End of World War II Recalled In Wartime Backstage Column
A former backstage column from August 1945 recounts the dramatic wartime end, the sudden storm over a container plant, and the journalist’s reflections as Japan surrendered on terms. The author ties memories of Pearl Harbor to the victory moment and armistice day celebrations, highlighting the nation’s long road to peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Herald
Container Corporation
Maurice Hockett
Japan
Associated Press
Pearl Harbor
Dolly Madison
Madison County
Shoes and court clash over blisters in real bargain tale
George bought a four ninety five dollar pair of shoes that pinched his toes and caused blisters keeping him from work a week. He sued a dealer who argued the customer judged fit and should have stopped wearing them. The court ruled a dealer relies on the buyer’s judgment for fit and comfort. The piece closes with a reflection on postwar reconstruction and notes the Amazon as a major oil source.
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George
Jimmy Day
Jim
Uranium Schemes and Quiet Tension at the ranch
In Chapter Twenty Four of Emeralds, Gregor courts Matt with talk of legitimate uranium hunts and stock ventures while tension simmers over ownership and secrets at Howard’s uncle’s ranch. Matt quietly sabotages a glass and keeps watch as dinner ends and plans for a rabbit potpie emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Brian
Matt
Gregor
Doris
Edie
Arizona
Arizona Corporation Commission
Zeb
How Can I Clean Straw Hats Orwardly
Straw hat cleaner recipe uses corn meal and a strong oxalic acid solution mixed into a thick paste. rub into straw, dry, then brush. Coat moths in closets prevented by small window light to air clothes. fly paper removal via lukewarm washing and brush cleaning after painting tasks.
Word Puzzle Across and Down Clues List
A snapshot puzzle entry listing across clues from 13 to 44 and down clues including DOWN 1 Feminine, inviting solvers to fill a grid with matching words for German city courage Babylonian chief deity heart core drying grass cosmos rot articles indolent simian ore bearing insect nautical favorable trend swiftly paced pace walked back and forth plexus rugged crest ascended saucy dialect downs.
Crossword Puzzle Clues and Daily Cryptoquote Solution
A compact listing of crossword themed clues with Native people, animals, anatomy terms, and misc words plus a Cryptoquote puzzle and its solution. Includes references to historical ciphers and a Milton quote as yesterday's example.
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By Joyce Smith
Will Bernard
Rio DE Janeiro
Amazon River Valley
South America
BY Ward Greene
Mort Walker
Dik Browne
Peown
Kerry Drake
Alfred Andriola
Bobby
Archie
Ry Bob Montana
Joe Palooka
Ham Fisher
Stonebroke
Joe
Kenny
Lil Abner
BY AL Capp
Bullmoose
Mary Worth
BY Ken Allen
Richard
Sawyer
BY Roy Crane
Furnace Naval Air Station
Buz
Furnace
Christy
Donald Duck
Walt Disney
MR. Duck
Emeralds
Cordral
Corral
By Rob Eden
Ashley
Wrigley
T and H Service & Sales, Inc
Fame
Rugged Mountain
Ascended
Saucy
Dial
Ray & Apportion
Ceylon
Ing
Beetle
Journal
Muse
Lyric Poetry
Frozen
Tunis
Prdjilg
CNL Pvighc
Milton
King Features Syndicate
Wrigley's Spearmint
Associated Motors, Inc
Ciddens
Bridgwater
Nglanc
Star OF David
Che Mah
Nang-Keo- Phimpha
Laos
Inde
China
Hopper
Edinburgh
Scotland
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