Miners Follow Lewis Orders In Alabama Three Day Week
Alabama's 18 000 union coal miners return to work under John L. Lewis's three day work week. Miners will work today tomorrow and Thursday this week with a shift to Monday through Wednesday next week until a new contract is signed. Captive mines supplying blast furnaces are the largest in the state and may operate differently.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
I. W. Router
Alabama Mining Institute
Kellogg All Bran Ad Promises Relief for Constipation
A testimonial from Clement L. Boehmer of El Centro California claims daily All Bran eases irregularity. The ad urges an ounce daily with water and offers double money back if not satisfied after ten days.
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Kellogg's Allbran
Clement L. Boehmer
5Th Street
el Centro
Calif
KeloRe's
Battle Creek
Mich
Expensive Clover Sells at Auction in Prattville
In Prattville Alabama a 50 pound sack of reseeding crimson clover sold for 21 dollars per pound, totaling 1050 dollars. W Cleve Stokes a Montgomery nurseryman and auto dealer paid the sum at a Prattville Sports Club sale. The clover, packaged by Autauga county reseeding crimson clover association, is promoted as a money crop.
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Prattville
Ala
W. Cleve Stokes
Montgomery Nurrseryman
Prattville Sports Club
Autauga County Reseeding Crimson Clover Association
Local industries push to rely on stockpiles for operations
Operators are shifting to five day cycles and urging industries to tap stockpiles to sustain current operation schedules amid supply pressures. The move aims to minimize downtime and keep production steady as inventories deplete.
Georgia Taxes Point Upward
Gov. Herman Talmadge signaled approval of an emergency tax increase during a likely July 18 special session. The plan seeks 20 million dollars for teacher salaries, school aid, pensions, health and infrastructure, with a two cent gas and cigarette tax hike and a one dollar liquor warehouse charge. He opposed a sales tax and may drop referendums.
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Atlanta
Herman Talmadge
Georgia
General Assembly
Talmadge
Air Force seeks one man fighter with robot co pilot
The Air Force aims to develop a single pilot fighter plane with a radar assisted robot co pilot to locate and shoot down enemy bombers at ultra high altitude and speed. Columbia teams finish season against Army in baseball tennis and track.
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AIR Force
Washington
Columbia
Army
Ginger Rogers Warns on Revealing Movie Plots
Hollywood star Ginger Rogers criticizes pre release plot disclosures. She declined a theater guild broadcast for fear of spoiling Perfect Strangers and urges keeping details from the public to preserve anticipation. She argues audiences should wonder about a film without knowing too much in advance.
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Hollywood
Ginger Rogers
Ginger
Theater Guild
Ladies and Gentlémen
Hecht-MacArthur
Wit and manners mix in a pithy joke mix
A collection of humorous vignettes and quips from literature and daily life. It includes a Luce Shaw exchange in London, a mother and child dialog about lies, a railroad report gag, a warning about poison ivy, and a June Bride potato salad joke.
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Clare Boothe Luce
George Bernard Shaw
London
Mrs. Luce
Europe
Mr. Shaw
Be Gay and Roller Skate with Father and Son
A father recalls roller skating with his son at a rink. He spins and performs old tricks then falls hard, bruised but buoyed by his son's confident display as he zips by with a spread eagle and wink. The scene captures shared joy and a lasting laugh.
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Karl Flas
Laughing in sunshine and smiles brighten life
The piece contrasts laughter and kindness with darkness, urging cheerful days and gentle words as a light in life. It notes a lighthearted exchange about summer plans, then reports a Boston vote where teachers oppose loyalty oaths.
Boulder Thoughts and a Pebble’s Courage
A lighthearted column features a wry quote about aging from Ronald Keeler. The speaker imagines a pebble growing into a boulder with time, humorously exploring shyness and eventual sturdiness.
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Ronald Keeler
Junior-Dad, what is a financial genius
A father defines a financial genius as a son who earns more money than his family can spend. The piece explores the idea of wealth and responsibility within a family dynamic.
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Dad
Fierce Fire Ravages Revere Beach Hotels and Cottages
A massive blaze at Revere Beach destroyed two hotels, 24 waterfront cottages, and 19 automobiles. Fire Chief Thomas J. McCarrack estimated losses at $125,000 with four people injured including a firefighter.
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Revere
Mass
Revere Beach
Coney Island
New England
Thomas J. McCarrack
Wind and Rain Brings Death in New York Area
A violent July storm swept the metro area causing at least six deaths and widespread damage. Boats capsized drowning five, a boy drowned in Central Park, and property losses were heavy with fallen trees and power outages. La Guardia suspended as planes encountered dust and winds, and temperatures plummeted from 96.7 to 83 degrees.
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New York
Central Park
la Guardia
Manhattan
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