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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1950
Page
10
This article from the Good Citizen series explains jury duty as a civic duty and a front row view of democratic justice. It outlines the three juries grand, petit, and coroner and notes how juries safeguard against injustice while detailing procedural roles in criminal and civil cases.
A list of crossword clues spans across across and down entries with answers including Edible rootstock and Greek poet. Clues cover topics from animals and plants to professions and measurements, suggesting a mixed puzzle grid ready for solving by readers.
In Mapleridge a three day 1935 wind storm inspires Silas Kent to sell his wind mill as a landmark, but locals oppose. A Boston philanthropist’s letter prompts a town meeting, a bid of 2000 dollars from lawyer Bert Englewood, and Kent’s wary reaction to the possible sale.
Kathleen Norris recounts letters from three men in Spokane Tucson and Fontana criticizing the unfair burdens on husbands and praising women while acknowledging marital strain. They discuss alimony, child care, finances, and the perceived inequity in the modern domestic sphere.
Inez Gerhard Massey, noted for International Lady and Invisible Agent, stars in NBCs Top Secret inspired by a real spy. Porter Hall appears in Ace in the Hole beside Kirk Douglas. Paul Lavalle and Band of America record American marches for Voice of America for release in Italy with Italian commentary.
Uncle Charlie helps Schultz beat a rival baker Dunkelmay er by staging a mice at Dunkelmeyer's window and a kitchen trap hoax. The caper uses fake ethics and window display tricks to draw customers back to Schultz's shop.
Needlework pattern No 5990 offers a pineapple motif joined into a daisy style chair set in white or ecru cotton. Includes complete instructions, materials, stitch illustrations, finishing directions, and a note on the Anne Cabot Album with four free patterns. Send 26 cents to Bewing Circle Needlework, Chicago.
In Ripon Wisconsin 19 year old Robert Stahowiak bet a friend $100 he would punch a policeman in the nose. He punched a police officer and received a $100 assault and battery fine plus $59 costs and six months in county jail. Gambling charges were dropped and no probation or parole was allowed.
Hushpuppies, once a cornmeal cake fried in fish fat to feed hunting dogs, gained popularity as a hot bread. The name arises from the dogs howling, prompting the hush before feeding.
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