Glass Industry Faces Postwar Shortages and Rationing
Wartime lessons shape postwar policy as imports from Belgium Czechoslovakia and Japan lag. London and southern counties demand soars with 1,000,000 sq ft weekly. Pikington Brothers in St Helens run 640 acres turning out 250 miles of glass daily in 1944. Allocation prioritizes windows furniture housing and motor industry.
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Ers
Manpderets
Cation
Pikington Brothers
St. Helens
Vass
London
Pikington’s
Vets Earn Workers' Credits in Part Time School Aid
Akron Ohio veterans returning from service receive formal recognition through a B F Goodrich Co program. Attending school while holding part time industrial jobs, they are assigned personnel records marked PTV for part time veteran. The program aims to meet veterans wishes and aid those needing part time work.
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Akron
B. F. Goodrich Co
PTV
Leran
Veterans Administration
PTV Work Schedules Align With Student Classes at B F Goodrich
The text notes that part time vocational trainees at B F Goodrich work 18 to 30 hours weekly under normal conditions. Efforts aim to place each PTV in a department and shift that fits their classroom timetable as they pursue further education.
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PTV
B. F. Goodrich
Vet
Seminole youths battle gas sniffing fad in Florida
Fort Myers report details two redskin youths 16 and 17 forming a gas sniffing habit with Kickapoo Joy Juice like fumes. U.S. Indian Agent Marmon fears health impact and contemplates sending the boys to a reform school while noting rehabilitation programs and veteran aid rules.
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Fort Myers
Fla
Kenneth A. Marmon
U. S
Marmon
Death stalking the highways this summer report warns
EVANSTON Ill. Police say two of every six cars fail to meet minimum standards during four week checks across U S and Canada. Major faults include steer lights front lights and brakes. Dangers blamed on driver carelessness as unsafe vehicles could drive traffic deaths higher this summer. Robert E Raleish cites the finding.
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Evanston
Evry
International Association of Chiefs of Police
United States
Canda
Robert E. Raleish
The
Police Association
Safety program flags neglect of vehicle safety gear
A speaker argues the safety check program shows motorists drive old cars they cannot keep in condition and calls neglect of safety equipment a criminal act.
Possibilities Unlimited magazine aids disabled veterans in Cleveland
A pocket sized quarterly published by Possibilities Unlimited assists veterans who lost arms or legs. It provides information for amputees, employers, and the public, plus data on equipment enabling amputees to drive cars.
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Ties Unlimited
Possibilities Unlimited
Cleveland Organization of
Advice for Wives of Amputees Behind Wartime Relief
A wartime magazine advises wives of amputees, funded by Stage Door Canteen treasury remnants after the war’s end. It discusses support, coping strategies, and resources for families facing disability and recovery.
Tent revival opens tonight in Cowarts with Rev. J C Harrell
A tent revival begins at 7 30 p m tonight in Cowarts led by Rev J C Harrell. The public is invited to attend the revival services.
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Cowarts
J. C. Harrell
Turkeys Related to Pheasants Found Wild from Maine to South America
A study notes turkeys are related to pheasants and in three species were found living wild across a range from Maine in the United States to South America, suggesting a broad historic distribution.
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Maine
South America
Regional Executive To Visit Dale Scouts
Charlie Akins assistant regional executive with Scout Region Five will meet with the Dale District Scouters at the Scout cabin in Ozark tonight. J. W. Cooke council Scout executive announced. Dre. G. R. Smith is district chairman and Oscar Dunn is district commissioner for the Dale District.
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Charlie Akins
Scout
Memphis
Tenn
Dale
Ozark
J. W. Cooke
Dre. G. R. Smith
Oscar Dunn
Driving Ban Cited Against Non Mohammedans in Arabia
A historical report claims that only Mohammedans may drive automobiles in Arabia, noting religious-based restriction on vehicle operation amid regional laws and social norms.
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Arabia
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Truman
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North Foster
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