Smaller War Plants Corporation Aids Firms Postwar Readiness
The Smaller War Plants corporation, rechartered January 10 1947, will aid small manufacturers and reconversion efforts in Eau Claire and nationwide. It will provide technical advisory service, priority access to scarce materials, and loans to eligible firms under the postwar transition, with expectations of increased contract activity and gradual material normalization by July.
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Congress of the United States
A. Baldwin
Eau Claire Swpc
St Aaeentieh Elvision
Civicon
Eau Claire
Rts
SWPC
I. Tc Seagueene
Atetes
Anderson Earns Army Special Training Test Passing Grade
Anderson, of La Crescent Minnesota, scored well on the April 12 army specialized training test and earned eligibility for an army scholarship. Col W Lutz Krigbaum announced the result, noting the program funds tuition books uniforms food lodging and transport for six months and placement in the Enlisted Reserve Corps.
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W. Lutz Krigbaum
Wisconsin-upper Michigan
Sixth Service Command
Anderson
Army
la Crescent
Minn
Service policy for students reaches 18 before active duty
The policy states that students in the program will not be called to active duty until after their 18th birthday. ASTRP students who turn 18 while in college may finish their term before entering active service.
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ASTRP
Crowley to Speak at Edgewood Academy in Madison
Leo T. Crowley, director of economic affairs, will address Edgewood Academy in Madison on Friday. He is scheduled to discuss economic exercises and related topics.
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Madison
Wis
Leo T. Crowley
Edgewood Academy
Colt Reaches Three Quarters of Mature Height at Birth
A newborn colt stands at about three quarters of its expected adult height, indicating rapid early growth. The observation notes foal height relative to mature size and may inform early training and development expectations.
La Crosse At Halfway Point In E Bond Sale
Washington reports 7th war loan E bond total reached 1.992 billion dollars or 49.8 percent of the 4 billion quota. Individual purchases amount to 4.139 billion dollars or 59 percent of the 7 billion overall target. The drive began May 14 and ends June 30. Chile weighs stricter alcohol laws.
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Washington
Five Thousand Dollar Pension Sought for Mrs Roosevelt
Washington A five thousand dollar annual pension for Mrs Elean or Roosevelt widow of the late president was proposed in a bill by Rep Lesinski Democrat Michigan. As chair of the House committee on invalid pensions he said widows of presidents are customarily granted such pensions.
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Washington
Eleanor Roosevelt
Rep
Lesinski
D-Mich
House Committee On
Small Business Loan Plan Drafted by SWPC Unit
The SWPC loan department works to aid small business during reconversion with plans for long term low interest loans. Smaller War Plants Organization will assist in every possible way including conditions not yet specified Baldwin stated.
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SWPC
Essana
Baldwin
Leather D. Smith Shipyard Sets Great Lakes Delivery Record
Speedy Delivery Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin reports Leather D. Smith shipbuilding breaks own Great Lakes record by delivering the USS Washtenaw to the maritime commission 89 days after keel laying. The vessel, a Cl-M-QV1, beats the USS Traverse’s 93 day construction time.
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Sturgeon Bay
Wis
Leather D. Smith Shipbuilding Company
Great Lakes
Washtenaw
Maritime Commission
Fox farmer spares fox after near capture bid
Farmer Robert Friebele spotted a fox he believed killed 29 chickens. A grazing shot stunned the fox and he captured it but chose not to claim a $5 bounty. He plans to fatten the animal for winter fur market.
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Robert Friebele
Friebele
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