Non-Profit Vet Homes Setup Urged
National Commander James F. O'Neil of the American Legion urged an end to back scratching as he and Walter E. Alessandroni pressed a House Veterans Committee for a bill to authorize non profit Veterans Homestead Associations. The plan would finance low cost housing via government guaranteed bonds, with a projected 20 percent saving on new homes and a $2 billion long term financing fund plus a $100 million revolving loan pool.
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Washington
James F. O'Neil
The
American Legion
Walter E. Alessandroni
Philadelphia
Legion
National Housing Committee
House Veterans Committee
Congress
Fluoroscope Used At Hospital For Christmas Gifts
Attaches at Robinson Hospital last year found the fluoroscope could reveal contents of packages not to be opened until Christmas. They may try it again this year to show what lies inside those mystery parcels.
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Crane
Robinson Hospital
Safety signs saving lives on Oklahoma highways
State highway engineer D C Greer urges observance of signs and markings as seasonal traffic rises. No passing zones marked by double stripes require caution and are now legal to enforce. Stop and caution signs at intersections and other marked hazards have saved lives. The piece notes ancient beer origins and Oklahoma's first newspaper Cherokee Advocate starting September 26, 1844.
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Austin
D. C. Greer
Greer Sai
Greer
Citation Notice for Final Settlement in Grayson County
The State of Texas issues a writ to Grayson County citing guardianship of C B West estate. Sadie West guardian filed a final account December 20 1947 with estate docket 7536 to be heard January 5 1948 at 10 a m in Sherman. Interested parties must appear and contest the account to avoid default.
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State of Texas
State of
Texas
Grayson County
C. B. West
Sadie West
Said
Said County
Sherman
J. C. Buchanan
J.C. Buchanan
Marguerite Berry
Home destroyed while family attends funeral
Savoy resident C E Cook and spouse lost their home south of Savoy when a neighbor discovered a fire at about 3 p.m. as they attended funeral services for Dorsey W. Petty. Firefighters saved little besides a few items. a Christmas tree with $200 of gifts burned. Damaged wiring is suspected. the five room house was partially insured. Poisonous snakes in India kill about 25,000 persons annually.
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Savoy
C. E. Cook
India
Fire in hayloft kills two children and dog
In Gilmer a hayloft fire claimed three children and a dog. Linda Lay, 4, and Harmon Daley Lay, 3, died. six year old brother survived with burns. Owen Lay, their uncle, suffered severe shock and burns after attempting rescue. Firefighters from Gilmer recovered the bodies and contained the blaze.
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Gilmer
Here
Linda Lay
Harmon Daley
Harmon
Owen Lay
NSLI Reinstatement Deadline Reset
Washington reports the Veterans Administration announced on Wednesday that the deadline for NSLI reinstatement has been reset, details pending further guidance and potential extensions for applicants affected by prior changes.
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NSLI
Washington
the Veterans Administration
Deadline Extended for National Service Life Insurance Reinstatements
The deadline to reinstate National Service Life Insurance has been moved from December 31, 1947, to July 31, 1948. The VA reports 13,300,000 lapsed policies valued at $114.813 billion, and 5,956,000 policies in force valued at $35.483 billion. Also notes a home tips reminder on whitening discolored china dishes and a historical remark on the British navy kidnapping practice lasting about a century.
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National Service Life Insurance
Fala's Xmas Trees Sold at Hyde Park New York
Six foot spruce Christmas trees grown on the Hyde Park estate of the late President Roosevelt were advertised for sale by Val Kill Farms. Prices were 65 cents each in lots of 100 and 2.80 for bundles of three or four. Mrs Roosevelt announced in My Day that she and her son Elliott would raise trees for the Christmas trade. The late President intended to sell trees when he planted them years ago. The Victory, Nelson's flagship, was rated at 1 000 tons but carried nearly 1 000 men.
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New York
Val-Kill
Hyde Park
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Nelson
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B. H. Hill
Billie Hempkins
Carlton Johnson
C. W. Caldwell
Two-eye Bachelor Coal Stove
Virgil Smith
Philco
Johnson Jewelry
Joe Johnson
Allen T. Short
Phone 100
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M & M Cleaners
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Federal Land Bank
Grady Ellis
West Houston Street
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W. C. Musserett
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Johnson
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East Whitewright
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Lee Norris
Babcock Auto Store
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D. E. McCoy Jr
Nobility
Joe Bonham
Blue Ridge
Manton Fain Jr
Pascal Farley Grain Office
Verevere
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Farmall
Ewing T. Blanton
New Whitewright-Trenton Road
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W. A. Gladden
Grayson
Fannin
Auto Finance Company
F. W. Creager
Mgr
Travis, Sherman
Willie Coffman
Mrs
Mildred Young and
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Fala
Merry Merry Christmas
Wallace Grocery & Market
Pascal Farley
Desert
Earth
Heaven
C. J. Meador Truck & Tractor CO
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