Home Building Holds Key To Recovery
Babson Park Massachusetts August 17 1984 An analysis recalls last March predicting a test period for private building in 1934 and notes today s decline in home building continues to depress overall business Eight percent drop from May despite gains in consumer goods as Europe turmoil crops and deflation in housing ripple through employment and industry A broad view shows about seven million workers affected including those in construction and allied trades with ripple effects across related sectors.
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Babson Park
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Jansvish
Europe
Germany
Austria
United St
Housing Act and Building Delays Hit 1933-34 Outlook
The article argues unemployment in the building industry remains high with over five million of seven million workers affected. It notes rising costs, low confidence, and housing shortages despite public works, highlighting the Housing Act’s potential to boost repairs and up to 80 percent financing for new homes, though administration will delay impact this year.
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United States
Canada
Housing Administration
World War Day by Day 1814 Belgium Defense Move
The Belgium capital shifts from Brussels to Antwerp and a defensive line along the Meuse and forts of Givet is planned as French and British aid delays. German attacks south of Namur were repulsed on August 13 as French troops arrive. Babsonchart shows lower unemployment and weaker compared to last year and normal.
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Brussels
Antwerp
France
Albert
Belgium
Lois XIV
Namur
Meuse
Givet
Buicu
Soch
August 17 Escapes Through Time and War Echoes
A fragmentary chronicle links World War I era German advances near Liège and Antwerp with historical dates. It recalls Belgian retreat to Antwerpp fortress plans, then shifts to August events: 1619 slavery in America by a James River ship, classical poet Sappho’s death and poems, and 1859 mail pilot Jo an Wise, America's first air mail man after a 36 mile flight from Lafayette to Crawfordsville. The passage threads military, literary, and transportation milestones.
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America
James River
Virginia
New World
Chrristopher Columbus
Hispaniola
Haiti
Spain
Joan Wise
New York
Lafayette
Ind
Crawfordsville
Solferino
Italy
Notable Nativities and feats headline era history note
A fragmented note highlights Emile Gravele known as Blondin at Niagara Falls tightrope crossing with a man on his back. It lists notable births from 1786 to 1870 including David Crockett, Denman Thompson, Mae West and Richmond Pearson Hobson, and quotes astrological musings about birthdates and athletic vigor, ending with a historical remark about George Pullman’s early sleeping cars and railway material business.
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Emile Gravele
Charles Blondin
Niagara Falls
David Crockett
Tennessee
Alamo
Denman Thompson
Swanzes
N. H
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Greensboro
Santiago
George Mortamer Pullman
Chingo
Sery
Rebuilt Couches Put On Chicago and Alton R A
Two rebuilt couches are noted in a brief line about the Chicago and Alton Railroad area, mentioned among other small items in a 1934 Central Press Association service note.
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Chicago & Alton R. A
Central Press Association, Inc
Miller United
Real Estate Transfers in Ridgeville and Sheffield Lake
Real estate transfers include Anna D. Walde and Fred W. Walde selling lots 21 and 22 in Ridgeville Heights Division Two Ridgeville Township Inland Lakes to John Leahy. Gayle M. Findley conveys sublot 213 Laxe Breeze in Sheffield Lake. Joseph Yando to Josephina Yando quitclaim on sublots Wil and 172 Carlisle Estates Division Two. Orville L. Knapp to Nannie M. Sharp on Union Street Wetalon. Estate of Matt Winceh to George and Terez Kozies conveying a 6th share in sublot 1132 Sheffield Land Company Second Addition Lovain.
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Anna D
Fred W. Walde
John Leahy
Ridgeville Heights
Ridgeville Township
Inland Lakes
Gayle M. Findley
Laxe Breeze
Sheffield Lake
Joseph Yando
Josephina Yando
Carlisle Estates
Carlisle Township
Orville
Leo B Virant
Matt Winceh
George and
Terez Kozies
Sublor
Sheffield Land Company
Lovain
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Dan
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Norma Hendricks
Sy Clare Kinnaird
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Venus
Mars
Jupiter
Yukon Territory
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Imotha
Sounser Phaon
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Kieis
Lydia
Lesbos
While Wise
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August Siverware
Majestic
Majestic Pattern International Silver
Broad Street
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