Farm land boom fears rise amid wartime values surge
The article warns of a land boom as farm values jump 9 percent in 1942 and 25 percent over two years, with Kentucky and Pacific regions showing especially large gains. It notes quick-profit purchases, high land prices, rising crop values, and calls for prudent financing and mortgage payoff to avoid unprofitable futures. The Farm Credit administration tightens loans and urges careful longterm planning.
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Pacific Coast
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Fresno
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Farm Credit Administration
Van Johnson’s rise marked by warmth and resilience
A portrait of Van Johnson from Newport to Hollywood highlights his talent, humble nature, and the life changing recovery after a near fatal auto crash. Vic Fleming and Louis B. Mayer are noted for support as Johnson continues as Lieut Tex Lawson in Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo, with early breaks in New Faces and Murder in the Big House.
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van Johnson
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Irene Dunne
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R. 1
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Chasen’s
Lucille Ball
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Bill Grady
MGM
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Donna Reed
Louis B. Mayer
Jo Spence
Keenan Wynn
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Tex Lawson
Tokyo
Doan
Quaking Doris Fa Amok Morale Swells For Jim Wilson
Western Newspaper Union reports Jimmy Wilson leaves Cubs as manager amid mixed reviews. Players, led by acting coach Roy Johnson, praise his baseball knowledge and leadership, with Johnson saying working for Wilson has been the best part of his career.
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Jimmy
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Roy Johnson
Wilson's Cubs Era and Lively Managerial Records
The article tracks Cubs leadership from McCarthy to Wilson, noting 14 years in the first division under McCarthy, Hornsby’s brief stint, Grimm’s strong 1932–37 run, Hartnett’s late 1930s success, and Wilson’s 1940–42 tenure. It cites a .188 team batting mark at Wilson’s exit, his handling of 19 players, and his belief that a losing club’s manager bears the blame despite fair treatment from players and ownership.
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Joe McCarthy
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Rogers Hornsby
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Grimm
Gabby Hartnett
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Hartnett
Jim Gallagher
Lou Novikoff
Phil Wrigley
Roy Johnson
Blood Transfusions Early Trial At Pope Innocent VIII Era
The text notes an early attempt at blood transfusion in 1492 aimed at saving Pope Innocent VIII. It claims both the Pope and donors died, and mentions contemporaries suggesting spouses exchange blood to balance temperaments.
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Innocent VIII
Maryland Voters Back Winners In 13 Straight Elections
Maryland holds the record for casting its popular vote for the winning presidential candidate in 13 consecutive elections from 1892 through 1940, marking a long streak of aligned outcomes.
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Maryland
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