Genuine carburetor myths debunked by tests and reports
Recounting how claims of a carburetor achieving 50 miles per gallon were circulated for years, this piece notes that oil interests suppressed promising designs. It cites National Bureau of Standards tests finding no verifiable fuel-saving devices, and recalls 1938 39 hearings on patent abuses.
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Roger William Riis
North American Newspaper Alliance
York
Sun Oil
Sunow
Chillicothe
National Bureau of Standards
National Economic Committee
Science News
Nazir Grotto Band Concert Ends Free Series at Moonlight Gardens
The 50 piece Nazir Grotto Band directed by R. Donald Stump wraps up the Moonlight Gardens summer series at Meyers Lake Park with novelties and a varied program. Vocalist Larry Kehl performs Mona Lisa while groups from Reynolds-McIlvain dance studio tap in a medley. The lineup includes works by Ambr oise Thomas Morton Gould Jaromir Weinberger Grofe Yoder King and Sousa among others. Canton Federation of Musicians aids the presentation with secretary Charles Weeks.
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Moonlight Gardens
Meyers Lake Park
Nazir Grotto Band
R. Donald Stump
Recording Foundation Fund
The
American Federation of Musicians
Stump
Reynolds-McIlvain Dance
Larry Kehl
Raymond
Ambroise Thomas
Pavane
Morton Goulde
Jaromir Weinberger
Chattanooga
Brooks
Dark Town Strutters Ball
Sousa
Stars and Stripes Forever
Mansfield Wins 1950 Merit Award for Noise Abatement
Mansfield Ohio received a 1950 merit award from the National Noise Abatement Council for reducing unnecessary noise. Twelve other cities also earned awards. officials stress the honor reflects steps taken, not total quiet, and commend Mansfield for starting a noise abatement program.
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York
Mansfield
Richland County
National
Sam L. Hooper
Doan's Pills Advertised For Kidney Relief
Advertisement claims kidney strain from exertion smoking or cold slows function causing fatigue and dizziness. It promotes Doan's Pills as a mild diuretic used for over 50 years and states millions have found relief by flushing kidney tubes and filters.
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Dean
Doan
Amherst Woolen Jacket With Suede Finish
A handsome leisure jacket by Amherst crafted from 100 percent virgin wool featuring a suede like finish, button pockets, wool knit front panel and bottom, zipper closure, and shirt sleeves. Available in rust brown green natural grey and sizes small through large.
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Andes
Acapulco
Arizona
Virgin wool leisure coat described in varied colors
An Amherst advertised leisure coat uses virgin wool with a suede finish and hand-picked collar. It features saddle pockets, rayon lining, and mothproof, color fast fabric. Available in green, brown, grey, natural, navy, tan, wine, with sizes from small to extra large and prices around $7.95.
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Amherst
Varsity
Bank
Baby Sitter Saves Child as Faucet Explodes in Bath
In Dayton on August 22 an elderly babysitter Theodosia Knerr shielded 19 month old Benjamin Waller from a burst hot water faucet. The toddler resisted leaving the bathroom as neighbors arrived to stop the flow and Mrs Knerr sustained first degree burns.
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Dayton
Dike Fame
Benjamin Waller
Theodosia Knerr
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Gillette Co
Gillette
Canton Federation of Musicians
Charles W. Weeks
Council For Less Noise
Halle Arts Gy
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Halle
RTS On
Bantamac’s
Fashion Plus Comfort
DERBY
Gabardine
Bantamac
Jett Flagship
American Airlines
Virgin
Virgin Wool Leisure
Alfred
New York
Revere
Lamazoo
Life Magazine
Kalamazoo
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