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Brimfield News

Location

Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1955

Page

7

Poll reveals TV watchers seek variety amid concern over crime shows

Northwestern life insurance poll of white collar TV owners from Minneapolis shows many complain about crime dramas and loss of conversation while approving variety shows and dramas. Sunday viewing tops the week. comments cite blood and murders and a fading art of conversation as concerns. Indians lived in the Eastern United States by 8,000 B C according to Penn State archaeologist Dr. Matson.

Minneapolis Northwestern Life Insurance Company State College United States Frederick R. Matson Pennsylvania State University Matson Mississippi River Modoc

King Edward and Carlos on English food tastes

The scene depicts King Edward asking the young Carlos what he likes best in England. Carlos, honest and humorous, says roasted beef impresses him, while acknowledging boiled beef is not so bad. The exchange highlights cultural impressions through a light anecdote about cuisine.

Edward Carlos England Portugal American News Features, Inc

Women and Wheels Safety Analysis on Detroit Child Accidents

A 1954 Detroit Traffic Safety Bureau study highlights that most child traffic crashes involve ages five to nine, with boys more affected. Darting from between parked cars causes 77 percent of incidents, 3 PM to 7 PM is peak danger, and 70 percent of school-route deviations occur on the way home.

Detroit Traffic Safety Bureau Chapman

Donahue Designs Parade Float After Lethal Pet Alarm

Mr Donahue, tasked by Barnaby White to design a parade float, is disrupted when the Kelly brothers announce Ferdie, their pet, is dead. He scribbles an official order for a floral piece for the pet as he returns to work, then later receives a call from Mr Miller on Thursday morning.

Mr. Donahue Ferdie Kelly Bobby Kelly Bobby Mr. Miller

Donahue Funds Floral Elephant And Donkey Floats

In a comical mix up the Kelley twins order a floral piece for a dead circus elephant. Barnaby White plans a Saturday float and Donahue agrees to finance both an elephant and a donkey to urge votes for the parade prize. He instructs the donkey piece be inscribed to Ferdie for less than five dollars.

Mr. Donahue Mr. Miller Kelly Twins Kelly Altthough Barnaby White Barnaby Miller’s Barnaby ‘White Kelly Boys

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