More Wheat Means More Meat Yet Delay Persists
The article explains that despite a large 1948 wheat harvest of 1 284 million bushels and a high carryover, meat supplies will not rise this year. Domestic use requires 770 million bushels, exports will reduce available stock, and gains in meat output are not expected until late 1949 as beef cattle and sheep need long production cycles while hog production shifts faster.
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New York
United States
Herman Steen
the Millers’ National Federationvernment
Europe
Department of Agriculture
Perts
Plan Examinations For Clerk Positions
A new clerk examination was announced by the United States civil service commission for filling CAF-2 and CAF-3 level positions at $2,284 to $2,498 annually in Washington D C and vicinity. Opened to varied clerical duties with no prior experience needed, eligibility requires a written aptitude test. Veterans and certain war service employees have age waivers. applications due by Nov. 2.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Washington
D. C
Commission
F. N. Clark
Civil Service Regional
U. S&s. Civil Service Commission
Washoe
1948 Model Flying Disc Spotted in Wisconsin Skies
Assorted geometric shapes were reported over Reedsburg and Jefferson County with a triangle seen high in the noon sky and a shimmering sphere tracked from morning to sundown. Observers noted a large, star-like sparkle and debated weather balloon explanations as pilots climbed past 6 000 feet to inspect the object.
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Wisconsin
Reedsburg
Jefferson County
Jefferson
Fort Atkinson
Ray Hansen
Jefferson County Union
Navy Air Farce
Hansen
John J. Williams
Erling Michalson
Mid-City
Walter Habeck
Michalson
Hollywood in deepest slump as film industry bleeds funds
Hollywood faces its worst downturn in history with fewer jobs, shrinking production and a sharp drop in foreign earnings. The industry employs far fewer actors and crew, writers, and contractors while theaters stay busy and costs rise. Recovery hinges on foreign revenue and studio cost cuts as union payrolls shrink.
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Hollywood
U. S
Ballot Proposals Plague 35 States In Upcoming Elections
An Associated Press survey shows 35 states voting November 2 on scores of proposals besides federal and state contests. Louisiana leads with 40 constitutional questions. California has 15 amendments plus a referendum and four initiatives. Alabama Florida Texas Maryland also weigh many measures.
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Washington
Louisiana
Indiana
Iowa
Missouri
Wisconsin
Paul May Calvert Reserve Blended Whiskey Release
Calvert Distillers Corp of New York City markets Paul May Calvert Reserve Blended Whiskey at 86.8 proof 65 percent grain neutral spirits. The label specifies Calvert Distillers as the producer and notes New York City as the origin location.
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Calvert Reserve
Calvert Distillers Corp
New York City
Rise in dope sales despite tougher penalties in Mexico City
Police report an uptick in drug and dope activities in Mexico City this year despite new laws. The city faces rising illegal trade and enforcement challenges as penalties tighten.
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Mexico City
Philippines to Pay Back Pay for wartime service
The government will disburse 142.5 million dollars in back pay to thousands of wartime veterans for service from January 1, 1942, to February 2, 1946, as part of postwar compensation.
VA Issues Report on Wisconsin Veterans Dental Work
The Veterans Administration reports Wisconsin treated 646 cases by VA staff at cost 37 214 and 41 338 by private dentists costing 2 780 600. Home town program examined 17 367 at 242 334 while VA staff did 8 002 exams at 104 375. Nationwide private dentists performed 90 percent of treatments. total private bills 50 231 174 and VA work 5 534 657.
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Washington
D. C
Veterans Administration
Wisconsin
Bion R. East
Dental Service
Davidson Sails aboard USS Huntington in Mediterranean
Ensign Alan N. Davidson son of Mr and Mrs Norman C Davidson of 2125 Adams street serves on the light cruiser USS Huntington now cruising the Mediterranean as part of Admiral Conollys Sixth task fleet in Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean forces. Mediterranean duty offers chances to visit southern European nations and northern African countries.
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Alan N. Davidson
Norman C. Davidson
Adams Street
Huntington
Mediterranean Sea
Richard L. Conolly
Europe
Africa
Pickle Spread For Luncheon Sandwiches
Grind luncheon meat and sweet pickles to make a sandwich spread. Moisten with mayonnaise or creamy salad dressing. Use one slice of whole wheat bread with one slice of white for the sandwich.
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