Auto Economy Race Results From Mobilgas Run
Mel Alsbury Jr. of Inglewood California won the Mobilgas economy run sweepstakes in a Chrysler Imperial with 61.37 miles per gallon on the 1468 mile course over Monarch Pass. Pierce Venable of Torrance California placed second in a Pontiac Chieftain with 51.72 mpg and Ray Brock of Garden Grove California finished third in an Olds 98 with 50.94 mpg.
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Colorado Springs
Mel Alsbury Jr
Inglewood
Calif
Pierce Venable
Torrancee
Ray Brock
Garden Grove
Woody Bell
Tujunga
Ford
Plymouth
Chevrolet
Olds
Automobile economy run results list top contenders
The Rambler leads with 21.17 mpg in the economy run, followed by Chevrolet 6 at 21.17 and Pontiac Chieftain at 21.10 mpg. The Imperial at 21.04 mpg places fourth among 19 cars, in a field of 13 economy runs that averaged 40.65 ton miles per gallon and 40.90 mph overall.
Veterans Questions on Overseas Care and Insurance Rights
The Q and A explain that veterans outside the United States cannot receive US funded care for non service connected illnesses, except those with service connected disabilities temporarily abroad. It covers disability compensation timing and Korean GI term insurance conversion limits for non-disabled veterans.
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Canada
USA
Continental
United States
U. S
Urban legends unveil a grim forced procedure tale
A chilling dialogue depicts a master dictating torture like a cash transaction. A sonorous voice confirms readiness of hot irons and boiling oil, restraining a captive as a shroud covers her. The final line marks a grim monetary seal with an $8.00 permanent.
Parental Liability for Vandalism Sparks Debate
A Belen New Mexico Bulletin column argues for parental responsibility laws after vandals damage bands and stores. It cites Michigan’s Parental Responsibility Act of 43 words, up to 300 dollars, as a model to force parental attention and aid enforcement. It urges New Mexico legislators to adopt a similar statute with enforceable teeth.
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Belen
N. M
Michigan
New Mexico
Vital Commodity in New York PR Tangle
A Denison Herald item notes how newspapers receive vast material from distant sources seeking space. It mocks cosmetics industry PR efforts to gain free coverage through rapid mail and compares media funding. ends with a flippant exchange about girlfriends.
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New York
Personal Milestones and Life Events Inquiry
A reader asks about experiences of visitors, divorce, purchases, sales, parties, engagements, breakups, club membership, expulsions, pregnancies, and multiples to gauge social patterns. No individuals or places are identified.
Diet Rich in Fats Blamed For Heart Ills
Omaha researcher Dr. Charles M Wilhelm of Creighton University links high animal fat intake to rising heart and blood vessel diseases. His five year dog study shows diastolic hypertension when fats are 50 percent of calories, while lean meat diets lowered blood pressure.
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Omahba
Charles M. Wilhelmj
Creighton University School of Medicine
Wilhelm
Safety Slogan Its better to sit tight than drive that way
A cautionary slogan urges restraint behind the wheel, promoting patience over risky driving. It emphasizes safer habits and reducing reckless behavior on the road.
Thawed Food Spoils Fast
Food thawed from the freezer spoils quickly and should be used promptly. A full freezer retains cold longer than a partial one, and frozen baked goods spoil faster than meats. In a power outage do not open the freezer unless necessary, and use dry ice until power returns.
Restoring Complexion Leads to Five Dollar Sale
A faded spinster asks for cream to restore her complexion. The assistant quips preserving, then sells her five dollars worth of product. The exchange highlights a humorous, cutthroat sales moment.
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Studebaker
Madrid
Hubam
James H. Gosnell
L. LaRoe & Co
America
Denison Herald
Mainline
Whitewright Motor Co
North
Texas
Ed Price Motors
West
Houston
Sherman
Hiway
Court House
TSO
Miso
S.J. Rogers
N. Jay Rogers
Denison
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