Inspects new CCC uniform. Washington, D.C., Feb. 1. Robert E. Fechner, left, Director of the Civilian Conservation Corps, inspecting the new uniform issued to members of the Corps for the first time today. The outfit consists of a two-button pleated back, sack coat of spruce green topped off with ne

First CCC appointed to Civil Service rolls received by Director Fechner. Washington D.C. March 3. Elbert Jackson Lester, the first CCC enrollee to be appointed to the recently created civil service position of junior assistant to technician, was today presented to Robert Fechner, Director of the Civ

CCC steps out in new uniform. Washington, D.C., Feb. 1. Members of the Civilian Conservation Corps today stepped out in a new uniform of spruce green. The new uniform worn by Frank Papuga, right, is quite a contrast from the old one of olive drab pictured on Robert Alesandri. A two-button sack coat

Recommends CCC be made permanent. Washington, D.C., March 15. Robert Fechner, Director of the Civilian Conservation Corps, today recommended to the Senate Unemployment and Relief Committee that the CCC be made a permanent establishment. The present CCC authorization will expire July 1, 1940. Fechner

New C.C.C. director sworn in. Washington, D.C., March 7. James J. McEntree of New Jersey today took the oath of office as director of the C.C.C. succeeding that late Robert Fachner. Mr. McEntree made his name as a leabor mediator and lader before being appointed as assistant director in 1933 under F

New York Mayor confers with new WPA Administrator. Washington, D.C., Dec. 29. Mayor Fiorello La Guardia of New York City conferred today with Col. F.C. Harrington, new Works Progress Administrator. Following the meeting, Mayor Laguardia sharply criticized the plan for establishing bi-partisan boards

The C.C.C. swears in new director. Washington, D.C., March 7. While William Green, president of the AF of L, and Federal Security Administrator Paul V. McNutt, look on, James J. McEntee today toook the oath of office, as administrator of the Civillian Conservation Corps. Left to right: Green, McNutt

Head of Sears-Roebuck approves Roosevelt housing program. Washington, D.C., Dec. 6. Robert E. Wood, (left) President of Sears- Roebuck Co., today told the Senate Banking and Currency Committee that the proposed New Housing Program "provides for the first time the mechanics to allow a man in the low

Ex-President Hoover arrives to attend meeting at Carnegie Institution. Washington, D.C., Dec. 9. Ex-President Herbert Hoover accompanied by his Secretary Lawrence Richey snapped as they arrived for the annual meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Carnegie Institution of Washington. Mr. Hoover is a