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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1949
Page
8
In Regent's Park London residents report strange howling by wolven figures and a sudden wet weather warning. Forecasters say the unusual signs appeared about half a day earlier than expected. Local officials urge calm as crews assess the eerie phenomenon.
A humorous piece by Inez Rork in New York describes fashion as a social ordeal, with husbands baffled by women carrying outfits to events. A taxi driver shares tales of dramatic wardrobes and delayed dressing, implying women’s fashion choices defy traditional at-home routines.
In North Georgia a housewife sends bags of sand or rock to Emory University for uranium testing. Dr J G Lester notes about six packages daily arriving at the geology department. The Georgia Mineral Society bulletin sparked the rush, indicating uranium possibilities from the mountains to Columbus Macon and Augusta. Also, Henry J Dotterer dies at 94. he had written his own obituary decades earlier.
William Ashton, a World War II veteran, and his family of nine faced destitution until Queen Elizabeth intervened. The Queen notified the British Soldiers Sailors and Airmen Families Association, securing a grant and support for clothing, food, and a seaside respite for his wife. Ashton aims to restart a small trade making plastic jewelry, aided by funds to establish a workshop and clear debts with dignity.
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