Von Manstein Jailed and War Criminal Paroles Reported
Former Field Marshal Erich von Manstein was moved to a prison in Werl after a British sentence of 18 years for atrocities in Poland and Russia. In the American zone 27 other convicted German war criminals at Landsberg were paroled for good behavior credits.
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James Devlin
Frankfurt
Germany
Erich von Manstein
Manstein
Poland
Russia
Hamburg
Werl
Hamm
Landsberg
Ernest Wilelm Bohle
Nazi Foreign Propaganda
Moss with Teeth Opens Spores in Dry Winds
Some moss species display "teeth" that close as humidity rises and release spores only in dry weather when wind can carry them far, enabling dispersal.
Fabulous Du Pont Family Plans Huge New Year's Reunion
More than 600 du Pont descendants will gather in Wilmington on New Year’s Day to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the family’s arrival in the United States. The private event honors Pierre Samuel du Pont and traces the family’s rise from a gunpowder factory founder to a vast corporate legacy.
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Fabulous du Pont
Wilmington
Del
E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Co
United States
Pierre
Europe
France
England
Italy
Switzerland
Pierre S. du Pont
Lammot
Irenee
du Pont
Eleuthere Irenee du Pont
Brandywine
America
Erre
Samuel du Pont
Victor
Eleuthere Irenee
Delaware
du Pont Company
du Ponts
Smoke-Eating Furnace Burns Its Own Smoke at Illinois
The University of Illinois showcases a coal furnace that burns its own smoke. A U shaped chamber draws draft down through the coal, igniting gases as they circulate and rise on the opposite side with fresh air completing combustion.
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Urbana
Ill
University of Illinois
U S voters approve record 1.3 billion bond package
Chicago news notes that November ballots approved state and city bond issues totaling at least 1.3 billion dollars. The Municipal Finance Officers association reports over 80 percent passage, with a major 500 million for veterans bonuses in Pennsylvania and funds for slum clearance housing schools mental hospitals airports.
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Chicago
Municipal Finance Officers Association
Com
Pennsylvania
Magnifying Glass Eases Child Dental Fears
A Brookline, Massachusetts dentist, Charles A. Levinson, uses a magnifying glass so children can view their own mouths during examinations. He reports that offering a look at television or movie style visuals prompts children to say yes and allows a checkup without fear.
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New York
Charles A. Levinson
Brookline
Mass
Wampum Ties Tribes in Diplomacy and Messenger Roles
Santa Barbara Calif. Dr Wilbur R Jacobs a Santa Barbara college historian notes that American Indians used wampum beyond money. Belts helped cement alliances settle disputes and identified messengers and ambassadors to tribal councils.
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Santa Barbara
Calif
Wilbur R. Jacobs
Santa Barbara College
Jacobs
Barriers Lowered To Save Belgian Boy With Fever
In Antwerp Belgium the health minister paused from national duties to aid Joseph an Horen a ill boy with a fever only chloromyceline could cure. London supplied the medicine after a ministry authorization, and two hours later a health ministry attache delivered it. The boy is now out of danger.
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Antwerp
Belgium
Joseph An Horen
London
Health Ministry
Little Joseph
Energy density claim from atomic fuel compared to coal and oil
A statement asserts that one pound of properly utilized atomic fuel yields the same energy as 1500 pounds of coal or 230 gallons of oil, outlining a dramatic efficiency comparison.
Auto mechanics deserve better wages and insurance help
Our agency has collected thousands of dollars for policyholders who had collision insurance. The message urges fair pay for mechanics while noting collision insurance costs can be lower than repair bills.
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von Manstein
Chessmen
Whitman
Cas
Apty
Nile Main ST
Sean
Kirk
Boulton
Nigit "Crown Ano
Kentucky
Schenley Dist
Ine
Frankfort
Kentecky
Cervera de Buitrago
Spain
By Billee Wheelock
U. S
Calvert Distillers Corp
Allstate
Wes
Allstate Super Batteries
Oma Batteries
Fifth Avenue
L. V. Weisensel
Rae
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