Forger Jim Jordan Keeps Signature Craft Near Prison
Burlington engraver James Jordan, 24, works at Sheaffer Pen in Fort Madison near the state penitentiary engraving 14 karat gold signature bands for pens. He has forged more than 5,000 signatures including Hoover and MacArthur, yet has avoided prison as a legal forger, while his wife resists the label.
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Towa
State Penitentiary
James Jordan
Herbert Hoover
Gen
Douglas MacArthur
Jim
Burlington
Jordan
Sheaffer Pen Company
Fort Madison
Sheaffer
San Francisco
Kansas City
Sheaffer's
Ambrose Zeigler
Zeigler
All in Fun Sparks Lodge Feud Between Two Brothers
A mischievous initiation feud unfolds between Barney Craig and Dan Chester in a local lodge. After months of pranks and rough rounds outside, Dan finally bests Barney in a decisive fight. Both men conclude with gaeled groggily a handshake and the refrain all in fun.
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Barney Craig
Dan Chester
Barney
Dan
Chester
Craig
Brother Craig
Wildlife courtesy and bird protection draw reader response
A column discusses hunters and boaters sharing resources and respect on lakes and fields. It notes boating hazards to fishermen, applauds Connecticut’s hawk and owl protection law, and reports on a higher fishing tackle tax earmarked for federal restoration funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
National Audubon Society
John Lodge
Game and Fish Committees
Hartford
National Wildlife Federation
House
Ways and Means
Fish and Wildlife Service
Giants and Dodgers Enter 1952 Pennant Race Preview
The 1952 outlook weighs National League contenders with the Giants and Dodgers as frontrunners. Cardinals and Reds face gaps, while Cubs Pirates struggle. in the American League Yankees and Indians lead, with the Tigers and White Sox aging. White Sox and Red Sox face uncertain rosters as Cleveland and New York set early pace.
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Giants
Dodgers
Cardinals
Phillies
Curt Simmons
Robin Roberts
Chuck Dressen
Reds
Cubs
Pirates
Tigers
White Sox
Paul Richards
Art Houtteman
Red Rolfe
Cleveland
Yankees
Red Sox
Athletics
Jimmy Dykes
Indians
Roy
New York
Leo du
Boston Braves
Braves
Leo Durocher
Dodger
Dodges
Robinson
Campanella
Cardinal
Red Skelton Goes Solo On Screen In New TV Style
Red Skelton, famed clown’s son, launches a TV show adding new gags. He is supported by David Rose and the Skylarks. Western director Stanley Kramer makes his first western High Noon with Gary Cooper in the cast for a 90 minute feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ichard
Red” Skelton
David Rose
Skylarks Vocal Group
Stanley Kramer
Gary Cooper
Zane Grey
Benny Plays Bit in Film About Blossom Seeley and Benny Fields
Jack Benny appears in a supporting bit in Somebody Loves Me, the biographical film about vaudeville stars Blossom Seeley and Benny Fields. Betty Hutton stars as Miss Seeley with Benny as an old friend.
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Jack Benny
Somebody Loves
Blossom Seeley
Benny Fields
Benny
Betty Hutton
Miss Seeley
Moira Shearer to Arrive November for Goldwyn Film
Moira Shearer and husband Ludovic Kennedy arrive November 12 and head to Hollywood to begin ballet rehearsals for Samuel Goldwyn's Hans Christian Andersen. Co stars Danny Kaye and Farley Granger are slated for the project as reported.
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Moira Shearer
Hollywood
Samuel Goldwyn
Ludovic Hennedy
Danny Kaye
Farley Granger
Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues List
A mixed crossword of across and down clues covering planter confront ivy covered with ivy coin gancer tangle iris root eye starvation Greek letter military cap wing indefinite article American Indians art of rapid writing scope music note peak vegetables exclamation hard amber resins top encourages inflammatory swelling particle street urchin tidy fetch odd elliptical telegraphs lamprey road abbr island in china sea hillside dugout piece of money otherwise musical composite tree novelties archaic grass dried or fodder one spot card likely selecting bent tube for conveying water var natural environment rodent half ems a ragout shower hautboy coarse rigid hair.
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China Sea
Herbert Hoover Seen as Greatest Statesman by Grassroots
A columnist recalls public respect for Herbert Hoover as the era ends his White House tenure. Readers and leaders praise his policies, while the Philadelphia convention sides with tactics aimed at blocking a Hoover nomination. The piece notes Hoover’s lasting influence and public trust despite political shifts.
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Herbert Hoover
White House
Palo Alto
Calif
America
Joe Martin
Capitol Building
Washington
Philadelphia
Joseph Martin
Hoover
House of Representatives
Winlkle
Cleveland
United States
Queen Elizabeth of Hungary Receives Royal Marriage Request
The tale notes Queen Elizabeth of Hungary, keeper of Hungary water, grew so beautiful that at age 72 she attracted a marriage proposal from the King of Poland citing the historic remedy.
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Elizabeth
Hungary
Poland
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Jim Rhody
OUA Hawks
Yanks
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Battle of the Boroughs
Screenradio
Inez Gerhard
Skelton
Fio
Great Britain
Statesman
By Wright A. Patterson
Willkie
Russia
Stalin
Post-Office Department
Sportscode
Braid
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