Idaho Housing Office Overwhelmed By Growing State Demand
Boise AP State housing chief Lockwood said FHA processing has surged with Idaho growth and tighter money. In four months 2.7 million dollars in mortgage insurance was approved, with April reaching 615 thousand. Applications rise from Idaho Falls and Pocatello as Arco prepares for an atomic plant subdivision plans await FHA review.
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Boise
Ae Lockwood
Federal In Administration
Idaho
Lockwood
United Press
FHA
Oregon
Arco
Seattle
Northwest Region
Pocatello
Idaho Falls
AEC
Commission
Veterans of World War II graduate in Idaho class of 1949
W B Cox, manager of the Pocatello Idaho state employment service, reports records on more than 100 World War II veterans graduating from Idaho colleges. He notes the group average age around 25, half married, many with children, 75 percent enlisted, about three years service, and broad civilian work experience. Employers may contact 129 N Second Ave or call for case details.
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University and Colleges In
Idaho
Pocatello
Idaho State Employment Service
W. B. Cox
Cox
Meat Prices Rise Modestly As Market Tightens
Chicago report from the American Meat Institute notes wholesale meat prices advanced moderately over the past two weeks yet remain 13 percent below year-ago levels and 19 percent under last summer’s peaks. The pattern follows seasonal trends with fewer animals sent to market by farmers in spring.
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Chicago
American Meat Institute
Ward Chapel Work Starts
Workmen began pouring concrete for the foundation of the $140,000 Ward Chapel and American Falls stake building in Aberdeen on Central and Washington streets. The modern American design includes a 225 seat auditorium, recreation room, 19 classrooms, offices for stake leaders, a baptismal font, and up-to-date lighting and plumbing. Builders are U. S. Campbell and Bruce E. Beck with William B. Preece as building committee chair.
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Aberdeen
Aberdeen’ Sds Ward
American Falls Stake
Central
Washington Streets
George Wooley
Wooley
U. S. Campbell
Bruce E. Beck
William B. Preece
School Custodian Classes End Here
The state custodial school at Idaho State College ended its 40 hour program Friday with twenty head custodians from as many schools in attendance. A second section will meet June 6 through 10. local districts pay expenses and no pay for participants.
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Idaho State College
ISC
Auto Dealer Sells Used Cars for One Cent in Denver
In Denver Elwood Edwards ran a two hour one cent sale to unload over in inventory. Cars priced at one cent included a 1930 Model A Ford and a 1937 Oldsmobile sold with the purchase of a new car or another used car at regular price.
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Denver
Elwood Edwards
Edwards
Colorado
Ford
Indians May Get Wealth From Uranium Riches
In Phoenix, Arizona, Charles H. Dunning says the Navajo reservation could become the nation’s top uranium source. Vanadium Company of America runs five mines on land leased from the Navajos, with 30 or more leases signed. The Atomic Energy Commission plans extensive exploration in 1951, potentially lifting the Navajo people from poverty.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Charles H. Dunning
Navajo Reservation
Arizona
Dunnin
Vanadium Co. of America
Atomic Energy Commission
Kennecott Strike Near Deadlock Hinders Negotiations
Salt Lake City Utah negotiations between Kennecott copper and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen reach a deadlock. Union vice president S C Phillips says workers are ready to resume at a moment's notice but a definite date remains unclear. Utah mediator Dan Edwards and federal mediator S L Johnson urge a status quo until a possible meeting next Wednesday. The union rejects the commissioners plan as a full proposal while the company agrees only as a basis for talks.
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Salt Lake City
Kennecott Copper Corporation
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
S. C. Phillips
Utah
Dan Edwards
State Labor Relations Board
S. L. Johnson
Federal Mediation’ Service
Smallest church seats three in Covington Kentucky
The Monte Casino Roman Catholic church in Covington Kentucky claims the title of the smallest church in the world with a seating capacity of three persons.
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Covington, Ky
Monte Casino
Dionne Quints Celebrate 15th Birthday in Private Family Party
The Dionne quintuplets marked their fifteenth birthday with a strictly private two day celebration at the family farm in Callender Ontario. Father Olivia Dionne barred newsmen and photographers while the sisters received gifts and planned a charity offering. A family dinner and a Sunday concert were to follow with relatives and friends in attendance.
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Callender
Ont
Dionne Quintuplets
Olivia Dionne
Quint
Dionne
Quints
Father Dionne
Villa Notre Dame
Emilie
Cecil
Yvonne
Annette
Marie
Moslem Ceremony Unites Aly Khan and Rita Hayworth
Prince Aly Khan and Rita Hayworth were secretly wed in a Moslem ceremony at Aly’s Riviera chateau. Aly Khan confirmed the rites, saying the couple sought privacy after days of conflicting reports.
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Cannel
France
Prince Aly Khan
Rita Hayworth
Aly
Riviera
United Press
Summer dance course registration at Watson Dance Studios
Notice announces six weeks of dancing classes at Watson Dance Studios registry days May 31 June 1 and 2 from 3 to 5 pm. Registration location is 416 West Lewis with contact numbers 527J and 3433J.
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Watson Dance Studios
West Lewis
Chorus of 400 to rehearse for Salt Lake City event
H L Fawson director of the MIA chorus invites all singers to Sunday 3 p m rehearsal at the LDS First Ward chapel. A group photo will be taken immediately after. The chorus plans to perform in Salt Lake City on June 19th.
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H. L. Fawson
Salt Lake City
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