28 Jun 1945
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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1945
Page
1
The City Park Commission votes a radical new oval swimming pool design by Edwin Hering. The 150 by 75 foot main pool slopes to the center with a diving raft, and separate shallow ends for children.
The article argues communities should plan for peacetime by strengthening finances, sinking funds, and using postwar air transport growth to guide development. It urges practical use of existing assets, improving living standards, and forward thinking to avoid stagnation as wars end and new technologies emerge.
A local newspaper urges waste paper salvage during wartime high demand. It notes residents store and donate scraps, describes a drive to collect for convalescent servicemen, and warns that burning paper reduces cash value and support for wounded service personnel.
The Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce of America notes a major expansion in landing facility development across the United States. Civil Aeronautics Administration field offices report an average of 1600 monthly consultations with municipal officials and private individuals on landing plans, double the level from a year ago.
A Saline event hosts Howard Le Baron and The Milanaires with SPEBSQSA in the basement of the City Fire Hall. Detroit’s postwar World’s Fair plans gain momentum as local leaders, unions, and industry groups back a Detroit world exposition.
The message urges families of servicemen to buy war bonds to support the Mighty 7th. It states that if they feel they have not done enough by giving a boy, others should lend their money to finish the drive, citing a target of 10,500.50 dollars. The point remains that the soldiers fight for a cause beyond mere financial support.
Michigan on Parade was shown to Rotarians at The Tavern last Thursday. The film depicted University of Michigan campus buildings and training of officers for the armed services. Larry Towe supervised the production and Will Scott assisted.
Aviation News reports the pre-war Hammond lightplane born in Ypsilanti and designed by McSurley is emerging as a post-war Kaiser project hopeful. The twin tailboom pusher, a 1934 design, is described as one of the easiest-flying aircraft and slated for a five-place personal plane revival with strong market potential.
Detroit Edison plans redress for 1200 veterans returning from military service. James W. Parker announces immediate reemployment to former or promoted positions with raises, full life and health benefits, and accelerated apprentice training. James F. O'Brien named veterans coordinator to assist with readjustment and job placement.
Dean Hammond, creator of a two place ship turned plane designer, sold postwar manufacturing rights and signed a contract with Henry Kaiser to produce a Kaiser Hammond model. The postwar version’s specifics remain conjectural but is seen as a serious factor in future aircraft production, leveraging Kaiser’s finances and Hammond’s engineering skill.
Mr and Mrs Leo Westphal received a letter from their son Coxswain Herbert Westphal reporting he was hospitalized for a couple of weeks but then up and about. He mentions participation in the invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa.
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