Retail boom turns cautious as military spend shifts demand
A Washington Bureau survey warns that despite consumer money and high inventories, a coming cash and credit squeeze will curb retail purchasing. Defense spending rises to five billion monthly, shelves empty, firms convert plants to military production, and taxes loom.
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Dividend to veterans and military service questions column
Special second dividend of 685 million will be mailed to about 8 million National Service Life Insurance policyholders, covering 1948 50 issues through 1951 anniversaries. VA notes only 40 thousand policies remain to be paid. advise against writing to avoid delays. Also summaries of veteran aid for training new medical staff, and Q&A on duties, universal service, and presidential war powers.
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Hershey Outlines Indirect Sources for Draft Pool
Major General Lewis B. Hershey, head of selective service, proposed non 18 year old sources for induction. He cited 200000 married non veterans aged 19 to 26, 85000 from re examination of those failing mental tests, and 250000 limited service 4-Fs with non incapacitating defects. Eisenhower argued for draft at 18 to avoid educational disruption.
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Painter Feels Energized After HADACOL Use
Tony Wesalick, a Houston painter, reports better sleep, appetite, and energy after using HADACOL. He describes waking rested, no indigestion, and improved vision after consuming about two and a half bottles, with ongoing benefits after more doses. The ad invites direct order from The LeBlanc Corporation with choices of hospital and trial sizes and a money back guarantee.
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Tabor St
Houston
Texas
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Hadacol
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LeBlanc Corporation
Lafayette
Louisiana
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