Floods Threaten Chicago and Illinois Regions
Torrential weekend rains pushed streams to near flood stages across central and southern Illinois. The Illinois River reached flood levels at Ottawa, while Calumet River breached dikes in Calumet City displacing about 200 families. Nine deaths were reported in Chicago as waters receded.
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Chicago
Illinois
Ottawa
Starved Rock State Park
Illinois River
Calumet
Calumet City
Ill
Springfield
St. Louis
Vandalia
Tea Flavor Through Curling Leaves Benfits
The flavor of tea arises from the curling of leaves and the essential oils released, giving the tea its characteristic aroma and stimulating quality.
Fishbone Nest Observed in Kingfisher Behavior
A kingfisher nest is built from fishbones the pair disgorge after feeding on small fish, a detail noted in the Encyclopedia Britannica.
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Encyclopedia Britannica
Teamster Officials Face Trial In North Wilkesboro
Four Teamsters union officials go on trial in Mayor's Court on two separate charges. A driver named James Marley accuses two men of threatening his life at a drive in restaurant amid a strike at a Wilkesboro poultry plant. The other two officials face drunkenness charges. Nearby, George W. Carter of Local 391 and an organizer for Local 71 in Charlotte are named in the case.
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North Wilkesboro
N.C
Teamsters
James Marley
Wilkesboro
George W. Carter
Teamsters Union
Charlotte
Loco Gaia
Misleading Ads Scrutinized In House Hearings
W Chair Blatnik said the House Government Operations subcommittee will broaden its inquiry from cigarettes to mis advertising in medical supplies furniture and clothing following hearings on filter cigarettes. He noted reports that modern king size filters may reduce tobacco but not tar exposure.
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Washington W
Blatnik
D-Minn
House
Government Operations
Subcommittee
Slatnik
Biatnik
Charlotte Votes On Enlargement To Add 31 Square Miles
Charlotte voters decide on a city limits extension that would add 31 square miles and about 32 000 residents lifting population from 161 000 toward 200 000 by 1960. Both sides campaigned amid tax and bonded indebt ness concerns and fears over home losses.
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Charlotte
Perimeter
Coronam colon stretching laxative claims relief overnight
An advertisement touts Coronam as a new laxative that moisturizes and stretches bulk to stimulate the bowel. It claims safety for pregnant women and superiority to older laxatives, with no gagging bloating or vitamin interference.
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Colonaid
CoLonam
Abbott and Costello End Comedy Team Split
Lou Costello announced the split from Bud Abbott saying Abbott has retired to a Santa Barbara area ranch and will not perform for now. Costello suggested a possible solo path and a future reunion is unlikely.
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Hollywood
Bud Abbott
Lou Costello
Costello
Abbott
Santa Barbara
Lou
Ae Ae
Dean Martin
Abbott and Costello
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Fokes
Perimeter Citizens Committee
TNA
Columbus
Louisville
PHI Stues Airlines
Valetone Quality
N. Main
Bargain Board
TVGRN
ATAN
Bfgoodrich
Fords
Plysouths Sane
Buick
Dodge
Ae Desoto
Packard
Oldsmobile
Lerecy
B. F. Goodrich
N. Main Street
High Point
N. C. Thomasville
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Carolina Tire &* Battery CO
S. Wrenn Street
Texaco
Salem Street
B.E Goodrich Tires
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