Comeback Sought In Hemp Industry
In Manila a former Japanese prince seeks Philippine government talks on reviving the abaca hemp trade. Furukawa, once owner of a Davao City farm, writes Governor Miranda that he and others wish to return to help restore hemp to prewar status despite local unease and lingering unwelcomeness. The Manila Times editorially critiques the proposal.
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Manila
INS
Philippines
Furukawa
Davao City
Mindanao
Davao
Ricardo Miranda
The
Manila Times
Missouri Reviews Daniel Boone Region Pamphlet
Missouri Division of Resources and Development releases a 34 page color pamphlet on the Daniel Boone region of Missouri. The cover features a George Caleb Bigham painting of Daniel Boone, his family, and early pioneers.
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Jefferson City
Missouri Division of Resources and Development
Daniel Boone
Missouri
George Caleb Bigham
Kitchen Cabinet advisor to a president and other queries
The Kitchen Cabinet referred to a group of trusted advisers to Andrew Jackson. Washing flour bowls in cold water helps remove starch without setting any starch residues with heat. Anise hyssop rue and basil are aromatic herbs used for flavor and remedies. An aerial game in football emphasizes long forward passing and aerial passes. Jascha Heifetz was a renowned violin virtuoso noted for his superior technique and performances. The unnamed New England writer is Nathaniel Hawthorne.
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U. S
Andrew Jackson
Notable births and a 1939 pact event from early history
The record notes the births of Georges Clemenceau in 1841 and Kate Wiggin in 1856 and Frederick MacMonnies in 1863. It also mentions a 1939 German Russian pact to partition Poland amid World War II context.
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Georges Eugene Benjamin Clemenceau
Kate Douglas Wiggin
Frederick William MacMonnies
Poland
Watch Your Language Cognomen Definition
A concise dictionary note defines cognomen as the third name in ancient Roman naming conventions a surname or nickname derived from Latin Co nomens meaning name.
Expedition Through Cumberland Gap En Route to Kentucky
A historical note describes movement through the Cumberland Gap in 1775 as part of an expedition heading toward Kentucky. It highlights the route and the purpose of travel during that period.
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Cumberland Gap
Kentucky
Portrait of a Republican Leader Shot by Assassin
Central Press recalls a 19th century figure who rose to brevet major, joined the bar in 1867, entered Republican politics, served in Congress in 1876, led the party as presidential nominee in 1893, and was fatally shot in Buffalo on September 6, 1901.
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Congress
Buffalo
Notable birthdays include Parran Edwards Vines Marble Brundage
On this date the newspaper notes birthdays of Thomas Parran surgeon and El mer Rice playwright along with sports figures Albert G Edwards H Ellsworth Vines Alice Marble and Avery Brundage tennis executive, marking anniversaries for these notable figures.
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Thomas Parran
Elmer Rice
Albert G
Turk) Edwards
H. Ellsworth Vines
Alice Marble
Avery Brundage
Birthday Child Promises Success and Popularity Ahead
A birthday anniversary message predicts success and happiness in the coming year. It notes a child born today will show exceptional cleverness and popularity as sterling qualities emerge.
France Moves To Regulate Camping As Fires Ravage South
The French Ministry of Interior studies a camping code after deadly forest blazes in the southwest. Proposals include forcing campers into clubs to oversee activities and designating camping grounds with basic sanitation. Also notes tenor Beniamino Gigli will perform in Cairo's winter season.
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Paris
France
Ministry of Interior
Egypt
Cairo
Beniamino Gigli
Federal and State Highway Agencies Coordinate Plans
Federal aid shapes routing as federal engineers dictate through traffic needs while state funds influence local connections. A Raleigh conference shows local homes under consideration versus statewide and national priorities. Money determines control of road location and construction.
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Raleigh
Public Roads Administration
State Highway Commission
State Commission
State Highway and Public Works Commission
Black-Draught Laxative Promises Prompt Relief
An old advertisement touts Black-Draught as a four generation laxative that quickly relieves constipation and related symptoms. It claims a penny or less per dose and urges readers to buy at their local drug store today.
Jap Police Limited Pistols For 125000 Cops
Tokyo dispatch reports critics of the Allied police system in occupied Japan say equipment is insufficient with only 25 000 pistols for 125 000 officers and 29 to 30 pistol types complicating ammo supply. Police chief administrator H S Eaton claims distribution targets crime hotspots and that 10 to 20 rounds per pistol suffices. Eaton notes no definite plans to rearm all officers and denies rumors of universal new .45 pistols. He opposes issuing rifles or machine guns, citing risk to bystanders.
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Tokyo
INS
United States
H. S. Eaton
Douglas MacArthur
Eaton
Japan
MacArthur
Sandhills Lakes Drained Ahead of Winter Restocking
The Wildlife Resources Commission will close lakes in the Sandhills recreation area this Friday for draining. Located in Richmond and Scotland counties, the lakes have not been cleaned since the war began. After clearing and repairs to spawning areas, they will be restocked and reopened next spring after army maneuvers end.
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Raleigh
Wildlife Resources Commission
Sandhills
Richmond
Scotland
Skeleton of Negro woman found in burlap bag near Franklinton
The skeleton of a strangled Negro woman was found near U S Highway 1 at Franklinton. Coroner Willis Perry said she had been dead eight to twelve months and killed by strangling with a leather belt before being placed in a burlap sack. Sheriff John R Moore suspected the body was dumped along the arterial road after a death elsewhere. State Bureau of Investigation called in.
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Franklinton
Willis Perry
Perry
U. S. Highway 1
John R Moore
State Bureau of Investigation
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Congoleum
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ongoleum-Nairn Inc
Kearny, N. J
Lilian Campbell
Central Press
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Terminix CO
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