George VI Coronation to Spark Colorful Westminster Abbey Pageantry
The May coronation will open Westminster Abbey to thousands as galleries and seating expand for the event. The ceremony centers on St Edward the Confessor Chair and the Stone of Scone, with George VI crowned amid ring orb and scepter. The article notes the Abbey's royal and religious history, including weddings and burials, and its origins as a Benedictine monastery.
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Dedham teen dominates US skeet title in Chicago
Fourteen year old Dick Shaughnessy of Dedham Massachusetts is named all American skeet shooting champion after defeating top shooters in Chicago. He is a sophomore at Boston College High School and a member of Uncle Sam's No 1 team.
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Household Hints From a Crafty Homemaker Betty Wells
Lucy showcases a self built five wing screen to separate a sewing corner and maintain room decor. She details cretonne patterns, color schemes, and practical furniture tweaks to maximize space and beauty. The piece also offers mop and cleaning guidance emphasizing durable, hand wrung mops over self wringing designs.
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Three-Piece Suit Noted for Contrasting Tones
A new imported wool three-piece suit with a suede-like finish in Tangerine red contrasts a dull black undergarment. The semi-fitted jacket features two-piece patch pockets and a unique pattern. A black silk crepe blouse with a self-scarf accompanies the outfit, and Mme Suzy de signed the square crowned felt brey ton.
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Reducing Auto Fatalities and Proposals for Reform
A columnist urges tougher penalties for drunk and reckless driving, including license loss and selling the offender's car to benefit victims' heirs, arguing such steps would curb deadly crashes. The piece also comments on Duke of Windsor's music, Jefferson and Ickes views, Madame Perkins ambitions, and post flood relief through the Red Cross.
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Nebraska Legislature Sees 211 Bills By 43 Senators
The Nebraska legislature reports 211 bills introduced by 43 senators after 20 days. Senator Dunn of Lancaster led with 39 measures. Governor Cochran signed LB4 mortgage moratorium on its 31st legislative day. A tax and revenue slate includes a chain store tax proposal by Senator Knickrehm and a delinquent tax bill redrafted as LB1.
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The Radiant Life Reflection on Inner Strength
The article asks why some lives emit radiance while others spread gloom. It argues inner foundations determine resilience, using metaphors of a rock solid house versus sand and the enduring Tower of Pisa.
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