Hoover at 79 continues to lead government reorganization task force
Former President Herbert Hoover, age 79, heads a government reorganization commission after leaving a fishing vacation to draft reforms. He personally selects experts for eight task forces, aims for a preliminary report by December, and shows tireless energy and humor while colleagues worry he overworks himself.
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Washington
White House
Herbert Hoover
Hoover Commission
Eisenhower
Hoover
Washin
New York
Fied
Flying farmer seeks distance record in nonstop flight
Utah pilot Del Fuhriman, age 44, flew from Seattle to Cross City Florida nonstop, hoping to set a record. He planned Miami as final but landed short due to fuel, estimating about 2432 miles. Eastern navigator cited 2432 miles as the route length. existing records were 2265 miles Los Angeles to LaGuardia or 2563 miles Oakland to LaGuardia set by Max Conrad. Fuhriman aims to exceed 2600 miles if possible. Aircraft Yearbook lists no official Seattle to Miami record.
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Miami
Fla
D. A
del) Fuhriman
Utah
Seattle
Cross City
Eastern Air Lines
Fuhriman
Los Angeles
LaGuardia Field
N. Y
Oakland
Cal
Max Conrad
Minnesota
Seattle-Miami
Fruit Bowl Across 1 Secker- 5 Citrus fruit 9 Fruit often dried or preserved
Puzzle-style clue list with missing letters and partial answers across multiple entries. Includes references to names like Secker and Smith, and terms such as river in Italy, measurements, and astronomical signs.
Answer to Previous Puzzle 25 Ages 30 Light
A compact clue list presents numbered hints with wordplay and definitions. Items include ages of 25 and 30, slang for light, time pieces, vigilance, echoing sounds, a returning expedition, specialized language, a 1924 reference, a tropical fruit, and a dental term.
Pilot Escapes Plane Crash Near Columbus After Navy Banshee Goes Down
Lt. Jack Q. Quinn, 26, of Morristown New Jersey, parachuted from a Navy Banshee at about 15,000 feet before the jet crashed a mile and a half from a farm home near Lockbourne Air Force Base. He suffered a minor jaw injury and a loose tooth on landing. The aircraft, en route from Atlantic City to St. Louis, tore a 150 yard furrow in the ground. A note on coffee in Abyssinia mentions 15th century use before Europe wide adoption in the 17th century.
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Columbus
Ohio
New Jersey
Here
Jack Q. Quinn
Morristown
N. J
Lockbourne Air Force Base
Elmer B. Dill
Atlantic City
St. Louis
Plane lands on Pike then flies off after repairs
A Civil Air Patrol L4 trainer, carrying two men, landed on the Turnpike center island in sleet at Woodbridge New Jersey. After repairs on an iced carburetor, the craft departed twenty minutes later for Westfield Airport. Pilot Perez of Newark and passenger Dudley Loveland of Newark were aboard.
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Woodbridge
N. J
New Jersey Turnpike
Westfield
Civil Air Patrol
Perez
Newark
Dudley Loveland
Britain urges Dean to return to Panmunjom Korea talks
Berlin reports Britain has urged Arthur Dean the U N negotiator to resume Panmunjom discussions with the Communists to salvage a Korea peace conference. Talks broke down December 12 when Dean walked out after facing Red charges of perfidy. Informants say resuming talks aids UN aims, complicates Molotov s Big Five plan with Red China.
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Berlin
Britain
United States
Arthur Dean
United Nations
Panmunjom
Korea
Dean
V. M. Molotov
Red China
Molotov
France
Russia
Indochina
Washington
Cotton Acreage Bill Is Signed By Eisenhower
President Eisenhower used three pens to sign what he called "darn near the first bill of the session" approving a 1954 national cotton acreage allotment. Congress set this year's allotment at 21,379,342 acres, a level linked to new production controls to reduce a large cotton surplus. The measure increases the limit by 34 million acres above the prior floor and marks the first production controls since 1950.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Benson
Congress
Town Meeting and Club Schedule for Middletown Area
A dense listing of meetings for Monday and Tuesday across Middletown and nearby towns. Highlights include Middletown Civic Symphony at 7 30 p m at the Senior High School and Legion groups at various times, Civitan Rotary at the Manchester Hotel, Fire Associations and Spare-time clubs at local halls, and SPEBSQSA choir activities.
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Middletown
Civitan
Manchester
Sertoma Club
North Middletown
Lemon Township Board of Trustees
Legon
Spebsqsa
Legion Home
Exclusive New Business Opportunity for Local Servicing Route
National concern seeks man or woman to own and operate a restaurant utility supply route in the area. No direct selling. Manage accounts for Stores, Restaurants, Malt Shops and fountains with high per unit return. Minimum cash investment of 2950 dollars. substantial monthly income promised. Financing up to 10000 yearly possible. part time or investment interest considered. Pass character and credit checks. must be responsible local resident. Write fully with phone to x No 26.
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National Concern
Confidence Dropping In Steel World
Cleveland report from Steel magazine notes shrinking confidence for February with a projected 94 million tons annual output, 18 million below 1953. Current month at 7.8 million net tons, lowest since July 1952 strike. Production falls to 73 percent capacity. Youngstown 70 percent, Cincinnati 71.5 percent. Cleveland Lorain district down 0.5 point from 83. Base prices stay firm despite demand drop.
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Cleveland
Steel Magazine
Weekly Journal of Metalworking
Youngstown
Cincinnati
Cleveland - Lorain
Notice of Estate of Leonard S Owings Deceased Executrix Named
Byde Ethel Owings of Middletown Ohio has been appointed Executrix of the Estate of Leonard S Owings late of Middletown Butler County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months or be forever barred. Dated January 18 1954. Harry F Walter R Bender Attorneys January 25 February 1 8.
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Ladanyinl
T Leonard S. Owings
Byde Ethel Owings
Middletown
Ohio
Ard S. Owings
Butler County
Harry F. W
Walter R. Bender
Willard A. Kerns
Walter H. Kerns
Trenton
Wayne Township
Harry F. Walsh
Walter Rnder
Dentists Use Comic Books to Ease Pain for Orphan Patients
Denver dentists working with the Denver Dental Association and American Dental Association invoked comic books to ease molar exams for about 400 orphans. The Daredevil Davey stories feature villains such as Sugar Sweets Punk Diet Lazy Brusher and Hap Howard to distract children during procedures.
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Denver
Denver Dental Assn
American Dental Assn
Davey
Hap Howard
Widow Of Slayer Is Given Reward
Fort Wayne Indiana report states the widow of a convicted sex murderer, a woman who aided his arrest, and a freelance investigator shared a 15000 reward for solving the three Fort Wayne killings of Wilhelma Haaga, Anna Kuzeff, and Phyllis Conine. Receivers were Marie Click, Simon Sparks, and Floyd Moreland.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Marie Click
Simon Sparks
Floyd Moreland
Auburn
Wilhelma Haaga
Anna Kuzeff
Phyllis Conine
Click
Franklin Click
Conine
Sparks
Moreland
Bananas picked green ripen better off plant
Green picked bananas do not ripen well on plants they rot instead of maturing. Once removed the starch converts to sugar and the fruit becomes desirable for eating as it ripens off the plant.
Estate of Lillie Peters Fouts Administrator appointed
Case No 27797 estate in Middletown Butler County Ohio appoints Robert V Reiner of Middletown as administrator. Notice dated January 30 1954 from Probate Judge Walter R Bender attorney with dates January 18 25 and February 1. He must file claims within six months or be barred.
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Vermont Street
Douglas Park
Middletown
Butler County
Ohio
Doris E. Kronborg
Lillie Peters Fouts
Robert V. Reiner
Jate
Harry F. Walsh
Walter R. Bender
Administrator Appointed for Willard A. Kerns Estate
Walter H. Kerns of Trenton Ohio named administrator for the Estate of Willard A. Kerns late of Wayne Township Butler County Ohio. Probate notice dated January 6 1954 states payment or claim deadlines and legal representation by Walter Rnder Attorney.
Benedon Shifts Focus to Suburban Growth
The article notes stores and small factories sprouting in suburbs as Benedon goes suburban. It argues people buy life insurance for family protection, but funds paid in are invested to aid the community and nation while earned interest helps reduce life Insurance costs.
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Life Insurance Companies
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Flying Farmer
Smith
Price
Pennsylvania
Nomadic Moslem
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Abyssinia
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Pilates
England
Ae Li
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America
Benedon
Institute of Life Insurance
Madison Avenue
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