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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1946
Page
2
Meg grapples with a possible misdeed by her father as inquest details loom. Laurence arrives from the county seat to discuss Alicia's death while no weapon is found and Alicia's husband plans to claim the body. Meg battles fear, growing affection for Tom, and uncertain news from the inquiry.
In the Ridge farm community Megan faces rumors after Amos reports seeing an eight foot ghost at the burying ground. Laurence urges caution as detective Bob Reynolds questions Amos and Megan, tying the incident to a recent murder and possible cover stories. Jim MacTavish, exhausted, awaits developments as the case unsettles the family.
Tom Yawkey owner of the Boston Red Sox has spent millions chasing a pennant as the team contends with the Yankees and Tigers in a tight race. Cronin backs the club while Yawkey, usually steady, shows nerves but remains convinced the quest could finally end Boston’s 28-year pennant drought.
Kathleen Norris argues long engagements offer growth and joy, warning wartime haste harms women. Norma, 18, married a seven week husband who went overseas, now faces jealousy as Jack pursues Rose Marie.
During the war thousands of couples wed in haste driven by excitement and fear of becoming old maids. Many marriages thrived, but many face strain as returning men prompt disillusionment and friction. Miss Norris blames the brief engagements for marriages that collapsed or faded. Real love, she says, must develop slowly and quietly.
About fifty cows nicknamed rada cows grew gray after the first atomic test near New Mexico. They were shipped to Oak Ridge Tennessee for examination, have remained alive and healthy. two calves were born. No deaths from radioactivity have occurred, and the animals now face potential slaughter after nearly a year under observation.
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