June Haver Embraces Nun Life Amid Fan Mail Hope
Hollywood star June Haver, now at St Marys Convent near Leavenworth, Kansas, says she is very happy and aims to take final vows in two years. Her mother reports she reads fan letters, remains in seclusion, and keeps a simple convent routine while her former film wardrobe and furnishings stay in the family home.
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Aline Mosby
Hollywood
June Haver
Seculsion
Marie Ottestadt
St. Mary’s Convent
Leavenworth
Kan
Jane
June
Sailing rigging blacking recipe from ship days
A historic recipe describes making blacking for standing rigging by mixing six gallons of whiskey with half a barrel of tar, plus four pounds of litharge and four pounds of lamp black, then adding two pails of boiling salt water.
August Labor Truce In France Fails This Year
United Press analysis notes France’s traditional August labor truce disrupted by a vast strike. Over one million workers walk out, crippling railways, hospitals, and utilities as Communists attempt to exploit the crisis. government plans to cut spending face union resistance and economic instability intensifies.
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Phil Newsom
United Press
France
Joseph Lanier
Workers’ Force
Catholic
CFTC
Postal Workers Union
Lanier
Laniel
Robert Schuman
200-Pound Pet Bear Kills Toddler in Flagstaff Yard
In Flagstaff Arizona three year old Andrew Mark Palmer Jr. was clawed to death by a 200 pound pet bear that had been bought as a cub at a Phoenix carnival. His mother was attacked while trying to save him and a neighbor shot the bear. Mrs Palmer suffered minor injuries in the incident.
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Flagstaff
Ariz
Andrew Mark Palmer Jr
Palmers
Phoenix
Palmer
Baillie says West fuels unrest behind Iron Curtain
United Press president Hugh Baillie argues free food in Berlin and Western broadcasts heighten East European tension. He predicts any major uprising would stem from internal satellite government strife, likely pitting army against police, with communications controlled by the state.
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Los Angeles
Eastern
Europe
Hugh Baillie
The
United Press
Baillie
Berlin
Radio Free Europe
Voice of America
Czechoslovakia
Jet Ace Gets House For Top Jet Ace
Apple Valley California August 11 Captain Joseph McConnell Jr the nations top jet ace dwelt with his family in a new home built by neighbors who volunteered their labor to express gratitude for his service and achievements.
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Apple Valley
Calif
Joseph McConnell Jr
Insecticide Aims Woolen Garments Moth Proofing
The U S Department of Agriculture has created a new insecticide that enables household washing of washable woolens with moth proofing applied during the washing process. This development promises easier pest control for domestic textiles and could affect fabric maintenance practices nationwide.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Tonight's Top Radio Fare Highlights August 12 1953
Radio schedule notes air times and program lineups across NBC MBS ABC CBS with performers including Fulton Lewis Jr Elmer Davis Johnny Mercer Gabriel Heatter Jo Stafford Edward R Murrow Groucho Marx You Bet Your Life Truth or Consequences Scarlet Pimpernel Clifton Utley and more plus a Miami Oklahoma update on a baseball injury to Assistant Fire Chief Rene Haxall. The listing but not fixed times reflects local changes.
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NBC
Fulton Lewis Jr
MBS
Taylor Grant
News
ABC Family Skeleton
CBS
Men’s Corner
Elmer Davis
ABC
Johnny Mercer
News of the World
Gabriel Heatter
Lone Ranger
Jo Stafford
One Man’s Family
Mutual Newsreel
Edward R. Murrow
Titus Moody
Les Griffith
Groucho Marx
NBC News
Bill Henry
ABC Playhouse
Crossfire
McCarthy Cancelled Ireland Visit Over Busy Schedule
Senator Joseph R. McCarthy of Wisconsin said the heavy workload will prevent his planned four day trip to Ireland, initially set for August. He cited the rush of work as the reason for postponement.
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Washington
Joseph R. McCarthy
Wis
Ireland
Deluxe Corner Lot Home with Fireplaces and Large Rooms
Spacious corner lot house features a 16 by 26 living room with carpet and a wood burning fireplace, a 16 by 18 dining room carpeted, a deluxe 12 by 18 kitchen with canopy, a carpeted hallway, tile bath, and two 12 by 14 bedrooms. One car attached garage, exclusive addition, listed below replacement cost. South side offer: large deluxe rock home with seven rooms, attic fan, large 50 by 190 foot lot, wood burning fireplace, excellent condition, reasonable price. call to arrange appointment.
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Lawton
Logan
Youngstown
North 25Th Street
Laotians and Thai fire crude skyward to scare evil spirits
Indigenous Lao and Thai communities light crude fires atop high platforms to drive away malevolent forces. The ritual symbolizes tradition and regional beliefs as residents seek protection during the festive period.
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Indo-China
Thailand
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