Renaissance Of Rotterdam By Bom J. Burandt
Rotterdam rises from 1940 destruction into a modern port city with a new skyline and heart. The plan prioritizes New Waterway docks, housing, a two-sided Coolsinger boulevard, and a revamped central area to curb congestion and floods.
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Rotterdam
Holland
Rhine
Europe
Bonn
Frankfurt
Strasbourg
Basle
Switzerland
Nieuwe Waterweg
New Waterway
North Sea
Netherlands
New Waterway Docks
Ruhr
Germany
Coolsinger
Chicago
Maas
Meuse
For Lovelier Legs and Softer Hands in Cold Weather
After shaving or depilatory use, the skin needs pampering. Rub in rich cream or ultra softening lotion to nourish the new skin exposed by hair removal, especially during cold weather.
Shad Harvest Shrinks From Early 1900s Boom
Report notes about 1 million pounds of shad are caught annually for food, a fraction of the century turn catch which was about ten times higher. This reflects a dramatic decline in shad fishing volumes since the early 1900s.
Lone Ranger of the rodeo era led by rugged guild
Denver reports on the RCA the Rodeo Cowboys Association a tough colorful union of about 2500 professional cowboys most work rodeos in the United States and Canada. Members earn prize money based on dollars won with top stars like Bill Linderman ruling as president and earning hefty prizes while the association uses telephones for business and guards standards and insurance in the rough rodeo world.
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Denver
Rodeo Cowboys’ Association
RC A
United States
Canada
R.C.A
Bill Linderman
Linderman
RCA
New Lady-In-Waiting For Princess Margaret
Buckingham Palace announces a new lady in waiting for Princess Margaret. Iris Peake, 28, will succeed Jennifer Bevan who leaves to marry. Peake is daughter of Osbert Peake the National Insurance Minister and Lady Joan Peake.
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London
Margaret
Buckingham Palace
Iris Peake
Jennifer Bevan
Miss Bevan
Miss Peake
Osbert Peake
National Insurance
Joan Peake
Natural Spring Geyser Defined as Air-Discharging Water Column
A geyser is a natural spring or fountain that ejects a column of heated water and steam into the air at intervals, roughly regular over time.
Clergyman Wins Title Of World's Champion Liar
Burling ton Liars Club judges crown Rev R Kirk of Briggs Calif as world champion liar. The pastor’s entry about watermelons and a hospitalised melon thief is joined by honorable mentions for Mrs Faith B Fourre of Minneapolis and Oswald J Solheim of Hudson Wis with fish tale humor.
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Clergyman
Liar
Burlington
Wisc
Liars’ Club
Rev. R. Kirk
Briggs
Calif
O. C. Hulett
Faith B. Fourre
Minneapolis
Oswald J. Solheim
Hudson
Wis
Arizona
Rubber roads spread across states in postwar tests
The American Public Works Association reports growing adoption of rubber roads in cities and states since the war. Tests include Constitution Avenue in Washington and a 100 mile Massachusetts plan with asphalt rubber mixes to improve smoothness and weather resilience.
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Chicago
American Public Works Association
Constitution Avenue
Washington, D.C
Massachusetts
Akron
Virginia
Richmond
Texas
Ohio
New York
Columbus
Baltimore
Drying-Out In Frozen Foods
Desiccation of improperly packed frozen foods, especially meat and poultry, reduces value and appearance. Air humidity causes moisture loss, frost deposition, and potential freezer burn over months. Proper packaging with wax coating or moisture-vapour-proof containers minimizes loss and preserves palatability.
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A. W. Moyls
Fruit and Vegetable Products Laboratory
Summerland
B.C
Summerland Experimental Station
Ancient Egyptian Posters Painted Around 3000 B.C.
The article notes that Egyptians painted posters as early as 3000 B C marking an early use of visual messaging. It emphasizes ancient decorations and the cultural practice surrounding public displays.
Sleep as Key to Longevity From Widely Researched Tip
A New Year's health note cites Dr. Harry J. Johnson and a survey of 70 to 90 year olds, finding regular sleep as a common denominator for longevity. It describes sleep basics, insomnia causes, and simple remedies including relaxation, exercise, warm drinks, and a non snoring partner.
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Harry J. Johnson
Life Extension Institute
Taxi Man Gets Real Scare
Winnipeg cab driver Bill Panchuk escaped a gun confrontation at a St Boniface home as a 19 year old, Jules Wery, held what looked like a gun. Police arrested no one after Wery explained he was cleaning an air gun.
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Winnipeg
St. Boniface
Bill Panchuk
Bill
Jules Wery
Wery
Panchuk
Population decline in Germany during the Thirty Years War
The population in Germany dropped from about 30 million to around 20 million over the course of the Thirty Years War, reflecting the widespread devastation and demographic impact of the conflict.
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Germany
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Bom J. Burandt
CPC
M. Harrison-Gray
South
East
West
Princess Margaret
Fitzpatrick
The
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Dept. of National Health and Westere
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