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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1949
Page
2
An editorial argues citizens should vote for home-ground candidates who uphold American values rather than relying on protest telegraphs. It urges practical political action at the polls, warns against hypocritical wire campaigns, and stresses personal responsibility to curb leftward influence and defend liberty. The piece also notes contemporary figures and events to frame its stance.
In Hartford Wisconsin a bold black crow tormented residents on a milk route and beyond. It stole milk bottle caps and snatched wiper blades while evading delivery drivers and snatching clothes pins from wash lines. The bird enjoyed mischief and teased observers from a fence rail with cautious flights.
Star Dust reports Bette Davis was the era’s highest paid woman star in 1948. It credits her success to talent belief and determination, noting roles in A Foreign Affair June Bride A Letter to Three Wives and Family Honeymoon.
An old wardog Gen Jake Sears is hailed for bravery yet tells a nuanced tale. At Lameraux his men faced a German advance while he withheld a bridge demolition until a planned feint, triggering a decisive explosion that flung the bridge into the air as attackers watched in stunned awe.
The narrator recalls General Jake orchestrating a defensive stand at Lameraux with machine guns while Germans rebuilt a pontoon bridge. As the enemy crossed, Jake ordered a rapid retreat to La Roche where troops gathered. He was later cited by headquarters, earning the war hero rank.
A compact crossword listing multiple clues including Country N Europe, Northeast abbr, a two letter girl name, a high temperature hint, and a malt kiln. Contains puzzle terms likely used in the newspaper’s daily crosswords and guidance for solvers.
London reports a major easing of wartime clothing rationing. Harold Wilson announces that men and women can buy new suits and dresses without coupons, applying to all woven wool garments. Cotton cloth remains scarce and household linen and men's shirts stay rationed.
Output of television receivers reached 975000 sets in 1948, with total TV production since the war at 1,160,000. An estimated 25000 to 30000 unassembled kits were made. About 44 percent of annual output occurred in Q4, and December weekly production ran about 39000 sets before holiday shutdowns.
BAPE SEED White Dutch and Alsike clover grown in North Idaho. Cheap prices offered with sample on request. Contact STELLYES SEED CLEAN, Box 29, Gifford, Idaho.
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