Oklahoma Broadway record shatters prior milestone
Oklahoma on Broadway sets a new record with its 4405th performance surpassing Hellzapoppin. More than 2,000,000 patrons have paid about $5,500,000 for Rodgers and Hammerstein II’s musical, earning a Pulitzer citation and broad acclaim. Governor guests join the celebration in New York. Richard Rodgers is praised for shaping Broadway history.
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Hellzapoppin
Richard Rodgers
Rodgers
Hartford
Connecticut
Boston
New York
Hart
Hammerstein
Number One Firetrap at Eastern Chiefs Meet in New York
At the 19th annual convention of the Eastern Association of Fire Chiefs in New York experts warned the United States is the world's number one firetrap. They predicted about 11,000 fire deaths and 600 million dollars in losses by next year and called for urgent fire safety measures and rigorous maintenance.
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Association of Fire Chiefs
New York
United States
Great Britain
Surgery for Colds Staphilectomy claimed to cure or prevent colds
Dr. Arthur E Ewens of Atlantic City promotes staphilectomy removing the uvula as a remedy for colds. He cites ancient practice and reports of cures but the method is not officially endorsed by the American Medical Association. The operation is simple and the uvula is said to harbor germs though its removal serves little known purpose.
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Arthur E. Ewens
Atlantic City
Ewen
American Medical Association
Max Weston
Max
Mrs
Elaine Weston
Florida
Truman lines on chickens or people stir economic debate
The piece critiques President Truman and wartime controls over poultry and grain. It argues decisions on which to feed and regulate were not inevitable but the result of government policy, warning of the dangers of managed crops and prices and the impact on NH poultry producers.
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Truman
Senator Tobey
God
Mr. Truman
New Hampshire
Tobey
Mid-West
Pearson and Paarlberg
Cornell
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Winchest er Legion elects Eugene R. Dearing commander
In a Tuesday election at W. R. Armel's home Post No 21 American Legion in Winchester chose Eugene R. Dearing as commander succeeding retiring leader A C Halvosa. The national Fourth of July observances emphasized safe and sane celebrations with 138 accidental deaths reported nationwide.
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Eugene R. Dearing
American Legion of
Winchester
W. R. Armel
A. C. Halvosa
Officer Fumbles Dinner Plans In Front Royal
Officer Emery Rogers of the Winchester Police Department found himself short on funds while driving to Front Royal with his date and trying to pay a restaurant bill. A separate incident saw a drunk sleeping against a parking meter agree to jail but object to the haste, claiming he had added a nickel and still had 30 minutes of parking.
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Emery Rogers
Winchester Police Department
Front Royal
Joanie
Sre
H'Lo
Diack
Winchester Bank Elects Assistant Cashier in 1921 Meeting
At a directors meeting of the Commercial and Savings Bank of Winchester, John C. Horn was elected assistant cashier. A separate incident described as the greatest racket in Winchester on the Fourth involved breaking a large plate glass at the White Palace Restaurant, deemed "perfectly accidental."
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The
Commercial and Savings Bank of
Winchester
John C. Horn
White Palace
Fourth of July excursionists flood town. Calvert escapes hotel fire
In 1901 the B and O Railroad carried more than 265 excursionists from Baltimore on Independence Day. Winchester’s George Calvert escaped death by sliding down a rope from a burning Huntington West Virginia hotel. At Woodstock, the Friendship Fire Co. won the reel race in 33.12 seconds.
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Baltimore
George Calvert
Winchester
Huntington
W. Va
Friendship Fire Co
Woodstock
Valley
DDT Use in War Against Bugs Guidance From Health Expert
The article explains how DDT should be used safely for insect control with forms including dust oil spray and aerosol while noting toxicity and precautions. It covers effectiveness against lice mosquitoes flies bedbugs and ticks and warns about effects on fish and other wildlife. It also discusses a paint like DDT coating for interiors and the need for medical advice for body lice treatments.
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Tropic Islands
Strength For The Day Strength For The Day
The fable explains how burdens become wings when shouldered with patience. God gave birds burdens that later lift them to heaven, showing duties become privileges and sacrifices turn into songs. Many lives are transformed by bearing burdens patiently, turning hardship into soaring growth.
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Earth
Heaven
How's Your I Q Quiz Questions Turn to Page 2
A set of trivia questions covers topics from government finance to Canadian politics and international banking. Items ask who succeeded Vinson as Treasury Secretary, Canadian Maritime Provinces, a publisher’s IBRD presidency, a Ottawa public gallery question, a Chicago hotel fire, FCC rate changes, book jackets, a possible NL strike threat, royal smuggling jewels, and whether whisky treats snake bites.
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Fred M. Vinson
the Treasury
Maritime Provinces of Canada
Washington, D. C
International Bank For Reconstruction and Development
Saspar Fauteux
Chicago
Federal Communications Commission
Western Union
U. S
England
Europe
Survivor of War Dreams Aboard Palm Queen
On a New York bound Palm Queen leave, RAF bombardier Corbett sits beside Elaine Weston, a grieving widow, as memories of Europe resurface. Their tense conversation reveals hurt, fear, and a clash between shared sorrow and a stranger’s need for space, leaving Corbett torn about staying or leaving.
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Don Corbett
Raf Bombardier
Miami
Europe
Brooklyn
Corbett
Nina
Benny Kalchis
Worcester sees CPA push and GOP Senate chances amid unrest
In Worcester Massachusetts a public square CPA rally promotes petitions to Congress urging continuation of OPA with members identified as CP. The piece argues CP manipulation risks and notes political shifts as Republicans may threaten the Walsh seat with Henry Cabot Lodge rallying state support. The national government faces broad discontent among veterans and workers seeking better jobs.
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Worcester
Mass
Boston
Public Square
CPA
CP Nfm
Congress
OPA
Communist Party
Worchester
David I. Walsh
Henry Cabot Lodge
Postwar views at Holy Cross reflect isolationist leanings
ARIPC SRE notes at Holy Cross College show many servicemen in the graduating class with dual Naval Reserve ceremonies. The speaker observes lack of focus on Russia and a belief that U S governance must anchor policy. Authorities credit long tenure in Washington as key to success.
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Russia
United States
Byrnes
Paris
Democratic Party
Marquette
Holy Cross
Notre Dame
Washington
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