Bill Niemann Heads March of Dimes Drive in Iowa
Des Moines businessman Bill Niemann is reappointed to lead the March of Dimes drive in Iowa coordinating county campaign directors and volunteers as polio fight reaches a critical stage. Basil O Connor stresses continued research and vaccine efforts. Niemann has long led the campaign in Park County and now chairs the state effort for a fifth year.
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Bill
Niemann
Des Moines J
Iowa
Basil O'Connor
National Foundation For
National Foundation
Des Moines
Bankers Life Company of
Haseen
Park County
The
State March of Dimes
Cattle market outlook from Farm Outlook report
Kossuth County extension director cites feeder cattle sales lagging last year due to dry western Corn Belt conditions and scarce feed. Prices in the West show calves at 19 to 21 cents, heifers slightly lower, and overall feeding activity expected to shift east and south with a seasonally late movement. Fire risks also discussed for upland birds and wildlife areas, ending with a local notice to buy in Titonka.
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Kossuth Co
Francis A. Kutish
Iowa State College Farm
Missouri
Kutish
Corn Belt
West
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad
Aspirin Tied to 41 Child Deaths in 1952 Poisoning
Nationwide figures show accidental salicylate poisoning killed eighty six children under five in 1952, with forty one deaths from aspirin. Advisories urge warnings on labels, physician guidance for under threes, childproof packaging, and vigilant parental supervision to prevent future incidents.
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Medicine
Washington
Food and Drug Administration
Model Tennessee Town Norris Townspeople Own Homes
Norris Tennessee reports universal home ownership among its 1 200 residents with no delinquent taxes or bonded debt. Epstein purchased the town years ago, financed dwellings and a school, and the mayor notes solid returns. One policeman, four other full-time workers, and a single major crime in history mark the civic record.
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Norris, Tenn
Norris
Henry Doyle Epstein
Philadelphia
United States
R. G. Crosslie
Epstein
Hns
Vienna Taxicabs and Their Hand Cranked Style
Vienna runs about 1,800 taxis mostly 1912 to 1920 models praised as motor marvels far beyond London Rome and Paris. Some sedans from U S Army surplus may revitalize service while many cabs remain hand cranked with dashy interiors and fragile parts.
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Vienna
London
Rome
Paris
U. S. Army
Nine reasons women buy say at Ottawa convention
Mrs. W. R. Walton Jr national president lists nine reasons why women buy. The reasons include social pressure from husbands and peers, desire to look thin, appeal of imported goods, scarcity anxiety, perceived beauty, and bargains. The list ends with the paradox Just because.
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Ottawa
Canadian Dieletic Association
W. R. Walton, Jr
Canadian Association of Consumers
Mader Fuels Are Aid To Motoring Economy
A regent survey finds driving a basic car at two to three cents per mile with own repairs and garage rent. A newer car costs about eight cents and pricier models around ten cents per mile. Modern car ownership is cheaper than in 1903 when operating costs ranged from 10 to 20 cents per mile. Two gallons of baseline fuel can do the work, while three gallons did it earlier. Motorized mailmen may gain relief through mechanized delivery to speed service and reduce costs, with post office experiments using scopters hand carts and specialty vehicles in cities like Nashville Houston Milwaukee and Washington. A car in the engine.
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Regent
Uan
U.S
Nashville
Houston
Mai
Milwhraken
Washington
Retired Soldier Auctioned After 20 Years Service
An old soldier with twenty years in the Army departs to civilian life after his formal farewell. The veteran, described as cantankerous yet loyal, was sold at auction to Col Root Whatley of Columbus, Georgia, marking a final transition from military to civilian companionship.
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Fort Beneng
Tour
Goteen Pashires
Ty Ary
Geteber
Tom
Col Root Whatley
Columbus
Georgia
U.S. Repays $325 Burned by Pastor
A Memphis minister had $325 refunded by the U.S. Treasury after a pastor burned currency in a protest. The episode involved a special plea from Representative Citl Ned Davis of Tennessee.
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U.S
Memphis
Melophia
Treasure Department
Peres
Treas
Wify
Citlned Davis
Tenner
Thirty Women Register As Lobbyists in 1953 First Quarter
Washington report shows thirty women registered as lobbyists in Q1 1953 under the 1946 Lobbying Act. Twelve registered for the first time, voluntarily. Eighteen filed quarterly financial reports, with earnings from minimal to 10 000 dollars yearly. top earnings reported at 9 750 dollars plus expenses for two National Mine Producers Federation lobbyists. Elizabeth A Kendall listed no salary and 5 dollars in expenses for the last quarter.
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Congress
National Mine Producers Federation of Washington
Elizabeth A. Kendall
Springfield Protest Over Train Whistle Practices
Residents in the northeast section of Springfield protested to the city council about Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad engineers blowing whistles too often. They demanded tighter whistle procedures while serenading signals and urged officials to address the noise.
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Springfield
Ill
Chicago and Llinois Midland Railroad
Sailroad
Peti Honers
Chess By Mail Teases Long Games For Teens In Torontos AY
Chess by mail moves involve teen players at Torontos AY Rog Aircraft Co plantaryl and Thomson-dftuusten Co in England using an air mail form for each move. Moves are mailed within 44 hours of receipt, with about 10 moves per game and 1 cent per mailing. The average game lasts around 90 moves and costs about $0.90 to $9, taking several weeks to complete.
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Torontas AY
Rog Aircraft Co. Plantaryl
Thomson-dftuusten Co
England
Unclear OCR Notes on Corn and Wheat Terms
Fragmentary text mentions corn cereal crop and wheat terms. References to Australia United States and maize appear but are incomplete. No cohesive event or person remains identifiable for a fuller report.
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Australia
United States
Early mechanized dance plate described in 19th century report
A historical note describes one of the first mechanical plates used for dances during the Second French Empire era. It explains the device was operated by pumping a handle on the side, illustrating early mechanical stage technology.
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Bay
Alesina Anais
Thunderbird
Ford
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Ww. E. Ley Motor CO
Lakota, Iowa
Model Tennessee
Syracuse
Telet
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