Profits on Government Shipyards Under War Contracts
The House merchant marine committee faces questions on profits of the firms operating government built shipyards during the war. Witnesses cite immense earnings from modest risk, with Ralph E. Casey of the GAO saying 19 corporations earned estimated profits of 356 million on up to 23 million risk. Henry Kaiser defends his firms by citing total volume and fees, while critics ask if costs were excessive and if political favoritism influenced contract awards. The public seeks clarity on taxpayer cost, builder profits, and potential preferential treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Merchant Marine Committee
Ralph E. Casey
General Accounting Office
Mr. Casey
Henry J. Kaiser
Kaiser
Maritime Commission
Footloose Americans and wartime migration trends
The wartime migration surge kept 15 million civilians and 12 million military personnel moving from Pearl Harbor Day to March 1945, about eight million yearly. Postwar forecasts expect continued mobility as people seek better jobs and wanderlust grows. Rural south once supplied most migratory workers while Midwest farm states suffered population losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harbor
South
Midwest
Punish The Guilty Testimony At House Panel Sale
The special House surplus property committee heard testimony on the sale of electronics purchased by the armed services during the war. Frank R. Creedon of the War Assets Administration said equipment costing 27 million dollars was sold for five million, with agents receiving 1.4 million. Slaughter criticized the deal noting 90 government employees and 50 experts were involved and the net return might be around three million, a figure he called too low. The discussion centered on whether the government should have given the stuff away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Special House
Armed Services
Representative Slaughter
Mr. Slaughter
Frank R. Creedon
War Assets Administration
Military official calls for exposing shady practices
Brig. Gen. J. A. Mollison urged ferreting out dishonesty noting findings of practices "a little on the shady side" and the dismissal of an employer. He argued punishing wrongdoers best protects public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Mollison
Chubby Hostesses Favored for Veterans Hospitals
Opinion piece argues chubby women are best suited as hostesses for veterans hospital patients, claiming friendly temperaments and steady personalities aid ill GIs. It contrasts with slender figures, noting many prefer a fuller, cuddlier appearance for socializing and beer talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans
Harrison a Fine Choice for Seventh District Democrats
The Seventh District Democrats nominate Judge Burr P. Harrison for Congress praising his background education and public service. At 42 he has held state senate Winchester commonwealths attorney and since 1942 Frederick Circuit Court judge. Despite early convention decline supporters pressed to place his name before the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burr P. Harrison
House of Representatives
Virginia
A. Willis Robertson
House
Harrison
State Senate
Winchester
Commonwealth
Frederick
Lower Valley
Winchester Jurist
Truman to attend wedding as best man in Winchester
President Truman expected to motor to Winchester on Saturday to serve as best man at the wedding of former Senator Bennett C. Clark of Missouri and Virginia actress Kenning. Tech Sgt Ralph Pope, captive since May 1942, was reported rescued and in Manila awaiting transport home. Winchester Ministerial Association met at Handley Library with H E Alberti, administrator of Winchester Memorial Hospital, addressing the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Winchester
Bennett C. Clark
Missouri
Virginia Kenning
Berryville
Fred Pope
Tech
Ralph Pope
Manila
Winchester Ministerial Association
Handley Library
H. E. Alberti
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Frederick County Ranked 55th in Virginia Auto Facilities Rating
Frederick county recebe 55th place among Virginia counties for auto facilities over 1937 to 39. At a District Nurse Association meeting, H D Fuller was re elected president for 26 years andMartin Wisecarver was re elected secretary treasurer for 21 years. Ralph Hengeveld announced plans for a winter boxing program by the R V Conrad American Legion Post. A 10 bout card will be held at Winchester Armory on Thursday night October 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Nurse Association
H. D. Fuller
Martin Wisecarver
R. V. Conrad American Legion Post
Ralph Hengeveld
Winchester Armory
Red Cross appoints Wright executive secretary
In Winchester Frederick Chapter of the American Red Cross Mrs Helen Hardy Wright is named executive secretary. Tomorrow marks the final day for new voters to register for the presidential election on November 3. Congregational Christian Church members hear Rev Robert A Whitten of Portsmouth preach his first sermon in the new field. Horace Browne announces engagement of daughter Winifred to James P Reardon Jr at a George Washington Hotel dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Hardy Wright
Winchester-Frederick
American Red Cross
Congregational Christian Church
Robert A. Whitten
Portsmouth
Horace Browne
Winifred
James P. Reardon, Jr
George Washington Hotel
Marriages In Martinsburg and Winchester Highlighted
Fifty years ago a 6th Cavalry private caused a camp disturbance after excess drinking and was placed under guard for threats. In Martinsburg last evening Miss Mary Boyd Faulkner daughter of Senator Faulkner married Mr Edgar N Carter of Wyoming. William J Chapman of Winchester wed Miss Willie Estep of Millwood.
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6Th Cavalry
William J. Chapman
Winchester
Willie Estep
Millwood
Mary Boyd Faulkner
Charles J. Faulkner
Edgar N. Carter
Wyoming
Martinsburg
Hannegan Strategy Deepens Truman Wallace Debate
Washington report outlines how Hannegan aims to use Wallace and Pepper to shape foreign policy support for Truman. Editors suggest Byrnes could steer peace negotiations, while unity on foreign policy would strengthen the administration. Also includes Q and A on wind speeds and sarsaparilla origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannegan
Truman
Wallace
Roosevelt
Russia
Stalin
PAC
Moscow
Pepper
Byrnes
Tuberculosis risks and diagnosis in older adults
A King Features Syndicate article explains that elderly people over 50 are as likely as adolescents to harbor TB, though milder yet dangerous progress can occur. It notes overlapping lung conditions, the need for chest X rays, sputum tests, and cautious differential diagnosis beyond TB.
Dear Sir Letter Advocates Housing and Labor Changes in Oregon
Lewis A. Robinson of Monmouth Oregon writes the Dear Sir column urging fewer bosses and more workers and criticizing government limits on housing rent and building. He suggests resignations from 52 20 club members and transferring officials to private industry to help balance the budget amid high costs and inflation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeet Bentee Bey
White Post
Europe
Asia
Oregon
Virginia
Lewis A. Robinson
Monmouth
Should crickets in homes be destroyed and energy use while asleep
The Department of Agriculture warns crickets in houses may damage fabrics including linen wool cotton rayon silk and leather shoes. They may be killed with fly swatters or Grade AA fly spray if it hits the insect. It is estimated that sleeping energy expenditure is 0.43 calories per hour per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Gallant gesture to Washington as British fleet nears 1812 raid
The Potomac boats toll bells as the British fleet nears Washington in 1812. They pause to honor George Washington, whose enduring influence and nobility are praised in this reflection.
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Potomac River
Mount Vernon
Washington
George Washington
Fragmentary phrase on character and personality
A blurred snippet notes how memory and character together shape a person’s personality, implying a linkage between inner traits and outward conduct. The text hints at the composite nature of identity without providing concrete details or full context.
Quiz Qs From a Historical Page
A reader asks about a set of quiz questions covering topics from church leaders and presidents to World War II raids and mythology. The list includes inquiries on the Archbishop of Canterbury’s recent visit, Roosevelt birthplace, Luther’s residence, a famous European raid, duck eggs, Pripet Marshes, federal coal mine administrator, Mars god, snowflake uniqueness, and the first use of the military tank in 1916.
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Archbishop of
Canterbury
United States
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Cambridge
Mass
New York City
Hyde Park
N. Y
Martin Luther
Wittenberg
Worms
Weimar
Europe
Pripet
Federal Coal Mines
Automobiles in National Parks Question Answer
Automobiles are allowed in most United States national parks but Isle Royale in Lake Superior has no roads. Visitors must travel by boat or on foot on the island, making it the exception to the general rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Isle Royale
Lake Superior
Abundant social tension in Fairton pool party tale
Abby Wallace, trained by her domineering father Norman Wallace, faces social pressure at a Fairton party hosted by Madge Duncan. Craig Emerson, the cousin, travels with Abby as Barry Lambert and Val Stanley stir attraction and jealousy, while Abby wrestles with self assertion and restraint amid family control.
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Abby Wallace
Norman Wallace
Fairtem
Abby
Wallace
Craig Emerson
Craig
Madge Duncan
Red Cross
Madge
Robert Duncans
Fairton
Barry Lambert
Val Stanley
Duncans
Val
Air Force
Garry
New York
Barry
Bob Duncan
Emerson
Vining
Rose
Pete
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H. P Byrd, Jr
The
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Winchester, Va
Star
National Representatives
Ewece Rpweeewes
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Staunton News-Leader
Frederick County
Florida
Paris
United Nations Organization
Duluth
Minn
Los Angeles
Calif
Miami
Fla
Phoenix
Phoenix, Ariz
Washington, D. C
Sarsaparilla
Paul Mallon
T.B
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King Features Syndicate, Inc
Fred Neher
Scott
BY RJ Scott
Stephensons Rocket
Entwistle
U.S
Zachary Taylor
Nim Daughter
Sarah
Jefferson
Davis
Ear L. Douglas
D. C
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Faith Baldwin Cuthrell
King Features Syndicate
Chapter
White House
Pony
Vail
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