Courthouse Encounter Highlights Guardianship Case
In a county courthouse scene, Old Hiram Gaylord faces a guardianship bid led by Betty, Charlie, and Laurie Warner. Laurie already secured a three year home care agreement that states she will inherit his farm and home, prompting Old Hiram to complain of “undesirable tenants” as he exits with Laurie's support.
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Hiram Gaylord
Betty
Charlie
Laurie Warner
Laurie
Tom
Hiram
Old Hiram
Tarnation
Gaylord
Warner
Soap and Water Removes Most Household Stains
Most stains on linens and apparel come out with simple soap and water. A few rare stains need special knowledge, but the vast majority can be removed easily with suds.
Patching Ordnance Saves U S Taxpayers in Germany
Mainz ordnance depot leads Europe in repairs saving over a billion dollars for U S taxpayers. 13 000 German technicians repair worn out weapons at six depots under Army supervision with $25 incentive awards for cost saving ideas.
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Mainz
Germany
U. S
Europe
Mainz Ordnance
Shift in U S research burden toward federal funding
The article notes a long term shift of costs from industry to the federal government in U S research since World War II. It cites Eisenhower on expanding economic opportunities through research, with $30 billion spent since 1941 and $4 billion in 1953, mostly for military research and purchases of industry research. Car dealers report overproduction hurting profits as inventories rise and used car prices fall.
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United States
Eisenhower
National Automobile Dealers Association
NADA
Maintenance Depot Rebuilds US Weapons in Europe
The depot opened in 1951 at a cost of 10 million dollars and has since reclaimed 215 million worth of worn weapons. About 300,000 small arms, artillery pieces, optics, tanks and other tracked vehicles have been rebuilt, with brisk business as European maneuvers stress Army gear. An estimated 300,000 U.S. troops in Europe maneuver about six months annually.
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U. S
Germany
U.S
Europe
Dallas to host National Square Dance Festival
The National Square Dance Festival will run April 8 through 10 in Dallas at the automobile Building in Fair Park. Organizers expect about 50 000 dancers and spectators from across the nation with proceeds aiding crippled and underprivileged children.
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Dallas
Dallas Tex
Lee Bedford
Fair Park
Texas
Bedford
Corn Eating Champion Devours 1414 Ears in Ten Minutes
David Benesh of Sun Prairie Wisconsin won a corn eating contest by consuming 1414 ears in ten minutes. He won a live pork roast as the prize and planned to save the meat for another day.
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Sun Prairie
Wis
David Benesh
Akron University Offers Adult Education For Older Women
Akron University announces free courses for older women returning to learning. Programs cover politics world history arts and group participation and leadership. Courses run in the afternoon to fit family schedules while remaining time for chores. The feature notes women gain leisure time and influence at home and in society. A stray line mentions the cheetah clocked at 70 mph as a trivia aside.
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E. D. Duryea
Duryea
Papa
Husky breeder Mrs Demidoff sells dogs back to Alaska
New Hampshire breeder Mrs. Nicholas Demidoff, once a top husky racer and the sole woman driver to win an official race, demonstrates with five dogs in New York. She notes puppies fetch about $100 and Huskies pull 30 to 40 miles, with leadership by the leader Otchki valued at $5,000.
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Vivian Sande
U. P
New York
Nicholas Demidoff
Fitzwilliam
N. H
Demidoff
Alaska
Manhattan
Bracelets for bosoms may aid TV actresses
New York reports designer Lawrence Corbse creates "Open Secret" bracelets that fit into wired bra slits to shape around low cut necklines. He says TV wardrobes inspire the jewelry and expects more manufacturers to adopt the concept by fall.
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New York
Lawrence Corbse
Corb
Brooklyn Law School
Congressman's Frank Postage Notes Official Duty
A fragment notes that frank postage is an official privilege for Congress members and members-elect. It references free mail services and restrictions tied to official business. The text mentions delegation status and related communications practices.
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Frank
France Still Leads World In Tourism In 1953
Paris reports France remained the top tourist draw in 1953 with 3.2 million foreign visitors including 400 000 North Americans. Boucoiran cites potential 3.5 million if August strikes hadn’t hit. Foreign tourist income reached 122 billion francs.
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France
Paris
Jean Boucoiran
Boucoiran
Finest Dressed Full Flav Fresh Fro Dressed Wet
A short note describes a fashion item or slang phrase, mentioning a fresh style and a discount offer. It lists a weight or price cue and a delivery cue, suggesting a sale or promotion context. The garbled text implies a product description with pricing and quantity details.
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