Optimism, War Fears Drive Purchases as Economy Surges
Groundless war fears cited by officials like Paul G. Hoffman spur consumer purchase of cars and goods. Despite price sensitivity, auto and furniture demand remains high with May retail sales up eight percent from a year ago. A Fremantle shark preserves a can of lard found inside.
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Paul G. Hoffman
Marshall Plan
Studebaker Corporation
Commerce Department
Census Bureau
Chicago
Ross D. Siragusa
Admiral Corp
Bray claims record with 17 pound newborn in Ireland
Bray, Ireland reported a record heavyweight newborn as Michael Kinch arrived weighing 17 pounds three ounces. The seaside town confirmed the milestone on Wednesday, highlighting Kinch as the exceptional birth in local records.
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Bray
Ireland
Michael Kinch
Fifth Kinch Child Born To Mrs Kinch And Steelwork Alarm
A 34 year old Mrs Mary Kinch mother to her fifth child. Construction workers on a skyscraper frame wear metal helmets like World War I gear to guard against hot rivets or injuries from thrown objects.
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Mary Kinch
Michael
Polio seen to rise before prevention vaccine
Dr Hart E Van Riper head of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis warned in Buffalo that polio may rise before a preventive vaccine is found. He noted 1949 year to date totals of 2 221 nationwide and 110 in New York state vs 2 018 and 46 last year. He said a vaccine for children and adults is not many years away.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Hart E. van Riper
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
New York State
van Riper
La Crosse Tribune Motto and Post Office Filing Note
The La Crosse Tribune records its status as a second class matter after entry on June 23 1904 at the La Crosse Wisconsin post office under the 1879 Act.
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la Crosse
Wis
Beekeepers in Corry Must Carry Bee Sting Insurance
In Corry England the town council requires ten public housing beekeepers to secure a $2,800 bee sting insurance policy to cover potential injuries to passersby from stings. The unusual rule aims to protect the public while beekeeping in housing areas proceeds.
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Corry
England
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