Man from Mars Witnesses Capitol Theater Looted Scene
A visitor from Mars at the Capitol Theater on Broadway gawks at a roomful of consumer goods on display for a merchandise jackpot. The piece ties in with a radio giveaway and reminiscences about past big-money prizes, noting audience excitement and references to Esther Williams and local radio contests.
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Mars
Earth
Esther Williams
Mars Post Home News
Capitol Theater
Broadway
Arthur Murray
Capitol
Light bulb price rise hits 1 cent across sizes
National news notes a one cent increase on General Electric light bulbs in all sizes effective today from Nela Park Cleveland. Company officials blame wage hikes for the boost and warn further adjustments may follow.
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Cleveland
Nela Park
Bert Parks
Harry Green
Gee Aes Ce Ita Saranda
Meat dealers unlikely to back rationing in New York
A New York State Association of Retail Meat Dealers spokesman said it is extremely unlikely the National Association of Retail Meat Dealers will support President Puruman's rationing and price control proposals. The national association meets in Chicago August 15. Lions International opens in Madison Square Garden as 25,000 members and guests gather. Mrs Laura Lehman of Watertown dies from severe burns after a hotel explosion. Harvey Fields of Watertown nominated for a leadership role.
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Empire State
New York
Watertown
New York U
Lions Clubs
Ltst
Lions International
Madison Square Garden
Womsand Land
Buffalo
Laura Lehl
New York State
Roosevelt
Harvey
Janie Lal
Omata
Chicago
Wastin Lan
Andrews
Washington
Gandhi murder trial judge warns of threats in court
In India judge Atma Charan presiding over the Gandhi murder trial reported death threats as defense counsel complained of frequent briefcase searches entering the courtroom. Heavy security surrounded the court building and spectators’ purses were searched.
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Delam
India
Gr—-dudge
Atma Charan
Mohandas Gandhi
Charan
Giant Plane Crosses U S In 10 Hours
The Constitution, a 184,000 pound Lockheed naval transport, crossed the United States in 10 hours and 19 minutes from Moffett Field California to Patuxent Maryland. The flight averaged 260 mph with fuel, weather delays, and low overflights factored in. The ship, XR 60, carries 92 seats on the upper deck and 7,475 cubic feet of cargo space below, and is planned for tests and naval service.
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Patuxent
Suill
Roy Wimmer
Lockheed
Burs Ibank
Calif
Moffett
Navy
Head-on Collision Kills Two Horses
Two horses were killed in a head-on collision on a road near Ann Arbor Michigan. Their riders Clifton Wells 20 and Marvin Lee Baker 16 suffered only minor bruises. Deputies provided few details about the mishap.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Sheriff's
Clifton Wells
Marvin Lee Baker
Deaths sweep through 20th century figures in brief notice
In Jackson Mississippi 79 year old Sydney Smith chief justice of the Mississinpi Supreme Court dies. Washington mourns 54 year old Dr William Plumer Gors president of the American Cotton Manufacturers Association. Rome reports 91 year old Francesco SPF who directed Vienna Ring. Newton Massachusetts notices 48 year old Arthur O Keefe president of First National Stores Inc. South Dakota reads a two way fight for national committee with Lewis W. Bicknell Webster attorney and Joseph Rabbe of Sioux Falls as contenders at the state convention.
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Sydney Smith
Mississinpi Supreme Court
Court
Jackson
William Plumer
Dakota
South Dakota
Lewis W. Bicknell
Webster
Jowph Itabbe
di Bu Ma' Jhones
Farm land values top 1920 boom in wake of caution
Washington The Agriculture Department warns buyers to reassess affordability as land prices surge beyond the 1920 peak. Harald C. Laveen explains a second look using a mortgage and return on investment to judge what price is prudent, detailing a method to project future net income and acceptable value per acre. A separate dispatch from Boston reports a heist of 96,000 in cash and a check from the Allantiy agents, with pursuit imminent after the theft.
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Washington
Ieomare
Wales
Harald C Laveen
Bureau of Aqueuitura
Larsen
Tuna
Coney
Jet Fighters Reach Base In Germany
Jet fighters arrive at a German base after a 660 mile flight from Selfridge Field Michigan in 12 hours and minutes. The United States curates a large jet force as 60 B 29s are noted in central England. Moscow highlights a display signaling advances in jet and bomber design. A British jet transport also sets a long distance record both ways between London and Paris.
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Vun Fldbruck
Germany
United States
U. S
Lockheed
Israel
Selfridge Field
Mich
Nutes
England
U.S
Puerstenfeldbruck
Moscow
Stain
Hs Son
Vasally Statin
Berlin
Pelegrat
Russmaans
London
Paris
Farm Wages At High Peak In New York State
New York State Agriculture Department reports farm wages have surged to averages of 5.80 dollars with board and 6.50 without, in a joint Federal-State release dated July 2. Monthly earnings with board reach 105 dollars, well above the 1910 14 peak and more than double July 1941 rates, while the current level is said to be nearly the same as a year ago.
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Albany
New York State
State Agriculture
Wheat Stored 1005 On Ground Niles TV Staging Experiments
Selznick said yesterday that several sponsors and two TV chains seek the productions but their effects have been rejected. The producer added that they insist on perfection before experimental shorts are presented.
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Niles Television. Corporation
Selznick
Harsh Oregon harvests spark railcar shortage fears
Echo Oregon reports bumper crop pushing storage space to overflow as Eastern Oregon ranchers brace for a railroad boxcar shortage. Agents predict a tightening within about ten days and foresee growers forced to start ground dumping once harvest pushes into heavier lands next week.
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Echo
Oregon
Probe expands as police raid Revere corruption cases
In Revere Massachusetts investigators led by Assistant Attorney General Fingard ordered extra State Police to finish rounds of evidence. They plan indictments against at least five persons at the Suffolk County Grand Jury session next week. Charges of graft target city government activity including a veterans housing project. Four city councillors and a local real estate man are free on bail on related counts involving a $250,000 housing scheme.
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Revere
Mass
Jsinle
Massachnsets
Assisant
Finelgold
Suffolk County Grand Jury
Fingard
Family Party at the Coffee Shop Menu Offer
A family celebration at the Coffee Shop showcases a new menu with a three course option. The dining area features spacious tables for four or more and booths for smaller groups, with tables for two available.
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Man
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Miss Williams
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Coranure Sieery
Sid Fiermonte
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Beck
Eda Wallace Hopper
St. Louis Loew
Fred Allen
Hooper
Fred
Trent Massey
Hollywood
Marshall
Hungary
Foot Shor
Kathleen Winsor
Cady
Embassy Club
Dave Lowe
Don Julio
Enrique Madriguera
Lucienne Boyer
Joe DiMaggio
Johns Hopkins
Horace Schmidhapp
Pat Collin
el Morocco
Tina Reyes
Havana-Madrid
Wish FD
Bob Hope
Andrews Field
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Shusband
Paige
Thomas Carney
Carney
Fea
Ami-Trust
Conieress
Boston
Thomas
Qualters
U. Lancaster
UPA
Immigration and Naturalization
Kaiser Steel and Wife
Fhe Detron Co
Fontana
Heil
Atles
Mra Zohn Paige
Awak l
Kaiser
Ertrat
Manhattan
Brooklyn Battery
INS
Sosiatit Unity Party
SED
LIFE
Manila
P.beenarda Nardingt Anvares
Lilian Vetez
Pacita Flores
Oscar Castello
Quezon City
Andi
Anzures
Sokol Prague
Czechoslovakia
Nsokol
Mass Gymnastic Society
Communistaper Rude Pravo
Sokol
Beverly
Walter Campbell
Gromyko
Sweden
Goeteborg
Drel Gromyko
Eas
Yorkshire
Gripsholm
Tugrage
Jamaica
Rus;sia
Aiac
Imass
Elize
Los Angeles
Wits
Anna May Lianons
Rasmiond
Mississippi River
Oblahomatis
AP Whiepholo
ISAPE
Strang
Silent Sifertickers
Allantiy Ay
Othve
Eastern Seamship Company
Theert
Cleaners
Pyers
Townsend
Ford Delivery
Gabardine Ssc
South
Salina St
Jet Fighters Reach
Family Party
Cather
Syracuse
Fred Os nonNered
Udelph
American Optical Company
Delphi
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Jefferson St
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Ithaca
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Kempton
Kemptons
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