rise 8 percent month to month but stay 9 percent below last year. farm employment and mortgage activity show mixed trends.
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Main Street
OPS
Chicago
Department of Commerce
Department of Agriculture
Veterans pension increases and GI Bill guidance for veterans
The column outlines how to apply by letter for the increased veterans pension of $120 per month, notes no automatic reviews for current cases, and reports 1,500 World War II and Korea veterans returning to civilian work since 1946. It announces 1000 Marine Corps officer slots for college grads and answers questions on business loans, GI Bill training eligibility, NSLI waivers, and course changes for GI Bill use.
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Marine Corps
C.M.S
Boulder
Utah
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Mayfield, Mich
Congress
R.C.L. Crystal
N. Dake
Veterans Administration
Army Develops Greaseless Rifle Pack
The Army Ordnance Corps standardizes a greaseless rifle pack that replaces heavy grease coatings. The envelope container peels off in seconds, freeing the rifle for action and potentially protecting machine guns and other small arms. The Air Force announces a new personnel policy on transfers for married couples serving at different installations, including overseas moves contingent on housing.
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Army Ordnance Corps
Air Force
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