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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1938
Page
6
Aarchived house column offers practical guidance on preserving linoleum with unseed oil, waxing floors, polishing knives after boiling, using greaseproof paper to roll dough, stiffening taffeta with borax solution, lengthening blankets with muslin, and dusting tips for nut meats and raisins in cakes.
Weather bureau chief greets secretary with Nice morning and afternoon rain. A soapbox orator mocks the kettle of fish in a nutshell. A rival photographer recalls a dress, while a motorist faces police court. A clerk quips about sending condolence letters from the dead letter office.
A sprawling report outlines shifts in European diplomacy as Britain France and Italy edge toward new alignments with Germany. It notes a Franco German war pact easing tensions while Anglo French talks hint at appeasement of Hitler and Mussolini, with potential fallout among ports alliances and colonial plans. The piece discusses looming military expansion and tax proposals impacting defense budgets and industry.
In a feature on basketball, the piece traces the sport from James A Naismith's 1891 invention to its 60 nations and 20 million players. It notes Indiana's passion, the impact of Madison Square Garden, and the widespread devotion that has made basketball a near-religion in the Midwest and beyond.
A historical report notes heavyweights like Sain, Jolis, and Henry confronting racial bias, sparse gates, and promoter hesitancy as white challengers and fans avoided Negro bouts, while top white contenders rose on reputations built by others.
A National Football Coaches Association study of equipment at 25 major colleges probes whether hard protective gear causes gridiron injuries. A Georgia Tech committee led by Imer Vayden will propose changes, including softer leather and foam rubber padding, aiming to reduce bodily contact injuries.
Fragmentary notes compare 130 shutouts across National and American Leagues last season, 83 in National and 47 in American, fueling arguments over which circuit dominates pitching versus hitting. The noisy exchange centers on records, fan claims, and league pride amid unclear details.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a sports page with scattered mentions of teams, scores, and races. It references Long Island, Rosa, Australia, Regge M Naraed, and Porky, noting beer, graft, and a 1939 Western News excerpt as context.
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