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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1950
Page
3
New York AP reports on Ruth Douglas initiating Fatties Anonymous a weight loss group for those 30 pounds or more overweight. Members will attend meetings review reducing methods and a two week cooling off period before joining. A clothes exchange and office liaison efforts are planned.
In Chicago a 3 year old boy Michael Selin crawled through an iron balcony fence against his mother’s warning. Firefighters freed him after his head became trapped between the bars. No serious injuries reported.
Uranium stands as the sole naturally occurring substance usable as a basic raw material in the large scale production of atomic energy.
An old Pullman conductor advises American travelers to ask questions, aim for comfort service and safety, and pack light. Tips include one suitcase for the trip, dark wrinkle resistant clothing, hanging garments to keep them fresh, carrying enough money since no cashing facilities, and tipping porters with 50 cents to a dollar per person.
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