Cancer Control Month heralds drive for funds and research
The piece urges support for a nationwide Cancer Control Month drive led by the American Cancer Society under Eric A. Johnston. It cites grim cancer stats, notes progress in treatment, and calls for a $5,000,000 annual fund to back detection clinics and labs. It links war-era health gains to a broader campaign for cancer elimination.
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American Cancer Society
Eric A. Johnston
United States
Sleep-Stopping Ad Wins Peace and Paper Pranks
A reader Hank complains of night calls from a want ad and the paper stops the ad and discards the type. Mrs Roosevelt in New Zealand jingle riffs on Mrs Roosevelt and the nose rubbing tourists meme. A private and old timer exchange banter about ancestry and money amid wartime humor.
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Bo O
Hank
Wartime mess room exchange sparks tense mistaken identity
A military sergeant tells a soldier to verify a rumor about a worm in spaghetti. The captain questions saluting and comments on fear of a mistaken gay accusation, while a private replies he did not see the captain yesterday. The exchange reveals friction over discipline and perception.
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Bacchus
Africa
Notable Local Quarrel Story Sparks Bedtime Fallout
A curious tale recounts a wife firing a bow at her husband to avoid waking children, with neighbors debating domestic friction. In another item, a Chicago visitor to a nightclub recalls the 1890s as a gay era, noting the lively contrasts between festive women and the restrained men.
Mrs. Parkington Opens Starring Garson and Pidgeon
Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon headline the MGM drama Mrs. Parkington, opening at the State Theatre. The duo, famed from Mrs. Miniver and Madame Curie, portray Susie and Major Parkington as a small town girl rises to power while navigating love and social ascent. Garson ages 76 on screen, showing notable transformation and skill.
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Metro- Golodwyn-Mayer
Mrs. Parkington
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Expressions of thanks for support during bereavement
The family expresses gratitude to all who helped during their bereavement. Special thanks go to the food neighbors and to those who sent floral tributes. They name Ralph Swank and children and Clark Wood and family among the supporters.
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Ralph Swank
Mrs. Clark Wood
Backstage in Iowa Politics
Des Moines dispatch notes Iowa legislature debating tax cuts and budget actions with tension over appropriations. It highlights Senate caution on spending, a House public officials panel delaying raises and a senator’s health and travel tale, plus a constitutional amendment proposal and a housing concern for a state fair official.
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Paul
Bumbarser
Des Moines
DPA
Iowa
Senate
Ting
UC Researchers Develop Dehydrated Peaches Reconstituting Like Canned
University of California food technologists Dr Emil M Mrak and Dr Herman J Phalf developed dehydrated peaches that reconstitute to resemble the canned product. The innovation aims to improve shelf life and versatility in peach use across food products.
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Madisonian
Emil M Mrak
Herman J. Phalf
University of California
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