Spelling Of Names Puzzles Census Takers Headaches
A humorous piece by William J. Conwab warns enumerators how names vary in the census. It cites John Burns or Burns, Juan, or Byrnes and shows how hyphenated and unusual spellings complicate data. The column lampoons name diversity and suggests careful, stepwise collection to avoid errors.
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William J. Conwab
Nike
Tross
John Burns
John
Jan
Jon
Juan
Burns
Birna
Burnes
Byrnes
Wagoner
Vera- Elen Rone
Inai
Atart
Edward Everett Wy
EB. Brown
John L
Arms shipments to Europe face anti Communist port protests
Washington reports an anti Communist labor drive on European docks to block unloading of North Atlantic Pact aid. ICFTU leaders and European unions back anti Soviet actions while U S labor groups defend shipments, noting ships already sailing to Europe and planned port actions in Genoa Naples Antwerp and Cherbourg-Marselles.
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Peter Edson
Washington
NEA
Europe
America
International Confederation of Free Trade Unions
ICFTU
J. W. Oldenbroeck
Netherlands
Omer Becu
Belgium
European International Transport Workers Federation
American Federation of Labor
Congress of Industrial Organizations
United Mine Workers
Railroad Brotherhoods
U.S. Army
New York
Italy
Flest
Norfolk
Dixmude
First Air Force
England
United States
Old Tenbroeck
European
Unons
France
Omer Bereu
Atlantic
Baltic
Mediterranean
Berca
Fronta
Cherbourg
Marselles
Pecays
Bercu
Genoa
U. S
Naples
di Stefana
Mussolini
Tengshotemien
Di_ Stefano
Saya Berca
Antwerp
Mr. Bercu
Marshall Plan
Bordeaux
Denmark
Copenhagen
Marry Bridges
U.S
World Federation of Trade Unions
Marshall Pinan
Sud
Arma
Isbor
Early Start Forecast In Span Construction
Mobile reports a four mile bridge to Dauphin Island may start this summer. County Commissioner Joe N. Langan said no loan application for seven million dollars to fund the span has been sent to the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. The bridge would connect Cedar Point on the mainland about one half mile south of Mobile, with state deeds needed for adjacent land.
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Mobile
Dauphin Island
Joe N. Langan
Langen
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Cedar Point
Islang Leach
Horrified audience member startled by war film scene
A Herrin man, engrossed in the movie Battleground, snapped to when a friend called his name in the lobby after the show. Meanwhile, 100,000 people visited U S national parks in the 19% travel year.
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Realiom
Webrin
Herrin
U. S. National Parks
Donut Trends Boost Teen Vote in Postwar Snack Boom
The article notes a postwar rise in donut sales led by teenagers near high schools with morning afternoon and evening “donut hours.” It presents teen themed recipes using donuts plus rhubarb seasonal menus and budget meals, highlighting consumer behavior and food enthusiasm among youth.
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Gaynor Maddox
Eatefes
Amiies
Ex Captain and Logan Family Foster Korean and Japanese Children
Ex Captain G Logan shares his Seattle home with Sangho the Korean boy and two Japanese girls Sally and Judy under sponsorship of ex Captain Leeun. Sangho attends University of Washington and earns money to support his family while adapting to American customs. The Logans see themselves as investors in international relations, believing small acts at home build goodwill and democracy.
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D G. Logan
U. S
Korea
Grean
Sangho
Logan
Sindert
Seatie High
Leean
Amerin
International
Keres
Sally
Judy
Raiway
Lois Ware
Welfare Department
Mia
Thelma
Logans
Redweeds Spread Across West Coast Say Experts
AP reports redweeds are found mainly on the west coast near East Berkeley California. University of Columbia notes many redweeds have been transplanted in eastern rivers but fail to take hold in the north. Officials warn against spread and call for monitoring and control measures.
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Berkeley
Crlif
Ippaee University of Colimenia
Riven
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