Glasgow considers Clyde tunnel instead of bridge
Glasgow officials urge abandoning the Finnieston bridge plan after 40 years and propose a cross river tunnel costing over 12 million dollars. The highways and planning committee backs the idea and the full council will discuss soon. War delayed a 1937 high level bridge, some land acquired for factories.
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Clyde
Finnieston
How to Relieve Pile Torture Quickly and Easily
If you suffer itching piles or rectal soreness seek prompt treatment to prevent chronic effects. A small internal tablet product Hem-Roid claims rapid relief of itching and soreness and assists stool comfort. If unsatisfied, druggists offer a money back guarantee.
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H. Reid
Rain and Earthquakes Linked by Water Conditions
Prof W Conrad of Harvard Blue Hill Observatory states rain can trigger quakes by increasing rock loading from debris in down bending strata. Large water influx from rainfall may push rocks toward failure. Conversely, underground forces lifting rocks may be delayed by added water, delaying quakes.
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Harvard University
Blue Hill Observatory
Science Service
Nosey Clarksville resident fumbles for scandal amid honeymoon misunderstanding
In Clarksville Ebeneezer Twigg wanders with a bandaged nose as rumors fly about a supposed affair between Stan Brown and Mrs. Brown. Witnesses S H Kent and the Rev. Miles confront Twigg, who mistakenly accuses the couple to uncover a staged radio play.
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Stan Brown
H. Kent
Miles
Clarksville
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Twigg
Darlin
Mrs. Brown
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Homemade kraut dish with beef and tomatoes
A hearty three item menu features salt pork browning with ground beef, sauerkraut and tomatoes simmered to tender in a hour, yielding eight servings. The note suggests patties or frankfurters as alternatives and a final serving option with whipped cream.
Buenos Aires Largest City South of Equator
Buenos Aires is noted as the largest city located below the equator. The item presents a geographic claim with minimal additional context.
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Buenos Aires
Last ration book No 6 may end rationing
Prices Board officials say No 6 ration book could be the final issue as the usual application blank is missing. They expect it to cover consumers until rationing ends, noting No 5 lasted about two years and the current book may mark the end of rationing.
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Prices Board
Smile a While Funny Remarks From Everyday Folks
A collection of light quips and witticisms overheard or recounted. Jokes range from a farmer and a wagonload of monkeys to jokes about hats, radios, and a magistrate’s caution. The snippets showcase social humor and daily life observations.
Cosmic Rays and MIT Scientists at 40,000 Feet
The piece critiques MIT scientists flying in a B-29 to study cosmic rays, noting mesons are powerful and unpredictable. It argues researchers should focus on practical ground tasks, like inventing useful devices such as a vest pocket watermelon ripeness radar, rather than dangerous high altitude experiments.
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MIT
Chattanooga Times
New York Times Magazine
Money for Defence Budget Allocation
The new United States budget totals 41 billion dollars for the year starting July 1. War and Navy Departments receive 11 billion dollars, highlighting a large defence emphasis.
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United States
Congress
War and Navy Departments
Wasted Time Among Canadian Youth
A Canadian Youth Commission survey finds 16 percent of youths aged 15 to 24 in Canada waste spare time with no creative activities. Ernest McEwen of Ottawa discusses findings and recommendations at a Council of Social Agencies meeting.
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Calgary
Dominion
Canadian Youth Commission
Ernest McEwen
Ottawa
Canadian Welfare Council
Council of Social Agencies
Bid Was Higher
The minister’s son attends church weekly with his grandad. The minister notices the boy received a dime each Sunday to keep grandpa from sleeping. Billy replies that grandpa pays a quarter to let him sleep, revealing a sly family joke.
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Billy
Old Shirts Turned Banknotes At The Races
Readers recall rumors that currency once used in race venues came from recycled shirts. The note hints at discarded garments fueling money in past betting events and raises questions about the provenance of the money in circulation.
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