Ramblings and Remnants by Bruce Cowden
In Chicago unconnected to current news Bruce Cowden describes a Washington DC return trip, a visit to the United States Capitol and a taxi ride to the Capitol Hill area. He muses on the idea of seeing senators at work and learning how laws are made during a tourist’s view of the legislature.
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Washington trip notes and Capitol impressions from Tim Davis visit
The diary recounts a Washington trip with senate visitors gallery glimpses of Senator Connell and leaders Lucas and Wherry, plus mentions of Mrs. Margaret Chase Smith and Senator McGrath. It notes Truman’s message read to the chamber and Capitol tours, then shifts to Chicago Rotary Club chatter before describing daily city sounds and a Louisiana film star’s appearance in Iowa.
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State Conservation Commission Plans Sold for 1949 Bids
Specifications available at the State Conservation Commission Office 914 Grand Avenue Des Moines Iowa and Howard R. Green Company Cedar Rapids Iowa. Deposit $25 to guarantee return of documents after bid opening. Bids due at the State Conservation Commission office Des Moines on July 5 1949 before 2 30 PM. For information contact the commission.
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Law of the West at Fox Theatre starring Johnny Mack Brown
Johnny Mack Brown battles crooked land agents in the Monogram western Law of the West at the Fox Theatre this Thursday. Max Terhune supports the cowboy star with a large cast including Bill Kennedy and Gerry Pattison. producer Barney A. Sarecky and director Ray Taylor guide the package.
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Screenplay by J Benton Cheney Cited as Original Writer
The credited screenwriter for the project is J Benton Cheney, recognized for drafting the original screenplay. His involvement anchors the film’s writing process and sets the narrative framework for the production.
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Uses of the gar denia in Asia and Africa cited
World Book notes that in China and Japan the yellow fruit of gar denia is used to dye silk while at the Cape of Good Hope the hardwood of some species is widely used to craft farm implements.
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Hawaiian Alphabet Has Twelve Letters In Use
A historical note states the Hawaiian alphabet comprises twelve letters. It outlines the set as A E I O U H K L M N P W and vowels extended by macrons in some references. The claim reflects traditional teaching of the period regarding Polynesian orthography.
Insects outnumber other animals by six to one
Researchers note insects dwarf all other animal groups in number and diversity. About 750000 species have been named, while authorities estimate 3 to 5 million remain unknown to science.
UNC Founding 1789 Makes Nation’s Oldest Public University
The University of North Carolina, chartered in 1789, stands as the oldest state university in the United States, a milestone noted in historical records.
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