Yankee solves ham aging mystery with electric cabinet
Loren N. Baker, a New York Yankee and TVA commerce worker, designs a simple insulated cabinet that ages country ham in seven weeks. With 200 watt light aid and thermostat, hams cure at 35 to 40 degrees for six weeks then 110 degrees for seven weeks. Farmers can build their own for about 25 dollars.
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Knoxville
Tenn
New York
Loren N. Baker
Baker
Erie County
Tennessee Valley Authority
Commerce Department
Eliminate slang and expand your vocabulary
Educators lament shallow vocabularies and urge growth through daily practice. Stop slang usage and choose precise words. curb over reliance on very and seek vivid terms like exquisite to elevate speech. Keep a pad to jot unfamiliar words while reading.
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NER
Rehearsal for The Messiah in Amarillo Tonight
The Amarillo Civic Chorus holds its second rehearsal for the 17th annual Messiah on Dec. 15 at 8 pm in Monte Auditorium at Amarillo College. Director Emil P. Myers says members must attend, highlights new choruses, and invites singers from Panhandle towns with no participation fee.
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Amarillo
Panhandle
Pampa
Hereford
Labor Vote May Be Key In Presidential Balloting
Washington reports labor leaders see the CIO and AFL votes as decisive in Roosevelt vs Willkie race. CIO chief John L. Lewis urges backing Willkie, risking a split with loyal unions like the mine and steel workers. AFL head William Green predicts labor will back Roosevelt, while some carpenters back Willkie.
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Washington
President Roosevelt
Wendell L. Willkie
CIO
John L. Lewis
Willkie
Lewis
Roosevelt
Philip Murray
Mine Workers and Steel Workers
R. J. Thomas
Automobile Workers
American Federation of Labor
AFL
William Green
Green
Coshocton
Ohio
William Hutcheson
The
Carpenters
Amarillo Forms Texas Defense Guard Unit
Amarillo opens its first Texas Defense Guard company with enlistment open to men 18 to 65. The first drill at Legion Home starts 8 PM tomorrow as Capt. Petersen and officers appoint non-commissioned leaders. The new infantry regs allow 12 men per squad and emphasize a streamlined drill before Armistice Day parade.
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Amarillo
Texas Defense Guard
Legion Home
Harrison Street
A. Petersen
Sam Davis
W. Harold Dale
Petersen
When You Put Down a Book Use Your Word List
A guidance note urges readers to study a list of new words then craft sentences with them. It suggests choosing at least two terms for use in conversation the next day to reinforce learning.
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Texas
Maxwell House
Central
South America
War Makes Him Appreciate U. S.
DeWitt MacKenzie reflects on election day the value of American democracy. He contrasts freedom with dictatorship, recalls a Bulgaria trip, and notes how personal liberty enhances civic participation and choice.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Pharaoh
Uncle Sam and Company
United States
Europe
Bulgaria
Amarillo Fraternity Men Plan City Organization Meeting
In Amarillo, college fraternity men from Phi Psi SAE ATO Beta Deke and Kappa Alpha plan an inter fraternity meeting. The aim is to form a University Club or Inter Fraternity Council and organize social functions for all university fraternities in the city. Sam Davis leads the local Kappa Alpha alumni group.
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Amarillo
Texas
Dallas
Fort, Worth
Phi Psi
SAE
ATO
Kappa Alpha
Sam Davis
Army Buying Training Land For Inductees
The army plans to acquire nearly 500000 acres to train men drafted under the selective service act. The War Department requests the Agriculture Department to obtain soil conservation land at Fort Ethan Allen Vermont 4451 acres Fort Sill Oklahoma 19405 acres Fort Devens Massachusetts 5700 acres Port Bliss Texas 51300 acres Hinesville Georgia 360000 acres designated for anti aircraft training and firing center.
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Washington
U.P
Army
War Department
Agriculture Department
Soil Conservation Division
Fort Ethan Allen
Burlington
Vermont
Fort Sill
Okla
Fort Devens
Dyer
Mass
Port Biss
Texas
Hinesville
Mayor Rogers To Attend State Municipalities Convention
Fort Worth hosts the Texas League of Municipalities state convention with Mayor Ross Rogers attending as vice president. City attorney R F E Roger serves as league president with E E McAdams as executive secretary. Municipal leaders will discuss issues at regional meetings and meet Civil Aeronautics Authority district manager L C Elliott.
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Ross Rogers
Texas League of Municipalities
Fort Worth
R. F E. Roger
League
E. E. McAdams
L. C. Elliott
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Amarillo High Band Concert Cancelled
Amarillo High School cancels Thursday night band concert citing back to back performances and conflicts with study time. Oscar Wise, band conductor, explains the after election rally request prompted the postponement and notes a new date for the second concert has not been set.
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Amarillo
Oscar Wise
Homecoming Reflections on America’s Worth
A speaker recalls harsh regimentation under a totalitarian rule and contrasts it with the relief of returning home. The narrator extols America as a wonderful country, echoing a sentiment shared with an ancient friend.
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Jover
Balkan Mountains
America
Country
Invents New Raspy Bomb for U S as London Replies
An anonymous inventor in London proposes a Bronx Cheer noise bomb to counter the Nazi screamers. He suggests attaching rubber devices to emit a loud, mocking roar when German raids pass overhead, signaling Britain's contempt for the Nazis.
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London
U.P
Britain
Annual Junior Home Interest Club Tea Planned for Friday
Members of the Junior Home Interest Club will entertain friends and members of the Senior Home Interest Club at a Friday tea event. The gathering aims to showcase club activities and foster community ties within the neighborhood.
British People Watch Election Broadcasts In Britain
The British public followed the United States Presidential campaign with BBC special broadcasts of returns. First results are set for 4:30 A.M. Wednesday, an unusual hour for radio. Editorials note both candidates pledged aid to Britain. A club event mentions an annual tea at the Federation Club Rooms led by Mrs. Taber Keeling.
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London
United States
British Broadcasting Corporation
Britain
Terest Club
Federation Club
Taber Keeling
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