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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1945
Page
3
The questions cover Michelangelo on trifles, aviation ceiling zero meaning, the only bachelor US president, verbosity, planned Babel height, Lincoln and Lee in the Revolutionary War, origin of the modern circus, and a Bible character who died twice.
The fog lies dense at ground level as a proverb contrasts trifles with perfection. Historical figure James Buchanan is linked to a notion of circumlocution, while a phrase about reaching heaven hints at a lofty height. Notable names include Benjamin Lincoln and Henry Lee.
The War Food Administration urges 5,000,000 acres of flax for seed to produce about 775,000,000 pounds of linseed oil for 1945. Most oil goes to drying industries and uses include paints, linoleum, inks, and machinery casting binders. Congress funds up to 30 million for farmer payments and crop insurance offers up to 75 percent of average yields.
The newspaper L Ordre reports five years of war cost France 130554 military and naval personnel killed wounded or missing. Of these, 103233 were killed in France Africa and Italy. These figures exclude prisoners. The Germans claimed over 1900000 French troops captured, including 29000 officers.
Federal Housing Administration seeks 190 million dollars in new funding for public and privately financed housing. The plan would fund 36 000 public war housing units and 2 000 privately financed units under title VI while hearings on housing problems resume.
A retro feature showcases glamorous rink outfits for women skaters. Velvet and spangles, pale blue sequined initials, plaid wool pants, star embellishments on shoes and snoods, and hemline trims highlight the era's style tips for skating costumes.
A breezy fashion note traces quick shifts in hairdos from Veronica Lake inspired lopes to velvet ribbon bands. Barrette styles surge with doubleheaders and silver barrettes, as friends exchange them for keepsakes and trendsetter status.
A brief tip from Ledger Syndicate describes simple eye care routines. Perform right and left eye exercises, then wash with warm water and apply a cold compress for five minutes to rest the eyes.
Pattern No. 1301 offers a soft afternoon frock for mature figures with a curved yoke and scalloped closing. Designed to travel with charm, it's sized 34 to 48 with 334 yards of 39 inch fabric needed for size 36 with short sleeves.
A vibrant apron promises to brighten routine tasks with a covered-up feel. Its cheerful design and practical fit aim to boost comfort and style in daily wear.
A dash of horseradish enhances tomato juice flavor. A hot water kerosene dip makes dust cloths cling better. In sewing, select threads by fabric type. If a dress skirt is too narrow, replace the skirt at the waist with a contrasting fabric cut to fit the design.
A 36 letter German officialdom word emerges as a direct result of the Russian offensive. It translates to subsidies toward the maintenance of evacuated families. Reported by Reuters radio post in London.
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