War Task Ended board moves to settle U S place names
Washington report explains how the geographic board will clean up wartime spellings and backlog for U S maps and dictionaries. Dr. Meredith Burrill notes local usage guides, with aims to reduce duplication and standardize names across agencies. Charley Root Jr. pursues pitching in Columbus weekend league.
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U.S
Austin C. Wehrwein
United Press
Washington
J. Hardin Peterson
Fla
Board On Geographic Names
Meredith F. Burrill
New Hampshire
Carolines
Satawan Atoll
Murdock Islands
Satauan Island
Satauan Insel
Satauan Lagune
Sataon Atoll
Young William Islands
Gengraphic
Burrill
Inaccurate Claims Spark Historic Rail Debate in Boston
Historians contest the nation’s first rail use near Boston with small cars on a pair of rails moving earth toward a marsh as real estate development began in 1800. The fragmented clipping also notes varied facts on tortoises, weather, trails, and regional resources.
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Boston
Beacon Hill
Galapagos Islands
Ohio Valley
Pierre Jean DeSmet
Daniel
Wyo
Knights of Columbus
America
West
Mary
Queen of Scots
New York State
State Conservation Department
Adirondacks
Catskills
Bear Mountain
South Cameroons
Africa
Britannica
Solomon Islands
North America
Russellville
Kentucky
Missouri
Alfred C. Brittain
Federal Agricultural Statistician
Arkansas
de Soto
United States
New York Conservation Department
Oregon Seacoast
State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries
W. H. Twenhofel
University of Wisconsin Department of Geology
Colorado potatoes redirected to alcohol production plan
A million bushels of Colorado potatoes unfit for table use are earmarked for alcohol production over the next year to offset grain shortages. The move aims to weather a drought impact and ensure continued supply of alcohol and related products.
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Denver
Colorado
Patriotism in Packaging and Social Notes Across Maine
Packaging changes in Augusta Maine aim to market patriotic brews in red white and blue cartons similar to Maine potato packaging. Varney of the Bar 57 Saddle Club aged veteran of the state is credited with a 76th birthday and advocacy for riding as fitness. A 14 hour on 24 off firemen shift pattern is noted by the American Municipal Association. Randall of Mount Lebanon Pa becomes the first girl in Carnegie Tech engineering to graduate top in class. Census Bureau estimates 2 500 000 more American families exist now than in 1940.
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Augusta
Cifi
Maine
CPS Worland
Wye
Tupy- CF
Varney
Weo
Bar 57
Saddle Club
Ae del
Windhasts Penk Ointment Advertised at Ozark Plant
An advertisement from Windham Chemical Works in Ozark Alabama promotes Windhasts Penk Ointment for a range of ailments including cramps and strains. The notice highlights a price of S00 and urges readers to purchase, claiming durable results and value for money.
Fliers Increase Lead In Southeastern Set
Pensacola swept a doubleheader from the Montgomery Rebels 6 4 and 1 0 to extend the Southeastern League lead as Anniston Rams and Vicksburg dropped defeats. A 14 hit Jackson Senators beat Anniston 7 5. Gadsden rallied for 15 12 win over Vicksburg after trailing late. Meridian beat Setnia 7 2 as Plantek allowed four Meridian hits. Tonight Vicksburg at Anniston Meridian at Selma Pensacola at Montgomery Jackson at Gadsden.
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Presa Pensacola
Montgomery Rebels
Anniston Rams
Vicksburg
Fifers
Rebels
Montgomery
Deets
Gutierrez
Jackson Senators
Annistoy
Viecksburg
Vicks
Gadsden
Vick
Cellarita Meridian
Setnia
Plantek
Meridian
Kelly
Anniston
Selnia Pensacola
Montgomery Jackson
Paralysis Cripples More Children Than All Accidents
The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis reports that infantile paralysis cripples more children than any other disease or injury combined, underscoring the urgency of vaccination and prevention efforts.
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National Foundation For
Port Orford Cedars Planted by Coos Bay Students
More than 8,000 Port Orford cedars were planted by over 100 Coos Bay High School students in Cape Arago State Park, according to the Oregon Forestry Department. The project marked a major reforestation effort by students in Oregon.
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Salem
Ore
Port Orford
Coos Bay
Cape Arago State Park
Oregon Forestry Department
Retonga Patient Recounts Dramatic Recovery After Illness
Mr Clarence Madden of Brewton Alabama credits Retonga with restoring strength and appetite after nervous indigestion severe stomach distress and constipation. He states he lost weight and feared collapse but regained ten pounds and now sleeps well and enjoys meals. Retonga is advertised to relieve digestive juice flow deficiency loss of appetite vitamin B1 deficiency and constipation. Obtainable at Cash Drug Store.
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Clarence Madden
Brewton
Ala
Mr. Madden
Retonga
Cash Drug Store
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New York City
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Charley Root
Columbus Red Birds
American Association
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Columbus
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George Hoffmeister
Penn Manor
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Munnicipal Assn
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Joseph Richmond
Atlantic City
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Ozark, Ala
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Dothan
N. Crawford
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Jim Simpson
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