Government group calls to cut red tape in small purchases
Washington report details the House Committee on Expenditures in the Executive Department led by William Levi Dawson urging reductions in costly procedures for low value buys. A two cent bolt saga illustrates waste from lengthy requisitions and parcel post bills, suggesting potential savings by simplifying petty purchase rules.
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Harman W. Nichols
Washington
House Committee On
Executive Department
William Levi Dawson
Chicago
Dawson
Coast Guard
Mechanicsburg
Naval Supply
Clearfield
Utah
Preece
Fluoride Helps Adults In Reducing Tooth Decay Study
A Public Health Service study finds water treated with fluorides reduces tooth decay in adults up to age 44. Boulder served as nonfluoridated control. Colorado Springs with 2.5 ppm fluoride showed significantly lower decay rates across ages 20 to 44.
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New York
U.S. Public Health Service
Boulder
Colorado Springs
Colo
A. L. Russell
Elias Elvave
National Institute of Dental Research
Colorado, Springs
Designer Declares He Won’t Teach Brain To Play Chess
Engineer Donati H. Jacobs, president of Jacobs Instrument Co., will face CRC-102 in a 20 game man versus machine chess match for $1,000. Three match rules require a time limit, disclosure of Jacobs chess system, and permission to inform CRC-102 of human moves. crc-102’s Richard Sprague insists Jacobs must reveal his method. Jacobs doubts a computer can truly play chess.
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United Press
Washington
Donati H. Jacobs
Jacobs
Jacobs Instrument Co
Bethesda
Computer Research Corp
Torrance
Callis
Jackos
CRC-102
Richard ©. Sprague
Sprague
Policeman Produces Fool-Proof Pistol
Los Angeles report details Tex Bjorklund invention a two piece trigger lock that prevents cocking a pistol and uses a key secured lock after a tragic shooting where a child discharged a firearm killing his brother and wounding his mother, signaling a potential end to gun accidents by minors.
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Los Angeles
Tex Bjorklund
Bjorkhind
Bjorklund
Card Game Counsel on Leading Suits Revisited
A bridge advisory notes that repeatedly leading the same suit should be avoided unless a strong personal rationale exists. The guidance stresses strategic variety and the dangers of predictable play.
Three Tiny Boys Missing From Home
Minneapolis was gripped by a frantic hunt for Kenneth Klein Jr 8 and his brothers David 6 and Daniel 4 who vanished Saturday after leaving their Northside home to play four blocks away near the river. Police added 100 Civil Defense Auxiliaries as volunteers scoured alleys warehouses and riverbanks with loudspeakers and a tracking dog, but no trace of the children was found.
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Minneapolis
Kenneth x Klein Jr
David
Daniel
Mississippi River
Kenneth Klein
Tom Jones
Civil Defense Auxiliary
Klein
Kenneth
Radio Program Time and Time Zone Guidance
Eastern standard time is used for schedule reference. Subtract one hour for central standard and two hours for mountain standard. Some stations adjust relay times locally. No last minute changes are included.
Television Schedule Packet for Tuesday Evening
Tuesday schedule lists multiple network time slots with shows from CBS ABC NBC and others. Notable entries include Newscasts, dramas, comedies, variety and stage programs such as Jack Smith Show Mysterious Traveler Bob Hope and Circle Theatre. Also includes educational and children's segments like Howdy Doody and Cartoon.
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Abe
Cbs
Abc-Mbbs
East
Kiddles
Abc-Mbs-West
Ab News & Comment
Ab Beulah
Cbs News & Commentary
Ab News
Jack Smith
Cs Daily
Mbs
Nbe
Gabriel Heatter
Cebs Newstand
Abe Saint
Mandle Cristo
Hollywood Theater
Abe Mr
Mrs. North
Cbs Chance of A Lifetime
Abc Life- With
Luigi
Abc
John Steele
Abc Pursuit
Millie
Cbs News & Music
Entertainers Learn to Squelch Hecklers, Says Maggie
HAR BOYLE reports performers shape a graceful comeback to hecklers in night clubs and Madison Square Garden. Margaret Phelan names seven types of hecklers from the lost soul to the elderly romeos and explains calm rebukes beat bravado.
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Har Boyle
New York
Madison Square Garden
Margaret Phelan
America
Maggie
Rebuilding Korea Key Asian Task
London AP reports historian Arnold Toynbee argues rehabilitating South Korea could influence Asia, a strategic aim in the cold war. He says Russia leads in vital Asia via Red China alliance, yet Western nations are more familiar and less alien. Toynbee predicts no war, but notes Asia's awakening and gradual progress.
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London
South Korea
Asia
Arnold Toynbee
Russia
Vital Asia
China
Pople
Toynbee
U.S
West
No Dice Say Tax Men On Home Brew
News from Washington explains that home brew, a prohibition era favorite, remains illegal without bond or permit. Claud B. Cooper and E. G. Grigsby outline strict conditions for any beer making, including exclusive use and sanitary plans. The new 8 5 per barrel tax may curb or promote home brewing depending on future prices.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
Claud B. Cooper
Alcoholic Tax Unit
E. G. Grigsby
Cooper
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