Butte County's Problem and the Secret Board Meetings
A grand jury report in Oroville highlights secret meetings of the Butte County board of supervisors and exposes documents and lectures between an architect and hospital administrator. The Oroville Mercury provides details on private orders to the architect and controversial jail plans, fueling statewide concern over nontransparent local governance.
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Butte County
Jura
Board of Supervisors
Butte
Alameda County
George Janssen
Ixent Purgel
Chester Stanley
Harry Bartell
Grand Jury
Oroville
Carlos Eiter
Boar
Dan L. Beebe
The
Oroville Mercury
Beebe
Grand Fry
Tara
Miese
Larnesy
Telaw
Bull Cofunty
L'ansdet
Bulle
Political reflections on Truman and potential successors
A noisy column debates Truman candidacy and the field for president. It cites Lyle Wilson Ray Tucker and others discussing whether Truman should run and who would lead the nation through tough times. The piece reflects on promises tax cuts and budget balance, noting the difficulty of turning statements into action and the wary stance of Larry Truman amid a demanding four years ahead.
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Harry
Truman
Dot
Atlin
Lyle Wilson
Indy
Stundin
Isenhawer
Taft
Kefnuver Fe Stevenson
Dyer Ui
Ray Tucker
Bob
Tueker
Sutton
Quemal
Nat
Fusenhower
Royse
Larry Truman
Levine
Stop Gap Controls Bill Seen in Congress
A tentative view from sources suggests a temporary extension of the control measure into mid November. The Senate has already approved an eight month extension, while party leadership signals readiness to advance a broader extension package if needed.
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Hovis
Congress
Senate
Inflationian fears and fiscal policy critique in Washington
Ray Tucker reports a critique of Truman era monetary and debt policy amid inflation worries. The piece cites Treasury actions, Keyserling and Snyder influence, and banker concerns over idle debt, liquidity, and potential market impacts ahead of the next president.
Truman era fight shapes Democratic nomination
A fragmented draft of the Democratic race centers on Kefauver and Truman’s influence. The piece notes factional tensions, party leaders, and potential candidates like Kefauver and Barkley, with Truman's pivotal role shaping the Chicago convention’s outcome and the 1952 Democratic path. The article emphasizes Truman’s enduring appeal and strategic guidance for successor plans.
Crossword Puzzle Clues Fragment From Arizona Page
Fragmentary crossword puzzle text shows garbled lines with scattered names and numbers. Readable entities include Arizona and a list of mixed alphanumeric hints. Most clues are indecipherable, offering little solvable content for a full grid or specific answers.
Advertising and hypocrisy in beauty ads critique
A reader letter critiques the glamorization of models in advertising and the pressure to look perfect. The author calls out airlines railways and buses for using pretty people, notes the prevalence of dissatisfaction, and argues for authenticity over spectacle in marketing. The piece laments misused funds and urges a shift toward honest representation rather than prying on society’s vanity.
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Americas
Bloly- Wood
Mike Mille
Cooper
Ux Enngider
Airphinus
Hunt Theme TV Brightens New Ashland Garage
A garbled local notice describes plans for a new Ashland garage fitted as a sportsman den. It mentions a wall of mounted heads and rifles, a television, and a management team including Ataide, Mick Banshires, Fred West, and George Willis, with daily operation hinted at.
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Astilandwwa Voncrete
Toby Cearge
Ataide
Haw
Sbmith
Hunture
Hollywood Star Personalities Drive Screen Magic
Benny Cook reports Hollywood stars like Susan Hayward, Anne Baxter, and Joan Crawford rely on personality quotients to sustain fame. Leonard Shamay notes top names from Miss Hayward to Greta Garbo built careers through image mastery, not always natural charm, with mentors and technique shaping lasting appeal.
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Ben Cook
Holly Wook
Ain
Auer Fiaggion
Leon Shimsey
Gamera
Shamay
Asinket
Hollywood
Shomray
Dave
Te Srinis
Kiliimanjare
Rey Peek
Susan Hayward
Apa | Af
Anne
Milward
Wis
Shamroy
Hayward
Francis Sti
Wydin Bailey
Mise Nott
Ile
Marten Vietrich
Ronald Colman
Joan Crawford
Dancing Daughters
Dean’ Harlow
Hells Angels
Ielove
Shameey Sai
Harman Nichols and the Washington Cats in Politics Mix
A quirky column recalls Harman Nichols and Toby the cat in a Washington radio scene. The piece blends gossip on political figures like Truman supporters and Kefauver with a humorous note about a cat influencing public chatter and a federal judge’s gavel, ending with Toby’s ghostwriter Croorpe.
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Washington
Culpepper
Georgy Es
Viet Uae
Tiger Pele Wong
Chic
Bae Eisjee
Windy City
Truman
St James
Ike
Kefauver
Russell
Stevenso
Toby Sa
Toby
Croorpe
Hic Hyoer
Reedy
Organize Against Crime Advises D A in Address
Alameda District Attorney J F Coakley outlines a plan urging all enforcement agencies to work closely, share information, and coordinate actions to tackle organized crime and to adapt to new civil property law enforcement changes. The Forty second Annual Conference of District Attorneys and County Counsels runs June 24 for four days in Santa Clara. Agnes R Polsdorfer will participate as assistant district attorney of Alameda County and join the panel on Civil Public Law Problems.
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Oaklard
Uw Enforcement
Qnel
Navidalsh
California
Disnier Wattorneys Association
Atorneys
Santa Cne
Agnes R. Polsdorfer
Under The Sea Wind praised for vivid marine life portraits
A critical, opinionated review praises Rachel Carson for her Under The Sea Wind. It notes the book’s lyrical yet dense prose, its role in shaping public interest before Pearl Harbor, and Carson’s talent for interpreting ocean life through engaging, dramatic passages.
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Pordryx
Rachel Carsois
Oxford Press
Pian
Gil
Magia
Miss Carson
Stu
Hamoalle
Ts Cateiss
Walter Souness
Miss Carson Em Simehow
Alameda county groups host costume party and notices
Way Back When items announce new and long standing members of the Alameda county council and local business groups. It lists residents and positions including Mrs. Inge Sorenson and Mrs. Lydia Hansen and notes an evening supper and costume party at 12 C Street hosted by Mrs. Inge Sorenson. Also mentions recent visits to San Diego by local families and community events from 20, 30, and 0 years ago with names, places, and affiliations.
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Pulzzle
Federal Reserve
Truman
Snyder
Leonisd Keyserling
House Economic Council
Keyserling
Te Hautearel
Buisiness
Aml
Chich
Inge Sorenson
C Street
Eidalin Anderann
Ehalrosin
Lydia Chris Hansen
Eluror Thorndike
Genesta Silva
Ida Criner
Renee Prinste
Mae F. van Torn
Mes. Relen Malzko
P.M. Pondeyiast
Junehwon
Orchard Avenue
Muir Street
William Ainack
W. D. McLeod
George C. Hovey
Lat Keyser
A. J. Young
Gheorge Bondergast
L. 1. Kaabe
Kempton
Agnes Statl
Mattans
Hovey
Snd
Emse Rajibe
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Ruth Postan
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Gibson
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Mieslawn Nickelson
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M. J. Marrison
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