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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1948
Page
2
Western Union plans installing a new fire warning device in leading hotels. The thermo stat attaches to phone wires to ring the switchboard when room temperatures near fire level. The inventor, a Georgia machinist scarred by the Winecoff hotel disaster, gained wealth from a $1 600 000 deal via a Washington patent firm.
LBERT GOSS warns President Truman of a dust bowl risk if West grasslands are not restored. He cites high wheat prices and drought-era policy as causes and urges pasture preservation. The oil lobby pushes tidewater oil claims, with Moore's bill battling a Supreme Court view. Republicans praise Eisenhower critiques, while Wallace and Kaiser emerge in postwar political maneuvering.
A commentary on rapid railroad car modernization describing recreation spaces in deluxe trains. It notes cozy interiors, evolving amenities, and passengers uneasy with constant changes, while joking about branding and decor. It ends with praise for the U N and its improving league.
The column cites Jason Wiggs guiding a Save Europe push and Deke Bumble backing a non smiling candidate. It notes Luke Whipple’s slow recovery from a costly prefabricated home and criticizes a new half dollar. The piece pairs reflections on General Marshall, Warren Wright’s racing fame, and a fond, homey tie between horses and baked goods.
A vintage guide outlines simple birthday party menus for children ages 3 to 10, with age appropriate foods such as soup and eggs for toddlers, creamed chicken and peas for older kids, and lamb chops or hamburgers for seven to ten. It includes recipes for a birthday cake and chocolate frosting, plus practical notes on serving and decoration.
A heated exchange centers on Judge Ben Moore in Washington presiding over a Taft Hartley act case with CIO chief Philip Murray. Critics say the Department of Justice favored the defendants and could influence the 1948 election, while a circuit ruling lambastes Moore over a separate wrongful death jury verdict and alleged courtroom theatrics.
A new super luxury bus service plans to start on major highways with features like snack bars rest room facilities steward service and electric razors. The first regular service will run on fast express routes to and from New York Chicago and St Louis. The 41 passenger chassis is trimmed to 32 seats to create wash room buffet space and extra legroom with a snack bar near the driver.
A compact guide suggests using leftovers to save time and money. Broil pineapple as a garnish for meat, or mix into a gelatin salad or sauce for pudding. Leftover boiled potatoes can be brushed with melted fat and broiled with hamburgers chops or ham slices.
An old fashioned backyard picnic table pattern explains easy steps for a six foot table and extension options. It notes 411 stock materials available at lumber yards and claims DIY builds save money while offering relaxation and personal satisfaction. Send 25c for full size Pattern No 22 to East Bird Pattern Company Pleasantville NY.
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