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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 21, 1949
Page
11
American breeder Peter Baumann claims 400 wingless chickens, bred from Light Brahma roosters and White Minorca hens, are the next best thing to four drumstick poultry. He asserts winged chickens are obsolete and roosters refuse to flap or crow.
A speaker recalls arriving in Australia after years abroad and claiming all space in 1937 while studying at Harbin University in Manchuria. He stresses the seriousness of his claim and notes he advertised his astronomic intent among university friends.
Leo Brandt a Newtown fruiterer declares he owns all space beyond the earth and Sparta as his territory since 1937. He warns space travellers to obtain his permission, targets US figure James Managan over lunar travel, and says he may relocate to Mars or Venus if needed.
A scrambled quiz questions list asks about a person named Josh, fibre topics, geometry a tetagon, ocelots in forests, pyroscope use, book handling, tone of a show called tune, examining scaddilloes, TNT abbreviation, and aliration in mythology with options.
At Johns Hopkins Hospital a long range project tests pain control in childbirth. Labor rooms are redesigned with pastel colors, soundproofing, light, draperies, and art aimed to ease tension. Under the Grantly Read method, drugs may be avoided. symbols of strength and optional television and soft music contribute to mother comfort.
A man demanded money from a theatre cashier in Detroit saying he had a gun but would not show it. Beverley Harris activated the alarm after the thief claimed no gun, and the would be robber fled.
Betty Grable receives a blue mink coat from Harry James on her fifth anniversary and a Fox day off. Ann Sothern seen with John Steinbeck. A docu film Devil's Weed on marihuana stars Lila Leeds. Angela Lansbury may return to England for Poor Ivanoff. Morley heads to Australia for Edward My Son staging. Samson and Delilah hype grows with de Mille praised. David Niven travels to England to redo scenes for The Elusive Pimpernel after film damage.
Dr. Ivan Basylewicz reports on 38 people over 90 and 34 over 100, most European farm laborers who smoked and drank. He notes many sleep well and feel emotionally calm, with a tendency to lose height and weight, and suggests longevity runs in families.
At Wisborough Green Sussex a Rogationtide service beside the River Arun turned to prayer for rain as the first drops fell and the ceremony moved to the church. Dr G K A Bell urged home grown food then led prayers at a nearby farm where rainfall followed. In Pembrokeshire clergy marched to fields for rainfall prayers amid worries over a £750,000 potato crop.
New York tightens driver rules with a law requiring compulsory re examination for drivers involved in three accidents within 18 months where there is death or damage over 15 pounds. The New York City Council weighs a local law imposing fines or brief jail for drivers who leave cars running while unattended. The policy echoes parental accountability concepts used in some countries for juvenile delinquency.
Designers showcase bold asymmetry with jackets fastening diagonally hats tilted to one side and necklines and hemlines slanting to the right or left creating striking visual balance on the catwalk.
Bridal note from Arnold Constable features a white organdie bridal gown with sash. A flower girl wears a yellow organdie dress with double ruched hem. White flowers accompany the display.
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