Guests More Honest Hotel Dick Reports
LITTLE ROCK ARK AP Guests are more honest in hotels says veteran detective W H Howard age 65. He notes fewer towel and sheet losses since the war and that most guests are easy to handle. His duties include protecting guests from themselves and evicting prowlers while ensuring staff stays honest. He urges four rules: lock doors, no smoking in bed, know fire escapes, avoid new acquaintances.
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Little Rock
Ark
W. H. Howard
House
Howard
Cautionary Quote From Howard on Guest Safety
A hotel guest safety note explains strict rules to avoid theft. Howard emphasizes that following these guidelines ensures wakeful mornings with money intact. The remark underscores vigilance in hospitality settings and the value of adhering to security practices.
Bill to End Sugar Rationing Filed
Washington Senate Republicans Joseph R. McCarthy of Wisconsin and John W Bricker of Ohio introduced a bill to end sugar rationing immediately rather than after the October 31 deadline. The measure would halt rationing on enactment while allowing the Agriculture Secretary to keep inventory controls and hearings would begin at once, McCarthy said.
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Washington
LLP
Senate
Congress
Joseph R. McCarthy
Wis
John W
Bricker
Ohio
Secretary of Agriculture
McCarthy
Senate Banking Committee
Pigeon's Siege of Hotel Lobby Ends in NYC
In New York the hotel pigeon that roosted in the Hotel Pennsylvania lobby for two days was captured after staff used a string sprung trap. The bird was freed several blocks away from the hotel.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Bell Boys
Woman Turns On Hot Water Wounding Sister Fatal Bath Tragedy
In North Bellmore New York Mrs Mary Carlson placed her two young daughters Cynthia three and Patricia Ann 23 months in an empty bath tub then left. Cynthia refused to wait for her bath and Patricia Ann was scalded to death while Cynthia sustained third degree burns and was hospitalized.
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North Bellmore
N. Y
Mary Carlson
Cynthia
Patricia Ann
Soapbox Derby to Be Held in Cedar Rapids Area in July
Cedar Rapids prepares for Linn County elimination races in late July ahead of the All-American Soap Box Derby final in Akron. Rapids Chevrolet and the Optimist Club assist entrants with rule books and guidance while a YMCA film explains derby tasks. Cost limits and builder proof rules apply, with local winner and accompanying family expenses covered for state finals.
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Akron
Ohio
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Rapids Chevrolet Company
Optimist Club
Y. M.C.A
The
Truman Hansen
Des Moines
Akron Trip Inexpensive Final Prize Opens Scholarship
Akron residents are promised an expense free trip to the finals where the main prize is a four year college scholarship. The announcement highlights education benefits and a chance for winner participation.
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Akron
Derailment blamed on lid placed on tracks
In Decoto California police said children placed a concrete lid on the tracks of the Western Pacific Feather River express, causing the eastbound train to derail. The engine and baggage car turned over, four injured, twenty four passengers shaken but not hospitalized.
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Decoto
Calif
Western Pacific
al Ayres
Carmen Miranda Cancels Copacabana Engagement
Carmen Miranda cancels her Copacabana engagement due to intestinal influenza. Her doctor prescribes a 30 day rest in Palm Springs.
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New York
Carmen Miranda
Copacabana
Palm Springs
Beaton Elected Denver Mayor in 2-1 Victory
DENVER DENVER (LLP) Quigg Newton 35, attorney, Tuesday won the Denver mayoralty by about a two to one margin. All four opponents conceded. Incumbent Benjamin F. Stapleton, a long-time machine mayor, had served since 1923 with re election in 1931 and 1935 before losing this Tuesday.
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Denver
LLP
Quigg Newton
Benjamin F. Stapleton
Big City
Stapleton
Veterans Help Create Memorial Poppies Across Iowa
Eleven C R Vets from Cedar Rapids and nearby assisted in making memorial poppies for Poppy Day sales by the American Legion Auxiliary. Poppies are produced at the U S Veterans hospital in Des Moines and at the Iowa Soldiers Home in Marshalltown, with total output from both facilities.
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Iowa
Cedar Rapids
American Legion Auxiliary
U. S. Veterans Hospital
Des Moines
Iowa Soldiers’ Home
Marshalltown
Poppy Distribution Set by Cedar Rapids Legion Auxiliary
In Cedar Rapids the Hanford post unit of the Legion auxiliary will distribute 25,000 paper poppies on Saturday. Veterans were paid 25,240 dollars for making these last year, the largest number handled by this unit in its history.
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Cedar Rapids
Hanford
Legion ‘Auxiliary
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