Bare handed fight with 30 foot python ends in escape
H W McGarry, 69, survived a dramatic encounter with an 80 foot python named Peter at his amusement resort snake concession in Los Angeles. While guiding the giant reptile he turned away and the snake swallowed his right arm to the elbow. He freed himself by thrusting his arm from the snake's throat after a fierce struggle, leaving deep lacerations and 22 stitches.
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Los Angeles
H. W. McGarry
McGarry
Peter
Ned
Born to Stage Ends With Peter’s 50-Pound Pig Meal
In a quirky incident, Peter is described as hungry as McGarry notes. The scene centers on a 50-pound live pig prepared as a meal, signaling an unusual close to the event.
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Peter
McGarry
Reward Paid For Exploding Bomb In Marion Illinois
In Marion Illinois a bomb found on Shannon Hollands porch led the County Board to offer a $10 reward for destroying it without harm. Monroe Owen accepted the task and placed the device in a tree fork before shooting it, causing a large blast that scattered debris and earned him the reward.
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Marion
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Shannon Holland
First National Bank
County Board of Supervisors
Monroe Owen
Bachman Praises Strong Southern Teams For Rose Opponent
Florida coach Charles Bachman says Southern programs shine with Tulane and Tennessee as top Rose Bowl contenders. He notes USC could beat Georgia but would face a tough task against Tulane or Tennessee, with Tulane as his pick to rise. Bachman cites depth of southern teams this year.
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Los Angeles
University of Southern California
Tulane
Tennessee
Pasadena
Charles Bachman
University of Florida
Bachman
Florida Gators
University of California At Los Angeles
South
Notre Dame
Califonia
Georgia
Trojans
Arguments In Favor of Inducements for Industries
The Chamber of Commerce survey finds many communities support inducements to attract industry. Proponents argue practical safeguards and risk awareness justify incentives, noting improved information, risk management, and success of conservatively financed programs.
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Chamber OF Commere
United States
Daily Press
Handy
Inducements in Industrial Location and Community Competition
The article argues that inducements to lure industry hinge on surrounding conditions not mere subsidies. It notes most failures would occur without inducements and emphasizes competition between communities, which may justify offering incentives if returns justify them. It warns against blanket condemnation of inducements and highlights differences in local economic strength.
Blackboards Slow Down Students At Ohio University
A university report cites wasted time as students walk to and from blackboards. Professor James E. Fullington says speedups are needed or blackboards may be barred at the university.
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Ohio University
Columbus
Ohio State University
James E. Fullington
University Department of Principles of Education
Tennessee to Meet New York University in Charity Game
University of Tennessee the unbeaten southern football contender will face New York University at Yankee Stadium on December 5 in a charity game for unemployment relief. Tennessee faces Kentucky at Lexington Thursday before the match and remains a Rose Bowl candidate alongside Southern California and Tulane. New York University previously lost to Georgia 6-7 with about sixty thousand fans attending.
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New York
University of Tennessee
New York University
Yankee Stadium
Tennessee
Kentucky
Lexington
Tulane
Green Wave
Washington State
Southern California
University of Georgia
Professors Tout Split Infinitives As Style Aid
The careful splitting of infinitives wins supporters in University of Chicago English head John M. Manly and Northwestern English head William F. Bryan. They cite clarity rhythm and avoidance of ambiguity as reasons for exceptions.
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Chicago
John M. Manly
University of Chicago
William F. Bryan
Northwestern University
Tragic Eyes Mine Tora Teje Starred in Nordic Screen
Scandinavian actress Tora Teje is pictured prominently above as she appears in a dramatic film role.
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Lill- Toble Zellman
Tora Teje
Wheat sales in Pennsylvania down since 1930
Harrisburg reports Pennsylvania farmers sold only 15 percent as much wheat by September 19 as the year before. By September 15 only 64 carloads arrived from state shipper points versus 420 in the previous year, suggesting ample storage and likely feeding of grain before the next harvest.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State Bureau O Markets
Baltimore
Cratc Role of Lady Macbeth in Macbeth
Critics across Europe praised Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare's play Macbeth noting her powerful performance and tragic eyes as a highlight of the production.
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