Fire Chief Warns On Crowding And Fire Dangers
Fire Chief William West warns housing shortages drive crowding, increasing fire risk from extra occupants and storage. He urges a spring cleanup, proper trash disposal, paper and clothing salvage, safer smoking rules, and careful handling of rags and solvents to prevent spontaneous ignition and electrical hazards.
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William West
National Board of Fire Underwriters
West
Gaivage
Heredity and Environment in Abnormal Weight
The article argues obesity results from both heredity and environment. It cites studies of obese parents, twin pairs, and racial differences to show genetics and upbringing influence weight, while noting identical twins often differ in weight due to environmental factors. It concludes heredity and environment both shape body weight.
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James W. Barton
Hugo Bony
van Norden
Rony
Fashion notes from Houston unit show personal gift coat
Pretty Dorothy Lancon wears a new dark green coat sent by her sergeant husband overseas. He relieved Gen von Dudenberg of his overcoat, and an old German seamstress cut it to Dorothy’s size and added red piping from an Austrian officer’s trousers.
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Houston
Tex
Dorothy Lancon
Gen. von Dudenberg
Dorothy
Hitler Spark Lapse on Bestseller List in Boston
Boston publishers report Adolf Hitler's Mein Kampf no longer on the best seller list after 4000 copies sold in a year. Royalties go to the Alien Property Custodian. Analysts expect sales to rise as readers grow more analytical and recognize the global disaster Hitler caused.
New England's oldest USO mother found in Portsmouth
In Portsmouth New Hampshire 77 year old Mrs Thomas D Noyes is recognized as New England oldest USO mother. She volunteers at the USO and helps servicemen and their families with visits meals and companionship. Her long service reflects the community role of volunteers in wartime morale building.
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Portsmouth, N. H
New England
Thomas D. Noyes
Portsmouth
Loretta Young Sees Stars Born Not Made
Loretta Young argues talents are innate, pointing to Marg aret O'Brien as living proof. She says acting is heaven given and that gaining life experience does not improve talent. She stars with David Niven in The Perfect Marriage and shares thoughts on living in the moment and refining taste.
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Patricia Clary
Hollywood
Loretta Young
Tiny Margaret O'Brien
Miss Young
He Lunts
Fontaines
Hayes
Bergmans
Harrymores
Loretta
David Niven
Marriage
Hal Wallis
Paramount
Goren on Bridge Explains Key Finesse Strategy
In a Vanderbilt cup match hand East declares three no trump after South opens two no trump. The article analyzes why the six of clubs finesse at trick two secures nine total tricks and the risks of a spade shift if North holds the king of clubs. It notes the declarer’s precise early play and the scarce nine tricks needed to win before shifting focus to timing.
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East
South
Declarer
North
Begging for $57,000 In Oakland County Deposits
Oakland county clerk holds $57,187 in unclaimed deposits from the Pontiac Commercial and Savings Bank receivership ending. The money belongs to depositors who did not claim it after the bank failed in 1931. Also noted are other brief items from Evansville and Nashville regarding bells and missing items.
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Pontiac
Mich
Oakland County
Frank Doty
Pontiac Commercial and Savings Bank
War Relic Room Planned in Warsaw Courthouse
Kosciusko county to establish a war relic room in the courthouse with the World War I veterans honor roll moved indoors. A USO War Memorial committee is in charge of arrangements. Also noted is a New Mexico silver smithing industry from Spanish influence.
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Warsaw
Ind
Kosciusko County
Court House
USO War Memorial Committee
Ohio's Most Reluctant Audience
Ohio state film censor Miss Susannah M Warfield and her assistant Ruth Amline work daily in the State Office building basement projection room reviewing every foot of film shown in Ohio. They cite Bugs Bunny cartoons and Westerns as rare respite and note serials bore them. Warfield recalls silent era shortcuts and lists David Copperfield and Wilson as favorites. A Robin and a song sparrow reportedly stayed through winter in Revere Massachusetts gardens.
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Don Smith
Columbus
Ohio
State Office
Susannah M. Warfield
State
Ruth Amline
Miss Warfield
Censorship Board
Bugs Bunny
David Copperfield
Wilson
van Johnson
New Record Releases From Major Labels Include Schubert and Jazz
Columbia releases Schubert melodies with Marek Weber and his orchestra and a Victor Borge program mixing The Blue Danube with The Serenade. Capitol issues Strauss Waltzes. Decca features The Red Mill songs with Eileen Farrell. Brunswick debuts Johnny Dodds with Beale Street Washboard Band and Black Bottom Stompers. Beetle browed remark ends piece.
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New York
Columbia Records
Marek Weber
Schubert
Columbia
Victor Borge
Borge
Strauss
Capitol Records
Vienna
Woode
Emperor Waite
Sam Freed
Julius Toldi
Brunswick Records
Johnny Dodds
New Orleans
Erastus
Dodds
Beale Street Washboard Band
Black Bottom
Lois Armstrong
Johnny St. Cyr
Earl Hines
Decca Records
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