Secretary and novelist Muriel Halleck Opens Work
Alice Pine becomes literary secretary to Muriel Halleck known as Jo Palgrave. The pair discuss Rick the four year old adopted by the Hallecks, and Muriel hints at a demanding novel project. Alice reads outlines and drafts, noting Muriel's sharp mind and ambitious plan, then offers candid praise and cautions as Muriel prepares to hear the verdict.
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Alice Pine
Muriel Halleck
Brent
Rick
Alice
Lillie
Mrs. Halleck
Pink
Muriel
Stella
Maric
Mice
Halleck
Three Seek Thomas House Seat in Hackensack Primary
Three men compete for the Republican nomination to fill the vacant congressional seat of J Par nell Thomas in Hackensack New Jersey. Harpy C Harper backed by regulars leads against William B Wachell and George W McDavitt in a special primary seen as decisive in the GOP district. Democrat George T English has no opposition. Thomas headed the House American Activities Committee and is serving a six to eighteen month term after pleading no contest to payroll padding and kickbacks. He previously defeated John Q Carlin for the seat carrying 72 878 votes to 50 005.
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Hackensack
N. J
J. Parnell
Nomeinee
George T. English
Paterson
McDavitt
House
Oun
American Activities
Thomas
Alfred E. Driscoll
Congress
An American Activities Committee
John Qd. Carlin
Minneapolis Undertakers Hit with Funeral Hour Changes
Minnepolis drivers strike as hearse and ambulance crews walk out over wage dispute. Picket lines form at four depots idling 19 hearses 18 limousines and five ambulances. Union says goal is a one hour work week with contract expired Jan 1. Negotiations had failed prompting action.
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Mineapolis
Minnneapolis
Replig
Minneapolis Mineral Directors Toscvlation
Wholerakers
Guy
Luther W. Youngedah
Minnesota
Tiger Trainer May Not Lose Her Right Arm
In Burbank California on January 24 surgeons treat Mabel Stark famed tiger trainer after a Bengal tigress bit her right arm at World Jungle compound Thousand Oaks. The 116 pound handler remains serious but stable after surgery. Stark, over sixty, has endured numerous tiger encounters and vows to continue as long as she remains unretired.
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Burbank
Calif
Mabel Stark
Thousand Oaks
Pasha
Miss Stark
Billy Richards
Burbank Hospital
Starr
Age Old Fight of Saving and Spending
Sam Dawson examines the push and pull between saving and spending. Merchants push for spending while bankers and the treasury promote saving. Despite high living costs and taxes, Americans continue building nest eggs through insurance, government bonds, and bank accounts, with shifting forms of saving noted.
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Sam Dawson
New York
Federal Treasury Constanly
Sam
Treasury
IO. U
Isms Threaten China Economic Collapse in War-Torn Asia
AP analysis portrays China facing a dire famine risk amid war and floods. Government leaders estimate up to 40 million displaced by floods, with millions facing starvation before next harvests. North China’s farmers pay high production costs, while Communist troops number about 4,060,000. Western aid is blocked by war, leaving Russia and the United States unlikely allies. The piece links famine to broader strategic tension as Mao and Stalin converge on Moscow talks.
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Asia
China
Nature
Chou En-lai
Wayne Richardson
Richardson
Nan Han-chen
Communist People’s Bank
Nanking
North China
Flo
Russia
America
Manchovia
Moscow
Mao Tee-tung
Stilin
Stalin
Burma
Indo-China
Red Empire
Postwar shift toward safer investments grows in 1945
An analysis notes rising mortgage debt and scarce large estates, prompting a shift from corporate securities to insurances, government bonds and pensions. Savings hit a record high with $12.5 billion in savings and loan associations, driven by currency, bank deposits, and pension reserves gains.
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Ubt
U. S
SEC
Unusual Grounding Blamed for Battleship Missouri
Norfolk, Va. authorities report the Missouri ran aground on a Chesapeake Bay mud bank due to a chain of unusual and unfortunate circum stances cited by its commander.
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Norfolk
Dan
Chesapeak Bay
Unclear fragments hint at naval inquiry and leadership claim
Fragmentary OCR text references a court of inquiry, Atlante fleet leadership, and a ship in cabin interview. Mentions Admiral Alte争 and wage operation. No clear events, dates, or names fully readable.
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Tha'capliihy
Patelevh
Lda
Admiral Alte
Ainith
Court of Inquiry
Atlante
Crits
Helers
Smith
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Lhttie Wy Carawi
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George Washington University
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