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Newspaper

Brimfield News

Location

Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1949

Page

7

Three Dimensional Movies In View But Funds Block Real Use

Hollywood reports that a veteran cameraman Joe Valentine devised a prism system to create depth in films. No studio will fund the project, despite potential gains similar to sound. The system would cost about 500 dollars to install per theater, but could restore audience appeal and realism to the screen.

Hollywood Lana Turner Joe Valentine Movieland Valentine Joan of Arc Humphrey Bogart Miss Turner

Star hitters to watch as 1949 season opens

The piece highlights Musial Williams Boudreau and Bearden as top batters and pitchers to watch in 1949. It notes Musial Williams and Mize Kiner as leading home run candidates, with DiMaggio hampered by a heel and Sid Gordon emerging with early power. It treats Breechen Newhouser Sain Raschi among top pitchers and forecasts a lively race for home runs and pitching wins.

Stan Musial Lou Bourdreau Ted Williars Rs S Gip Harry Brecheen Gene Bear*den Ralph ‘Kiner Johnny Oyun Mize Larry Yogi Berra Joe DiMaggio Musial Williams Boudreau Cleveland Pilot Lou Cleveland Star Wiliams Cardinal Harry Breechen Gene Bearden Breecen Bearden Johnny Sain Star Hal Newhouser Newhouser Red Sox Indians Sam Vic Raschi Brethren Lemon Johnny Mize Ralph Kiner Joe DiMaggio Poe Eddie Dyer Stan Ted Williams Kiner Sid Gordon Giants Gordon Babe Ruth

Silence Lab Tests by Army Signal Corps Engineers

Fort Monmouth New Jersey army researchers report 30 minutes of absolute silence in a new silent chamber. Tests reveal psychological effects as engineers measure noise from field equipment to prevent soldier detection. The wedge fiberglass walls and grounded shield create complete stillness though radio broadcasts sound dull in the chamber.

Signal Corps Army

Kentucky Establishes Money Laundering Wash at ABC

In Frankfort Kentucky officials at the Alcoholic Beverage Control board cooled a coin influx from Bell county liquor joints. Twenty seven slot machines yielded coins then cleaned in hot soapy water by ABC field agents director W Orbie Mitchell. Amounts estimated 1200 to 1500 dollars. Weighed about 75 pounds. Funds to go to the general fund.

Frankfort Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Bell County W. Orbie Mitchell A.B.C U. S O.P.A Mitchell General Fund

FIRST AID TO THE AILING HOUSE

The article advises against using water on recently varnished hardwood floors. Use special wood floor cleaners or wipe with cloths damp with turpentine. Start by removing loose dust, then proceed with approved products or turpentine as recommended by a hardware dealer.

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