December Will Mark Nation’s 1 000 000th Traffic Death
A mid December milestone will see the United States reach the millionth traffic fatality since the turn of the century. The piece urges stricter driver testing, blood alcohol use in court, better road engineering, licensing discipline, and public concern to reduce deaths. It questions what will finally spur action beyond the looming toll.
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United States
England
Reed and Derek Team Up Again for The Dark Page
Reed and John Derek headline The Dark Page after Saturday's Hero success. In New York to promote the film they juggle meetings with the mayor radio and TV dates and ceremonies. Donna Corcoran, age nine, joins the cast after Angels in the Outfield and Young Man in a Hurry.
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Po Reed
John Derek
Columbia
New York
Derek
Donna Corcoran
Metro
Margaret O'Brien
Maureen O Hara to Star in Against All Flags
Universal International casts Maureen O Hara as the pirate band leader in the 18th century adventure Against All Flags. Paramount schedules the first screening of My Favorite Spy, a Bob Hope Hedy Lamarr comedy, at a private home with guest stars and spotlights.
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Maureen O’hara
Universal-International
Paramount
Bob Hope
Hollywood
California
Bob
NBC
Housewrecker Believes Idleness Kills Men in Md
Rux ton Maryland area reports 80 year old William Frederick Old Pop Losch building wrecking feats for three years to stay active. He claims idleness kills men and has wrecked four houses three barns and a Democratic club. Former county official now pursues wrecking as retirement.
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Ruxton
William Frederick
Old Pop’ Losch
Across and Down Word Puzzle Clues Mixed
A quick reference list of across and down clues including terms for body parts ensigns ships and languages with several archaic or regional hints. The grid likely involves bilingual or etymological connections across various cultures and historical periods.
Riddled Clues From Last Week's Answer Gun
A fragment lists crossword clues with entries for metal joining and finishing terms. It includes numbered hints such as 34 and 37 39 40. The lines resemble a puzzle page snippet inviting solver engagement.
Night of Fire on the Farm and the Neighborly Conspiracy
Howie and Trist Olds confront a barn blaze tied to neighborly plots. Sheriff Gunfrey uncovers that Trist’s sons, driven by money, planned the arson while adults sought to avoid justice. Long leaves town as the case closes.
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Trist
Howie
Gunfrey
Shell
Long
Owie
Jerry
Dad
Cotton keeps its charm for fall and winter wear
Dorothy Barclay urges shoppers to embrace cotton year round as war demands limit civilian cotton. She highlights fabrics like broadcloth velvet corduroy and compares cost and care with wool, noting new weaves and colors for fall and winter wardrobes.
Grassroots Socialism Gain Noted in English Labor Scene
Wright A Patterson argues English Labor Party aims to equalize wealth via taxes and doles, while socialized medicine and rationing strain doctors and living costs. He contrasts Conservative stance with Fair Deal aims in the United States and warns of bankruptcy if expansion of welfare continues. Ike is unlikely to secure a two party or even one party nomination.
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Labor Party
England
America
Doles
Ieee
Nickel magnetostrictive depth sounding method
A novel use of nickel in echo depth sounders exploits its magnetostrictive property to improve depth measurements. The approach leverages nickel’s response to magnetic fields to generate and detect acoustic signals for more accurate subsurface mapping.
Three blouse styles to fit skirts or suits
A sewing pamphlet offers three blouse designs that pair with skirts or suits, each needing one yard of fabric in smaller sizes. Send 25 cents for the Fall and Winter STYL IT pattern magazine featuring practical sewing ideas and gift patterns inside.
Cotton for children's clothes wins mothers' praise
A survey shows a majority of mothers prefer cotton for seven of ten essential children's items. Cotton is favored for low initial cost, easy laundering, and lasting quality, with garments available made up or for home sewing.
Railroad Gives 47 Small Towns Bells for Churches
The L and N railroad supplied 47 church bells to rural churches across Kentucky Tennessee Virginia Alabama Illinois and Georgia in the past year. Each 300 pound bell was salvaged from scrapped steam locomotives. The latest recipients include East Bernstadt and Morehead Kentucky and Nonaburg and Paris Tennessee.
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Louisville
L. &N. Railroad
Kentucky
Tennessee
Virginia
Alabama
Ilinois
Georgia
A Tree Should Be Kept Within Bounds Always
Dense foliage of street trees hides traffic lights and obstructs views while lush lawn trees darken interiors. A low hanging branch restricts passage over doorways and annoys pedestrians. Corrective pruning eliminates faults and raises limbs to improve light and health of lawn trees.
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