Women in High Heels Invite Misery Says Surgeon
SAN ANTONIO four inch heels may shape legs but a New Orleans orthopedic surgeon warns they burden feet. Dr Harry D Morris Tulane University Medical School told the International Medical Assembly of Southwest Texas that ninety percent of his patients are women who wear high heels. He cited a Rochester survey showing a 125 pound woman in 1½ inch heels adds 16 pounds to foot balls. in four inch heels the load reaches about 60 pounds. He questioned if the look is worth the pain.
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San Antonio
New Orleans
Harry D. Morris
Tulane University Medical School
International Medical Assembly of
Southwest Texas
Morris
University of Rochester
Johnsonburg Press critiques REA lending loop
The Johnsonburg Pennsylvania newspaper questions the Rural Electrification Administration practice of borrowing from the Federal Government at 2 percent and loaning it back to Washington at 3 percent, noting the unusual surplus and financial flow.
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Johnsonburg
Rural Electrification Administration
Washington
Jokes Mix Absurdity and Adult Misunderstandings
A collection of dated humor sketches and one liners. The editor lampoons public issues and daily life with quips about editors, students, drivers, waiters, farmers, and a Scotsman, ending with a pun on marriage plans.
Little Edna Avoids Lunchroom Yelling
A child refuses school lunchroom meals saying a teacher screams to prevent missing their mothers. The girl explains the loud discipline is to ensure children stay connected to their mothers.
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Edna
Used Frigidaire refrigerators for sale at Johnson Jewelry
Thanks from the Mrs. R. O. Mathis family for prayers flowers food and comfort during the illness and death of a loved one. Special thanks to Ministers Houston Garner and Wallace E Mynatt for their services. Whitewright readers are thanked for support and sympathy.
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Houston Garner
Wallace E. Mynatt
R. O. Mathis
Snow imprint traps burglar in Pelham theft
Police tracked a burglar who ransacked a White's Pond house after his car backed into a snowbank leaving a perfect imprint. A Pepperell Massachusetts juvenile, registered as the car owner, was held.
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Pelham
N. H
White’s Pond
Pepperell
Mass
Savings and Loan Chief for Texas Urged
Rep Don Kennard of Fort Worth filed a bill to establish a Texas savings and loan commission to regulate S and L institutions. The plan would shift duties from the state banking commissioner and be funded by industry fees, not costing the state extra.
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Austin
Don Kennard
Fort Worth
Savings and Loan Commission
Texas
Kennard
Another Side to Wage Boost
The piece argues against raising the minimum wage to 1.25 per hour, warning it could raise unemployment and worsen trade by hardening U S costs. It notes productivity gains abroad and foreign competition as factors, citing Ford’s 325 million dollar move into Europe and stressing harmful employment effects during economic strain. The excerpt includes quotes from Muenster Enterprise and John O Ren.
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United States
U. S
Ford Motor Co
England
Ford
Europe
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