New Year He saves family as old man returns home
Old Mr. Thompson on New Year’s Eve visits neighbors with a cane after a failing fire and a daring plan. He discovers a crime scene, but prevents danger, while Nancy Gibson hosts a party where David Wilson explains his radio rush and proposes. He reveals an engagement ring as the year begins.
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Mr. Thompson
Mrs. Peabody
Gibson
Nancy Gibson
Nancy
David Wilson
David
Sach
Weather Forecast from Ice Floe Tremors
A Russian physicist Dr. L G Fakidov proposes using tremors in Arctic ice as a new weather forecasting method. He notes continual quiverings linked to currents and distant storms, suggesting Arctic monitoring could improve forecasts for northern Russia and lands farther south.
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Arctic Ocean
L G. Fakidov
Russia
Doctor Fakidoo
Scene of Exile of St. John Draws Pilgrims
A National Geographic description notes Palmos Palmo Patmo Palmosa, an island fifteen square miles at the northern edge of the Dodecanese, known by many names. Its jagged coast offers many safe anchorages, with a single gateway bay along the eastern coast guarding the port of Scala.
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Palmos
Palmo
Patmo
Palmosa
National Geographic Society
Scala
Pot Holder Set in Three Pieces From Home Craft Co
A three piece pot holder set from Home Craft Co includes two holders and a container. Materials are stenciled and ready to assemble, with instructions provided. Also describes Patmos island sights including the monastery of St John and Cave of the Apocalypse, with historical notes and monastery treasures.
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Home Craft Co
Dept. A -Nineteenth
St. Louis Ave
St Louis
Patmos
Domitian
St. John the Evangelist
St. John
St John
Mark
God
Christ
Vatican
British Museum
Prussia Compels One-Year Farm Training For Youths
Prussia mandates after-school service in agriculture with a year on country farms. Youths help plow sow and harvest while learning modern farming methods. Many students then pursue farming as a lifelong occupation.
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Prussia
Chicago Tribune
Get a load of this originates with a coal salesman
The origin of the phrase Get a load of this is humorously attributed to a coal salesman, with no definitive early source. The quip reflects casual talk likely popularized in mid 20th century humor.
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Western Newspaper Union
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