JITTERS AT THE BARBER SHOP CAPTURED KIDNAPPERS
Johnny Lisie fills in for Tony at a barber shop when two lean men enter with a valise. Ed and Dick Crane reveal they are hoover era kidnappers linked to a ransom. Johnny foils their plot using quick clippers and an unloaded gun, as Sheriff Ike Willard aids in the arrest.
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Tony
Johnny
Dick Crane
F.B.I
Ting
Japan
Hoover
Ike Willard
Ike
Big City
Civil rights clash colors southern politics in 12-state compact
In Washington a debate over a 12-state regional education compact pits southern senators against federal oversight. Senator Morse argues against mandatory federal discrimination rules, while southern lawmakers push for regional schools. The Mississippi convention and 1944 platform frames compound tensions within the Democratic Party as labor and defense spending loom, with strikes, wage pressures, and a 3.19 billion aircraft funding bill shaping policy expectations.
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Democratic Party
Senate
Wayne Morse
Oregon
Oregon Law School
Morse
United States
Republican Party
Mississippi
Philadelphia
National Democratic Party
Congress
Hill
Alabama
Fulbright
Arkansas
Pepper
Florida
George
Georgia
Overton
Louisiana
Tydings
Maryland
Hoey
North Carolina
Johnston
South Carolina
Robertson
Virginia
Connally
Texas
Dance Mis-steps Appear in Modern Courtship
A humorous survey by Nancy Pepper examines common dating missteps as social failures. It highlights the pump handle left arm technique, disappearing acts after a record ends, and overly sociable partners steering attention to others, portraying these behaviors as corny crimes in romance.
Dust Bowl warning and grain policy clash in Washington
Albert Goss warns President Truman of renewed dust bowl risk unless grasslands of the West are restored. He cites high wheat prices and export demand driving plow-up of pasture, urging grassland revival to prevent future storms. The piece also surveys oil lobby power over tideland oil and criticism of Eisenhower era retiree staffing. Henry Wallace seeks running mate. Oregon Democrats back Kaiser against Truman.
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Albert Goss
National Grange
Truman
Wyoming
Goss
Grange
Washington
West
Hisenhower
Army
A. L. Miller
Nebraska
Eisenhower
Ernie King
Navy
John J. Pershing
Pershing
United States
Walter Reed Hospital
Columbia
Maj
Robert L. Schulz
WAC
Margaret Hayes
Mastersergeant
Leonard Dry
Columbia University
Woodrow Wilson
Senate Appropriations Committee
Francis EB. Warren
Henry Wallace
Charlie Michelson
Harry ‘Truman
Charlie Michel
Oregon
Build It From A Pattern By Donald R Brann
Do it yourself pattern guides a backyard picnic table construction for year round outdoor use. Instructions cover sizing from six feet and extending longer if needed with stock lumber sizes. Shipments detail easy steps and common materials from lumber yards.
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Donald R. Brann
Build It Yourself Picnic Table Pattern No 22
Building the table or other lawn furniture provides an economical solution to household equipment problems. Two articles can be made for less than one ready made. Woodworking offers relaxation and satisfaction as lumber turns into a picnic table or lawn chair, joining a growing army of DIY enthusiasts. Send 250 for FULL SIZE Picnic Table Pattern No. 22 to East Bird Pattern Company, Department W, Pleasantville, N. Y.
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Department W
Pleasantville, N
Super-Luxury Buses Take Shape on Nation Highways
A new super-luxury bus service will offer snack bars rest room facilities steward service and electric razors. The first regular service will run on fast extra fare express routes between New York Chicago and St. Louis. Despite a 41 passenger chassis the capacity is reduced to 82 seats to allow a wash room buffet and increased legroom. The snack bar sits at the forward end beside the driver.
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New York
St. Louis
Chicago
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