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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-08-30
Rent Controls
To Be Continued

Rent control will not be ended
in Pacific Coast areas in the fore
seeable future.
With this assertion, Ward Cox,
Regional Rent Executive for the
Office of Price Administration
today termed published predic-
tons that rent controls would be
lifted Immediately, as "illusory
and without foundation"
"While we are anxious" said
Cox, Ito terminate all controls as
quickly as consistent with econ
omic safety, pressures ON the Pa
cific Coast due to congested hous-
ing conditions are expected to con-
tinue for a considerable time to
come. So long as such pressures
are felt, rent control will continue
in effect as safeguard against
initiation in dwelling rental cost"
Cox added that "all available
information indicates little pros
pect of an early easing of hous-
ing congestion"
Additional pressures which will
be exerted by returning veterans
seeking to establish families for
the first time, and an estimated
10000, 900 home shortage nation
ally, were also emphasized by MIR.
Cox in warning against relaxation
in rent controls.
1T will be some time before
the construction industry can work
up to even the best annual pro-
duction of pre-war days, 1000, 900
units. With an acknowledged TO-
600, 900 home shortage, it is easy
to see that it will be several years
before supply gets within hail
ing distance of demand. It is my
considered judgement that rent
control in some form will be ur-
gently needed in many. cities for
from at least two to three years"
he said.
In areas where rent control
became necessary solely by reason
of establishment Of military in
stal1ations, it will be possible TO
lift controls fairly rapidly when
these establishments are removed
or closed, he predicted. "How-
ever, in the manufacturing areas
of varied production we will 60
slowly and carefully. We shall
not add rent increases to the other
hardships Of transitional unem-
ployment. It is even conceivable
that during this transitional per-
iod if reconversion of new manu-
featuring should center upon some
community or area which was UNI
touched by war pressures, that
it would be necessary to originate
rent ceilings there" he asserted.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-08-30
VS. Enlisfmenis
Are Sill 0pen

Despite the end of the war, ~
and l8-year-old boys may still
enlist in the Nays famous vs.
flight training program, it was an
nounced today by the Naval Avia-
ton Cadet Selection. Board, III
Marion ST., Seattle, and 426 Park
Bldg, Portland.
Applicants must graduate from
high school before Oct. and be
ready to go on active duty in the
Navy Nov. l. Enlistments close
by Sept IS.
Aviation will play an impor-
tant part in the postwar Navy
to help assure this nations Sc
curity," said Lieut.. Comdr. ].
Green Jr., Director of naval off,
Ger procurement in the 18th ma
val district.
"The Navy feels that enlist
ment for flight training, which
is equal to a $27, 900 aeronautical
education, ranks next in prestige
to an appointment in the naval
academy"
One year of college study is
first on the list for every naval
aviation cadet. That is followed
by Is weeks of pre-flight school,
Is weeks of primary flight train
ing, and about 20 weeks of adj
vanced flight instruction at PEN
sacola, Fla, or Corpus Christi,
Texas. Graduates are commits
stoned officers in the naval or
marine corps reserve and wear
the Nays coveted wings of gold.
Boys are urged by the Navy to
write the Seattle or Portland Of
fees for information or to come
there for written and flight phys
ical examinations. Applicants who
live outside of Seattle or Portland
will be furnished round-trip trans
portation by the Navy If they meet
the minimum qualifications.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-08-30
Rally

ndlly
In a letter to the Courier-Re-
porter A. F. Hardy, State Man
power Director, pays high tribute
to the workers of the state who
established such a fine record in
the production of war materials.
We blush little at the fine words
of praise he had to offer to the
newspapers of the nation but take
pride in publishing the entire let
ter:
"When the history of World War
II is written, one of its brightest
chapters will be that recounting
the manner in which the men
and women of America rallied to
the call for workers to produce
the materials of war needed by
our boys on the fighting fronts.
"Silver-haired men and women
came out of retirement, or their
kitchens, to enter industrial plants
for the first time in their lives.
High school students contributed
their vacation periods to join their
brothers, sisters, and parents in
useful occupations.
prompted by a deep sense of
patriotism and responsibility they
pooled their efforts to produce the
guns, Ships, tanks, airplanes, food,
and ammunition necessary to win
the war.
'sIt was our privilege to have
had a panoramic view OF the I'M
folding of this highly dramatic
picture and, while we at times
were deeply concerned with the
tremendous responsibility con-
fronting labor and management,
the response and achievements
were inspiring beyond descrip-
ton.
''The performance of workers
in the highly industrialized Puget
Sound area and entire State of
Washington was, as you know, one
of the most commendable in the
nation.
ut is with a deep sense of ap-
probation and in all sincerity that
take this means of thanking you
and the members of your organi-
cation for the invaluable aid you
rendered in the realization Of our
detectives.
Frankly, if it had not been for
such assistance, we could not have
succeeded in recruiting the work
ers necessary to the pursuance Of
our wartime program.
1T has brought a new sense Of
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-08-30
VISITS DAUGHTER

Mrs. Gladys Bolon just returned
from Spokane where she spent
part of her vacation. Her daugh-
ter Betty Ann who was in train
ing at st. -Luke's Hospital was one
of six girls chosen from her class
to go to Madigan Hospital at Fort
Lewis where she will complete
her training. Mrs. Bolon spent
a few days with her daughter In
Spokane before Betty Ann lett
for the coast.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-08-30

appreciation of the invaluable
service the newspapers of Ameri-
ca render to the public and to
the nation"
A. T. Hardy
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-08-30

The U. S. 5th Fleet burned &C.,
000, 900 gal. of fuel in z weeks dur
ing June and July "a, which was
more than was used by the whole
Pacific fleet in 1913.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-08-30
Go be continued

In the cracking units of the
modern refineries turning out 100
octane aviation gasoline and other
war products, a single alloy-steel
valve may cost as much as $1,000.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-08-30
RAINBOW GIRLS

All regular officers and their
alternates are to meet at the Ma
sonic Temple, 1880 pm, Septem-
Der 3, for practice. The choir is
also asked to attend and any girls
who would care to be in the choir
please come.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-08-30

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Lot of interesting lads invading USO precincts of late. Boys who made history in home towns be- fore demonstrating to Axis an- tagonists that freemen are re- sourceful in encounter.
 It's interesting for an old-timer like Carson to sit around on busy night and note the different meth ods of approach of individuals. Carl's Romeo days belong to a by gone day (albeit still a matter of legend) and the innovations of this day and age are a study in the times. |> 7. .z= :.== .'= . If America is a:melting pot, the Army is a crucible. Men of all walks of life, slants and pendants stroll through these swinging doors. All localities, all occupations are represented. One thing they seem to have in common: a dance, a fair partner make life seem good. Youth will be. served, and hilarity reigns as King of the fest,
 Carson is young again, living a Vicarious youth in witnessing the gambols of carefree "young 'uns" forgetting cares and minor woes in the exhilaration of pleasurable mo- tion and rhythm, converse and eX- change of quips.
 Now as to some of the head liners providing Q change of pace . at our USO Frolics:
 BOYS AND NOISE
 Alex Kiiek, the Wilkes-Barre Whiz, seen doing tricks with pedal
Bradley beam., 1945-05-26
TWO DOWN AND TWO TO GO


 Two of our enemles have surren- dered. They were defeated on the battle fronts, by courageous, bril- liant fighting American G.I.'s and their Allies.
 We have two more enemies yet to defeat-JAPS and ACCIDENTS. The Japs who are fanatical, die hard fighters will not be an easy or short job. Thousands of men have lost, and thousands will lose their lives, while achieving the vic tory. This victory will be won with bullets, blood and brains. Our sec ond undefeated enemy will be de- feated through brains and orgar- ization.
 Accidents enemy is cost ing thousands of lives, millions of dollars and millions of working days each year, which can extend the war by months and years. Ac- cidentS are our most dangerous sabateur. Wars just don't happen, there is a cause and source. Acci- dents also just don't happen, there is a cause and source of every ac- cident.
 The soldier who lost his leg on Two Jima when a land mine ex- ploded, did not meet with an acci- dent. The mine was deliberately planted and concealed so as to en- trap him. Accidents in our every day life usually result from the unsafe act of the individual in jured, who was either careless, did not follow instructions or who did not have his mind on his work.
 It costs billions to win war, but it doesn't cost a dime to work and play safely. Wars are fought and won by men, not children. Safety also is not childish, it is the result of sound thinking and safe acts of adults.
 Americans have, and will con- tinue to buy bonds to furnish the needed supplies to G.I.'s so that the Japs will be deefated as complete ly and as quickly as possible. What are we doing to defeat our fourth enemy, ACCIDENTS? Do your part to eliminate home front cas- ulaties and defeat enemy No. 4, by safe practices and sound think ing. Remember safety costs noth- ing but it is priceless. Eliminate ACCIDENTS and make it actually "Two Down and One to Go" in- stead of "Two Down and Two to Co.,"
Bradley beam., 1945-05-26
THE CHAPLAIN
 Writes Chaplain Wm. J. Van Cleve

We sure been busy here the last few days and i hardly have time. even to write to you, but here goes any way. Every monday night the JWB from Hartford gives a dance at the recreation hall here on the base and last monday night think everybody on the base decided to attend. really expected to see the walls buldging in a few places after saw the crowd that was in there. Somebody must have told all these. new fellers about the sand wiches that the women make. and bring out here. They make enough sandwiches to feed an army and they only last about an hour. They are real healthy sandwiches, too, not the kind that you pay two-bits for at the restaurants these days.
 I am still driving one of these big trailer buses even if i did have that trouble about the horn stick ing last week. At first was afraid they wood take me off that job but i guess they didn't figure it was my fault and that did the best i could with it. These planes have been coming in regular from Flu rope with the air force men that helped defate the supermen, and are the fellers glad to get back over here again. They will get a thirty day furlow before they go down to help clean out that other rats nest in the Pacific. I heard some of the pilots talking the other day and they were awful glad to be back but they were awful anxious to give Japan a dose of the same medicine they gave Germnay too. They said they were anxious to get going so that as soon as possible they wood be able to come back to stay.
 The chaplain announced that next sunday we wood have a me morial day service. It seems kind of nice to have a day set aside for the memory of all these fellows that have died for their country and believe that the men and Wacs here will be glad to turn out for this, They should all come if they can any way, and believe me i'll be there. The chaplain says that we should never forget that these men gave their lives for our way of life and that the rest of us could have the kind of a coun- try that we all want, and that it is only right that we should have special service to show that we do appreciate this.
 By the way, is Susie wearing the ring that Jim sent her? I woodnt be surprised to see her pop up a round here some of these days and give the chaplain a job tying knot for them. I kind of wished that had got ring for you when i was home, but may be i'll be able to get you one some of these days. If Susie comes down here to the base to see Jim you come along and we'll see what we can do about that,
 Your driver, ! PFC. Joe.
Bradley beam., 1945-05-26
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By s/sGT. DAVE KENNEDY

Your correspondent will have to cut short his column this week. The pressing business of the mo- ment is occupying just about every available spare minute that he has. The Weather Station, these days, is more than a beehive of activity. Thanks to the loan of a ditto ma chine from Capt. Harris and It. Goldfuss of the QM Supply, we have been able to almost literally save the day.. In the midst of our activities, we learn that genial Jim Daily, one of our crack observers is deserting us for overseas ship ment. Overseas, however, is noth- ing unusual for Jim, since he re- gently returned from a prolonged period of weather work in the Equatorial Zones. We shall miss his unruffled composure in the midst of the occasional bedlam in the station.
 Those strange sounds from the wash-rooms in the majority of the barracks are not the results of at tempted suicides. We are. merely chipping the ice from the faucets with our razors, so that we can have a nice cold bivouac shave.
 Your correspondent attended a session of "Abie's Irish Rose" a few nights ago at the Bushnell. Lighting and stage were conven- tional; and there were a number of persons on the stage, of whom, perhaps one was an accomplished actor. Without going into too much detail, your correspondent believes that it is fortunate for the public that this play had it's opening and closing performances on the same night.
 The difference between the weather in the State of Connecticut and that of Iceland seems to be very small. The summer of last year appears to be assuming legen- dary proportions, in that the one remark being made by the natives of Connecticut when questioned about a probable summer this year, is "Well, last year at this time we were swimming. In all probability, they will forget to mention that they are members of the Polar Bear Club. By now, we Californians should have the entire State under contract to the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce. In this connection S/Sgt. Dave Kennedy is often caught looking into space, murmuring: Boy, I wish I were on Laguna Beach, looking up into that blue California sky, and hear ing that old surf roll"
Bradley beam., 1945-05-26

London (CNS)-Drafting of men for the British armed forces prob ably will continue throughout the war with Japan, and perhaps for several years after, Prime Minister Churchill has informed the House of Commons. Fresh soldiers will be needed to "bring relief to the men who have served for long periods" and for the occupation forces, he said.
Bradley beam., 1945-05-26

all for it as long as they let the man start his year after he completes high school and don't send him over seas. If it comes between h i g h school and col lege it won't hurt his educa- on, m a y b e help it. Also, it
Bradley beam., 1945-05-26

IitAIih d J: >Sn < V z. -i + F: he $ e.rV ic e. 5:.... would be a good thing for most
 young men and would also keep
 us prepared. In the service a ell ow learns discipline which never hurt any one and also learns how to live with other
Bradley beam., 1945-05-26

good idea. For one thing, the c o u Il t try will then a W a y S h a V e trained men handy if it needs them and it will also be better for the fellow should he ever be called to active service later in his life.
Bradley beam., 1945-05-26

r. r. r s o n a Il y
 l think it's a 1" g'ood=.=."idea.,= ]. five. ,, . ....fl. ..=lt d k <. comp ll-. $ " =o: < military. :. ;. .tt@r. a i'm in. and. anything !. E:ik e. e"a :EHarb,or.. should. ]. e:y } :y e'i.r=l1la.p p-..
 i pen" a gain" we'll have plenty ? {. of: t r.a in e d. men
 ready for serv-
 ice. I have a son
Bradley beam., 1945-05-26

l haven't gwen
 it much thought but 1 imagine it
 would be good training for the average fellow and give him ex- perience in get ting along with other m e n. 1 a 1 so imagine, however, t h 6 t m a II y mothers won't like the
Bradley beam., 1945-05-26

extremities. Aleck was in the up- holstering game back home and is right there on an old sofa, divan- or love-seat. Bottoms up" is Alex ander's motto, and putting springs and zip into a period piece is just workaday job to the Penn crafts man.
 Floyd Leach, the Alhambra Aero bat, is another hep stopper. Floyd maintains a craft room in his cellar back in California and turns out .models of artisanship with his Erector set: Has. a few minor in Ventions mulling around in his eranium and will be" patent office conscious when he treks back to the west coast.
 Matthew Gorskf, the Penn Phan- tom from Phil1y, is the athletic type. Matt was a 1ifeguard before squeezing his torso into suntans, and still does 100 yards in nothing flat. The only things WeismuIler had on Gorski is a yodel and Mau- reen Sullivan. ....---
 MEN AND THEN:
 Pvt. John Smith (his true name, no kiddingJ is a lad with an air and a flair. Denies kinship with famed predecessor of Pocohontas fame, but does make Whoopee oc- casionally. His forte is pinochle, and a real card is Jack
 Don't want to hold the presses up but we have a number of poppy prospects still to be portrayed. So for a quick once over lightly:-
 Melvin Rodman, the Baltimore Battler, derives his dancing foot work from his endeavors in the squared circle. Mel used to teach boxing in a boys club and is a "cutie" in the matter of leather tossing. Strictly a counter puncher and still keeps up his routine of shadow boxing, jumping rope, and the rest of the workout paces. Nice quiet gent to talk to, though.
 Johnnie Agar, the Nevada Ne mesis, was a midget racer back in civvies daze, and provided many a chill while taking a spill. Happily Jack is still intact, although he does give people piece of his mind occasionally. (Ed. Note: It isn't strictly rationed like yours, Carl.)
 Wish I had room to give the "O-O" to some more men of af- fairs who are causing dainty pulses to futter. But I'll be looking around, peering into hooks and crannies for the odd and rococo. (Ed. Note: If you find any, Car son, put me down for a half dozen.)
Bradley beam., 1945-05-26

will mean we always have plenty of trained men should we need them.
 PVT. RUTH BAUMMER, A Squadron; home, Naugatuck, Conn.,:
Bradley beam., 1945-05-26

Whafs pour opinion or com bntsory military training vhich s0oMId require euery man ir the United States to Serpe one year in fhe Army achen he reaches His eighteenth birthday?
Bradley beam., 1945-05-26

It will also give lots of fellows 9 chance to get away from their mothers apron strings.
 PFC. NICK PETROCCI, F Squad ron; home, Jersey City, NIL: Pm
Bradley beam., 1945-05-26

and l think a year in the service won't hurt him but teach him plenty. :.~: ..:: -... =:
 PVT. ALLAN J. PETERSON, G Squadron; home, Chicago, III:: l
Bradley beam., 1945-05-26

Here's typical day for the Jap soldier: He is awakened at 0530. Within 20 min utes he must appear for roll call and morning service. He uses the next hour to police his quarters and do necessary chores. Breakfast is at O73O. lunch at 121O, evening meal at 173O. His day time hours are packed with study and drill periods, with only the briefest ln- tervals of rest. For relaxation Jap sol diers play at bayonet practice begln. ming at 1900 the soldier studies the next days lesson. He gets 10 minute rese at 2OOO and then goes back to his studies
 until 2l3O. Lights are out at ZzOO.
Bradley beam., 1945-05-26

CPL. JAMES N. GREEN, c home, Cleveland, Ohio:
Bradley beam., 1945-05-26

idea of their sons leaving home even for a year unless they can serve near their homes.
 "Who was that blonde I seen you with, last night ?"
 "I dunno. Just opened my wallet and there she was."
Bradley beam., 1945-05-26

PVT. HAROLD J. FANNON, G Squadron; home, Kingsport, Tenn:
Bradley beam., 1945-05-26

Gal: "Am I the first girl you ever kissed ?"
 CT: ''Now that you mention 1t, you do look familiar"
Bradley beam., 1945-05-26

"The doc says Pm working too hard-says I need a little sun and air." %
 "But, honey, did you tell him we don't want any children
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-16
Buy EXTRA BONDS ]!

And we can take care of the widows and orphans of their friends.
 We can do all these things with our purchase of extra Bonds in this, the last Loan.
 And, ironically enough, at the same time we're saying thanks to them for the way they fought for us, we put money into pockets for every dollar we put into Series "E" Victory Bonds brings back quarter of dollar interest when they mature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-16

There's nothing but Peace, glorious Peace }el for But not for these men.
 For them, now comes the Battle of Aching Nerve, the Battle of Despair, the Battle of Fear.
 It is fight we can help them win.
 We can help them back to health. We can help them forget their fears We can help them learn to walk We can help them learn trade. .. or help them start their own business.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-16

Let's help these men. They deserve everything we can do for them after what they went through.
 For this one lost iime,* let's really outdo our- selves to say, Thanks, '- and to protect our own familys future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-16

Following Victory sale and u Servings Bonds will continue through authorization and through the Payroll Savings PIun
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-16

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-16

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-16

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