Capitol Hill Hears Earnest Request From Senate Chaplain
Senate Chaplain Peter Marshall delivers a plain spoken prayer cited in the Congressional Record. Marshall’s life story mirrors Horatio Alger themes as a Scottish immigrant rose to lead the sermon at the Church of the Presidents and to the Senate chaplaincy in 1948.
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Shipping Crisis Impends Over Freight Car Shortfalls
Federal transportation experts warn of a looming shipping crisis by mid July as freight car production lags. Steel shortages and strikes limit construction while wheat exports and rising industrial output strain boxcar availability. ODT fate hangs on Congress and ICC taking over loading orders beyond June 30. Projections show corn feed prices may rise. foreign grain demand supports prices into 1948. Braden resigns as assistant secretary of state for Latin America. Norman Armour eyed as successor amid shift toward appeasement in the region.
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Slim Chance Survey Opens Eyes on Economy
A Taft led Senate committee report notes most of 583 survey respondents expect a recession this fall while prices fall and wages rise through January. Hearings will study business, labor, and consumer views on current price trends and possible impact of large foreign loans on the U.S. economy.
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Strange Town of Verville Planned for Disabled G I s
In Los Angeles Life magazine outlines Harry Revels plan to create Verville a town for disabled veterans. The community would feature wheelchair friendly design with wide doorways ramps one story buildings and sidewalks. It would include factories workshops farming land a civic center hospital theater pool schools and churches to provide jobs and services for veterans.
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Aviation notes dual events loom in Bozeman Montana
Bozeman Montana will host two major aviation events in June 2022 with flights bringing participants from across Montana surrounding states and Canada. The events feature Montana Flying Farmers convention at Montana State College on June 2021 and Northwest Airlines inaugurating service to Gallatin Field with ceremonies.
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Boots the Cat Makes 600 Mile Return Home
RACINE WIS Boots a wandering tom cat completes a 600 mile journey to return to Mrs Raymond McCullough after two years away. The cat had been sent to Albion Pa to stay with Mrs E J Mosher but vanished. Boots finally appeared at the window one night and returned to his favorite spot by the sofa for milk and a warm welcome.
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Report Cards Poor Shells Pass Anyway
NATICK MASS A dog named Lady attends Nathan Rice school and gets report cards like students. Lady is deficient in reading writing spelling arithmetic and geography yet could be promoted from sixth grade because her young master William Geneva 11 improves. Lady earned a straight A in conduct for 32 weeks despite IQ troubles.
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Stand Back Ladies Bill Affects Cheyenne Bars
Cheyenne Wyoming lawmakers introduce a bill requiring women to stand five feet away from bars when drinking in public during the current session. The measure aims to regulate public drinking spaces and enforce safety or decency standards.
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Retired Railroad Man To Run Model Train
Philadelphia report notes Allen R. Wilson after 45 years on the railroads retires to devote time to a hobby He will operate a miniature layout with 400 feet of track several locomotives and cars including a railroad bridge recalling his Pennsylvania Railroad design work.
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