Possibility of Cosmic Ray Bomb Is Discounted
Washington scientists discount any immediate prospect of a cosmic ray bomb far more powerful than the atomic bomb. They warn that even if cosmic rays come from deep space, creating such a weapon on Earth would be a huge, unlikely leap amid uncertainties about their generation and Sun heat theories. The first V-2 rocket tests in New Mexico are noted as a milestone in cosmic ray recording.
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Washington
Earth
New Mexico
The Chin Poem by Edgar A. Guest
A short verse extols the chin as a sign of character and resolve. It claims a lifted chin signals perseverance through hurt and hardship, enhances a fearless gaze, and marks a man as he faces life’s trials with determined spirit.
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Edgar A. Guest
Tires Colored To Match Autos Forecast In Akron
Akron reports a new compound from B F Goodrich promising non coloring rubber. The para doical white carbon black, a fumed silica from sands, adds toughness like carbon black without discoloration. Commercial use is distant due to cost, but could yield white sidewall tires and color treads.
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Akron
Ohio
Howard E. Fritz
B. F. Goodrich Co
Goodrich
Daffynitions and Witty Definitions Primer
A collection of humorous one liners redefining common objects and roles. Vacuum cleaner becomes a broom with a stomach while dentist is the teller who can tell a woman to shut her mouth and get away with it.
Baby Black Market Now in Denver
Denver faces a rising baby black market tied to illegitimate births. Brigadier Ruth Pagan cites unwed mothers seeking easier fates, noting three 12 year olds bore children last year and a 15 year old girl is among those cared for. She urges education and professional aid to curb the practice.
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Denver
Ruth Pagan
San Francisco
Salvation Army Maternal Hospitals
Booth Memorial Hospital
Pagan
Union Rules Create Four Electricians Joke
A homeowner asks if four electricians are needed to rebuild a house. The boss carpenter confirms citing union rules. The first two workers are to place outlets upstairs and downstairs. The third and fourth ensure no one overlaps.
Professor Stepping Out of Role Clarifies English Chair
A professor speaking to a colleague says he has held the chair of English literature for 17 years and expresses strong enthusiasm for the field and its lively, competitive nature.
Church notice stirs locals with season plan and weather quip
In Iowa a church notice invites reflection on sin while locals at a mountain cabin prepare for deer season. An Old Timer jokes about weather forecasting being taken over by the government, sparking light banter about hunting plans.
Local NC banker eyed by two Black men in hearsay tale
A North Carolina tale from a banker’s bench shows two Black men discussing a white banker. One says the man is tight, the other recalls he lent five dollars two years ago and never asked for repayment. The speaker notes weekly visits and trust payments, emphasizing the banker’s whiteness.
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North Carolina
Witnesses Relate Old Acquaintance Testimony in Theft Trial
In a courtroom exchange the judge questions the witness on lifelong familiarity with the defendant and guilt of stealing money. The witness beams the focus on the amount involved, asking how much money was taken before addressing guilt.
Noted Wit on a Small Apartment Dweller
A quip about a man living in a tiny flat delights readers as a joke about a dog’s tail wagging vertically rather than side to side. The exchange highlights humor in everyday observations.
Smith Quips About Marrying A Lie Detector
James asks if a device detects lies and Smith replies I married one, a sharp exchange framing a humorous take on truth telling in marriage. The witticism highlights domestic banter between a man and his spouse in a casual chat.
A Dark and Deep Plot at the Garden Plot
A rustic parable framed as a father and son exchange about a garden plot. The boy asks what a plot is and the father warns that insects scheme to devour their vegetables, revealing a quiet gardening struggle and a sense of foreboding.
Florist Sign Spars With Rival Over Free Seeds
An enterprising florist advertised a packet of flower seeds with each plant to boost sales. The rival across the street countered by displaying a sign offering the earth with every plant.
What's become of the Hikers' Club
A lighthearted remark notes the Hikers' Club has disbanded as members found it hard to persuade passing motorists to offer rides, ending their outdoor group activities.
Coed Quips About Father’s Schooling Investment
A witty exchange notes Fred’s father spending a thousand dollars this year on his schooling and the student retorts that all he will gain is a quarterback. The remarks reflect campus humor over athletic priorities and student funding.
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Fred
Underground Work Willie in a Garden Plot
A humorous dialogue contrasts a boy asking about a garden plot with his father explaining pests and plan ning to waste crops. It riffs on economic surpluses turning into shortages, likening it to a worker stretching a salary between paydays.
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Whitewright
Stephens & Bryant
Allen T. Short
Phone 100
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C. P. Masters
Sherman
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al. Whitewright
Jack Mustein
Ribbons—The Sun
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Universal Typewriter
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Tom Barbee
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Fred Prestage
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E. P. Jackson
F. M
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Trimm Cany Hart
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Small
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