Silence in Supreme Court Calls For Acoustic Fix
Washington report notes the Supreme Court chamber’s poor acoustics since 1935. Visitors hear little despite passes. justices vary in volume, with Clark and Minton at opposite ends. A committee and engineers explored drapes alcoves and mics as fixes.
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Supreme Court
Smithsonian buys sunken ship silver ingot from Florida keys find
The Smithsonian in Washington reveals it purchased one solid silver ingot recovered from a sunken Spanish galleon in the Florida keys. The ingot, said to be over 200 years old, was bought from Charles M. Brookfield of the Audubon Society.
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Miami
Fla
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, D.C
Florida Keys
Alexander Wetmore
Charles M. Brookfield
Florida
National Audubon Society
Arthur McKee
Homestead, Fla
McKee
Mass poetry memorizing may kill children's love of verse
Buffalo Olean reports Dr. Leland Jacobs of Ohio State University argues against compulsory mass memorizing of poetry for school children. He says it can extinguish interest and opposes traditional vivisection of verse ideas.
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Buffalo, N. Y
Leland Jacobs
Ohio State University
Jacobs
Man Re-Digs Deep Hole for Sewer Repair
In St Joseph Missouri a local resident dug six feet into the ground to repair a sewer pipe. After refilling and tamping the dirt he realized his automobile keys were missing or possibly lost in the hole.
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Man
St, Joseph, MO
Glamour Girl Turns to Real Security Job in California
Hollywood actress Jacqueline Dalya, known for sultry cinema roles, works as sales manager for an auto parts company with 20 staff. She claims 22 percent sales growth and projects 2 percent monthly gains for the next year. She balances acting with business duties between film projects.
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Hollywood
Calif
Jacqueline Dalya
Gene Tierney
Maria Montez
Miss Dalya
California
Dark Horse Wins Pancake Eating Contest in Winter
Robert Massey of Mindovi won Winter's national pancake eating contest with 33 points in a field aided by larger pancakes. Former record holder William Copple, not in form, finished third after dropping out at pancake No 26. Charles Edwards of Radisson took second with 30, Oric Hoffman of Exeland had 23, and Clifford Holmberg of Winter ended fifth with 19. The annual event, sponsored by the local American Legion post, was held in the high school gymnasium with plentiful food afterward.
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Winter
Wis
Robert Massey
Mindovi
William R. Copple
Charles Edwards
Radisson
Oric Hoffman
Exeland
Clifford Holmberg
American Legion Post
Entertaining on a Budget with Easy Homemade Treats
The column offers a frugal evening plan with simple props like a popcorn roaster and marshmallow fork, serving coffee and doughnuts. It includes a doughnut recipe, cookies, and pies, plus kitchen tips such as defrosting refrigerators weekly and cooling ranges before cleaning.
Pillowcase Pattern 17124 with Crochet Motifs
Pattern details describe Pillowcase-Sheet 17124 including three transfer motifs sized around 5 by 18 inches. Provides crochet directions for creating the motifs and assembling the pillowcase.
Sealing a Leaky Wood Porch Floor and Underfloor Insulation
To stop leaks, cover the porch floor with roofing canvas and apply a quality floor paint. For insulation, install a batt or blanket insulation between the floor joists on the underside of the porch floor. Gypsum board is not ideal for this purpose.
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