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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1948
Page
2
The feature surveys actors such as Alexis Smith Una O Connor Elaine Riley John Dall and Larry Parks detailing career notes contracts and notable on set anecdotes. It mentions Marlene Dietrich punctuality a studio alibi and Columba s food conservation practice with fake dishes in The Gallant Blade.
A veteran observer surveys America's chances at the upcoming Olympic Games in London. He notes a strong U S sprint team but doubts medals in longer events, cites Mel Whitfield and Patton among key athletes, and compares times from 1896 to 1936 to argue overall improvement in racing events.
Hassart, a Waukegan draftsman turned executor and part time horse bettor, confessed to police he sought death on a cross country motor trip to let his wife claim insurance. After repeated failed attempts he crashed, escaped unharmed, and was confined to a sanatorium with only a possible neck soreness as injury.
A study finds five in every hundred people are born with naturally good voices. Researchers note hereditary factors may influence vocal quality and pitch range across generations.
Farmers are advised to harvest sweet potatoes before frost. If frost has hit, dig quickly to prevent rot from dead tops spreading underground. White potatoes may stay in the ground after frost until soil freezes.
The 1945 US farm sector shows total farmer income near 2.5 times the 1910 14 average while production rose about 70 percent above that era. Since 1915 farm output generally trends upward but income fluctuates widely.
A historical note states that total food consumed in the United States is prepared by housewives in about 40 million kitchens, accounting for three fourths, while one fourth is prepared in restaurants, hotels and institutions.
A new aircraft wire aims to reduce fire hazards and weight in planes, potentially improving safety and efficiency for aviation manufacturers and operators.
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