VA outlines changes for GI Bill schooling
The Veterans Administration announced effective November 1 new GI Bill procedures for education and training. Veterans must list school and course for original or supplemental eligibility, and those changing fields require advisement and VA approval, while same field changes bypass advisement. Original certificates issued before November 1 remain valid without naming school or course. Public Law 266 bans avocational courses and requires schools to be at least one year old for enrollment.
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Cotton Underwear Urged for Hospital Use
Houston reports a fire protection expert calls for nurses to replace silk and nylon undergarments with cotton during duty. Charles L. Smith of the NFPA says nylon, silk and woolen garments pose static and explosion risks, and cites nuns replacing wool habits with cotton with Vatican permission sought in certain cases.
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Houston
Charles L. Smith
Chicago
National Fire Protection Association
International Association of Electrical Inspectors
Smith
Vatican
Mud Tracks from Wet Roads Invade Homes and Cars
Mud from rain washed roads sticks to shoes and cars then spreads to rugs and interiors. It dries into stubborn dust that troubles households and leaves walkers using choice verbs as they move indoors.
Cost of Living Peak Hit Says U S Experts
Washington experts say the cost of living likely peaked for the present period with a 1 percent rise for the month ending Sept 15 and 3 percent below a year earlier though fuel and grocery costs stay high. Rents drive increases while farm price shifts suggest possible relief later this year. The report notes pork price upticks due to light slaughterings and transport costs.
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Washington, D. C
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Agriculture Department
Knowing Right People Held Key to Social Rank
Chicago report on social status by University of Chicago professor Lloyd Warner explains that social rating comes from four factors: occupation, source of income, housing type, and neighborhood. He assigns ratings to each and sums them to show relative standing and potential to climb the social ladder.
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Chicago
Lloyd Warner
University of Chicago
America
Warner
Land Premises Restitution Suit Filed in Grayson County
Plaintiff seeks title and possession of described land after defendants allegedly entered the premises and ousted him. Claimed damages of 500 dollars and annual rental value of 250 dollars. Court cited to appear and answer, with writ of restitution and costs requested.Filed October 17, 1949 in Sherman Texas by Clerk S V Earnest.
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Denison Improvement Company
C. M. Theon
C. M
Horatio P. Nelson
A. D
District Court of
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Clarence Scott
Denison
Grayson
Iron
Oak View
P. C. Martin
Denison Land and Investment Company
Tone Avenue
Monterey Street
Perry Avenue
Heron Street
S. V. Earnest
Iva Davidson
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Whitewright, Texas
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Sinclair Products
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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Ore Creek
Denison Improvement Co
Jonathan T
Mobiloil
Mobil
Mobilgrease
G. C. Stateville
Magnolia
Willard
Childress Pharmacy
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Young Lyes
Community Public Service Company
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