Cigarette Use Tapers After Long Upward Run in 1949
The US Department of Agriculture reports a leveling off in cigarette demand after years of growth. In 1949 total use reached about 352 billion cigarettes, up roughly 1 percent from 1948, with per capita supply at 2,435, down from 2,455 in 1948. Population grew more than 2.5 million, and the last half of 1949 showed little change from 1948 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
US Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
RAF
United States
BAE
Bureau
Eniwetok Atoll’s Brutal Drift Through War And Bomb Tests
Eniwetok Atoll ranks among the most battered Pacific lands from typhoons, World War II bombardment, and atomic tests. The atoll, 2,725 miles southwest of Honolulu, housed 139 natives before 1948 relocations to Uje Lang, as secret atomic tests began.
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Eniwetok Atoll
Pacific
Eniwetok
Atomic Energy Commission
Marshall Islands
Honolulu
Tokyo
Ujelang
Iwetok
U. S
Cats as House Pets Learn Easy Training Tips
Cats can be trained easily to be neat in houses and apartments. Providing toys and some discipline keeps them from damaging curtains. They are home bodies, attaching to homes more than people, and often respond when there is a sound reason. Cats breed year round, with January and February preferred, and a cat in heat may cry and wriggle on the floor, alarming those unfamiliar with the symptom.
Northwestern professor links study habits to grades
Dr William G Brink of Northwestern University Education School studied over 1000 high school pupils to guide curricula changes for higher scholastic achievement. He recommends integrating guidance on improving study habits with classroom instruction as a key factor, noting similar patterns among students in the upper fourth of their classes.
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Northwestern University
William G Brink
Northwestern
School of Education
Brink
Symbiotic Sea Anemone and Fish Share Prey
A marine partnership exists between the sea anemone and the small anemone fish. The fish, immune to the anemone’s sting, lures prey into tentacle reach. It maneuvers the stunned fish toward the stingers and cooperates to share the meal.
Local Social Notes From Ocean City And Nearby
Community members attended weekend gatherings and funerals in Ocean City Chestertown and nearby towns. Residents visiting relatives included Mrs Wendal Marshall from Honolulu and Miss Josephine Gallagher of Baltimore while others traveled from Winston Salem Ohio and New York for family events and bridge club activities.
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Woard
J. L Gallagher
Bessie Vickers
New York
Marriage License Listings From Elmhurst to Delaware
A scanned notice lists individuals issued marriage licenses across multiple towns and states. Names include Werbert Senior J and Jannett Forte both of Elmhurst, Robert Lee Porter of Greensboro, and Betts Eahart of Greenstone, with numerous other couples from Denton, Federalsburg, Milford, Georgetown and Wilmington.
Judge's blunt critique of utility regulation sparks debate
District Court Judge T Alan Goldsborough warned that public utilities influence regulatory bodies and that commissions face constant pressure from industry experts to raise rates. He noted such influence persists, even as commissions may not be corrupt, and that regulation alone cannot guarantee consumer protection. The ruling and response highlight tensions in rate setting and regulatory oversight.
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John L Lewis
Public Utility Commission
District Court
T Alan Goldshoroush
Frank l Etter
Washington
Public Utilities Commission
Re.ali
Commission
Judize Goldsborough
Pucc
Goldsborough
Japanese Beetles Spread Across the East and Midwest
Japanese beetles have spread from Maine to North Carolina and reach as far west as Ohio. The hard shelled insects feed on over 250 plant species including garden flowers corn soybeans shade trees and fruit trees.
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Maine
North Carolina
Ohio
Customs of North India and Tibet Servants Gratitude Gesture
Reports describe porters and foot servants in northern India and Tibet showing thanks to masters by touching their heads to the ground, sticking out the tongue, and hissing as a traditional payment acknowledgment.
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India
Tibet
Healthful Device Demonstrated for Public Air
A heating and ventilating device that medicates circulating air was recently demonstrated in Chicago, showcasing a method to improve air quality in public buildings. The demonstration highlighted urban use and potential health benefits for occupants.
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Chicago
Community Notices and Social Visits Highlight Local Weekend
A flood of local social news spans Greensboro and nearby towns. Families visit relatives in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware and North Carolina. church and civic events join dinners and weekend gatherings. A Pocahontas Daughters event is planned for Nokomis Hall, July 19 at 8 PM, with attendees urged to attend.
Residents and visits noted in Fort Belvoir area
Mrs S T Parish of Fort Belvoir and Walls spent the week with peemts Mr and Atis Tiarts Karcher attending Sundas ztiets at Mr George stirme and Mr Sam Northam James Steward to Geserowsk. Walter and Charles Steward drove to Philadelphia for a bill game. Dr and Mrs Mson Smith depart Wednesday for Wichita Kan where the Dr will practice Abs profession. Little Juds Tasley spent Sunday with her aunt Mrs Carlton Smith and Jami of Goldsboro.
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Greensboro
WN. C
Fred Cohee
Dawson Cohee
Horace Gamobruil
Towson Md
Wo Taslor Sr
Boone
Taslor
Mass
Sundis Cuests
Mer
Geetre
Grees
Freddie
Marian
Jimmin Giee
Denton
Gresy
Noth Waes
Pao Mitoo
Tleward
del Vir
Joe Gaserowski
Sam Mike
Alex Anthons
Harrinutep
Mir
Irs
Sievoauld
Disid
Delmit del Aroo
Walter Steward
Benny
Henrs
Patricia Werner
Homer Hatt
Claston del Meroo
Vis Pidwaed Thon
Wilmington
Harry Karcher
Jamis
Daughters
Pocahontas
Bessie Triphett
Nokomis Hall
FE. S. Hodson
Salisbury
Buck McClements
Irvine Lane Jr
New York City
Fd. Cagle
S. T Parish
Fort Belvoir
Walls
Atis Tiarts Karcher
Fon Sundas
George Stirme
Sam Northam
James Steward
Geserowsk
Walter
Charles Steward
Philadelphia
Msron Smith
Wichita
Kan
Will
Little Juds Tasley
Carlton Smith
Jami
Goldsboro
In Memoriam for Charles M Harris
In memory of our dear son and brother Charles M Harris who was taken from us two years ago on July 6 1948. Remembrance is a golden chain Death tries to break for all in vain. The memory of those happy days when we were all together, missed by Mother, Father, Sisters and Brothers.
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Charles M Harris
Cass
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Bowers
Del
Ahee Fo Nabh
William F Joahnsen
Harrington
Dorothy P. Brooks
Hadwin Charles Hill
Milton
Joan Irene Lewis
John Grime
Federalsburg
Exelsa Noble Harlowell
Nathaniel Skilark
Ethel Boxer
Federal
Ideal Brand
Ideal
Asee
Pride of
Killarney
Calif
Sunkist Lemons
HEINZ
Sess
Ibetl
Ica
Virginia Lee Bakery
Virginia Lee
Aseo
Tbean
Ernest Cooper
John Charles Thomas
WCEM
T. A. Tobin
Chiropractor
Easton
Memoriam
Moore
Denton, Maryland
Ocean City
Norfolk, VA
Baltimore-Washington
Rehoboth Beach
Sastern Shore Transit Co. Inc
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River Front Estates
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