Boiling Point musings on daily life and odd facts
Hal Boyle presents a column of quirky anecdotes and trivia ranging from home can openers and cat fears of Kaiser Wilhelm to divorce statistics, doctors’ habits, opal birthstones, tax truths in Russia, notable New York presidents, Polly Bergen's rise, Chekhov’s funeral details, and a remark on atoms.
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New York
Kaiser Wilhelm
Germany
United States
E. W. Howe
Soviet Union
Russia
Aaron Burr
George Clinton
Daniel D. Champkins
Martin van Buren
Millard Fishware
William A. Wheeler
Chester A. Arthur
Lavi P. Morton
Theo Gord Roosevelt
James S. Sherman
Polly Bergen Berms
Polly
Anton Chekhov
Former Cuba Envoy Joins Rebel Cause
London AP reports former Cuban ambassador Sergio Rojas Santimaring will fly to Misath with 180,000 Carhart cre gres, predicting a civil war against Fidel Castro and warning of a potential Korean-scale conflict. He claims 134,000 Cuban emigrants in Miami support a counterrevolution and asserts Soviet influence looms if revolution succeeds.
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London
Sergio Rojas
Santi
Maris
Carhart
Princ Ministe
Fidel Castro
Korea
Cuba
Britain
Havana
Castro
Hiitain
Europe
Miami
Americas
Tonicio
Gimlice
Cara
Births and X Rays Warned by Officials in San Francisco
An official in San Francisco warns against conceiving during x ray exposure, urging avoidance for one to two months after exposure to reduce risk of genetic changes and potential birth defects. Statements cite Dr. Muller and other experts, with calls for public information on radiation protection.
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Francisco
atony-Brown
Real Corps
University of California
Muller
Grendon
Dev Muller
University of Indiana
Alex
Sponander Grendon
Kaiser
China Shop of Genetics
Jakon
Herman J
Grennon
Gravton
Mardin Jones
Everett Sempster
Berkeley
Daily Review Miscellany and Advertiser Details
The Daily Review listing presents publisher names and roles and identifies multiple office locations in Hayward and nearby cities. It notes subscription rates and a postal registration from March 1897, with addresses for circulation and advertising, including offices in Hayward, San Leandro, Fremont, and Livermore.
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Flava Saarkt
Prevent
Walllar, Chakeete
Flutives
May Truscott
McChenens
Hayward
California
Matlee
Ardeess Ave Communications
Wietae Ave
Catit
Winton Ave
Acameda County
Calif
Jefferson
Elgin
San
French Police Begin Paris Gunman Hunt
Paris battles with Algerian terrorist cell as gunmen attack police posts on the Left Bank. Casualties include two terrorists and multiple officers wounded. police pursue suspects amid car ambushes and taxi getaways in a district densely populated by expatriates and artists.
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Paris
APJ
Frenchj
Ipolice
Iisy Avenue de la Gare
Heartlin
Mfontparnasse
Bastles
Cart Dent
Artists
Seine
Rails to Trace Ancient Route Lays Out Plans
London AP reports final plans for a railroad linking Turkey that would run along routes once traveled by Alexander the Great.
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London
Turkey
Alexander the Grew
Quad's Father Nervous After Birth of Quadruplets
Mare Rivet Guiliane and Gerard Guirmane welcomed quadruplets Petey Paul Vincent and Gerard born a month early. Doctors report they weigh 4 pounds 1 ounce, 2 pounds 0 ounces, 2 pounds 1 ounce, and 4 pounds 1 ounce. The parents, both from England, have two older sons Stephen and Anthony.
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Piproitapia
Gerard Guirmane
Mare Rivet Mary Guiliane
Surinane
Withland Park
Quinnane
Providence Mosplint
Petey
Paul
Vincent
Gerard
Joseph Watts
Gulmane
Manchester
England
Newcastle
Stephen
Anthony
Three Week GE Strike Ends as Workers Return to Jobs
About 85 GE plants resumed operations after a three week walkout by workers represented by the UE union. A settlement approved by federal mediators provides an immediate 3 percent wage increase and outlines contract terms, ending a dispute that drew in GE management and rival unions. Carey and Jandreau led the dispute with sharp exchanges over labor policy and leadership.
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New York
International Union of
Blowet Fefeal Workers
Regen
Tatvil Ainst Fie
General Electric
Wxt
James RB. Carey
Jub
Westinghouse Tectnic Corp
Atnjar
Re Union
Ssland
Philip D. Moore
Carey
Leniel TF
Boulware
Leon Jandriau
Lovil Bol
Schenectady
N. Y
Selieneracy
Loval Best Vett
Chuckles in The News North luffenkam wedding basis note
A UK reader report describes Rev John Lyon-Shaw saying he will continue wedding ceremonies on a pay up before I pronounce you man and wife basis amid parishioner discontent. Separate items cover a robbery case in Newark and a school football debut in Doncaster.
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North Luffenkam
Eng
UPI
John Lyon-Shaw
Top Nudist Honor Goes To Teacher
London AP reports Muriel Clark, a plump middle aged schoolteacher, elected Britain s No 1 nudist and first woman president of the British Sun Bathing Association. She keeps it secret from her students and refused to reveal her school or home address, citing education authorities might disapprove of a teacher who is also a nudist.
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London
Britain
Foi
Muriel Clark
Clark
Sinkey Cay
Youth Killed in Wild Brawl by LA Gangs
In Los Angeles a late Sunday gang clash between Alpine Street and Diamond Street youths left Manuel Castro 16 fatally shot in the back Jacinto Zamora 15 stabbed in the abdomen and Joe Lavarez 15 shot in the back. Six other boys aged 12 to 15 were hurt as four cars fled the scene. nine youths were later arrested for questioning.
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Los Angeles
Diamond Street
Diamond
Manuel Castro
Court St
Jacinto G. Zamora
G. Fremont Ave
Joe Lavarez
Fremont Ave
Toes
West Berlin
Frontam
Radio Free Europe
Berlin
Eisen
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the Daily Review
The
Daily Review, Inc
Ehber Auiner
Abebau Circkhatich
Oler
Anthony ‘Thomas
Trafalgar Square
UFT
Quad
Steiking
Jandreau
Jocal
Newark
Tony Price
Dick Hanson
Price
Carolyn Castor
Susan Conk
Doncaster
UPT
Intake
Lillian Leeson
Ike
Kbowman
St. Hayward
Saniths
Varsity
Aorl
Rhe
Honeygui
Veribees
Isin FF
Tatest
Ves Egraw - Edison
Sereek Crescent
Foothill Blvd
Washington St
Othi Gteng
Soma Rave
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