17 Nov 1947
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Post
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1947
Page
1
Dr Herman N Sundesen outlines recurrence prevention for kidney stones through tailored diets, infection control, and regular X rays. He notes calcium excretion and urine acidity, vitamin A and D roles, and the need for fluids. The piece also covers generic heartburn causes and dietary care.
McKenney discusses a bridge hand where declarer South must navigate a five spade contract. Peter Leventritt tests the spade finesse after limbering hearts and diamonds, revealing how East’s 4 spades to the king eight seven create an illusion that hides countable tricks.
A dense crossword grid with many clues across and down plus a cryptogram quotation. Readers test knowledge of language, geography, and trivia with entries like extents of canvas and Italian river names, while a Saturday cryptoquote offers a famous aphorism about love and doom.
Vera Micheles Dean analyzes U S Russian contracts and U S relations with Moscow urging constructive engagement over confrontation. She argues for deeper understanding of Russia and self awareness to reduce conflict and promote peace without forcing ideology. Perkins surveys Caribbean nations around the sea, reviews intervention history and its mixed effects, noting improved democratic spirit and evolving U S ties across the Americas.
Fix It Yourself by Hubbard Cobb explains wax uses around the home. Wax provides polish and protection, best over varnish or shellac, renews easily, avoids heavy coats, and should not be cleaned with an oil mop. It suits linoleum and furniture, and turpentine helps remove wax.
Holiday party dress pattern 4990 offers a no side-skirt seam design with a rippling back-dipping peplum, sized for girls ages 6 to 14. Includes illustrated instructions and yardage for size 10, 2 1/4 yards at 39 inches. Send 25 cents to The Bridgeport Telegram Pattern Dept for pattern A243 West 17th St New York. Also advertise Anne Adams Fall and Winter Pattern Book with 15 cents for a collection of easy sew gifts.
Angelo Patri argues for regular attendance and strict punctuality as foundational virtues for students. He links consistent attendance to growth, health, and happiness while showing how sporadic absences and lateness disrupt learning, waste time, and harm character, urging guardians to identify and address underlying causes. Regular on-time attendance is the best rule at school and home.
Menu tips describe a Vegetable Plate Grapefruit Cocktail and several recipes. Tomato cups filled with mashed potatoes and parsley garnish are baked after hollowing and filling. Turnip cups filled with green peas use boiled turnips baked until heated through with melted butter and parsley.
The Bridgeport Connecticut Cancer Society headquarters at 114 State Street opens Tuesday offering free cancer detection examinations from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Two doctors from Bridgeport Hospital tumor clinic and St Vincent's hospital will attend, with two nurses from the VNA and a Red Cross trained nurse's aide.
Washington will stress conservation of food for Europe's hungry through churches and synagogues starting November 22. The Citizens Food committee said leaders will appeal on Thanksgiving morning for full support of the program during Thanksgiving week.
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