Housing plan ties defense effort to private builders
Washington April 17 real estate leaders spoke at a symposium on defense housing sponsored by the National Association of Real Estate Boards broadcast from the Mayflower Hotel. Iries F. Palmer, defense housing coordinator, outlined housing needs and the aim to rely as much as possible on private capital and industry. H. Ferguson, FHA administrator, described new defense operation methods made possible by recent acts. He projected that 25 to 30 thousand new homes for defense work will soon be produced by private industry and private state. Philip W. Kniskern, Philadelphia, urged a balance with government housing minimized but essential, stressing the need to prove private effort can supply required housing. He warned that without adequate ad and sanitary housing the entire defense program could suffer. The meeting tied to nationwide real estate board gatherings urged accurate data and action.
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Washington
Tional Association of Real Ate
Mayflower Hotel
Iries F. Palmer
Defense
Bner H. Ferguson
FHA
Acof
Philip Wiskern
Philadelphia
National Association
Washington, D. C
Realate Board
Iskern
It Mortgage Corporation
Philiphia
E Real Estate Boards
Niry
Wey
A Spanish King Answer to Previous Puzzle 49 Asterisk
Real estate leaders and boards vow joint action to guide housing during wartime. Officials warn against overbuilding, ghost towns, and permanent surplus housing that could burden small cities and rural areas with taxes. They urge prudent, forward planning.
Expert Discards Boost Champion's Tournament Score
The George Reith Memorial Trophy honors Mrs. Phyllis Gardner as a first major championship winner in the Eastern mixed pair event. She played expertly, countering diamonds and clubs to ruff a spade, cash hearts, and secure a thirteener in dummy, while defenders took only two clubs and a trump.
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Phyllis Gardner
George Reith
East
Mrs. Gardner
Social etiquette Q and A on introductions and reception
A reader asks how to reply when a stranger recalls a past meeting and the answer suggests gracious acknowledgment and recalling the prior encounter. Another query about guests throwing rice at a wedding is answered as an old tradition not to resent. A hostess of a late guest should not call. she may proceed with dinner.
How to Make Paint Adhere to New Tin Surfaces
A reader asks how to prepare new tin for paint and the answer recommends rubbing the tin with pumice powder or sandpaper, applying shellac, and ensuring the surface is grease free before starting.
Air ministry reports daylight attack on enemy coastal vessels
London report says three heavily laden enemy coast guard vessels off northwest France were attacked in daylight yesterday and two were sinking from direct hits. Aircraft of the same command conducted a low level attack on the German forces.
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London
Air Ministry
France
Nazi Post on Libyan Front Attacks Off Borkum at Dusk
A military communique reports a Libyan front operation near the island of Borkum at dusk. One freighter lay off the coast as a vessel was struck twice in the engagement.
Lessons in English Word Usage and Pronunciation
Education brief outlines common misuses such as never say it is nowhere near as beautiful as it would be and instead not nearly so beautiful. It also defines début pronunciation for da-bu and notes misspellings like symbol versus symbal.
Prolific muskrats spread across Europe from Prague origin
Five muskrats taken to Prague in 1905 multiplied into a vast population now exceeding 100 million, spreading into upper and lower Austria, Bavaria, and Germany.
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Prague
Upper
Lower
Austria
Bavaria
Germany
Dr Farrington to Take Special Medical Course
Thomasville April 17 Dr R E Farrington, a prominent local physician, left yesterday for Chicago with Mrs Farrington to enroll in a special X-ray course at Cook County Hospital conducted by the University of Chicago. He expects to return to his office by May 6.
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Farrington
Thomasville
R. ER. Farrington
Sound steep is equally restful phrase
A compact assessment notes that sound steep remains restful regardless of whether it is experienced at night or during the day, suggesting a consistent calming effect across times.
Kidney health claim promotes Haarlem Oil Capsules
An advertisement urges readers to use Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules to flush kidneys and acids, relieve bladder irritations, and stop nocturnal awakenings. It lists symptoms such as burning passages, backache, leg cramps, and puffy eyes and warns to refuse substitutes.
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Haarlem
Local Area Grocery Directory Listings and Contacts
Archdale and nearby towns list numerous groceries with street addresses and telephone numbers. Entries include Alam's Cash Store, Beamon's Grocery, Cagle's Grocery, Carolina Cash Grocery, Chestnut Street Grocery, Conn Grocery, Duggen's Grocery, Elwood Grocery Co, Esso Grocery Co, Fulton Grocery, Holder's Food Store, Ingram's Grocery, Lackey's Food Store, Lewis, Lindley, Malpass Store, Morgan Grocery, Ward Grocery, Progress Grocery, Phillips Food Store, Sanitary Food Store, Spencer Food Store, Stroud Grocery, Myers & Kivett, Tucker Cash Grocery, Ward Street Cash Grocery, Vaughn Food Store, Moser's Cash Store, Watson Grocery, Horne's Store, Ed[e]al Grocery, Fairmont Grocery, Oak Hill Grocery, Highland Grocery, Heilcrest Grocery, Lambeth Grocery, with multiple addresses and phone numbers.
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South Main Street
S. W. Horne’s
Ennis and Tryon
Edeal Grocery
English and Briggs
Fairmont Grocery
OAK Hill Grocery
English and Burton
Highland Grocery
Highland Mill
Heillcrest Grocery
Prosfett Street
Lambeth Grocery
Mangum Avenue
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Tilip W. Kniskernand
Christ
God of War
Anthony
Fis
Cut Rate Furniture Co
McKenney
WM. E. McKenney
America’s Card Authority
West Pass
African Desert
FEV Vanilla
Crackers
Lipton
Bacon
Pound
Wilson
Libby
Chuck Beef
Lifebuoy
LUX Soap
Crisco
TVORY
CAMAY
Chipso
Alman’s Cash Store
Archdale Phone
Fulton Grocery Trinity
Gibson’s Food Store
North Main Street
F. R. Hearne
Park Street
Holder’s Food Store
M. R. Ingram’s Grocery
Fairfield RD
Lackey’s Food Store
South Main ST
Cc. A. Lewis
F. R. Lindley Grocery CO
Archdale
N. &Gc
Malpass
Wise Street
J. A. Morgan Grocery
N. Main ST
J. E. Ward Grocery
East Green Street
Progress Grocery Trinity
N.C
Phillips Food Store
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