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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1948
Page
3
Betty Barclay, a cool office secretary known as Bandbox Betty, endures a heat wave and a flirtatious suitor, John J. Thomas. A surprise picnic with John and his niece Muggsy leads to a public kiss that changes Betty’s outlook on romance at work.
After four years of study and tests at the Naval Research Laboratory, scientists announce a fireproof hydraulic fluid for aircraft using a water-based hydro tube blend. The fluid, containing ethylene glycol and a thickening polymer, resists freezing to 50 below zero and is marketed in several grades. It is tested by the Civil Aeronautics Administration for commercial use and could prevent fires from ruptured high pressure lines in gear, flaps, and brakes.
Keith and Kay Rutz of Enterprise Kansas faced a missing mail sack after a wind blew away a sack containing letters including a $100 check for their ex soldier brother Orville. A friend’s idea led them to release a second sack at the same spot, guiding the wind to the original sack on railroad tracks.
In MT PLEASANT PA a circus lion that escaped with three others after a highway crash spent hours roaming rugged PA foothills. The fourth lion, after injuries from rocks and brush, finally returned to its cage where spectators noted its relief at captivity and comfortable surroundings.
Portable sewing project for a unisex sunsuit and dress set. Pattern 8180 offers sizes 6 months to 3 years with accompanying slip and panties. fabric requirements listed for each component. Ideal gift for a new mother, featuring a versatile, easy to sew wardrobe item.
Household of INS offers a practical guide on treating scorched linen with an onion rub and cold water soak. It also suggests wrapping untired slippers in stockings to protect metallic accents, watering potted plants with tepid water, rehydrating dried silver polish with added water, and reviving dry putty with linseed oil tiny amounts.
The early Roman calendar started in March with ten months. January did not exist until Numa Pompilius added it with 30 days. Julius Caesar later extended January to 31 days as part of calendar reform.
American woodworking firms turn to Korina from the Belgian Congo due to short supply of high quality timber at home. One of the nation’s largest users has begun large scale imports, with about 6,500,000 feet monthly. The shortfall is blamed on weak conservation policy and rapid industry growth.
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