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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1948
Page
9
New postal rates take effect January 1 noting exemptions for first class letters postcards newspapers magazines and certain organizational publications. Special delivery fees rise from 13 to 15 cents for 2 pound parcels and up to 35 cents for 10 pound items. Parcel post costs double in some cases money orders nearly double and registered mail shows significant increases.
Luciana Guerrero and Carlos Guadiana enlisted in the U S Army Corp of Engineers for three years. They begin basic training at Fort Ord California and then report to Far East Command. Ret Celadonio Gomez, on furlough, completed Fort Ord basic training and awaits orders for shipping to Far East Command. Army Opportunities offer veterans with two years college and 19 to 32 years old immediate commissions as second lieutenants in the Officers Reserve Corps followed by a 12 week training.
VA dental director Dr. Bion R. East notes three months ending Sept 30 1948 saw dental workload drop from 291051 to 229541 a 21 percent reduction with Private dentists handling 88 percent of cases and over 50 percent of exams. Creighton E. Hays says subsistence increases start from the date proof is received with retroactive payments if filed by Feb 1 1949. A new Dec 15 minimum construction standard mirrors FHA requirements for GI loan tied homes. A Carroll Iowa veteran Ralph Neppel with no legs harvested a high yield corn crop on a 240 acre farm while using VA supplied artificial limbs.
The program offers two year Army duty for successful applicants with U S Constabulary and 1st Inf Div in Europe slated to close December 31 1948. Civilians may enlist into the Air Force Reserve via Officer Candidate School after a six month course or thirteen week basic training if needed. Outstanding graduates earn regular commissions and others may apply during three years of active duty.
Cautionary message urges greater attention to highway safety as car usage grows. Emphasizes constant supervision by local authorities and responsible driving by everyone to reduce accidents and fatalities.
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