Record Heat Drenches U S in July Across Cities
July brought extreme heat across the nation with many cities breaking or tying temperature marks. New York City logged five records in 30 days and 10 days above 90 degrees, while Chicago set a new all time high with 97.8 on July 2. Ernest J. Christie noted the heat could have been worse, though he was away in Minnesota and North Dakota for part of the month. The month also hosted two national political conventions with attendees enduring the heat in air conditioning. Water shortages hit St. Louis high ground households, though some learned to conserve.
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Missouri
Ilinois
Indiana
New York City
Ernest J. Christie
New York Weather Bureau
Christie
Minnesota
North Dakota
Chicago
Mercury
St. Louis
Realistic Cowboy Indian Game Alarms Miami Mother
In Miami Mrs. William McBride said her children played a too realistic cowboys and Indians game. Screams drew her to the backyard where her 4-year-old daughter Sandra dangled from a tree with a rope around her neck and was rushed to a hospital where she was revived. Her 8-year-old son William watched from a limb as war whoops echoed.
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Miami
Fla
William McBride
Begonia Show Opens With Arrivals At Main Street
Begonia and Shade plant show preparations underway at the Veterans' Memorial building on Main Street. Exhibits begin arriving as tables are set, with judging to occur Saturday and public viewing from 10 a.m. Sunday to 10 p.m. both days. Four trophy awards planned. organizers include Mrs. Dorothy Bayliss and a committee of Peter Borvee, Mrs. Harvey Manning, H. B. Cunningham, Mroe Slutte, Ed Kulick.
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Hayward
Main Street
Veterans’ Memorial
Dorothy Bayliss
Peter Borvee
Burglary Suspect In Penang Sentenced After Generous Theft
A 22 year old Chinese burglar in North Malaya, Penang, stole 1860 from three shops. After the theft he shared the spoils with friends, leading to his arrest and a one year sentence.
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Singapore
Penang
Malaya
Immigrants from Holland at Hill Air Force Base Utah
About 56 Dutch newcomers arrive at Hill AFB Utah and begin work in the base shops and hangars. They bring limited English and are adapting to life on base. Local officials and base personnel assist their integration.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Hill Air Force Base
Happy Is The Day When Backache Goes Away
An ancient health blurb touts kidney function and diuretic pills. It claims Duan Pills and later Bonn's Pills offer relief from backache, frequent urination, and urine flow issues, urging readers to use these products for lasting comfort.
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Rena
Miliione
Bonn
Gol Down
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R. J. Reynolds
Mapidnne,International
U.S
Alan C. Dumas
Culver City
Calif
Duma
Harvey Manning
H. B. Cunningham
Mr Oe “Rps
Bloy Slutte
Ed Kulick
Holland IN
Foodvicle
Ce Ctes Hayward
Crisco
Dinty Moore
Tin
del Monte
Swanson
Rocga Bella
Mary Ellen
N.Y. Martin
Liquor Dept
Gravenstein
Isiness
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