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Brimfield News

Location

Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1949

Page

7

Female peace idea spurs call to form women U N

A column advocates that women form a peace organization to take over the United Nations, arguing it would boost morale, gain media attention, and perhaps settle the Gromyko problem. The piece humorously imagines women vetoing men and fixing world issues through nonviolent action.

Sen Margaret Chase Maine United Nations U.N

Radio Bets Turned Vaudeville Duo Into Fibber McGee and Molly

Inez Gerhard and Marian Jordan rose from small-time showbiz after a $10 wager. They auditioned at WIBO Chicago, blossomed on radio, later became the famed Fibber McGee and Molly.

Inez Gerhard Marian Jordan Jim Chicago Marian Jordans WIBO

Poachers Outwitted by Rookie Warden in Birchill County

Chief Mather assigns Glen Lloyd to reconnoiter a moose poaching ring. The rookie hides on a tote road, improvises a daring takedown of two suspects from a truck, cuffs them, and signals Loomis for backup. Chief Mather praises Supervisor Herrick for the personnel choice.

Glen Liloyd Fred Mather Birchill North Woods Loomis Warden Loomis Glen Lloyd Tote Joe

Household Tips From a Past Era

Practical domestic hints cover tasks from furniture care and carpet protection to stain removal and storage. Tips include sealing wire lines to prevent rust, using a powder puff for shoe polish, dipping casters in paraffin, and preserving marshmallows in a bread box. Peels, drains, and paints are touched with concise care steps.

Illusion of Space: Paint Wall for Larger Room

To make a small room appear bigger, choose one wall in a contrasting color or add wallpaper to other walls. The accent wall draws focus, while keeping the rest light and cohesive for an open feel.

Burt Lancaster Louisville Cole Brother Nick Cravat

Camel Campaign Highlights 30 Day Mildness Test With Star Endorsements

The Camel cigarette campaign features a 30 day mildness test with thousands of smokers and throat specialists reporting no irritation. Two prominent Camel smokers lead each ad, a veteran athlete or performer and a rising star who joined after the test. Endorsements cross sports and entertainment, boosting sales.

Camel R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Bearden Willieard Wille Mosconi Bil Worgham Virginia MacWa Porter Screen 6 Bob Hawk Jimmy Durante Vaughn Monroe

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