Car prize mishap halts winner and redraws
The winning ticket went to Harvey Jones a Negro who could not claim the Cadillac prize due to white-only rules at a Kiwanis dance. Sheriff Parker informed him of the win and the club blamed a misunderstanding. A redraw awarded the car to Dr. Charles Townes. A campaign to raise funds for Jones followed in New York.
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Associated Press
CIE
N. C
Wiose Uicket- Worthiney
Cadillac
Harvey Jones
Hertford County
Charles Parker
Jones
Ahoskie Kiwanis
Rupert Massey
Nes
Massey
Charles Townes
Waverly
New York
John P. Lewis
Backache and leg pains may signal kidney trouble
Warning signs include backache, leg pains, night urination, headaches, and dizziness. Poor kidney function lets toxic waste stay in blood, causing fatigue and pain. Doan's Pills are promoted for relief and to help flush toxins from the blood, a claim tied to a long history of use.
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Don Taust
Nature
Doan
Pennsylvania Air Marker Program Expands For Aviators
Pennsylvania moves ahead with its air marker program to guide pilots. Sixty-seven markers were added in late June bringing total markers to 281 and eight five percent complete by mid August. The effort includes marking towers and forests with ten foot community names and directional arrows.
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Harris
Usspsylvania
Orus J. Matthews
Pennsylvania Aeronautics Commission
William J.andersort
Commission
Tcensed
Civil Aeronautics Administra
Ion
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Aeronauitics Commission
Pennsylvania Department of Forests and Waters
Allegheny National Forest
Athletes Foot Itch How To Stop It In Five Minutes
Quick guide advises a five minute test and using Teol at drug stores to stop Athlete’s Foot itch. Claims a new foot comfort product will help today at Widnam’s Dept Drug Store.
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Jomfort
Naday
Widnam
Air mail volume spikes after rate cut to five cents
All American Aviation reports Corry mail service saw a 52 percent rise in mail carried on pickup routes since the eight to five cent rate cut. Postmaster James Sullivan announced the nickel rate took effect October 1, 1946, and the company notes the growth since then.
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Waren
Corry
James Sullivan
Aviation Company
Senator Kemp Calls Senate Probe Of Kansas City Election
Senator Kemp of Missouri urged a Senate inquiry into the Justice Department’s handling of a 1940 Kansas City election probe. He warned of a widening mail pickup problem and accused Attorney General Tom Clark of trying to whitewash the incident, while the judiciary committee postponed action on his resolution.
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Associated Press
Washington
Kemp
Tom Clark
Judiciary Committee
Kem
Senate
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Campbell’s Tomato Soup
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Duquesne Brewing Company
Pittsburgh, Pa
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Blue Cross
Rity
Standard Service
Ward
U.S
Hospital Service Association of Pittsburgh
Farmers Bank Bldg
Pittsburgh
Blue Cross Pay
Tam
Ilos of
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