Port Arthur Veterans Build Sidewalks For Profit Share
Port Arthur officials launch a sidewalk project using unemployed World War II veterans on a profit sharing basis. The effort, conceived by Bob Blanton, engages H. C. Crawford and local banks with input from the trades council. Crews laid over 18,000 square feet as veterans earned up to 12 dollars per day at 35 cents per square foot.
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Port Arthur
Chamber of Commerce
East Texas
Cit
Veterans of World
AOW
Bob Blanton
H.C. Crawford
Champer
Ng Trades Council
J. A. Pritchard
Chamber
Uire
Sellers Opens Campaign June 8
Sulphur Springs reports the Sellers for Governor rally set for June 8 with speakers from the party including Chief Justice Reubert A. Mali of the Sixth Court of CW appeals and Miss Margie Nez of Carthage. Jurist and advocate join the lineup as Governor candidate Sellers opens his campaign.
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Sulphur Springs
Swyior Springs
Graver Sellers
Reubert A. Mali
Sixth Court
Texas
Navy Ships Turned to Cheap Manila Homes
In Manila, 150 former warships stored on Samar island were nearly scuttled until an ad transformed them into affordable housing. Promoted at $1000 each, the vessels sold rapidly, offering nine-person living spaces with stainless kitchen, electric stove, refrigerator, and sanitary facilities.
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Mevy
Manila
Navy
Samar Island
Weather Foresight By The Rainfall Calculator
The Weather Man comments on forecast accuracy noting a mixed record. He cites a few instances where average results matched predictions yet many users doubt the method. He explains the challenge of calculating daily trends with cosmic factors and variable data.
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eVerase
Study Aroed Of Humanics Study Aroed Of Humanics
Dr Roger J Williams a biochemist at the University of Texas argues natural science spurs rev fe ts and should develop applied science of humanics the study of human nature to better understand how people move and contribute to technology.
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Austin
Roger J. Wersity
Texas Biochemist
Wiliams
Kane
Natural Science
Stop Thief Dont Throw Music Away Appeals Read
A fragment urges stopping a thief who took music from the porch of a relative titled Mrs A sin at 83 North Colorado. It mentions Arthur, former Senator Antonian, and a visit by Antoni. The text lingers with damaged names and unclear sequence.
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Mra Asin
Sen _Antonian
Antoni
Local Ads and Odd Phrases from Oak Grove Hall Notice
Fragmentary city news mentions Herman's Hel highway and Saturday Sun with ads for Dente Oak Grove hall Narag dacies Ad Pleney. A stray line suggests a painter or retriever and a phone number F-12312 for deliveries or class ads.
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City News
Herman's Hel
Highway
Saturday Sun
Besh Hone
Dente Oak Grove Hall
Cattle Market Report From San Antonio Trade Session
The week’s market shows 2000 calves and 1000 head of cattle offered for sale. Prices span hogs and steers with medium calves around 750 to 9 dollars, yearlings and other lots trading near steady levels.
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RAN Antonio Livestock
Ikederal
Grain Markets Stay Steady as Trade Edges Higher
Chicago grain quotes show limited movement on May 31 as traders weigh corn and wheat prospects amid slight demand signals. Market activity remains cautious with prices hovering near recent ranges and supply fundamentals cited by brokers.
Car Fire Delays Firemen in Springfield District
Philip Rupp drove his car into the business district to report a blaze and found the downtown crew absent. Firemen from a distant station were summoned and put out the flames just as the local company arrived back.
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Springfield
Phillip Bupp
Rouse
Rupp
One Man's Opinion by Walter Biernant and Kil? Henry Keiser
A spoof column notes delays in new car development with rear and front wheel drive plans. The piece mocks shifting timelines, misprints, and a wartime background, hinting at patience for customers and the author’s political quip about big three and UN.
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Walter Biernant
Henry Keiser
Youth Marine Arrested in Smuggling Case at Tientsin
A 19-year-old U S marine was arrested by Marine Third Amphibious Corps provost marshal on charges of black marketing in Tientsin. He allegedly traded about 10 000 worth pest exchange supplies including toothpaste cigarettes canned goods and beer to civilians. A joint Marine Chinese police raid recovered the false goods.
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Tientsly
U. S
Marine Third Amphibious Corps
Marine J
Tientsin
Market Prices and Commodities Listing in San Francisco Area
A fragmented market column lists commodity prices including potatoes at 2.75 per 100 lbs Idaho russets 32.20 per 100 lbs and peppers green 2.50 per 1 lb. Other items such as onions 0.73 per dozen, yellow onions 1.25 per see, and various fruits and grains appear with unit prices, while some text remains garbled.
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Califtrnia
California
Calif
Milk and wool trade sluggish amid bear market notes
A late week market report shows weak wool and dairy trade, with prices stagnant on Friday and avoidable declines in marine goods. Analysts expect reduced demand with explicit signals of a cautious outlook for commodities and mills amid steady but restrained sales activity.
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Egston
Atrige
Ratll
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