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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1945
Page
6
A candid photo set captures women baseball fans at a recent Ladies Day game at Yankee Stadium. The piece notes strong attendance, lively cheers and boos, and fans voicing opinions as experts in the sport while enjoying the national pastime and entertainment tax considerations.
U S Department of Agriculture researchers developed a statistical method to gauge drought probability in any U S locality at any time of year. The system uses probability tables to predict dry spells and other climate hazards, aiding soil and water conservation and long term planning for farmers nationwide.
A beauty trick suggests applying a soft rose-red rouge on the chin and blending to a faint rosy shadow. The method is described as camouflaging an overemphatic chin to alter facial proportions for a smoother appearance.
The Observer reports floating airfields in the ocean have been tried with success during the war. Early in the conflict Britain and the United States collaborated on designs, and several more have been built in what is described as an improved pattern. Location of the experiments remains secret.
North Africa including Morocco Algeria and Tunisia offers significant postwar trade prospects for the United States. Maghreb needs, excluding wheat, could exceed 100 million dollars in the next half year, with U S wheat supplies planned at 2.5 million tons amid French cash payments. The region holds rich mineral potential including one third of the world’s phosphate, plus copper, lead, zinc and other metals, spanning an area over a million square miles with a 20 million population.
Reporter Nancy Pepper highlights how teen trends become products. Jabberwocky fashions inspire coats and headbands with brand prints. S.W.A.K lipsticked lipographs appear on envelopes. Stop and Go sells reflector belts and ready-made gadget belts.
An odd collection of slang and wordplay appears as a glossary style note. The piece riffs on terms like Dope Fiend Drug Addict and Ping-How's Pong while mixing greetings and cautionary phrases. It reads as playful street language from a period column.
A lighthearted feature outlines teen party ideas from mother and daughter tea to trolley rides and a fire alarm themed party. Guests bring prized possessions to auction for war stamps, with invites printed on brown burned-edged paper and costumes expected.
Oak Ridge officials said no danger of an atomic explosion at Clinton Engineer Works. Col. Kenneth D. Nichols, commanding officer, stated safeguards make an atomic explosion impossible despite the plants being main units for production of atomic bombs.
The piece notes DDT saved lives in war and disease areas yet is not a cure all. Swiss scientists urge entomologist led use while warning it may harm pollinators and wildlife. It discusses air spraying, field tests, and practical domestic uses amid cautions on ecological impact and safe application.
Mrs Beulah Hankins of 634 S Collier writes that Faultless Starch saves hours of ironing. She irons 10-15 suits weekly for her four year old and white dresses for twins, praising easy ironing and fragrant results.
Civilians likely determine postwar recession timing and strength as they spend or save in coming months. Experts project three postwar periods from reconversion to self sufficiency, with optimistic market views despite meat demand and tight storage. Range conditions are good and ranchers plan larger winter cattle stocks.
Secretary Clinton P. Anderson announced the consolidation of more than a dozen Agriculture Department offices into the new Production and Marketing Administration. The PMA is headed by Under Secretary John B. Hutson and includes 10 commodity branches, 9 other branches, plus the Commodity Credit and Federal Crop Insurance Corporations.
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