President's Control Bill Draws Uneven Support In Congress
Washington AP report says President Truman's economic stability act of 1949 to curb inflation with stand by price and wage controls, government loans for capacity expansion, and allocations drew mixed reactions in Congress. Rep Wolcott opposed peacetime controls. Rep Cole warned of sweeping power. Chairman Spence pledged full review and possible passage. Swiftlets nests noted at article end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Capitol Hill
Wolcott
R-Mich
Albert Cole
R-Kas
Spence
D-Ky
House Banking Committee
Congress
House
Martin
Massachusetts
Vicks Va tro nol Nose Drops ad relief claim
An old style advertisement touts Vicks Va tro nol nose drops for immediate relief from stuffy nose and congestion. It claims the product soothes irritation and eases breathing by acting directly where trouble is. The ad urges trying Vicks Vastroenol Nose Drops for comforting relief.
USC student claims intercollegiate hamburger eating title
Charles Posner a 24 year old University of Southern California student declared himself the world intercollegiate hamburger eating champion. At a campus cafe he ate 13 burgers in one sitting amid a dull Fraternity House scene and then ordered dessert cake and cocoa. He is the stepson of Paul Schell the Danish consul in Chicago and invites all challengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Charles Posner
University of Southern California
Posner
Paul Schell
Chicago
Household Pet Crossword Clue Pack
A dense crossword style clue list for a household pet and related terms across horizontal and vertical entries. Includes hints for bird cages, sizes, and common crossword answers amid a roster of short definitions and abbreviations.
Military Services Planned for Two Farmersville Brothers
Germantown services scheduled for Privates First Class Robert S. Emrick and Raymond B. Emrick, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Emrick, Farmersville. Details include funeral arrangements at John Arpp Funeral Home, with additional combined services by American Legion Post 408 and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Robert Emrick died of wounds on Okinawa May 17, 1945 after fighting with the 77th Infantry Division. Raymond Emrick was killed February 20, 1947 during the Manila invasion with the Fifth Cavalry Division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germantown
Robert S. Emrick
Raymond B. Emrick
Chester Emrick
Farmersville
John Arpp
Morris Smith
Evangelical United Brethren Church
American Legion
Post 408
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Louise
Louella
Ethel
Rena
Dorothy Zunda
Yalesville
Conn
Kenneth
William
Eugene
Everett
Camden
Robert Emrick
Farmersville School
Camp Walters
Texas
Saipan
Marianas
Okinawa
77Th Infantry Division
Tenth Army
Buckner
Raymond Emrick
Cavalry
Jap Cabinet Is Installed in Tokyo by Emperor
Emperor Hirohito formally installed Prime Minister Shigeru Yoshida and his new cabinet in a ceremony at the imperial palace. The Yoshida government, seen as the strongest since occupation, faces pressure from American demands for economic rehabilitation and may repudiate some campaign promises. Yoshida, 71, named a veteran Japanese cabinet of politicians and bureaucrats for a third government, with an average age of 56. Officials of the diet attended the investiture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Hirohito
Shigeru Yoshida
Yoshida
Democratic Liberal Party
Japan
Imperial
Diet
Weak Watery Blood Blamed for Aging Appearance
An old style health ad claims low blood strength ages people and offers 88S Tonic as a solution. It asserts positive blood analysis proof, boosts energy, appetite, digestion, and overall vigor, touting millions of bottles sold and urging readers to get a bottle from their drug store.
Central School PTO Plans Card Party
The Central School PTO schedules a card party for February 24 at 3 p.m. at the American Legion with luncheon and gifts from local merchants. Tickets are available at Trimble Brothers Grocery or by calling 2-8011, with multiple volunteers named for roles and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central School Pto
American Legion
Trimble Brothers Grocery
Baltimore St
Earl Whitt
Chester Fugett
Earl Robins
Clara Mae Yorgen
Alice Hawkins
Community bingo hosts named for event turnout
Brewer hosts and hostesses for a local bingo gathering are listed as Mr and Mrs Earl Whitt, Mr and Mrs Jack Byrum, Mr and Mrs Joseph Gilley, and Mr and Mrs Thomas Sander. Also noted is a fact that one fifth of Britain's coal comes from Wales.
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Joseph, Gilley and
Mr. and
Mray
Thomas Sander
British Isles
Wales
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Ralph Emerson
Philip Morris
America
Arcid
Carter Products, Inc
Park Place
New York, N.Y
Hook
Beast
Cape
Eastern University
Barks & Gaglio
Farmersville Brothers
PTO
Koss
Williamson Heater Company
Williamson Triplife
Mre
Jennie Daly
Owe
Illiamson
Williamson-Ziegler Furnace Co
N. Broad St
Middletown
Min
Carolyn
Couturiers
Paris
Fromorrow
John Ross
By Carolyn
Faille
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