Dream House Hype Draws New York Crowds in Manhattan
In Manhattan a fully furnished model home titled Mr Blandings Dream House promotes real estate and local commerce. The exhibit on 48th Street and Fifth Avenue drew over 50,000 visitors in two weeks, featuring two cars a TV and appliances, with the winner receiving the proceeds from a heart fund jingle rather than the house. About 2,000,000 visitors toured Wanamaker’s elph displays over two and a half years.
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48Th St
5Th Av
Mr. Blandings
Movie Company
Noma
New York Heart Association
Manhattan
Heart Fund
Wanamaker's
Alfloor
Jong
Gimbels
Hunts Job At 103, Bored With Pension
Ayden Arizona report notes Francisco Lopez who, aged 103 next October, seeks a return to work after a retirement under the Social Security old age program. He began benefits at 93 in 1939 and worked to 100 for Hennecott Copper. The couple now live on $120 monthly checks. he desires his former roles as a gardener and copper mill messenger while keeping busy with chores and wood chopping.
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Ayden
Ariz
Francisca Lopez
United States
Federal Social Security Board
Hennecott Copper Company
Elena
Federnl
Francisco
Five Doctors In One Family Tales Of Medical Kinship
Five McLin siblings and their father Dr Thomas G McLin are highlighted as a medical family. Leonore D McLin a 2a year old graduate of Washington University medical school is noted as the fifth to pursue medicine alongside brothers Dr Thomas R 38 Dr Edward 12 and father a neuro psychiatrist at the Veterans Administration hospital. The piece mentions the family amid a report on death rate trends and tuberculosis influenza pneumonia and children's diseases in 1950s San Francisco.
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Ot. Wuuuri
Leonore D. McLin
Washington University School of Medicing
Thomas G. Mc
Lin
Veterans Administration Hotel
New York
Invil-Danville
Leon Late
Life Insurance
McLin
Chicago
Thomas R
Edward
San Francisco
Hot Dogs and Picnics Guided for Safe Summer Snacks
New York health officials advise moderation for children in summer meals. Ice cream and hot dogs can fit diets when balanced with fruits vegetables milk and cereals. avoid excessive cola drinks due to caffeine. Regular meal times aid digestion and routine reduces fatigue at picnics.
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Kate Thompson
New York
New York City
Department of Hearth
Ebtignen
Aimee
Fire trap second floor rebuilding cost six hundred thousand
Washington reports that the White House will face major renovations after the inauguration. A survey found the second floor living quarters among the most dangerous fire traps in the capital. Project cost estimated at $600,000, with work likely to begin soon after the new administration settles in. President Truman or successor will relocate during repairs.
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White House
Truman
Deway
National Capital
$55,000 Prize Fund Promises Modern Furniture for Middle Incomes
New York’s Museum of Modern Art sponsors a $55,000 international contest to design well crafted furniture for modern homes aimed at middle income earners. The drive seeks glamorized yet mass produced pieces affordable for families earning around $4,000 annually. Harry Fish of American Furniture Associates notes the need for designs that can be replicated for broader sales and laments limited interest in traditional forms like Chippendale.
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New York
Chippendele
Sheraton
Hepplewhite
Phyfe
New York City
Museum of Modern Art
Harry Fish
Museum
American Furniture Associates
Chippendale
Peace Center in Hiroshima Builds for Future Generations
In Hiroshima on the third anniversary of the atomic bombing a project named the Children’s Center rises as a beacon of peace. Plans include sixteen water buildings, a large auditorium, a peace monument tower, a fine arts museum, a library, dormitory, and gardens. Buddhist priest Sekal Katsuki spearheads the effort, with victims and professionals contributing to create an educational and recreational complex for youth.
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Nana Gaddis
Hiroshima
Europe
Asia
Children's Center
Sikteen
Secon
International Goodhill Club
Manuel
Auckland Zoo's 17 year old Puma May Earn Official Status
The grand-daddy of all pumas at Auckland Zoo has reached 17 years, defying typical lifespans of ten. Zoo officials will verify with the London Zoological Society for potential official recognition. Born in Central America, the puma arrived from San Diego in 1931 and has never been named. It eats about 10 to 12 pounds of meat daily, and short of further birthdays, the zoo plans to relocate the animal from its current quarters.
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Auckland
New Zealand
London Zoological Society
McShuseinh
Auckland Zoo
Central America
San Diego
Calif
Jin
Canada to Spend Heaviest Health Plan in Americas
Canada launches a national health program with 30 million dollars yearly in grants aimed at hospital construction and public health, promising per capita spending far above the United States. The plan seeks to expand hospital capacity, medical training, and research, paving the way for national health insurance while stressing coordinated hospital development across provinces.
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Jean Love
Ottawa
WNN
Canada
United States
Canada Department of National Health and Warfare
Scout leader falsely claims immunity to poison ivy incident
St Louis report says Hugh Lake, a Boy Scout executive, rubbed poison ivy on his face to prove immunity and left his legs covered in ivy the next morning, prompting astonishment among campers.
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ST. Louis
Hugh Lake
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Fish
Thomas. E, Dewey
Children’s Center
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