One Man Marshall Fan Sells Europe to Seattle Readers
Seattle importer Sidney C. Anschell created the International Gift of the Month Club delivering 12 monthly European gifts for 20 dollars. Each package includes a country’s product plus a descriptive essay, with tours through Paris, Lisbon, Marseille, Copenhagen and more. The club, with 40,000 members, relies on direct sourcing and stamps, aiming to broaden travel dreams for members at home.
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Sidney CC. Anschell
Europe
United States
Anschell
Cleveland, C
Republic of San Marino
Chattanooga
Tenn
Barcelona
Spain
Allen Park
Mich
Dallas
Tex
Lisbon
Marseille
Tunis
Ankara
Cairo
Copenhagen
France
Paris
Anschel
Japan
Far East
Artist Solves Own Alcoholic Trouble
Philadelphia artist Rodney Clarke whose dream inspired 33 watercolors describes a 15 year drinking fight that ended five years ago. He rejects moral blame and argues awareness and self reliance cure alcoholism, presenting symbols of fear guilt and dependence from his dream paintings as clues to the alcoholic personality.
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Philadelphia
A.P
Rodney Clarke
Clarke
Assets Hit Peak in War Economy as Americans Save
During World War II Americans amassed record sums in checking accounts cash and government securities totaling about 200 billion dollars reflecting a peak in wartime savings and financial holdings nationwide.
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Washington
Israel's merchant fleet grows rapidly with 24 ships
Haifa reports Israel’s merchant fleet has expanded to 24 vessels in three years, hauling about half the nation’s trade this fall and delivering an estimated $10 million in gross revenue last year. The fleet includes two fruit carriers, plans five more main routes, and aims to boost Israeli crew participation while expanding immigrant passengers by air.
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Haifa
Israel
U.P
Iraq
Rimen
Tamar
Amsterdam
Israel Merchant Marine
Cyprus
Turkey
Zim Company
Jewish Agency
Palestine Foundation Fund
Venice
33 Billion Collected Since Repeal Report
Washington figures from the Distilled Spirits Institute show that over 17 years since repeal public revenues from alcoholic beverages totaled 33,067,953,189 dollars. The data underscores financial gains from the repeal era and highlights ongoing tax collections tied to spirits.
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Washington
Distilled Spirits Institute
Sulphur Shortage Hurting Israel Reports In Tel Aviv
Israel faces a sulphur crisis worsened by reduced US exports. A Haifa chemical firm studies producing sulphuric acid from iron pyrites found in Cyprus and North Africa to ease the shortage. Israel relies on sulphuric acid for fertilizer and industry. About 2,500 tons of Dead Sea Potash may be diverted to farmers.
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Tel Aviv
Israel
Haifa Chemical
Cyprus
North Africa
Spain
Old Smelter in Zelienople Becomes Rock Pile
In Zelienople Pennsylvania a spring wood reveals the rusted ruin of one of the nation s first iron making furnaces the Bassenheim furnace built in 1813 by Baron Frederick William Dettmar Basse to recover Napoleonic losses. Abandoned in 1827 the ironworks site endures as a hidden relic.
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Zelienople
Pennsylvania
Bassenheim
Frederick William Dettmar Basse
Insurance Covers More Medical Bills
The Federal Security Agency reports voluntary insurance covered about 19 percent of readily insurable illness costs in 1949, up from 13 to 14 percent in 1948. Nonindustrial sickness losses reached 4.2 billion dollars, while private hospital and physician expenses totaled 4.4 billion. Blue Cross Blue Shield and similar plans paid 18 to 19 percent of these costs, up from 15 to 16 percent, with private non insured expenses in dentistry nurses medicines and appliances totaling 2.9 billion.
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Washington
Federal Security Agency
United States
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Almost Forgotten Hobby Pays Off for Earl Harvey
In North Easton Massachusetts Earl M Harvey who was blind for a year and a half 21 years ago learned to play piano to pass time. When sight returned he left the hobby but later bought an electric organ on impulse and surprised himself by still playing. He now performs professionally at weddings and parties in his spare time.
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North Easton
Mass
Earl M. Harvey
Harvey
Boston & Maine Railroad
Communists Active In New England
Pittsfield Mass reports a directory firm canvassing for the 1952 city directory to 53 000 entries and estimating 30 000 data changes. A Manning Co. representative explains changes reflect moves, address shifts, or officer changes triggering cascading updates rather than mass relocations.
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Pittsfield
Mass
New England
H. A. Manning Co
Springfield
Remains of European figure bleakly described as rubble
A historical note reports that the subject traveled to Europe and died in 1836. The text states that, over time, the remains have deteriorated to near rubble, indicating extensive physical decay of the burial or monument.
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Europe
Editorial pages spread across 1869 newspapers
By 1869 many papers had adopted the editorial page as a regular department, shaping commentary and opinion alongside news. This shift reflected growing emphasis on editorials as a distinct civic voice within print media.
Relieved Of Misery Caused By Dandruff
Abilene Texas Mrs D R Moody credits Baker's Hair Tonic with complete relief from years of dandruff and itchy scalp discomfort. She recommends Baker's for scalp relief and Baker's Lathernist Shampoo for clean shiny hair. Visit local drug stores barber shops or beauty shops for both products.
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Abilene
Tex
D. R. Moody
Locust St. Abilene
Baker's
Bakers
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