Portable Gadgets Redefine Modern Living Rooms and Kitchens
New York reports a boom in portable kitchen appliances as postwar living patterns shift. Infrared broilers expanded to nine, then 13, then 72 million dollars in sales with expectations over 100 million. Brands like Roto-Broil, Peerless, Westinghouse, Nesco, and General Electric introduce mobile roasters, carts, and dishwashers for use beyond the traditional kitchen.
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New York
America
Industey
Roto-Broil Corp. of America
Ite Broilers
Peerless Electric Inc
Ite Broilick
Westinghouse Pin
Westinghouse
Nesco Inc
General Electric
Summer Weather Outlook Across Regions
The Associated Press reports broad areas expect summer like warmth with clear to partly cloudy skies. Temperatures range from 80s in the Midwest to 107 in the Southwest desert and cool readings in northern regions with scattered thundershowers along the Gulf Coast and parts of New England.
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Associated Press
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Gulf States
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Missour
Midwest
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Calif
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Canada
Montana
Great Lakes
Central Plains
Gulf Coast
New England
Kies
College Consolidates Facilities into New Mineral Industries
Raleigh NC State College has merged its ceramics geology and metal facilities into the Department of Mineral Industries. Dr J H Lampe says the move coordinates training for discovery processing and marketing of mineral resources. Dr William W Austin will head the new department after two years on the engineering faculty.
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Raleigh
North Carolina State College
Department of Mineral Industries
J.H. Lampe
William W. Austin
Austin
N.C. State
Lampe
North Carolina
Smith Waits In Jail For Definite Word
Smith, 41, remains jailed in Maryland awaiting North Carolina extradition to face a Greensboro store holdup charge from 22 years ago. Magistrate Laukaitis held him without bail after a conflicting plan to extradite was paused. papers unclear as of the latest court status.
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Harford G Smith
Smith
Francis Murphy
Greensboro
N.C
North Carolina
William F. Laukaitis
Laukaitis
New Stamp Set Paris Marks Metric System Inauguration
The French Post Office issues a stamp on October 4 to honor the metric system, established in France in 1791. The release reflects a commemoration of the system's historic debut and its lasting influence.
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Paris
France
Kidney Slow Down Restlessness Night Warning
When kidney function slows, many experience backache dizziness and low energy. Common causes include overexertion and cold. For these conditions try Deans Pills a mild diuretic used successfully by millions.
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Mane Folke
Dean's
Lennon Likely to Attend McCarthy Censure Vote
In North Carolina Lennon is expected to be present when Senate action on the McCarthy censure recommendation is considered. Governor Scott is likely to win the general election and take his seat after Nov. 23. Attorney General McMullan says Lennon could serve until Scott is elected and qualified. Lennon plans to return to Washington if still holding tenure and called by Senate minority leader Lyndon Johnson. He argues the Senate should have acted sooner, but supports the committee's censuring McCarthy. Six other states hold Nov. 2 elections to fill unexpired terms amid ongoing Senate vacancies.
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North Carolina
Alton Lennon
Lennon
Joseph McCarthy
W. Kerr Scott
Scott
State Board of Elections
Harry McMullan
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Wilmington
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Sen
Lyndon Johnson
Texas
McCarthy
Sam J. Ervin
AFL Sees Labor-Backed Candidates In Strong Position
The AFL says labor endorsed candidates look set to win in November, surpassing any postwar election. At its Los Angeles convention it cited disapproval of Congress and the administration, while Mitchell pressed for higher minimum wage and Taft Hartley reforms. Kefauver blamed GOP power shifts and urged a Democratic Congress to curb administration policy.
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American Federation of Labor
AFL
Los Angeles
Labor Uinion
James P. Mitchell
Miami Beach
CIO International
Portland
Eisenhower
Washington-Oregon
Tel ‘Ennessee
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