Gambling boom crowns Miami as world gambling capital
The South Florida casino scene draws veteran gamblers and celebrities like Harry Richman Kitty Carlisle Connee Boswell Jane Froman Joe Lewis and Xavier Cugat. Casinos lavishly furnish venues offer premium liquor food and top shows with nudity and strip acts while remaining illegal yet openly operated across counties. A syndicate from Chicago Detroit and New York has resisted paying higher protection profits, while housing shortages persist for veterans as construction continues.
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Rockets to Send Messengers 60 Miles Up for Weather Data
Navy plans to launch rockets carrying meteorological instruments to altitudes of about 60 miles from White Sands New Mexico. Lieut Commander Rex says the program aims to gather upper atmosphere data for weather forecasting and radio communications, with 15 rockets to be procured from Aerojet at $20 000 each.
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Associated Press
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Navy
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Daniel F. Rex
Office of Research Ad
California Institute ‘of Technology
Pasadena
Calif
Army Ordnance Department
Signal Corps
Rex
Aerojet Corporation of California
Army
American Association For the Advancement of Science
White Sands
New Mexico
Ailing World Needs a Tune Says Fiddler
AP News profiles J. C. Bryant of Hattiesburg founder of the Forrest County Fiddlers association. He plays three self-made violins, drums up folk harmony at monthly meetings, and credits fiddling with lifting his spirits and easing troubles. He recalls making instruments from pine to maple and lists favorite tunes like Sweetheart Waltz and Alabama Girl. He also notes root-cooking tips for parsnips.
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Forrest County Fiddlers’ Association
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County Association
White Bay
Petty
Alabama
Too Many Curves Slim Down Diet Advice From 1930s Column
Helen Follett offers dieting tips to slim curves with willpower, exercise, and selective foods. She suggests avoiding heavy cereals, choosing toasted rye, and drinks like tomato juice, clam broth, and clear soups. A daily green salad and light dressings are recommended, plus sit-up like exercises and toe walking to trim waist, hips, and calves.
Deaths Exceed Births Seven Times In Berlin
Berlin reports a grim trend with deaths sevenfold the births. Prof. Paul Vogeler cites December data showing 1,763 births against 8,? mortality, highlighting a declining population that alarms city health officials. The long‑term pattern suggests ongoing demographic strain and public health concerns.
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