Civil Defense Training Centers Planned Nationwide
Federal and state civil defense plans outline a two tier training system with a national staff college and regional technical centers. General and specialized instruction cover first aid, rescue, health services, and defense against atomic biological and chemical threats. Training targets include 20,000,000 first aiders and uniform state procedures, with emphasis on blood plasma storage and rapid casualty transport.
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Washington, D.C
Civil Defense
Millard Caldwell
Civil Defense Staff
American Red Cross
Public Health Service
Military Services
Public Health Services
Veterans Administration
Atomic Energy Commission
National Security Resources Board
Murder on the Cruise A Left-Handed Clue
A cabin murder aboard a two week cruise centers on Arthur Kimball. Capt. Rhodes exposes a dull theory of suicide contradicted by evidence. The captain reveals Kimball’s killers were aboard, with a critical left-handed pose and a right-handed gun misfit.
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Rhodes
Arthur Kimball
Brooks
Capt. Rhodes
Captain Rhodes
Mr. Kimball
Kimball
John Cale
Anaprang
Bogart to Pay Big Taxes for Son in Bold Venture Deal
INEZ GERHARD HUMPHREY reports Bogart proudly notes his two year old Stephen will receive 9000 weekly from Zig Company's Bold Venture radio series. A trust fund shields income from taxes, with Bogart predicting future affordability. Also notes Margaret Sheridan with Hawks in The Thing for RKO and Thelma Ritter's debut in The Mating Season.
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Humphrey
Bogart
Stephen
Zig Company
Shephen
Uncle Sam
Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues
A dense list of crossword clues across and down with partial spellings and misprints. Includes definitions for items like Sweat potatoes Bark of mulberry Wicked Valued gem and many more, with several garbled phrases and inconsistent capitalization throughout.
Linguist Clue Round Starts With Last Week's Answer
A cryptic clue set lists cross references such as instrument for breaking soll and slang escape with a poem as a potential solution. The puzzle hints at a themed wordplay round from a newspaper feature.
Publicity and Parental Parole Fight Youth Delinquency
Wright A Patterson argues grassroots publicity halts youth crime by naming offenders and enforcing strict parole. A rural town case led to suspending punishments on condition of schooling and home confinement, boosting deterrence and community norms. The piece notes Senate inquiries into defense spending and civil service efficiency, praising 25 of 26 departments for improved service and lower costs.
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Epaport
Freshman Date Night Turns Into Quiet Country Charm
A country girl on her first college date dresses up to seem sophisticated. She enjoys a movie and a visit to the college cafe where the bill is two sodas. A new waitress is warned by a guest to remove her jewelry, and she complies.
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Martha
By-Products of a Dairyman’s Debate
A wealthy visitor questions a hired hand about milk yield. The hand replies eight gallons per milking, prompting the owner to quip about selling or using the cow. A related exchange features a husband worried about money and a wife explaining neighborly costs as the cause of their financial strain.
Letter Confrontation Over Suspected Infidelity Cited
A house resident reports receiving a threatening letter from Robert J. Smith accusing him of involvement with a girl. Morchover replies he will attend a meeting at the fraternity house at 11:00 P.M. the next day to discuss the matter.
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Mr. Morchover
Tam
Robert J. Smith
Mr. Smith
T. ¥. Morchower
Wealthy retiree offers 16000 for first grandchild
A wealthy, elderly man invites his six married daughters to a Sunday dinner and jokes he has not arranged his will because he is not yet a grandfather. He offers $16,000 to the first son producing a grandchild, then discovers he is the only one left at grace.
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Grace
Can't Avoid It A Colored Man Seeks Doctor In Cash Strapped Row
A southern doctor greets a black patient with a slashed face who jokes about being cut by a razor and being unable to afford a divorce due to lack of money. The dialogue highlights poverty and social tensions in a harsh encounter.
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Tom
What’s That Again Coach Ironsides’ Team Lesson
Coach Ironsides faced a 49 to 0 loss in game nine of a ten game schedule. In a skull session he urged his players to abandon fancy plays and return to fundamentals. A beefy back-row guard interrupted, shouting Not so fast amid the coach’s sarcastic lesson.
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Ironsides
Two Moviegoers Complain Of Smelly Film
Two men leave a theater and, with grimaces, critique the movie. One quips that progression from silent films to talkies has advanced to a smellier experience, declaring the current picture smells.
Wide Awake Worker Boss Exchange With a Jest
A boss questions a worker why he carries one sack while others carry two. The worker replies that others are too lazy to make two trips, implying efficiency or humor in his method. This light exchange reflects workplace wit and morale.
Farce on a Train Crossing Misunderstanding
A newly married bride recounts a driving lesson with her husband. She insists a train threatened their crossing causing frightful moments, while he corrects her, noting no train was coming. The exchange ends with her firm claim and a chilly rebuttal.
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