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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1951
Page
4
The article advises checking with federal offices before traveling to Washington to seek contracts or protest policies. It suggests visiting nearby Department of Commerce field offices or a quartermaster’s office for time-saving basic information, or consulting local chambers.
Washington tips advise securing hotel reservations before travel and preparing for delays in phone service and offices. Use taxis for cheaper transport and consult your congressman for appointments. The piece notes courteous officials, costly meals, and suggests transparent plastics for demonstrations. Cotton price actions are also discussed with a 28 million acre goal for the new crop.
Maj. Gen. Herman Feldman, Quartermaster General, told the Quartermaster Association the Army faces deficiencies in canned foods, cotton and wool textiles. He noted added needs to feed clothe and equip the Army this year and warned of heavier future government buying and competition for contracts, including tractors valued at $582,000.
The ECA reports that it allotted a portion of its four million dollar wood pulp and paper mill project at Cacia Portugal to small businesses. Of 39 contracts awarded, nine went to smaller firms as part of the program.
Fisher Pen Co introduces a ball point pen at 25 cents claiming it lasts longer than lead pencils. enamel for lavatory seats and hospital use is produced by General Liquids Corp. molded plastic welting replaces textile cord in a new line from Revene Knitting Mills with moisture resistance and crease retention after ironing. Indonesia tea acreage expansion stalls amid unsettled conditions.
LaGrange residents will attend a community Easter breakfast at the LaGrange Methodist church next Saturday. The event begins with a 7 o'clock service followed by breakfast at 8. It is sponsored by no organization and welcomes all, with volunteers needed to set up.
The church asks helpers to contact Andrew Rawson on Sunday and donations of eggs to be left by Saturday March 24. About 150 people attend this annual event.
Brown sugar becomes hard when stored. soften by placing in a bowl and covering with a heavy wet cotton cloth. Let it stand for an hour or more and it will loosen up again.
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