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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1941
Page
2
A mishmash of OCR fragments covers topics from The American Automobile Association and Roosevelt law practice to gilded picture cleaning, knitting heel techniques, waste baskets, baby items, and a superstition about telling the bees at a funeral. Includes names like Carter Ledyard Milburn and Roosevelt.
In a heated defense debate Congress revisited Roosevelt’s lend or lease plan aiding Britain amid mounting party splits. Willkie backed changes for a fixed wartime powers period and naming nations to aid, while GOP leaders and senators urged cautious action ahead of hearings.
Help to Italy wanes as Mussolini loses power to German control. In Egypt British air attacks force Italian retreat while German instructors train Italians to fight. Germany dominates the campaign, threatening Greece and the Near East as British and Allied fleets clash in the Mediterranean.
The twenty seventh annual meeting of the Association of American College heard critics of present day educational methods as inadequate for democracy. Dr Theodore M Greene of Princeton and Dr John M Mason of Swarthmore led the discussion, with Edward V Stan ford of Villanova agreeing with them.
Farm Secretary Claude Wickard seeks a cotton acreage cut by paying growers with stamps redeemable for cotton goods to reduce production from the 12,000,000 bale target. Stamps at 10 cents per pound for the unplanted portion. voluntary cuts won’t affect 1942 allotments, aiming to curb surpluses and boost mill employment.
The influenza surge started on the West Coast, sweeping east by mid January with 100000 casualties east of the Mississippi. Boston reports 20000 children kept from school. Texas lists 32000 cases. Memphis 43000. Carolinas and Tennessee see five thousand affected. St Louis hit by the wave as the country braces for a mild yet concerning flu season. Health authorities urge rest and light meals while extra precautions rise.
A Hollywood scene spares no detail about the crew required to film a short 15 seconds, listing 33 personnel including assistant directors, electricians, carpenters, and makeup artists, while noting director Ernst Lubttech. Betty Brewer, the 13 year old Broadway to Hollywood breakout, signed with Paramount amid hardship, and The Philadelphia Story headlines Cary Grant and James Stewart in major roles as radio stars transition to film.
On a Thursday the south end of a dining room is shown. By Monday cupboards were added to display china and storage space. The room appears wider and more spacious, thanks to a curtain treatment that widens the window and strong horizontal cupboard lines. Assisted by his wife with needle, thread, and a paint brush, the transformation used only a hammer, saw, and screwdriver.
The content asks trivia questions and provides partial answers. It states Great Britain uses the stone of 14 pounds and notes that two US presidents were elected by the House of Representatives, naming Jefferson and Adams. It also mentions the Norse goddess Frigg as associated with Odin and sky goddess.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention the University of Florida as an educational institution. A reference recalls the Confederate cruiser Kearsarge sinking off Cherbourg on July 16, 1864, as part of a memorial narrative. The text lacks coherent context or clear events.
Practical kitchen advice on cooling cookies before storage, repurposing leftover griddle batter for dipping meats, and using candied cranberries for winter garnish. Advises cleaning the mixer immediately after use to prevent egg from drying and sticking.
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