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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1946
Page
6
A collage of witty lines, editor banter, and wartime era satire. Readers recall Hugo Frye hoax, editors’ quips about editors as “we,” and light anecdotes on occupation Germany and press quirks. The piece weaves humor with reflections on mass media and public figures.
A newsweekly notes that Justice Murphy's opinions are now cited in Supreme Court circles as justice tempered with Murphy. The remark signals a sharpened, cautious approach attributed to Murphy’s judicial philosophy and influence.
Washington report explains that World War II veterans gain a limited priority on surplus war property under a new law. Only a small set of items are reserved for veterans including certain vehicles machinery and medical equipment, with land and buildings excluded. Demand will exceed scarce supply, reducing impact on overall sales.
The policy restricts veterans to one type of item per purchase with certificates adjusted for personal or nonpersonal use and prioritization by oldest dates. It also aims to curb black market sales and notes no flood of surplus goods will reach veterans while some agencies report no veteran issues. Pilogators trend emerges as pilots trained in navigation may replace navigators in airlines.
Minnesota reports 78 operating public airports now versus 36 before the war, with civil aircraft rising from 500 to 700. Construction starts at Fergus Falls Detroit Lakes and Park Rapids as the state builds a statewide airport system. Flying the News reports new aviation units and Dayton Beach Examiner begins air deliveries, while WAA sells aerial target kites. VA sets primary instruction caps at 11.50 for dual 8.50 for sale with higher rates for instrument and multi engine courses, sparking debate on ideal prices.
The Supreme Court votes 5 to 2 that landowners hold title to the air above their property for its use and enjoyment, and repeated low flying aircraft trespass may be redressable. The case centered on Thomas Lee Bausby and his family in North Carolina whose chickens were frightened by army bombers, driving them from their farm and home. The Court of Claims had awarded $2,000 in damages.
The court ruled the government should pay damages but ordered the claims court to make more extensive factual findings to determine the award amount.
COOPERSTOWN NY District Game Protector J M Corbine says his golden retriever retrieves ducks before they are shot. The dog reportedly returned an eight pound duck from a neighbor’s barnyard a half mile away by grabbing the bill and leading the duck along in a duck-walk.
More than 350 surplus Stinson AT-19 cabin monoplanes, returned by the British, will be sold for cash beginning June 3 at $1 500 $2 000 or $2 500 depending on condition. Located at Chambers Field Norfolk Va they may be inspected there. First chance goes to priority holders and planes qualify for CAA civil flight certification.
Editor notes a special weekly column on veteran and serviceman family issues produced with the Washington Bureau of Western News in Washington DC. Readers may send questions to the Bureau for answers in a future column. no direct replies by mail.
Disabled veterans on VA therapy farms will try to surpass a 9,857,000 pound crop value of 948,676 dollars set last year. The effort supports feeding Europe and supplies fresh produce and meat to VA hospital kitchens. In the prior year, 2,000 patients in 31 VA hospitals spent 2,263,000 hours farming and produced thousands of pounds of food for diets. The Chiliothe farm in Ohio leads with 1,444 acres of truck gardening, wheat, barley, and dairy pasture.
A cleverly styled junior date dress with midriff shaping and dirndl skirt. features wing sleeves and white ruffling at neck and sleeves. Pattern No 8973 offers sizes 11 through 18 and requires fabric yardages and machine made ruffling as specified.
Helpful tips on sewing buttonholes for durability and child use. Starch to lift grease from wallpaper. Soak dishes in salty water to remove fishy odors. Carrot carotene varies by maturity. Green pepper and celery with tomato sauce improve sandwich spread. Sit while working to reduce fatigue and boost efficiency. Store tools within easy reach and use ideal tools for each task.
A brief fashion note advises turning up shirt collars prior to washing to avoid wrinkles and maintain a neater finish. The tip emphasizes simple care steps to keep collars looking sharp.
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