Ramblings and Remnants West Madison Street Paving Progress
Bruce Cowden reports on West Madison Street paving near Sunset Park as gas main work proceeds with two ditch digging machines. Concrete pouring could begin next week if weather cooperates, while catch basins and manholes are installed. The street’s condition remains a mess but promised to improve with finished pavement in a few weeks.
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Madison Street
Sunset Park
al Friend
Highway Commission
Chalk Mikulanec
Park Visit Through Sunset Park on West Madison Street
The narrator walks Sunset park from West Jefferson to the log cabin corner on West Madison street. George Weston the caretaker and Delbert Bailey are present. The park appears especially beautiful with many trees leafed out and bright green grass.
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West Madison Street
Sunset Park
West Jefferson Street
George Weston
Delbert Bailey
Park progress noted as restoration and paving affect visitors
Birds nest in trees as workers finish pavilion repairs and paint. George reports most turf cleared with power mower. New shelter house under construction proceeds with wiring and plumbing for lights and restrooms. Concrete for main floor due next week. Sunset access limited by West Madison paving. some picnics already at Sunset Park.
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George
Thoroughfare Closure Near Park Planned for Weeks
A street will be closed for several weeks to accommodate work near the park, with traffic detours and signage directing drivers to alternative routes. Local officials urge motorists to plan ahead and expect delays during the project period.
Mushroom crop outlook cited by city clerk at hall
City clerk John Sowash notes the 1951 mushroom crop is not yet large as usual and warm weather is needed for a bigger harvest. He mentions a few people returning with sizable collections from trips, and talks of mushroom hunting dogs to flush out the fungi.
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Park
West Madison
John Sowash
John
Lawyers in 1990s One of the most interesting
A fragmented note highlights lawyers and events from the 1990s, focusing on notable figures and cases that drew public attention during the decade. The item sketches evolving legal battles and professional dynamics central to the era.
Schuyler Livingston Celebrates 40 Years as Washington Lawyer
Guests at a Washington celebration heard Schuyler Livingston mark 40 years as a lawyer. The brochure listed 1901 and 1951 Washington county attorneys, with Livingston the sole name in both lists. A dinner followed under ideal weather, with a well arranged program and music.
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Schuyler Livingston
Washington
Washington County
Ed Deeds
Brighton
Hiram
William Scofield
Antes
Campbell Patterson
A. S. Folger
J. J. Kellogge
C. J. Wilson
Henry M. Bicher
S. W. Livingston
George W. Howe
Marsh W. Bailey
Smith W
James L. Brookhart
J. F Henderson
W. H. Butterfield
A. R. Dewey
Ed Deeds of
Eardley Bell
Wellman
Clifford Thorne
W. M. Keeley
William A. White
P. J. Hanley
Mr. Livingston
Evers
Britain's Dilemma Over Iran Oil in Global Pressure Game
The piece analyzes Iran's central role amid Britain US and Soviet interests. It notes a Soviet Iranian treaty allowing troop intervention, Russian influence on Iranian communists, and Britain's aim to safeguard oil while avoiding a world war. It highlights public indifference to political ideals and the appeal of promises delivering goods.
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Russia
Iran
Thomas Jefferson
Karl Marx
Britains
Britain
Kremlin
Bhi
Mediterranean
Cold War scenario hinged on Greece Iran outcome
In a stark forecast the piece argues that Greece could influence Iraq and Syria toward Iran’s fate, leaving India trapped between Soviet satellites on two fronts and Moscow poised to claim a major Cold War victory.
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Greece
Iraq
Syria
Iran
India
Moscow
Randolph Scott stars in Santa Fe at the State Theatre
Columbia Pictures presents Santa Fe in Technicolor with Randolph Scott as a railroad boss amid frontier danger. Janis Carter leads the film alongside Jerome Courtland Peter Thompson John Archer and Warner Anderson. The tale follows empire builders through uncharted wilderness from Topeka to the sea.
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Columbia Pictures
Santa Fe
Technicolor
Randolph Scott
State Theatre
Janis Carter
Jerome Courtland
Peter Thompson
John Archer
Warner Anderson
Miss Carter
Topeka
Sea
Amanda Blake Delivers New Image in Smuggler's Gold
Redheaded blue eyed Amanda Blake declares she bears little resemblance to Greer Garson in Columbia Pictures Smuggler's Gold now playing at the Fox Theatre. The film showcases Blake in a bold transformation as authorities feature her fresh screen persona.
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Greer Garson
Amanda Blake
Miss Garson
Columbia Pictures
Miss Blake Sparks Change in Hair and Makeup on Film Set
Cine stars Cameron Mitchell and Carl Benton Reid share the screen with Miss Blake, who refreshes her look with a new hairstyle and makeup style for the production.
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Miss Blake
Cameron Mitchell
Carl Benton Reid
Limits on U S corn exports eyed to protect feed reserves
Washington officials said it is very likely the government will restrict corn shipments next year to conserve dwindling livestock feed. The carryover may fall below 690 million bushels, far under defense needs, with current crop prospects about 3 billion bushels, 400 million below the goal.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
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