Social and Economic Problems A Part of UCPA's Big Battle
The article outlines the social and economic impact of cerebral palsy, noting its incidence at birth and in later life, the lack of disease cause, and the stigmatizing attitudes toward sufferers. It highlights the cost of care for 200,000 affected children and the broader heartbreak and social devastation, framing these as core issues for the United Cerebral Palsy Associations.
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UCPA
United States
United Cerebral Palsy Associations, Inc
Geraldine Brooks and fellow stars shine in Theatre Guild era
Inez Gerhard and Geraldine Brooks began acting in their teens with the Theatre Guild and gained film fame in Possessed and The Reckless Moment. Geraldine recounts Volano with Anna Magnani in Italy for Eagle Lion, filming on a barren island near Stromboli. Theatre Guild on the Air promises further stellar productions with Cornel Wilde Patrice Munse and John Baker in Carousel, Allene Roberts in Union Station, and Ruth Roman later joining Hitchcock projects Strangers on a Train.
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Eraldine Brooks
Theatre Guild
Hollywood
Italy
Anna Magnani
Eagle Lion
Geraldine
Carousel
Cornel Wilde
Patrice Munsel
The
Metropolitan
John Baker
Met
Crossword Puzzles Across Jumble of Clues
A grid of crossword clues mixes across and down entries with numerous misspellings and garbled phrases. The puzzle lists definitions for animals, objects, places, measurements, and actions, with many OCR errors and stray punctuation.
Diamond plan rounds love and money in corner shop tale
Cathy asks her lover James to marry her but he resists wealth. Mike Clanahan muses bold schemes to influence him, including a diamond studded solution. Cathy and Mike later hatch a clever ruse with Zeke to secure James’s inheritance.
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Mike Clanahan
Pops
Mike
Cathy
James
Zeke
Young Bill Ferguson Brings Breaks From South Pacific To TV
In a town visit, Bill Ferguson recalls joining South Pacific as a chorus member before moving to television. Rodgers Hampers and Hammerstein helped, Evelyn Colby his wife lands the other role, Ferguson works as a waiter near the Shubert Theatre where Rodgers and others visit. A columnist recreates the anecdote leading to TV nibble chances and a meeting with Margaret Truman.
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Bill Ferguson
Tha Chow
Bill
Dick Rodgers
Richard
Mr. Rodgers
Mr. Hammerstein
Billy Rose
South Pacific
Evelyn Colby
Evelyn
New Haven
Casey
Chop House
College Street
Shubert Theatre
Rodgers
Oscar Hammerstein
Josh Logan
Margaret Truman
Pinza
Mary Martin
Independence
Missouri
The
Baptist Church
Miss Truman
Woman Swims for First Time After Car Plunges Into River
In Charleston near the Stono river at dawn Mrs. Violet Roe 28 drove alone her car left the bridge and plunged into the water. Lemuel Infinger 23 found her after a half hour and the incoming tide had carried her a mile. She said she had never swum before but swam to safety.
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Charleston
8.C
Violet Roe
Stono River
Lemuel Infinger
New Year Open House Fashion in 1900 America
The article notes the New Year visiting custom in the United States around 1900. Newspapers listed at home hours for callers, hosts rotated as guests, and open house became a public spectacle. Dutch origins in New Amsterdam are mentioned and punch was a popular refreshment.
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United States
America
New Amsterdam
Ten Days Were Killed In Calendar Change
The piece recounts Pope Gregory III ordering 10 days cut from October in 1852 to align the Julian calendar with the solar year. It notes the January 1 start and the 11 minute annual discrepancy, plus England’s 1752 adoption and diverse New Year dates among cultures.
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Gregory III
England
Danes Toss Crockery With Doughnuts on New Year
The piece explains a Danish New Year custom where broken crockery is saved and hurled at friends’ doors as a sign of welcome after coffee and doughnuts. It links the circle and dot symbolism to the doughnut’s hole and the winter solstice wheel.
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Scotland
Denmark
New Year Celebrations Through American History
The article traces New Year customs from colonial times to the present, noting visiting friends and relatives as a lasting tradition. It highlights the 1890s vogue of social visits and the growing popularity of New Year’s Eve as a time for plans, fellowship, and festivities. It suggests celebrations will reach a new peak this year.
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United States
America
How to stiffen crocheted doilies and baskets
The article lists several dipping methods to stiffen crochet items including a flour cornstarch salt and water mix, epsom salt, melted paraffin, laundry starch, or sugar syrup. It also notes weighing a baby on a bathroom scale by weighing with the baby, then alone, and taking the difference.
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Union Station
Ruth Roman
Alfred Hitchcock
Geraldine Brooks
Eugene de Leon
Norwalk
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Pest
M. Neth
Fiji Island
Perto
Earth
Bulgaria
Little Island
Fiction
U.S
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Ceylon
Indonesia
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Chicago 6
Ill
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Pinkham
Sioux City
Eras Eack
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