Wisconsin's Extensive Road Maintenance System Revealed
Madison report outlines Wisconsin counties investing over 30 million dollars in road maintenance machinery and storage facilities for 1948. It notes 3,443 county and state crews plus 625 seasonal workers, totaling about 5,000 permanent staff and 1,500 seasonals, under a unique county-run maintenance plan financed by state road budgets.
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Tribune Madison Bureau
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin County Boards Association
State Highway Commission
Marinitte
Wisconsin
la Crosse County
Jerusalem Loan Refused by Barclays Bank
Hatzafeh notes Barclays Bank of London refused a $1.4 million loan to Jerusalem citing political uncertainty. The city planned to use funds for development. Bank prepared to lend $280,000 if guaranteed by the Israeli government.
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Tel Aviv
Israel
Hatzafeh
Barclays Bank of London
Jerusalem
Junk Proves Unsinkable in Yangtze Waters
Hong Kong correspondent reports a Nationalist warship captures a Communist junk bound for Shanghai. Attempts to sink it fail as oil, fire, and shells prove ineffective. The junk rides the swell, buckles at the stern, and remains smoldering as it drifts away.
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong Standard
Shanghai
India Sees UK as More Likely Source of Foreign Investment
New Delhi says capital inflow to India is likelier from the United Kingdom than the United States, per Finance Minister John Matthai. He told parliament that American investment appears less probable in the near term.
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Kiament
U. S
India
New Delhi
United Kingdom
United States
John Matthai
Par
State Tightens Rules for Emergency Teaching Permits
MadisonWisconsin officials announced tighter standards for emergency teaching permits issued to non credentialed applicants. New requirements include six college credits earned since the last permit and completion of at least two years of professional instruction for new licenses. Existing five year licenses must obtain six more credits before Aug 31 and renewals after 1942 require additional professional training.
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Madison
Wis
State Department of Public Instruction
C.F. Lewis
State Department
Shortage of Qualified Teachers Leads to Emergency Permits
Due to shortages of regularly qualified instructors, school districts face a continued lack of trained teachers. About 4,200 emergency permits are in effect now, with estimates for the new term showing around 2,800 permits needed in the fall.
Pasteeth promises steadier false teeth and fresh breath
Advert says falas wearers suffer embarrassment when plates slip and recommends sprinkling lit PASTEETH powder on plates for firmer hold and comfort. Claims non acid formula prevents souring and reduces plate odor. Promotes FASTEETH at drug stores.
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Arrow
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