Aviation's busiest year since V J Day in a postwar boom
Washington reports aviation surged in the 12 months after V J Day. Military, commercial and private planes expanded with record air traffic, new aircraft types, and growing orders. Civil and military outputs rose, with helicopter civilianized and jet concepts advancing, signaling aviation's mature postwar era.
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Gunman wounds kill Chicago publisher James M. Ragen
Chicago August 14 James M Ragen 65 wealthy racing news publisher dies at Michael Reese hospital from shotgun wounds inflicted by assassins June 24 He had warned of evidence against a syndicate led by The Capone family and offered a 25000 reward for the gunmen He lived with his wife and six children and survived an earlier attempt on his life. Gov Schoeppel to review Kansas State Guard encampment at Camp Funston Saturday
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Speculation and upheaval across eras in American history
After the Civil War ended in 1865, Northern hope for a golden age faded as business boomed then collapsed amid financial crises and political scandals. Following World War I the U S faced speculation and isolationism as society shifted. The classified page promises to save time and money for buyers sellers renters and trades.
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Let-Downs Plagued U. S. After Every Conflict
A historical overview notes recurring postwar disillusion after major wars. After the 1781 peace, the United States faced high taxes, scarce money, debt imprisonment, and widespread poverty as commerce faltered and farmers faced foreclosures amid scarce currency.
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Uncle Sam Sells 170 Tons of Hay by Bid at SOW
The War Department offers about 170 tons of alfalfa hay at the Sunflower Ordnance Works for sale. Bids must be sealed and received by 1:50 p.m. August 23. Details on sale safety and bid forms available from the commanding officer at Sunflower Ordnance Works.
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