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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1948
Page
3
Two groups of about 60 B-29 aircraft are re establishing American air bases in England. Gen Curtis LeMay will command the units, which will not ferry food to Berlin but will provide air power capability. The move follows earlier discussions with Britain about hosting US bases in a European crisis.
The report notes that despite the siege in Berlin, childbirth proceeds with hospital charges including prenatal care as low as $15. It adds that gasoline rationing forces suspension of house Coca Cola delivery.
In Berlin tensions rise as high level U.S. civilians press General Lucius Clay to break the Soviet blockade by arming a food train and sending it through the Russian zone with armored escort. Clay rejects the plan, favoring economic sanctions to avoid widening conflict.
A historical guide promotes edible vegetable centerpieces using radish roses cucumber wheels and carrot curls. It details prep steps for each vegetable, chilled ice water crisping and three platter arrangements with assorted vegetables and optional cooked versions and sauces like vinegar bacon and cheese.
Wisconsin Senator Joe McCarthy launches a one man campaign to liberate millions of war prisoners kept as slave labor in Russia France and Britain. He cites Red Cross reports noting about five million prisoners still in bondage three years after conflict ends and warns of harsh conditions and deaths from exhaustion overwork and cold.
The menu lists a vegetable centerpiece with sliced roast beef and cheeses, potatoes au gratin, toasted rolls, beverages, and raspberry pie. Included is a recipe note for raspberry pie. The item reflects a classic mid century luncheon or dinner course composition.
The piece profiles Howard Duff and others shaping early radio stardom and film potential. Duff’s voice boosts Sam Spade while his screen roles in Brute Force and The Naked City establish him. Alexis Smith and Una O Connor are highlighted for careers and origins. Elaine Riley Wanders between studios. Marlene Dietrich’s late-night studio mishap prompts alibi talk. John Dall and Larry Parks gain noted screen stature. Randolph Scott’s golf between takes with Native American actors, and fake food in The Loves of Carmen illustrate studio practices.
Advice to cook early in the day to avoid heat. Roast or bake in the morning and serve cold. Prepare gratin and desserts ahead, store in refrigerator, and reheat or chill for meals. Stock salads and fruit early, and partially pre-cook casseroles to save oven time.
Susan Peters headlines a new half hour radio show Book Store Girl slated for fall production. Dinah in The Return of October claims training by Frank Inn. Ezra Stone owns a 14 month old champion Scotch Ayres bull. Sum and Abner train weekends for skeet championships in Las Vegas set for September.
Pattern No 8303 offers a chic two piece dress in sizes 12 to 20. Size 14 uses 4 yards of 39 inch fabric with a contrasting accent. It features a panelled skirt, three button detail, and short to three quarter sleeves.
The article notes that over 13 years of legalized bow hunting in Wisconsin fewer than 1,000 deer were killed by arrows, far below the salvaged illegal gun kills from 1947 big game season. It states bowmen currently kill less than 1 percent of the legal annual total and more deer are hit by automobiles than by bow hunters.
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