Council disapproves war chest plan for Red Cross
Kent Hubbard notes defense stance as the council questions a proposed war chest campaign. After prior commitments and discussions in Chicago, officials argue for thorough planning, delegation of duties, and a citywide eight to ten week drive to cover all regions before Red Cross events and the National Defense push proceed.
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Red Cross
National Defense
Chicago
P Pe
Acticut Council of Defense
J. W. Alsop
May Oppose Sanitarium at Crescent Beach
Hartford April 27 Dr Stephen J Maher of the state tuberculosis commission says opposition to building the seaside sanitarium at Crescent Beach is common but not damaging He notes locals at Crescent Beach fear political interference yet insists life near sanitaria is unaffected and plans will proceed despite protests He cites past distrust fading after institutions prove useful.
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White House
Oreator Brandegee
Stephen J. Maher
Hartford
State Tuberculosis
Crescent Beach
Holcomb
State Tuberculosis Commission
New Shrine Planned at Evangeline's Land by French Acadians
French Acadians plan to transform Grand Pre meadow near Evangeline's Well into a shrine. The Society L Assomption transfers meadow ground to erect a chapel in a project backed by Rev C V Batoche and The Dominion Atlantic Railway corridor linking Yarmouth to Halifax.
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Grand
Atlantic Railwa
Yarmouth
Halifax
Evangeline
Grand Pre
Hera
St. Charles
Societie
L’ Assomption. Com
French Acamians
C. V. Batoche
Civil Service Exams Offered In May For Clerical Posts
The United States Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for book keeper typewriter and clerk book keeping on May 25 1918 at Middletown to fill positions across New England including ordnance inspection offices tied to government contracts. Applications should be filed with the local Middletown secretary or the district secretary on the 15th floor of the Customhouse Tower Boston in time for arrangements.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Middletown
New England
Ordnance — Inspection
Customhouse
Boston
Massachusetts
Possible lasting impact of wartime cabinet reorganization
The new boards and departments focused on industrial and commercial war activity face vital issues under direct presidential conferences. Peace may reduce their roles, but some entities could remain as full departments with chiefs in the cabinet after the war.
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Weéell
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dreSemens
C. Hutzell
West Main St
Fort Wayne
America
B. F. Goodrich Rubber Company
Allyn St
Hartford, Conn
CDE
Goodrich - Akrom
Ohio
Butler’s Insurance Office
Middletown Liberty Loan Committee
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