Low-Cost Homes Drive Expands To Small Towns
The United States Housing Authority funds an ambitious rural housing push as hundreds of small communities convert dilapidated residences into modern twin houses. In Mount Hope West Virginia, 70 units replace 36 shacks along a park and provide 49 by 210 foot lots, with tenants paying minimal rents. Corporate and civic support join federal aid, evidenced by contributions from Schenley Distillers in Frankfort Kentucky and Chicopee Manufacturing in Massachusetts to speed rebuilding and improve living conditions.
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Chicopee Manufacturing Company
East Oil Shortage Raising National Concern
Government officials warn that oil distribution is strained as military vehicles and planes draw on supplies. Secretary Ickes contemplates gasless Sundays in the East while plans for an Atlantic pipeline from Gulf fields gain attention. Texas and California remain major suppliers with the Gulf coast and Mid-Continent regions contributing significant shares.
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National Geographic Society
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California
Mid-Continent
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Kansas
Louisiana
Gulf Coast
Rocky Mountain Region
Mrs. Roosevelts Four Sons Earned Their Military Commissions
Mrs. Roosevelt explains in Ladies Home Journal how her four sons earned military or naval commissions through qualified service. She details James in the marine corps, Elliott in aviation work then commissioned, Franklin Junior via navy training and active reserve, and John by applying his merchandising experience to the navy supply corps. She notes selective entry and the role of qualification and training.
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Roosevelt
James
Marine Corps
South America
United States
Los Angeles
Elliott
West Coast
Army
Franklin Junior
Navy
Naval Reserve
John
Annapolis
Responsibility of the Church on Alcohol Use
A church must separate from sin and discipline wrongdoers, insisting on total abstinence. It urges intelligent doctrine, consistent living, and active temperance work to oppose liquor and protect character in American life.
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Christ
Labor Employment Breaks All Records for U. S. Jobs
Chicago report notes spring rains ended but job flood continues. National Industrial Conference board estimates over 50 million Americans employed out of 55 million available, a new historical record. The figure underscores a booming labor market and broad hiring across sectors.
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U. S
Chicago
National Industrial Conference Board
Lesson for July 20 Scripture Selections
The record lists a July 20 lesson with subjects and scripture texts selected by the International Council of Religious Education and used by permission.
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International Council of Religious Education
Civil Service Parade Offers Jobs and Training Guide
The notice invites readers to learn about U S Civil Service employment through a new 32 page booklet. It explains test availability, job variety, salaries, rules for applying, trial periods, promotions, benefits including retirement annuities, and how to order the guide.
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U. S
Getting a Job with the U S Government
Advertisement notes a copy of Getting a Job with the U S Government available for 10 cents and asks for name and address to obtain it.
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U. S
Invented Torpedo Plane Signaled by Bis marck Action
Rear Admiral Bradley A. Fiske notes the torpedo plane, an American invention first patented in 1912, now pivotal in modern naval warfare. The 85 year old retired U S N hero reflects on the weapon's role and his longstanding dream vindicated.
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Bismarck
Bradley A. Fiske
Manila
Admiral Fiske
Deadly Tongue and Dynamite Gun Quote
A historical quotation notes the dynamite gun as a deadly instrument second to the human tongue, attributed to W. G. Jordan. The line reflects a grim view on violence and rhetoric in a past era.
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W. G. Jordan
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