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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1949

Page

2

Divers Ways to Approach God in UN Chapel

The article describes the United Nations headquarters chapel lacking an altar or windows. A shaft of sunlight through the roof will illuminate a lone marble slab memorializing the war dead. The design emphasizes simple symbolism over traditional religious imagery.

Chapel of Prayer United Nations

Universal Temple of Every Faith in One Chamber

A call for a shared sacred space where Christians Jews Buddhists Muslims Hindus and others may seek guidance in diverse tongues. The piece envisions a simple marble room as the cornerstone where all faiths exchange truths show charity and honor the sanctity of life amid peril and public discourse.

Universal Temple Moses Mohammed

Karloff's Scoutmaster Sketch Surprises with Woodsman Twist

A Boris Karloff video skit opens with a three quarter close up showing a terrorizing pose wielding a hatchet. The surprise ending reveals him as a scoutmaster teaching Boy Scouts woodsmanship and discipline.

Boris Karloff

Betty Clark Sings star shines despite blindness

Sun day TV heroine Betty Clark Vetty Clark is 12 and graduated elementary school with over 90 percent average. She hosts her own network show, Skips rope and roller skates weekly, all while being totally blind since birth. Other notes mention The Adventures of Sam Spade moving networks and actors' on set experiences.

Vetty Clark ABC Betty Clark Betty America Little Betty Sam Spade NBC Howard Duff CBS

Infectious Laugh Drives Pryors Through Hard Times

In 1929 Ethan Pryor's antique business earned 15000 yearly and his infectious laugh drew Abigail. By 1931 profits fell drastically, they moved to smaller homes, and Abigail found work selling stock tickets. A chance offer to laugh at a stock show for 40 weekly changes their outlook.

Ethan Pryor Abigail Ethan Pryors Jones Mr. Jones

Laughing through hard times leads to better business

Abigail and Ethan relish a brighter era as demand for antiques rises. By 1936 his shop expands and their spirits lift. He proclaims that their laughter costs nothing while insisting his love for Abigail remains free of charge.

Abigail Ethan

Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues Mixed

A compact crossword list featuring Hebrew patriarchs terms and varied clues from across and down. Includes entries for size measures, weathered language, alphabetic hints, and common crossword solutions across agriculture, geography, and general knowledge.

Puzzle Crossword Clues From Last Week

Answers to Puzsia No 42 gear wheel tooth 43 constellation 44 short sleep 45 river Switzerland 47 music note.

Tion Short Sleep River Switz

Navy League Drives B 36 Probe Into Navy Power Backers

A Senate investigation led by Vinson targets the B 36 program and probes smear campaigns against Secretary Johnson and Secretary of the Air Symington. Navy League leaders, top steel executives, and financiers are linked to strong backing for a large navy and have faced past public attacks over naval policy.

Navy Naval Reserve Jimmie van Zandt Pennsylvania Republican Carl Vidson Armed Services Committee Defense Johnson Air Symington van Zandt Edward Ewen Guam Ewen Vinson Navy League Frank Hecht Johnson Bob Fleming Washington Riggs National Bank G.O.P Congressional Committee Fleming Dewey Congress

Teaching government in schools and public responsibility

A writer recounts informal interviews with twelve Americans from teens to seniors, finding only one who clearly understands government operations. He argues schools should teach government concepts and practice to foster civic duty and reduce delinquency, noting both parties fail to curb spending and urging informed public opinion to influence Congress.

Poiceman Board of Supervisors State University Congress White House Iasiee Washington

Fatigue Ties to Prolonged Low Mood and Sleep Quality

Fatigue can cause persistent low mood with no clear reason. Restful sleep on quality bedding each night often improves spirits, but if low mood endures a doctor should be consulted.

Crepe Paper Parasols for Party Decorations

Create festive decor with crepe paper parasols. The article offers step by step instructions for one large and two small parasols plus trimmed nut cups candle base and place cards. Send 20 cents plus name address and pattern number 5852 Parasol Parade for complete instructions and materials.

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