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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1949
Page
2
The piece surveys world civilization in a troubled mood. The author argues confusion fear hysteria and despair dominate global life as rational humanity struggles against its own savage impulses and wonders what the future holds.
A reflective column contrasts biblical awakening with postwar modernity. It notes Nazareth and Calvary, then critiques civilization from caveman to atom bomb, highlighting fear, chaos, and hunger for peace. The piece mocks vaudeville, Niagara Falls, and tech swagger while urging sane leadership. It ends with a jokesy note on headlines and Spring codes.
Readable clues list varied entries such as Pawn wool rascal smells and river names across languages. The fragmented puzzle hints include many numbered terms covering animals foods rivers and common words in a compact vintage crossword style.
Meat cookery tips cover veal lamb pork and beef with notes on seasonings methods and recipes. Veal with dill sour cream and egg noodles. barbecued lamb breast. tomato steak. stuffed shoulder of pork. liver rolls. and serving and storage tips accompany basic kitchen tricks and warming guidance.
Ed Benson layered as a prizefighter and canary seller pursues entertainment career while funding college. NBC plans a Sunday seven PM give away show opposite Jack Benny. Arthur Fiedler gains auxiliary police badge after Boston police contact. Jane Wyman’s new film is criticized for lack of acting, Olga San Juan OBrien names baby in a near accident, Edmund OBrien drives amid traffic. Lisa Golm stars Paulette Goddard in Anna Lucasta and coaches Janet Leigh in Storm Over Vienna.
In a sunlit scene, Dad rests while Elsie hopes for his happiness and a settled life. At Bonelli studio a coin sale leads to a revelation: the old man’s value lies not in junk but in his character and potential as a Memorial model. The offer of work and pay surpasses the coins’ worth.
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