Minicar Three Wheeler Aims For Fuel Saving
Four year old Johnny declares Mom is boss and twice as pretty as any man, while a British inventor unveils a three wheeler Minicar promising nine miles per gallon. The Tempo and Quick notes White House responses to citizen complaints, a tale of a blabbermouth spreading stories, and a UN-unfit group tasked with unnecessary work. The Oelwein Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual products dinner December 2 showcasing local industry. A paperback cartoon collection titled Too Funny for Words claims to be a book for people who can't read. A proposed amendment circulates among major railway unions for early congress consideration.
Panel Shows To Get New Talent Out of Congress
Harmon W. Nichols notes a shift in Capitol Hill as Southern lawmakers seek favorable exposure while Northern colleagues push for visibility. The piece highlights new members likely to appear on radio and TV panels such as American Forum of the Air Meet the Press and Capitol Cloak Room, with producers often inviting lawmakers without hesitation. The column also mentions winter bringing sand cans on main streets labeled for voluntary use.
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Construction Forecasts for 1955 Boosted
Washington AP reports the government forecasts a record 1955 construction year with total outlays rising about 7 percent to 391% billion dollars. Private building up nearly 27 percent, public spending about 5 percent, and highway and school construction expected to grow as existing postwar trends continue.
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Departments of Commerce and Labor
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Indian censors tighten grip on Hollywood films in India
The Hollywood Reporter says Indian censors ban or cut many American films claiming Communist influence. They cut dance scenes and songs, banned titles like Dial M for Murder and The Moon Is Blue, and objected to Marilyn Monroe numbers. George Cukor faced protests in Bombay as MGM shifted filming to Pakistan.
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George Cukor
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Handshaking Etiquette Questioned In Cold Spread Debate
Washington health officials urge dropping handshakes to curb colds. Dr Daniel Seckinger warns handshakes may pass germs and suggests a Chinese style greeting where one shakes one own hand. NIH experts caution against overreliance on hygiene while advising rest and sleep to reduce susceptibility.
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INS
Daniel Seckinger
Orient
National Institute of Health
Seckinger
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Dr. Seckinger
Tuesay
Rail unions seek 12 hour cap on duty time
Eight railroad unions met in Chicago and launched a drive to amend the federal law in force since 1907 to cut the maximum continuous duty period from 16 hours to 12. Spokesmen cited modern high speed operations and said the change is necessary for safety and efficiency.
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Blue Lustre Carpet Cleaner Promises Easy Rug Care
A new carpet cleaner named Blue Lustre is described as the easiest and cleanest home rug cleaner. It leaves no residue, restores colors, and keeps nap open and fluffy. The concentrate is inexpensive to use with half gallons at 2.59 capable of cleaning three 12 by 12 rugs, available in The Killian Company Carpet Department on the Fifth Floor.
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Killian Company
Feast for Next Year Hits Nearly 2 Percent Billion Dollar Mark
The report outlines a near two percent rise to about 1.9 billion dollars for next year, topping this year’s total by roughly 16 percent.
Briefs Submitted On Segregation
The justice department began formulating the government’s position on how southern states should implement the Supreme Court ruling outlawing public school segregation. Government attorneys studied briefs filed Monday by eight states the District of Columbia and the Negro parties involved in the case.
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