Boiling Point oddities by Hal Boyle in New York AP
A witty roundup of quick facts and quips from Hal Boyle. Items cover aging, prime years, a name change, a sacred volcano, curious measurements, and light household tips. Includes a playful line about car brands and a Wilde quote, reflecting midcentury column chatter.
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New York
John Papalexopoulos
Detroit
Fujiyama
Japan
Georgia
Tennessee
Plumnelly
Kathryn Murray
America
Grace Downs
Shousehold
Oscar Wilde
Solons Skip Holiday In Adjournment Drive
The Senate and House prepared to resume debate on extending farm surplus disposal while pursuing a currency and interest rate measure. Senator Morse threatened to block acts with a delaying tactic as lawmakers debated five major bills before adjournment, with Khrushchev's visit looming.
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Solons
Wington
Conys Presas
Tutt
Wayne Morse
Monne
Senate Democratic
Lynton B. Johnson
Tex
Congress
Nikita Khrushchev
Morse
Senate
Johnson
Eisenhower
House
Houselor
Frankly D. Roosevelt
Senate Banking Committees
Senate Appropriations Committee
Late Hours for Jaynes Baby at Blackpool Illuminations
Inspector Frank Sevier of the Prevention of Cruelty to Children says he will report Jayne Mansfield for keeping her eight month old Miklos up late at Blackpool Illuminations. Miklos stayed up past 10 pm while husband Mickey Targitay slept all day, raising concerns about publicity stunts for a young child. The inspector plans to forward the matter to London headquarters.
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Blackpool
England
UPD
Frank Sevier
Nafivapl
Jayne Mansfield
Miss Mansfield
Miklos
Mickey Targitay
Sevier
New York Roundup Targets Youthful Hoodlums
New York officials report about 200 youths arrested in a broad crackdown on teenage violence following last week’s killings. Police Commissioner Kennedy ordered the drive as Gov Rockefeller prepares talks with civic and religious leaders on the hooding problem and potential parental responsibility. Rockefeller calls juvenile delinquency a worldwide issue not confined to New York.
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New York
UPI
Poligwnj Ihe
Stephen J. Kennedy
Nelson A. Rockfeller
Rockefeller
New York City
Upstate
New York State
New Talks on Arms Banket
The United States, Russia, Britain and France agreed to restart disarmament talks. A five Western and five Communist country commission will begin negotiations soon to limit arms and stockpiles and prevent surprise attacks, with Geneva work continuing on a test ban.
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Washington
UPI
United States
Russa
Briain
France
U.S
Russia
Nikita Khan- Shehev
Eisenhower
Kh.shchev
E East
West
London
United Nations
Commission
Yardain
Geneva
Flies Drinking Dairy Profits in Vermont
In Burlington, Vermont, an AP report notes flies consume about 750000 dollars yearly in dairy profits. Dr George Mactellam of the Vermont Extension Service explains wasted feed, reduced production, and damaged hides from the fly problem. He estimates that horse and stable fly numbers drain milk and grazing time, lowering food intake and profits.
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Fiies
Vermont
George Mactellam
Vermont Extension Service
Fiji parking meters eyed by city council
In Suva Fiji the city council orders a survey on installing 250 parking meters in downtown area. The move follows reports of crowded streets and demand for regulated parking in the capital.
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Suva
Fiji
UPI
Fiji Islands
Dairy Cow Spots Changing In U S Dairy Country
In Brattleboro Vermont area, the Holstein Friesian Association of America notes more Holsteins with buck and white color patterns. The cattle registry reports grade and registered Holsteins now exceed 60 percent of U S dairy herds and supply about 70 percent of national milk production.
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Brattleroad, VI
America
Holstein Friesian Assn. of America
Cattle Registry
Divorce Suit Over Nude Pictures Surprises Husband
Milwaukee AP report says David Brooks faced a divorce action after buying nude pictures of a woman later identified as his wife Ry. Brooks testified in Circuit Court that he discovered the photos were of his wife, leading to the suit.
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Milwaukee
David Brooks
Bus Brooks
Acton
Brooks
Billboard at Missile Base Awaits Nita
A wartime style briefing describes the Vandenberg Air Force Base site with a billboard near the Pacific railroad tracks. It notes the base’s history as Camp Cook and its status as the nation’s first operational missile base, and mentions security measures and train track issues affecting access to launch sites.
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Nita
Angeles
APD
Wandenberg Airforce Base
Iist
Oes
Vandenberg
Air Force Base
Rome
Strategic “Air Command
Strategic Air Command
Rals
Camp
Cook
Air Force
Ico
Khrushchev
Rex
Almanac Today Sees Skies and Historic Dates
The Almanac Today notes Monday September 7 as the 250th day of the year with 115 remaining in 1958. It highlights planetary glimpses Mercury Venus Jupiter Saturn and recalls Tudor queen Elizabeth I born in 1533 and James Fenimore Cooper born in 1789. It mentions Hoover Dam era bombing of London and a Victorian era remark on friendship.
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Mercury
Venus
Barn
Jupiter
Satirn
Fitzabeth
England
James Fenimore Cooper Fe
Seeree
Alder Dam
Hoover Dam
Edmund Gwenn Dies in California Hospital at 81
British born actor Edmund Gwenn, famed for Santa Claus in The Miracle on 24th Street, died Sunday night at 81 after pneumonia complications. Survived by siblings in London, he spent 64 years in stage film and TV. He broke with Shaw on Man and Superman and served as World War I captain. He last lived in Hollywood.
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Hollywood
UPD
Edmund
George Bernard Shaw
London
Gwenn
Santa Claus
24Th Street
Sage
Floapilal
San Fernando Valley
Kelloway
Civil’ Service
Gwemt
Shaw
Gwerin
Barbara
Jobth- Bull
kKp
Tell
Brassbound
Royal Army Service Corps
Laburnum Gray
J.B. Priestley
Anthony’ Adverse
Rex Harrison Kept Secret of Wife's Malady
London reports reveal Rex Harrison concealed Kay Kendall illness before their June 1955 marriage. Doctors diagnosed a serious blood disease in 1955. Kendall died after a prolonged coma as Harrison stayed by her side. Goldman noted Harrison prayed for her peace and happiness amid the private struggle.
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London
Rex
Harrison
Kay Kendall
Tor
Bet Jr
Ridge
Batba
Keexdall
Ant Tad
Jess
Goldman
Patent Fights On The Rise In U S Trade Marks
UPI reports patent disputes are rising with over 350000 trademarks registered and new applications at a high annual rate. The Admiral Corp filed an official protest after learning a Russian TV set bears the Admiral name.
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Washington
UPI
U.S. Patent Office
Admiral Corp
Admiral
Jet Plane Noise Probe Sinks Into Murky History
The report recounts a chaotic early scene involving a UPI led inquiry into jet plane noise linked to 19th century figures. Frank Bancroft is noted as a key name, with ties to New York Port Manager duties during Idlewild Airport’s era. The text merges Cuba, Washington politics, and aviation history in a single fragment.
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Cuba
UPI
Washington
House
Commerce Committee
Will Ball Tearm
Frank ©. Bancroft
Bancroft
New York
Idlewild
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