Scrantonian Tribune from Scranton, Pennsylvania • 10

I i- Expert Brake Service WHEEL ALIGNMENT BRAKES RELINED AND ADJUSTED! FREE BRAKE INSPECTION NO WAITING! Magnetic Plane Hunts New Sources of Oil STATE COLLEGE, Pa. U.B Residents of Central Pennsylvania soon will see a low-flying plane drop bombs" on this mountainous region, However, the bombs ywlll be merely magnetic detectors dropped from the belly of the plane and suspended on a cable of wires that are attached to various instruments that fill the fuselage of the plane. The experiment is part of a survey started by the U. S. Geological Survey and Pennsylvania State College to further the development of new as well as known oil reserves in Pennsylvania.

Phone 3-1288 Wyoming Ave. and Phelps St. than Shanghai and 10 per cent more than th whole of Shanghai, according to the Far Eastern Economic Review. All-Girl Traffic Squad Confrols 'Main Street sauk Center, Minn. u.r).

This citys Main Street, made fa mous by Sinclair Lewis' book by that name, has a new claim to fame in its aU-girl traffic control squad. Sponsored by the American Legion, the girls guard four high way crossings along heavily-tra' veled highways that converge on Main St. The girls and their older sisters have been wielding flags and re porting all violations since 1934, except during the war, and boast that not a single school child has been hurt since they took over the job. Theyre more reliable than boys, Superintendent of Schools S. O.

Aaker says. MAN WANTS BUT LITTLE NEW YORK (U.R) Francis I L. Brophy, chairman of his neighbor-, hoods Christmas party committee, has been sent all letters addressed to Santa Clause by the local post office. He received one note which asked for a 1947 model convertible coupe, a bank account of $1,000, an apartment or a house, and a gal, either a blond or a redhead." I 41 1 0 unly, Dec. 15, 1946 The Scrantoniau Varns Motorists, Pedestrians on -Auto Accidents Motorists and pedestrians alike i 'were cautioned today by R.

B. ZZ' Maxwell, secretary-manager of the Pennsylvania Motor Federa-tion representing 61 affiliated AAA automobile clubs in the state, to adopt added safety precautions in their habits at this time of the Less hours of daylight at this I time of the year and inclement make added safety precautions a necessity," Mr. Max- advised i Pointing out the fact that, we I now at that time of the year 'when the days are the shortest in- as daylight hours are concerning. The PM official ex-1 plained that this means an added hazard when it comes to driving 'ever the highways, especially in inclement weather, and also an 'added hazard to pedestrians using S.the streets and highways." The low ebb of highway con- struction and road maintenance during the past five years was also cited by Mr. Maxwell as an tedded hazard to the seasonable -dangers.

Existing Inadequately maintained streets and highways on these days of longer darkness are highly dangerous for pedestrians end drivers alike, he warned. "Driving or. walking Take It Easy'-and you wont have to 1 worry about anyone else, nor will the family have to worry about He is GIFTS FOR MEN ARD BOYS at Sensible Prices ALL TYPES OF WARM Leather, Gabardine, Light Heavyweight Sweaters Mackinaws I House Slippers Sock I Moccasins Caps Neckwear Belts JACKETS! Indiana May Renew Bid To Be UN Site INDIANAPOLIS U.B Indiana may renew its bid to have the United Nations capital in the Lake Michigan Dunes area. Lt, Gov. Richard T.

James announced the proposal will again be submitted to UN if Hoosier residents on the Lake Michigan shore do not object. James flew to London several months ago to invite the world organization to accept fhe Northern Indiana region as a permanent site for UN. TIIE FLYING WEISTS The Republic Seabee amphibian airplane of Dwight Weist former Scranton resident, carries four passengers, which is just right for the four-member Weist family. Son of Dwight Weist, Community Chest head here, Mr. Weist is a well known radio actor and announcer and newsreel commentator.

He flies to work and back each day in his oraft, Grand Slam. Gloves Scarfs Arctics tP. Coats Shirts Pants BUY Sv755 ToKSsTSi STamk TRIBUNE'S CUSSIFIED SECTION PII0HE 7222 HONGKONG PROSPEROUS HONGKONG (U.R) The port of Hongkong currently is handling about 75 per cent more shipping Announcer Dwight Weist Jr. Flies to Gotham Radio Studios Dwight Weist former Scrantonlan, is 100 per cent airborne. travels by air to work in the radio studios of New York, from where his mellow voice travels the air waves all over the world.

The flying radio announcer is the subject of an article in the January issue of Radio Mirror, a McFadden publication. The story called, He Tiles Through the Air. Bom In Palo Alto, ENGELS 56th XMAS ANNIVERSARY! if- Shop Engels first You will save1 time and Our SB yean of honest dealing is your guarantee of finer gifts at lower prices! YOU GAM ALWAYS 00 BETTER AT ENGELS! I you, Mr. Maxwell said. If there lever was a time when we should Take It Easy right now and dur-Jlng the; coming weeks of fewer 'daylight hours and hazardous Jroad condition is the time." a resident of Cleveland, Ohio, for several years, Mr.

Weist came to Scranton when hi father as sumed leadership of th Community Chest in this city. The young Weist attended Central High School, where he was prominent in dramatics and tootled a sweet clarinet in the band. After graduation, he entered Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio, where he fell into his life work by accident, getting a job as radio announcer in nearby Columbus when the station owner heard his voice. Receiving his college degree, Mr. Weist went to New York In 1932 and Joined the March of Time radio program as voice mimic of famous celebrities.

He remained on that program until it was discontinued, then became narrator of Cavalcade of America. NEWSREEL VOICE TOO Meanwhile, he added other major radio jobs to his list, joining the CBS Grand Slam show, announcing Inner Sanctum, Big Town and NBCs Aldrich Family. He plays the male lead, Stan Burton, in The Second Mrs. Burton, and on the side he is a commentator of Pathe Newsreel. This, tiie magazine article observes, quite an armful in the course of a week," but Mr.

Weist does It calmly and top speed. The "top speed" factor of Welsts life i that which led him to tak up flying when he bought a home on Lake Tomahawk, Orange County, New York, several years ago. From there he file to work each day and zooms back at night from work in his Republic Seabee, named Grand Slam. An ardent aviation fan, he spends his spare time discussing aviation, which has made it possible for him to slash four-fifths of the time needed to motor to work from his home. The husband of the former Miss Elizabeth Maxwell of New York, Mr.

Weist ha a daughter, Gret-chen, eight, and a ton, Richard, six. Her They Comet Made in Jejsen TOKYO W). Approximately 1,300,000 decorative electric light bulbs will be shipped to the United State early next year, the Elec-tair Bulb Industry Association reports. One batch of 1,250,000 was shipped last October, the first since the surrender, providing collateral for food imports. 1 1 i i WRONG ADDRESS I LINCOLN, Neb (U.B If there fjs one thing the warden doesn't want lying around the penitentiary, its a hacksaw blade.

A 2 whole box of blades was In the Nebraska penitentiary for several 2 months until discovered by an outside employe in a crate of ma-Jchinery consigned to the pasteur-Jizing plant. They were returned 2 quickly to an Omaha firm which jhad made the shipping error. iNO TRICK AT ALL CHICAGO (U.R). Burglars who ieouldnt open the 350-pound safe the Broadway Chevrolet Co. Werent stumped.

They stole a new half-ton truck, loaded the 2 safe on it and drove away. Inot pin-up girls I' CHICAGO (U.R) Detectives at a I police station, here have been told not to take suspects pictures 2 home. The officer In charge is tired of explaining to indignant wives that photographs of pretty women they find in the husbands 1 pockets really are gun molls. if1: vie. 4 4 iU M- -a; '( i IP1" a SHOP.SEARS EVERY NITE T1L 9 UNTIL XMAS1 i 29 100 89 Of Oar Store! 189 CHAS.

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A gift of gifts for the holy season. Musical powder boxes make delightful gtfta for her. Choice of stylet and makes in beautiful lspel watches. ADAMS AVL.