Army Work Plans for Forest Conservation Across States
The article describes federal plans to mobilize up to 1,400 workers in wartime reforestation and park projects. It notes John Fechner and Roosevelt administration involvement, potential use of camps in Michigan and Illinois, and proposals turning the Illinois Canal area into a park corridor with recreation and landscape work.
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Savanna
Jis
President Roosevelt
Chicago
Robert Fechner
Tional Park Service
Michigan Canal
Skokie Marsh
Oposal
Ely
Fox River District
Unosal
George Peck Named Czar Under Farm Act
George N. Peck of Moline son of the late Captain Henry C. Peek, prominent in Ogle county affairs, will serve as chief administrator of a comprehensive farm rehabilitation program to be adopted by Congress. A Republican until 1928 he supported Al Smith and Roosevelt, and he helped unite farm groups for a common program. He has war industry board service and close ties with Secretary Wallace, with duties including calling commodity councils and implementing the act’s broad directions.
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George N. Peck
Moline
Henry C. Peek
Ogle County
Oregon
Congress
White House
Peek
Alfred E. Smith
Middle Western
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Coolidge
Hoover
McNary
New York Engineering Library Reports Vast 80 000 Volume Collection
The article notes the city’s engineering library expanding with a vast collection totaling about 80 000 volumes. It highlights the scope of the archive, its value to engineers, and its place in American library history.
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New York City
America
It May Move On Aad Hata Agreement Sides
A fabricated report asserts that parties have reached a tentative accord on an unspecified matter. The article hints at the involvement of two sides and potential terms being discussed, with no clear names or locations confirmed.
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Dais
Phony Beidache Saga Spurs Detroit Loan Poseur Probe
A Detroit News report investigates a surge of individuals posing as authentic beidache experts to obtain loans or financial favors. Officials warn the public against impostors and outline steps to verify credentials and source legitimacy.
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Detroit News
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