Hill City youth self governments slashing city delinquency
In Pittsburgh a Hill City project run by district youths under Howard C. McKinney has created a self governing microcity with its own mayor council judges and police. It reports a 25 000 annual savings from fewer false fire alarms, shoplifting down about 63 percent gang activity down 96 percent and vandalism down over 60 percent. The program aims to empower local Black children offering membership for 15 cents a year and providing entertainment with free food and no new charges.
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Pittsburgh
Howard C. McKinney
M Act
Hill City
America
Will City
Fabric warmth depends on weave not fiber type
The article explains warmth comes from fabric construction, thickness, and finish rather than fiber. It cites army use of lightweight wind resistant cotton garments over undergarments as providing more warmth and comfort than heavy overcoats, noting lighter clothing benefits health.
Beautiful Switzerland Scenic Showcase of Snow Peaks and Resorts
A descriptive piece highlights Switzerland's varied altitude from 633 meters along Lake Maggiore to Monte Rosa at 15,203 feet in Valais. It notes mountain railways and lifts, multilingual staff, and tourist spots from Jungfraujoch to lakes Geneva and Maggiore, with historic cities like Zurich and Basel.
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Switzerland
Isapiore
Monte Rosa
le Valais
Jungfraujoch
Ligzano
Maggiore
Zurich
Geneva
Berne
Basle
Victoresque
Calcium Needs of Newborns With Soft Bones
The article explains that calcium-poor babies are born with softer bones and lower body calcium. After birth the infant must rapidly accumulate calcium to develop normally, with milk providing the essential supply. As weight increases, both amount and percentage of calcium in the body must rise to support growth, making calcium more critical than other nutrients.
Iroquois Confederacy Move Into New York Frontier
The Iroquois, entering New York from the West and Canada, settled from the Mohawk valley to Niagara before European contact. They formed a confederacy of the Mohawks Onondaga Cayuga and Senecas and drove out the Algonquin peoples. They then fought wars to become rulers of tribes as far south as Florida and west to the Mississippi.
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New York
Canada
Mohawk Valley
Niagara
Florida
Night Hog Feeding Boosts Pork Production in Illinois Trial
In a Henry Illinois test, Robert C Turner fed 107 Duroc hogs at night to beat daytime heat. Lights powered two nightly feeding windows, yielding an average 92 pounds gain per pig over 63 days, with total pork of 17 270 pounds from 7 424 pounds initial weight.
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Robert C. Turner
Henry
Turner
Henry, Hil
Six Feet Under Thvo Englishmen in Cloistered Club
Six Englishmen sit in adjoining easy chairs in a quiet club. One Murmurs condolences about a wife. The other confirms the burial occurred yesterday and adds in deadpan humor that it had to be done.
Birthday Invitation Trade Overrides Envelope
A young boy attends a party after bringing home an RSVP invitation from a leading town family. His mother accepts quickly. Later she asks for the mailing envelope to paste it in his scrapbook, but he explains he traded a marble for the invitation.
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Sonny
Blockhead Executes Witty Comeback to Actor
Temperamental actor Richard Mansfield snaps at his valet who calmly replies the insult lands back on his shoulders. The exchange highlights Mansfield’s volatile reputation and the valet’s poised humor in a single moment.
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Richard Mansfield
Local high school basketball schedule notes incomplete
OCR text shows a fragmented January schedule with games on January 4 and January 28 at Kimwood and other uncertain matches. Mentions of February and March dates are garbled with unreadable team names and locations, yielding no clear opponent or result.
Farmer’s Self Talk on Linen Napkin Secret
A farmer boasting about flax crop and a linen tablecloth tells a dinner guest he grew the tablecloth himself. He lowers his voice and promises to reveal a secret, asking for secrecy before admitting his trick: he planted a napkin.
Farmer Encounters Masked Robber in City
A farmer in the city is accosted by a masked man who threatens violence for money. The farmer responds with a sharp retort about brains and money. A separate scene shows a house builder distressed by slow progress and a discouraged foreman. Molly and Billy discuss marriage on the porch with a child weighing in on the threat.
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Molly
Billy
Susan
Plush Age on Farm Reduces Barn Moisture with New System
The article describes the introduction of a barn humidity control system for farm buildings aimed at improving livestock health and reducing decay. The device automatically manages fans and related equipment to lower excessive moisture that can cause rust, spoiled feed, and unsanitary conditions.
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Bussie
Dubbin
Truth Hurts Doctor Requests Death Certificate Change
A doctor tells the city clerk he signed the death certificate in the space marked cause of death, seeking to alter the record for Mr. Whif flejigger. The exchange highlights concerns over document integrity and official procedures.
Contour Seeding Boosts Wheat Yields and Conservation
Contour seeded wheat fields produce larger crops with increases of two to three bushels per acre. The technique also reduces erosion and requires little extra time for plowing discing and seeding on the contour.
Subsidized Love on a Movie Night
A fragment notes a couple at a film where a woman asks for affection and a man reflects on how they paid for it. The dialogue hints at financial strain or hidden costs behind a simple moment in a shared scene.
Cpl Dow See Vo Dens Box 119 at Howard Air Force Base
Local air base records list Corporal Dow See Vo as a service member associated with Box 119 at Howard Air Force Base. The notice provides limited context and does not specify actions or dates.
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Cpl Dow
Vo Dens
Howrd Air Force Base
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