Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 58, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 March 1919 — Public Work Opening Up [ARTICLE]

Public Work Opening Up

Report* to the Council of National Defense Indicate Project* to Cost $100,000,000 Will Be Started This Spring

The following statement is made by the council of national defense, showing that the nation has heeded the requests to find jobs for soldiers: "Th? signing of the armistice has opened the way for carrying on public works postponed during the war because of labor and material shrotage. “Partial reports from 28 states deceived in answer to questionnaires turned out by the council of national defense show more than $58,250,000 in expenditure already authorized; These reports included roads, canals, reclamation. construction, and the erection of public buildings. 1 • “In order to provide necessary employment for returning soldiers, sailors and war workers, the council of national defense has asked the aid of all state, county ap’d local community councils in fostering this work. “The problems faced by the states are diversified, but it is probable that there is now a total of more than $100,000,000 worth of public work authorized or financed.* The $58,250,000 already reported is a conservative figure, as it is made up from funds already issued for actual projects, budget items for road work and definite items for public improvements, “The legislatures of more than 40 states are meeting and it is probable that a large number of new projects will be authorized and financed —partially as emergency measures.”