Business On Even Keel Through Early Summer
The Commerce Department reports the economy held a steady seasonal course from spring into early summer. Total output rose slightly in the second quarter, aided by government tax cuts and a boost in spendable income, while auto sales fell in July and durable goods payrolls trimmed. The Federal Reserve notes the downturn resembled the 1948 49 recession, with job losses concentrated in durable goods and textiles and stability in the South Central Mountain and Pacific regions and major service hubs like New York City Los Angeles and Boston.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Federal Reserve Board
Reserve Board
Sout Central
Mountain
Pacific States
New York City
Los Angeles
Boston
Army Orders Retirements and Appointments Noted in 1953 Records
A scanned 1953 Army orders fragment lists retirements and temporary promotions. Brig Gen Herbert D. Voge heads a long list, with plans to retire 1 September and move to Washington, D.C. Other officers noted include Brig Gen Richard P. Ovenshine, Col Guy Stubts, Col Richard Sears, Col James Goodwin, Capt Michael W. Thomas, Lt Joe Pe, and Lt Theodore D. A. railcars. The document references railway logistics and an annual tally for 1953 railroad tank car movements.
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Herbert D. Voge
USA
Asg
Dallas
Tex
Richard P. Ovenshine
Cen
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Washington
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Stubts
Ted Gve
Presidio ‘St ‘Noa
Francisco
Richard Sears
Fed Pve
Tel Ff Ag
Washington, DC
James Goodwin
Otis Av
Stu Co
AAS
Amnnie
Rural de Siemation
Army
Avistor
Michael W. Thomas
Santey
Roberta Srie
Seay
Smith
Stevene
Ibaa
Walden Thonald
Anderesn
Achatanon
Arnold
Theodore D. A
Ward 20 CD Hems Up In The Air For Army Wedding
Valley Forge Army Hospital nurses a complex social event as M Sgt William Hardin and Miss Isako Shiraya plan to wed in the post chapel amid immigration, visa, and medical hurdles. Hardin, treated for tuberculosis, cannot leave the ward. Shiraya, on a six month visitor visa with bond, awaits immigration decisions in Washington. If she can stay, they plan a Louisville home and a future together. if not, she faces departure to Japan. The couple met in Japan, planned marriage earlier, and await permission with Lt Col Plum noting convalescence could stretch 30 months, though Christmas passes or a January leave may grant short breaks. Everyone plans to attend, yet the outcome remains uncertain.
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Phoenixville
Ward 20
Valley Forge Army Hospital
William Hardin
Isako Shiraya
Louisville, Ky
Post
Shirayama
Washington
Japan
Hardin
Korea
Isaka
John Plum
Hospital Tuberculosis Service
Isako
Wee
Ko- Tea
Col. Plum
Moses
Brooklyn
State AG Says Quick Break From School Segregation Not Feasible
Oklahoma Attorney General Mac Q Williamson said it will be impossible to rapidly end segregation in public schools. He will file a brief to the US Supreme Court noting that change will take time, after Catholic officials reported 80 schools are abandoning segregation. The high court had ruled segregation unconstitutional earlier this year.
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Uslahoma Ciix W — Atty
Mac Q. Williamson
Williamson
United States Supreme Court
Init SD
Oklahoma Farmers Boost Turkey Production This Year
Oklahoma farmers raised 677,000 turkeys this year, a 9 percent rise from 621,000 last year. The Federal State Crop and Live Stocking Service reported improved output but noted some fluctuations in average production.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
State Crop & Livestocking Service
Patrol To Get New Hot Rod Road Cruisers
Oklahoma City patrols will adopt souped up interceptors to slow highway speeds and cut deaths. State Safety Commissioner Lawrence Bellatti called the cars “Speeders” deterrents while K. Blood noted the extra power could shorten pursuits and lessen trooper risk. Perceptors already operate in Turner.
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Oklahoma City
Lawrence Bellatti
Bellatti
K. Blood
Turner
Rubber Highway To Be Fenced In
The state plans fencing around a two mile divided four lane rubberized highway along State Highways 9 and 74 in Cleveland and McClain counties. Design Engineer Burt Mc Caleb says the fence confines the right of way for a new traffic control system using 20M7 feet of wire. One bottom barbed strand, hog wire above, and three upper barbed strands with creosoted posts will secure the perimeter. Gates include four 16 foot and two 12 foot entries and exits.
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Sofie Haber
To's
Cleveland
McClain
Mississippi
Burt McCaleb
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