Labor Force Shifts as Old Age Population Rises
A Northwestern National Life Insurance report details a long term slide in workers per person aged 65 plus from 11:1 in 1850 to five:1 by 1950 and projected four:1 in ten years. It argues for policies to boost production by the young, keep older workers employed, and ensure flexible retirement programs through insurance, pensions, or government aid.
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United States
Family Economics Bureau
Northwestern National Life Insurance Company
Proud Father Receives Triple Maryment Surprise
In Kildangan Ireland Jos eph Geraghty wished for a daughter and chose a name. His wife Mrs Geraghty delivered three daughters instead. He announced the girls would be Julia Mary Norah Mary and Christina Mary.
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Kildanganan
Ireland
Joseph Geraghty
Homer in New York Star Transitions to TV Role
Inez Gerhard reports that Ackie Kelk, longtime radio star of The Aldrich Family, now stars in Young Mr Bobbin on television and is hailed near the NBC building as Bobbin. A comedian by trade he began as a child stooge for Benny Allen Cantor and Burns, yet in real life he is a shrewd businessman with several profitable investments.
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Ackie Kelk
Aldrich
Homer
New York
Mr. Bobbin
NBC
Bobbin
Jack Benny
Fred Allen
Eddie Cantor
Burns and Allen
Crossword Puzzle Clues from Myrtle Spice to Music Note
Puzzle list presents Across clues 10 to 47 and Down clues 1 to 45 with varied definitions including spices, body parts, mythic figures, languages, and musical terms. Answers span culinary terms, zoological and astronomical references, and common crossword entries.
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Principality
Great Britain
Persia
Bertha and the Parrot Tie Roy to Roberta
Roy corrects English IV book reviews while Bertha the parrot whistled from a fence cage. Roberta Cameron, a former librarian, pleads for Bertha and later partners with Roy. After Bertha dies in rain, Roy wins Roberta’s forgiveness and a life together.
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Roy
Bertha
Roberta Cameron
Roberta
Robera
Nu Maid Margarine Ad Claims Modern Packaging
Imitation nostalgia ad details Nu Maid margarine highlights a new modern package that seals in flavor. Readers are urged to submit sayings or ideas for a prize, with additional rewards for feature pictures and publication. Mentions Miss Nu Maid and Ronald Colman.
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Nu-Maid
Nu- Maid
Miss Nu-Maid
Fast Pearl Street
Cincinnati
Ohio
All Bran proves constipation relief with daily oats
A reader from Renton Washington shares their experience replacing laxatives with ALL BRAN. The letter notes no constipation after eating daily and suggests an ounce daily with water. Kellogg's offers a money back guarantee, inviting returns to Battle Creek Michigan.
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Allbran
Asers
Route 4
Box 29
Renton
Wash
Kellogg's
Battle Creek
Mich
Grassroots President Pushes Fair Deal Despite Dixiecrat Opposition
The piece outlines President’s plan to push eight welfare bills in line with the 1948 Democratic platform, led by Senator Humphreys who would promote an anti lynching measure to sway northern black voters and potentially secure a third term. It notes Republican reluctance to alienate northern black voters and warns of a possible permanent Democratic split or third party. The author recalls statehood debates in Hawaii and critiques opposition as driven by self interest and loyalty fears, urging full U.S. statehood for the islands.
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Humphreys
Minnesota
Senate
New York
Illinois
Indiana
Missouri
Ohio
Congress
Hawaii
Islands
Honolulu
Army
Intelligence Service
United States
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