World Happenings Briefly Told
British seamen desertions rise in 1947 with 2000 at Australian ports versus 1000 last year. Duchess of Kent buys bicycles for her family. Netherlands to adopt jet fighter planes replacing Spitfires. Home made jet model sets record for eight miles per hour. A misdirected package reaches Turkey with note about a ride. Marseille raid nets 234 million in counterfeit dollars. Canada denies waiving Greece repayment claims. UK troops to withdraw from Japan to save dollars. German demonstrations disrupt fashion show in Wernigerode in the Russian zone.
Attar of roses drives bank deposits in Bulgarian rose oil trade
The perfume base attar of roses becomes highly valued in Bulgaria's rose oil industry, leading to its storage in banks.
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Bulgaria
Pasteurized Milk Seen As Safest After Outbreaks In Canada
Health officials note 26 milk born outbreaks in Canada from 1920 to 1945 with 702 deaths from typhoid and related diseases. Ontario’s pasteurized milk law correlates with no serious milk borne outbreaks, while other provinces report multiple incidents since 1938.
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Canada
Ontario
Ladder hazards for men and women in home safety
Boston safety conference experts report that one in five men who climb ladders at home are injured while women suffer fewer injuries due to greater care and agility. The piece suggests men use this as an excuse to avoid ladder work.
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Boston
Massachusettes
Frank Colola
New York City
Marie de Santos
Colola
First Telescope Origin Traced to Toy In Dutch Workshop
Historical note claims Galileo did not invent the telescope but used it for astronomy and improved it. The first telescope is said to have been made in Hans Lippershey’s shop inspired by a toy crafted by an unknown boy apprentice.
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Galileo
Hans Lippershey
Saying a man is worth his weight in gold
The origin claim ties the proverb to a report that King Solomon was paid in gold by Jerusalem for his rule, with the figure stated as his annual compensation. The tale links gold weight to value, though the historical accuracy of this claim is uncertain.
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Solomon
Jerusalem
Crossword clues and puzzle grid fragment
Fragment of a newspaper crossword puzzle listing clues across and down with multiple garbled entries and partial words. Includes references to names, numbers, places, and common puzzle directions, but many entries are unreadable or corrupted.
Good Driver Never Abuses Use Of Horn
The article urges restraint in horn use, warning against unnecessary noise and aggressive driving at stop lights. It links horn abuse to traffic violations and public safety, noting enforcement challenges and the need for authorities to deter mischief.
How Washingtons White House Got Its Name
The article explains that the White House name came from the paint used to cover fire damage after the 1814 British burning of the Capitol and presidential residence. It notes Washington as the nation’s planned capital designed by Pierre L Enfant and rebuilt after the War of 1812.
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Washington’s
White House
Washington
Pierre L'Enfant
Capitol
Man Finds Hidden 100-Watt Bulb Burning For Years
HAGERSTOWN Ind Basil Rust discovered a 100 watt bulb burning in his attic through a crack in the ceiling after three years of high electric bills. The bulb had been left on when workers insulated the house.
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Hagerstown
Ind
Basil Rust
Splendid Driving Lesson Demonstrates Braking Distances
Buffalo teachers staged a driving safety demonstration for 1,200 Burgard Vocational High School students. A three gun equipped car marked braking signals and stopping distances, showing 47 feet 7 inches to stop at 20 mph and 73 feet 5 inches at 30 mph, with safety officials and police aiding the event.
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Buffalo
N.Y
Burgard Vocational High School
Queer Postal System in Australia Described
An unusual Aboriginal mail system is noted where message sticks carry notched messages. Mail men carry the stick in a net bag as they traverse.
Birth of octuplets reported in China
Shanghai report states eight babies were born July 5 to Mrs Chang Ping Wei. seven survived and the mother is in sound health. The birth occurred in Yang Pang Chen near Tientsin under Communist control with special family rations.
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Shanghai
Chang Shu Ping
Ishing
Chang
Shuh
Chang Ping Wei
Yang Pang Chen
Tientsin
Notable college coaches linked to major programs
Paul Brown of Ohio State and D X Bible of Texas University are among prominent coaches listed alongside Marty Brill of Loyola University of Los Angeles Marvin Stevens of New York University and John Barnhill of Tennessee University in a summary of college basketball figures.
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Paul Brown
Ohio State
D. X. Bible
Texas U
Marty Brill
Loyola U. of Los Angeles
Marvin Stevens
New York U
John Barnhill
Tennessee U
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Elose
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Chuck Thurston
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