Ingenuity Solves Housing Problem in Yakima Veterans
A Yakima plan unites mayor M K Buck, plaster unions, veterans groups, and builders to finish 50 low cost homes under 5000 dollars for veterans. Carload plaster and a swap shop organized by the city enable 60 more homes, with Walter Colgan and Mildred Colgan among the first occupants. Next week Des Moines Iowa.
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Freshman Senators Set to Shape Senate History
A longtime observer notes the 1947 class of freshmen in the Senate is unusually active and capable. He cites large Republican wave, subcommittee duties, and strong independence as factors driving fresh members to push major legislation and assert their voice on the floor.
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Anti-Strike Bill Drafted Passes House Committee
A labor bill with strong strike controls, including federal injunction power for 75 days in critical industries, was approved by the House Republican steering committee. It would outlaw industry-wide bargaining, ban the closed shop, and require dues to be kept low with officials elected by secret ballot. The measure faces Senate opposition and aims to empower the government to restrain strikes affecting public safety and welfare.
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Rail Accidents Mark Week With No Fatalities
In northern New Mexico the Santa Fe Super Chief derailed near Raton injuring 25 passengers but no deaths. The eastbound Sun from Los Angeles split from the track as a three unit diesel locomotive rested on a trestle over a dry river bed. Earlier in the week Burlington’s Twin City Zephyr derailed in Downers Grove Illinois killing three and injuring 85. Another Rock Island Rocket derailment near Linwood Kansas injured an engineer.
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Relief in Sight Building Costs to Level Off
A survey of 268 general contractors by F. W. Dodge reports costs have peaked with many expecting stabilization below current levels. Materials except lumber cement steel and pipe are steady since year start, while labor shortages and material delays drive high costs. 43 percent note wage rises since January and 78 percent foresee further increases.
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Azalea Gardens Recall Old South Charm in Norfolk
Norfolk azalea gardens in 80 acres of lakes and woodlands bloom from April to June, attracting up to 13 000 visitors daily at peak. The site, part of the city park system, features 50 000 azaleas, a quiet natural setting near Norfolk harbor, with broader Tidewater attractions and famed local cuisine.
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Aviation notes recount geese chase acquittal and air progress
Corvallis justice court acquits pilot John R. Cattron of chasing geese by airplane near the Corvallis airport. Iowa builds a Maquoketa airport with two runways and a hangar. air travel boosts a Delware hatchery and pheasants shipped to multiple states. The Iowa Flying Farmers exceed 500 members, while Wisconsin debates drunken pilot penalties. White grass for marking runways is urged, and Consolidated Vultee’s Convair 240 to debut in June. Air letters will cost 10 cents starting April 22, using 12 by 8.5 inch sheets folded into envelopes.
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Franklin firemen misroute twice miss two blazes
Franklin Minnesota dispatch reports two fires. Firemen lost their way to a rural Hicks residence and arrived after neighbors had put out the house blaze. Meanwhile a town dairy barn was gutted by flames.
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