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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1948
Page
2
Second class matter notice dated November 2 1907 at Patoka Illinois under the 1879 act. Subscription rates listed as in advance yearly Marion County in advance outside county.
A roundup of film and radio news features Ina Gerhard on Inez Gerhard notes Marlene Dietrich in A Foreign Affair with John Lund Errol Flynn as sports caster plans for short wave from Palestine Anne Burr Broadway auditions and other TV radio moves Jane Wyman selling painting Jerry Wayne returning as manager and CBS variety Barbara Bel Geddes in Bed of Roses plus NBC summer list and Hollywood trivia
An article collects golf advice from Harry Vardon and fellow pros, detailing tips on grip, tension, chip shots, putting, and timing. They stress light grip, relaxed wrists, spot targeting just ahead of the ball, keeping knees still during putting, and pacing the downswing to avoid rushing.
Flooded wells can become unsafe sources of drinking water as floodwaters may bring impurities from long-accumulated deposits into the supply. If a flooded well is returned to operation it should be disinfected, using half a pound of chlorinated lime poured into the well and spread over the water surface to reach the bottom and purify the entire supply.
Technologists estimate uncontrolled moisture accounts for over 90 percent of paint failures. Damage stems not from the paint itself but from excess water. Moisture sources include humidity, roof leaks, down spouts, gutters, and poorly joined window heads and siding.
Between December 7, 1941 and V J Day the American merchant fleet carried 268 252 000 long tons of dry cargo and bulk liquids to all fronts. By V J Day 733 American vessels were sunk and 5638 merchant seamen were dead or missing with 581 taken prisoner. Casualty rates at times exceeded those of the armed forces.
Librarians report high demand for travel books and South American destinations. War fiction is scarce while historical fiction remains widely read. Racial and social issue novels are sought after, and films boost requests for adapted titles.
The Bingham Canyon mine in Utah near Salt Lake City is described as the world’s largest open-cut copper mine. It spans about 524 acres and operates with 27 electric shovels and nine-ton dipper buckets. The facility handles up to 142,185 tons daily and employs up to 2,000 workers.
Merchants in the Middle Ages favored single city markets leading to specialized trades in lace leather pottery and more. The Leipzig fair founded in 1170 boosted Europe’s commerce, with rulers granting safe passage amid robbery fears. After World War I the Leipzig fair revived with 12 586 exhibitors 155 000 buyers and 382 000 foreign visitors.
Asparagus should be cooked quickly in a small amount of boiling water until just tender and served promptly. Tie the stalks into bunches and stand them in boiling salted water in a double boiler, cover, and cook until stems are just tender. You can also cook by propping the tips above water in a regular pan.
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