First Aid to the Ailing House
Home renovation inquiry seeks basement dig out under kitchen and drainage tiling with concrete footings. Expert notes no leaflets available and suggests libraries or publishers for plumbing and piping handbooks. Recommends Theodore Audel & Company, Popular Mechanics, and Portland Cement Association for concrete bulletins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Audel & Company
West 23Rd St
New York
Popular Mechanics Magazine
East Ontario St
Chicago
Portland Cement Association
West Grand Ave
Synthetic fuel dream hinges on natural gas plants
The transportation industries face a gasoline shortage but are assured of ample liquid fuel at reasonable cost once enough plants run a new synthetic process from natural gas. Experts say the method will not be widely used for several years.
Berlin Blockade Lift Prompts Debate On Peace Prospects
Western diplomats question why the Russians ended the Berlin blockade and how the move impacts world peace. Observers tie the lift to airlift fatigue and fear of delays to a German government, while Moscow expands travel and transport rights restoring pre bloqueo conditions. Border checks resume as troops reinforce posts and hotels fill with travelers awaiting full reopening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
U.S
Kremlin
Russia
Moscow
Parrot Hears Crime At Times Square Stamp and Coin Shop
Lorchen the parrot shouted for help as a customer found the Times Square shop locked. Police say Gustave Moerz, 50, was bound with tape and wires, robbed of 644 dollars from a safe and 100 from his pockets after two men tied him and fled with the loot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorchen the
Parrot
Stamp
Times Square
New York
Lorchen
Gustave Moerz
Moerz
Definition of a Nuclear Scientist by Robert D. Fowler
Johns Hopkins physicist Robert D. Fowler describes a nuclear scientist as a man in a dark field with thousands of baseballs scattered around a barn hiding an animal. He throws a ball, it may hit the animal, and by smelling the ball the scientist tries to identify the creature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Robert D. Fowler
Johns Hopkins University
PEEK INTO FUTURE Scientist Sees Eggless World
Harvard professor Eugene C. Rochow predicts a meatless eggless world driven by chemistry. He cites sand derivatives and synthetic fabrics as future resources while arguing humans should curb animal consumption to conserve resources. He also foresees earth friendly warehouses and edible textiles as part of the shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene C. Rochow
Harvard
Rochow
Road safety program targets youth drivers 15 to 25
The Inter Industry highway safety committee launches an education program to curb youth highway deaths and injuries in 1947. It promotes man to man and Dad to Daughter agreements requiring eight safe driving practices by young drivers using family cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Safety Council
Inter-Industry Highway Safety Committee
17Th Street
N. W
Washington, D. C
Wheat surplus hints at new crop record in coming season
The U.S. Department of Agriculture projects winter-wheat output above one billion bushels and spring-wheat near 300 million, signaling a large surplus. Officials warn that controls may cut 1950 acreage 15 to 25 percent, via planting restrictions and possible marketing quotas. Rye, hay, and peaches show varied prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Truman Lights Birthday Cake in White House Celebration
President Harry S. Truman, age 65, is pictured with staff lighting candles on a pre-birthday cake as bundles of greeting messages surround him. Described as in excellent health, he is termed a veritable "iron man" by observers of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry S. Truman
White House
London Stocking Rush Ends In Short Supply
Thousands of women besieged west end stores for nylon stockings in London's biggest hunt. Crowds waited at dawn, but the sale failed as only 500 pairs were issued to each of 700 leading stores, leaving many disappointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
West End
The
London Standard
Sarazen's swift golf philosophy for faster rounds
The piece argues Gene Sarazen's method speeds play, urging quick club selection and purposeful routines. It cites two and a half hour target for two or three ball matches, praises brisk walking and decisive shots, and contrasts with modern players who waste time on greens and lengthy rituals. It also notes comments by Billy Southworth and Leo Durocher on the 1947 pennant race and team balance in the National League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Sarazen
Sarazen
Gene
Billy Southworth
Leo Durocher
Reds
Blackwell
New York Agriculture a Billion Dollar Industry in 1948
New York state agriculture remained a near billion dollar business in 1948 with gross receipts from farming products estimated at 946,521,000 dollars. The figure underscores substantial farm income in the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York State
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roger C. Whitman
Kellogg’s
Allran
Clarence M. Smith
St. Paul Avenue
Madison
Wis
Kelloge’s
Battle Creek
Mich
Yancey Laboratories, Inc
Uttle Rock, Arkansas
Lydia E
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Doan
Doans
Western Newspaper Union
Slash
Truman
Council of Economic Advisers
Edwin G. Nourse
Nourse
Iron Man
Joe Mahoney
Bill Rapchak
Michi~ State
East Lansing
Rapchak
CUBS
Peanuts
Cu Greene
Apawamis
Rye
N.Y
Grantland Rice
Eddie Dyer
Eddie
Ewell Blackwell
Phillies
Tom Grecory
South
Central America
Brazil
Mexico
General Mills, Inc
Ford
Great Falls
Montana
General Duty
Ned Doctor's Hospital
Elma General Hospital
Elma, Washington
Business & Invest
OPPOR
Kashfinder
Wichita
Kansas
Wichita, Kansas
Flathead Lake
Bigfork
Mont
P.O
Big Fork
Arnoldo Beauty
Lving
Hildebrand & Warren, Attys
Glendive
Billlings
Phipps & Co., Inc
Billings
Coram
Thomas Ryan
Gamble
Washington
Palouse
Hot Springs
Rt. 1
Lebanon
Hiway
Oregon
Lcensed
Waterville
Minnesota
New Hampshires
Inman Hatcheries
Aberdeen
Dakota
Warren & Sons Turner
Paul Brockett
Rockhill
Kocher Rt. 1
Onalaska
Wash
Farm Machinery & Equip
McCormick-Deering UK
H.p
A. F. Greytak
Simpson, Montana
Amdition
Vuliuiliule
Forsyth
Northwest Fixture Co
Ave
H. V. Harley-Davidson
Ned Hatton
Dillon
la France
Libby
L. Lewis, Jr
Lester Panike
Weiser
Idaho
ST. Louis
Baston Ave
Granger
Texas
Cooper
4Th Ave
Havre
Lh.c
Edwin C. Richter Gien Allin
N. D
Larson Music Company
Rexburg, Idaho
Tool
David Kenfield
Reed Point
Wilmer
Fraysetr
Fer Yenige
Minneapolis-Moline
HEEB
Tiras
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!