Forecasts from nine leaders on life in 2000
An Associated Press survey gathers predictions from science and industry figures about a century turn. Condon envisions automatic control of industry and water from sea. Sarnoff foresees radio to connect people globally and tiny powered sets. Wilson predicts universal dialing within the US.
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United States
Associated Press
Edward A. Condon
National Bureau of Standards
David Sarnoff
Radio Corporation of America
New York
London
Shanghai
Leroy A. Wilson
American Telephone and Telegraph Co
Morris Fishbein
Journal of the
American Medical Association
Edwin G. Nourse
Council of Economic Advisers
Screwball Crimes Hit New High
Hartford report from Travelers Insurance rates 1949’s odd thefts as top screwball crimes. A New Orleans safe yields 600 stolen from a 750 pound safe during Strike It Rich. a Kansas City shop lifts $21 of grass seed and a lawnmower. 120 sermons stolen from Huntington PA. other feats include nine burglar alarms in Newark and 23 alligators from Ocala.
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Hartford, Conn
New Orleans
Kansas City
Travelers Insurance Companies
Newark
N.J
Ocala
Fla
Oakland
Calif
Detroit
St. Thomas
Ont
California
Dallas
Tex
Huntington
Predicts More Weekly Papers In Miami Area
Basil Walters executive editor of Knight Newspapers says more community papers will emerge, but metropolitan dailies will decline. He notes most new papers publish twice weekly on Thursday and Sunday and warns against overreach to daily publication. Competition will intensify between small weeklies and urban papers.
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Miami
Fla
Basil Walters
Knight Newspapers
Walters
Canadians Buy With Travel Allowance In U S
Canadian tourist purchases in the United States rise sharply with $12.6 million in three months, about half in clothing. Over 10 months since the ban was lifted imports average $2.5 million monthly, totaling $24.9 million. Radio sets reach 46,015. October 6,041 at $27.60 each. Duty free limits include $100 exemption and $150 yearly travel.
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Ottawa
United States
U.S
French superstition on calendula petals and bird speech
In France a old belief held that a girl who touched a calendula's golden petals with her bare foot could understand the language of birds. The tale reflects historical folk lore about plants and avian communication.
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France
Successful Chick Rearing and Brooding Essentials
The article outlines key factors for healthy chick rearing including stock quality, brood space, temperature control, sanitation, and attentive staff. It details feeding schedules with starter feed, gradual grain introduction, and appropriate drinking systems, plus the importance of regularity and ventilation for success.
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J. E. Borgey
Poultry Department
Ontario Agricultural College
Mr. Borgey
Winnipeg Youth Turns Plaster Craft Into Business
Sixteen year old Alan Hull of Winnipeg runs Canadian Dresdencraft from home, grossing about $6,000 a year. He began as a hobby, learned the trade in Rochester Minnesota, and now operates a basement factory that produces 160 items daily for customers including a large department store with mail-order offices. He carves figurines, plaques, boxes, dishes, and lamps, hiring helpers as demand grows.
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Winnipeg
Alan Hull
Canada
Alan
Rochester
Minn
Britain Long Famous For Its Wool Fabrics
Britain has a long history of wool production shaping its economy and fashion. From Roman times, through Norman expansion and Flemish, Dutch, and Huguenot influences, the wool trade grew to power, with Merino and crossbred sheep feeding Britain’s looms and Australia rising as a major wool supplier today. The wool trade remains tied to national heritage and institutions such as the Lords wool sack.
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London
Britain
Rome
South Africa
Spain
Australia
New Zealand
House of Lords
Edward III
Helpful Hints On Household Goods And Copper Care
Advice on checking plastic bowl covers for odor and airing odorful covers outdoors. Guidance on pillow thickness matching shoulder to neck for comfort. Copper polishing tips distinguish bright and dull finishes and warn against applying methods to cooking utensils.
Early Egyptians Used Posters 3000 Years Ago
A historical note states Egyptians painted posters dating to 3000 BC, indicating ancient use of visual display and public messaging long before modern printing.
Smile of the Week Snaggs and Craggs Comment on Dogs
Snaggs argues that many dogs have more sense than their masters while Craggs agrees with the remark. The line prompts laughter from unseen listeners in the humorous feature.
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Snaggs
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Cecil B. DeMille
Samuel Goldwyn
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Goldwyn
Crochet
Ee Lg Et Ag
Prout ‘Street
Teneaio
Annapolis Valley
Auburn
N.S
R. R. MacMahon
The
Financial Post
Clus
Toronto Men's Press Club
T.C.A
Tom
Ann Sheridan
Isabelle Bart
S.N.S
Croesus
Awe
Craggs
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