Nevada gambling experiment falls short of promises
The Nevada open gambling experiment has yielded only partial gains and created new costs for cities like Reno and Las Vegas. Tax revenue remains unstable, police needs rose, and out-of-state losses strained local communities. Critics say moral and economic issues outweigh any revenue.
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Nevada
Joseph F. McDonald
Nevada State Journal
Reno
Las Vegas
State Tax Commission
Bridge Expert Sets Up South to Win All Tricks
A bridge expert arranges a hand where South wins every trick while observers, likely Dixiecrats, memorize the sequence of play, illustrating a themed demonstration of card strategy and memory.
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South
Senator Wherry Proposes Note Exchange Between Truman Stalin
Senator Wherry asks President Truman and Premier Stalin to exchange notes with a diplomatic gesture. The first note caught could face diplomatic delays and scrutiny.
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Wherry
Truman
Stalin
Origin and destination survey delays on Route 17
motorists fretted as state police halted every fourth car on Route 17 near Sterlington to collect origin and destination data for a proposed New York City Buffalo superhighway. The Thruway commission seeks where drivers come from and go and trip frequency to guide future highway planning.
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New York
New York City
Buffalo
Illinois
New York State
Father of Twins Hopes for Two Pair in Poker Pause
A father, whose twins relax while he plays poker, is at the hospital with his wife. He says he hopes to draw two pair as he passes the time.
Czechoslovakia Cuts U.S. Diplomatic Staff Surprising Move
The communist Czechoslovakia orders U S diplomatic staff in Prague and Bratislava cut from 76 to 26, prompting a U S response. The move reflects strained relations as the country seeks tighter control amid political shifts.
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Czechoslovakia
United States
New York
Bratislava
U. S
Romania
Washington
State Department
Prague
Judge backs friendly poker game as all male players noted
A judge defends a so called friendly game of poker bridge or canasta saying nothing wrong with it while observing that the contest had only men. Colquitt Dean a 14 year old tied for first in the national spelling bee might not have achieved that if named Joe.
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Colquitt Dean
Joe
Johnny Appleseed
Middle West
United States
Pennywise vending oracle could advise congressmen
An old joke describes a penny fed vending machine that gives 20 possible answers to any problem including Yes No It Certainly Does Sometimes and It Depends with a quip about saving witnesses travel and a UN member asking Vishinsky and receiving Nyet suggesting a playful political satire on inquiry and judgment.
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United Nations
Vishinsky
Nyet
Columnist on unhappy marriage blindsides readers
A columnist argues you can be unhappily married without realizing it while the neighbor counters you would have to be deaf to miss the signs. The exchange highlights domestic tension and the idea of awareness within marriage.
Test for Parents: Home Center of Childs Best Times
A columnist viewpoint stresses parenting quality by whether children see the home as their best times amid many entertainments, some questionable, as a rugged test for mothers and fathers.
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Paul Bumbarger
Charles City
Iowa
Valedictory torture and nerves of the valedictorian
A humorous take on delivering a valedictory speech at commencement. It notes the pressure on the valedictorian and family, the fear of forgetting lines, and the social awkwardness of the moment. The piece compares the ordeal to historical torture, ending with a wry remark.
Four Brandenburg Gate Horses Confess in Satirical Tale
The fake detective Dablyn Crymes pursues a supposed Russia led plot after the four Brandenburg gate horses Max Meyer Fritz and Ernie allegedly confess spying on Russia. The goddess Victoria remains missing, said to be in Siberian salt mines as No. 3567.
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Victoria
East Berlin
Dablyn Crymes
Joe Stalin
Max
Meyer
Fritz
Ernie
Russia
Brandenburg
Germany
Napoleon
Paris
Wall Street
Siberian
Elmer Twitchell
al Jolson
Lucious Hupp Showcases Seeds and Surprises
A curious feature highlights Lucious Hupp as a wonderman who plants seeds and sees unexpected results emerge as things come up.
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Lucious Hupp
Evening News Gossip and Local Notes From New York
A column reviews varied items from the city scene. It mentions Clarement Inn razed, Lord Courtenay and a Clare County link, a notable epitaph, Jim Fitzpatrick's retreat from travelogues, Ezio Pinza donating his Rye home for cancer war funds, Happy Felton’s Knothole Gang for Dodgers games, Mike Todd’s giveaway program in Peep Show, Alfred Drake's taxi accident after head injury and a quip on whether he ducked.
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Claremont
Lord Courtenay
County Clare
New York
Jim Fitzpatrick
Ezio Pinza
Walt Winchell
Happy Felton
Mike Todd
Alfred Drake
Drake
Sharp Bits and Quips from A Far News Page
The column notes Bing Crosby’s odd golf misfortune and jokes about commissions bogging down U S roads. It quips that a proposed American commission aims to diagnose fault in the country, but too many commissions stall progress. It also mentions Hirohito's daughter marrying a museum attendant, illustrating palace dullness.
Tailor Made Testimony From Costello Sits Well With Senators
The New York Times recounts Frank Costello testifying before a Senate subcommittee. He contrasts past bookmaking and slot machine ownership with his present legitimate roles in real estate and Texas oil. The hearing yields no new disclosures, leaving senators perplexed and hinting at deeper crime links requiring broader digging.
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New York Times
Senate
Frank Costello
New York
New Orleans
Texas
Costello
Leswee
Worry Clinic Stage Fright No Respecter Of Individuals
A childhood Christmas program reveals stage fright affects all ages. Danny, nearly five, clung to his sister Judy and teased her as she sang, while Judy calmly completed the song. The scene illustrates how nerves surface during first public performances and reappear until confidence grows.
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Danny
Judy
Master Your Stage Fright and Seize Speaking Chances
The text urges overcoming stage fright and other emotions to advance in life. It argues that mastering fears makes one ruler of self and capable of directing others. Giving up speaking opportunities leads to a second-rate path.
Guidelines for Public Speaking Poise and Practice
The piece outlines a three step method to gain poise for public appearances. It advises practicing until comfortable, mounting notes on cardboard to prevent paper rustle, and gripping papers to steady nerves. It emphasizes frequent exposure, noting about 100 appearances may be needed for proficiency.
Octogenarian Ray Groves Skates Through Wisconsin Visit
MR. AND MRS. Raymond Groves of New York state visited Lodi and watched Ray Groves who is nearing 70 roller skate with zeal. He travels weekly from Oneonta to rinks in Madison and Columbus, delighting teens and puzzling onlookers with his steady spins and cheerful style.
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Arnie Betts
Lodi
Wis
Raymond Groves
New York State
Ray
Est
Mr. Groves
Oneonta
Columbus
Madison
Joey
Citizens urge local flood prevention over federal pork barrel
A reader letter from Edward L. Adams Jr of Ava argues against exploiting the federal Rivers and Harbors program for Big Muddy River relief. He calls for a regional watershed group with Soil Conservation Districts Farm Bureaus and local businesses to fund flood reduction measures and reduce runoff.
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Washington
Big Muddy
Big Muddy River
Flood Route Is Suggested To The Editor
Rosser Powell of Murphysboro urges repair of the east west road south of town as the direct flood route to Murphysboro. He notes the route connects with Popular Ridge road and State route 127, and warns the New Hill gate is the last access from east and southeast of the Big Muddy. He calls to fill holes and fix ruts now while time remains before another flood.
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Murphysboro
Bridge Street
Cairo
New Hill
Rt 127
Big Muddy
Etherton Switch
Poplar Ridge
Lake Kinkaid dredging urged to prevent floods
In a letter from a longtime resident, locals argue for dredging Kinkaid Creek and the Big Muddy river above their confluence to prevent flooding of valley lands. They recall a clearer, deeper past and warn current debris buildup and vegetation are narrowing waterways.
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Big Kinkaid
Big Muddy River
Kinkaid Creek
Kinkaid
Mississippi
Sand Ridge
Grimsby
Kent Keller
Kinkaid Lake
Val
Day by Day Tree Planters And Strawberry Recipes Nostalgia
A reflective piece on thoughtful tree planting for future generations and the joy of a familiar neighborhood treeline. It blends musing on Johnny Appleseed, soil erosion, and the value of planting with practical strawberry recipes and notes on pricing this season.
Paris Horn Trouble Sparks Police Action
Paris authorities consider options to curb noisy car horns after 268 motorists were fined for abusive horn use in three months. A total ban was rejected as it could worsen traffic congestion.
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Paris
Roger Leonard
Landowners face pressure over floodwaters by Ava region
In the past decade the valley has suffered yellow floodwaters destroying corn crops and driving residents to leave. Some families favor lake development and compensation from the government over staying. Vince Lee Kinkaid Townedin.
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Ava
Vince Lee
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