Senate Report Finds Widespread Waste in Defense Housing
A Senate special committee says the army housing program was expensive due to cost plus fixed fee contracts. It cites estimates showing potential savings of hundreds of millions with better advance planning and stronger project supervision.
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Quartermaster Corps
Randolph Cadet Training Speeded Up At Randolph Air Field
Training at Randolph has accelerated from 12 months to about 30 weeks. Cadets now learn aerodynamics navigation mechanics weather and flight theory across 32 primary basic and advanced schools at the Gulf Coast Air Corps Training Center. Cadets like Martin Boswell and Max Jones are described as promising pilots entering advanced training after completing basic instruction.
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Max J. Tones
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Dad
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Parks Air College
East St. Louis
Max
Pee-Wee" Jones
Brady Cadets Wamosquito Graduation Drive Planned
Brady aviation school at Curtisfield prepares to graduate eight five cadets from basic training. Second class since May 22 1941. graduates will move to Brooksfield for advanced training. About 150 students expected. training begins August 16 with largest class to date. Also notes mosquito control WPA project costing 30724 dollars for San Antonio area employing 46 workers. Sponsored by US Public Health Service, city, and state health department.
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National defense panel questions aircraft output and labor practices
Renate committter on national defense along with Senator Mon Q and Wallgron D spoke about payroll padding and the need for government accountability in aircraft production. They asked executives how many planes are produced daily and every plane’s cost, and urged disclosure of bottlenecks, labor plant status, and subcontracts for Camp Bal Luis, with witnesses including Gen. Dewitt and sub-contractors to discuss site, contracts, water, and wiring.
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Bal Luis Optspo
Police Seek Microscope Owner After West Houston Find
Police hunt for the owner of a valuable microscope found near M. Ky tracks in West Houston. The instrument was recovered and turned over to an official, with Bilmer Ulrich of Nebraska referenced in the report.
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Nebraska Etreat
British aE exams slated for Civil Technical corps
British war ministry posts notice through Postmaster Dur Quill offering Civil Technical Corps exams for employment. Applicants must write J. Murray at 25 Broadway New York. pay ranges from 24.12 to 48.05 weekly with board and transport to England. Enlistment for three years or duration of war. openings for radio mechanic electrician machinist fitter generator manometer and more.
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