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Editor's note: Everybody knows the song 'White Christmas,' but do you know anything about the man who wrote it? Irving Berlin (1888-1989) wrote more than 800 songs during his eighty-plus [...]

The article focuses on the efforts of residents of Grand Rapids, Michigan to save their neighborhood from commercial intrusion and mounting traffic. It is said that drivers were using the residential streets to avoid congestion at the main-traveled streets. A proposal which involves demolition was proposed by city planner Scott Bagby to protect the neighborhoods.

The article deals with the changes to be made in the unemployment insurance system in the U.S. The system will be broadened by lawmakers based on the recommendations of President Dwight Eisenhower. More states are limiting the provisions of a voluntary quit without good cause. More than half of the states require that the recipient of the insurance keeps himself available for work and must actively seeking a job.

The article provides information on a system whereby county-jail prisoners are permitted to leave jail everyday to go to work under the Huber Act of Wisconsin. Judge Oscar J. Schmiege, one of the developers of the system, estimated that it would cost $4,500 a year to maintain a prisoner and support his family on public assistance. Milwaukee County prisoners earned $154,911 in 1954. The system is effective in several counties including Racine and Kenosha.

The article examines the use of the lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) drug in diagnosing the causes of schizophrenia. A study of the mental disorder involves the examination of all phases of human life. LSD gives researchers the ability to explore and experience being schizophrenic. Schizophrenics have the tendency to lose the basic feeling of existence.

Focuses on the factors that led to the capture of fugitives in the U.S. Strategy used by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to arrest John Donald Walker who was wanted for marrying three women without divorcing any; Characteristics of robber Clyde Milton Johnson that were considered by the FBI to capture him; Habit of German spy Erich Gimpel that brought him to life imprisonment.

Profiles Raymond La Raviere, a bridegroom who have swindled wives. Number of women who have swindled by La Raviere; Approach used by La Raviere to women; Information on a newspaper advertisement launched by La Raviere; Fraud committed by La Raviere among widows.

The article discusses the problems with seats considering its structure and design to meet the satisfaction of the sitters in the U.S. The possibility that chairs fit the sitters depends on the size and shape of the person who will sit on it. In department stores, the chair seat is designed by sitting as their best way to know that chair is perfect. The study conducted by Ernest Hooton of Harvard to know what kinds of seats the Americans needed was discussed.

The article presents information about Arthur Johnson, a dealer of stolen candy store in Chicago, Illinois. Johnson pretended to be an executive of an electrical appliance company and was a member of the Young Men's Christian Association. The officials of YMCA never suspected Johnson's business until Attorney Daniel P. Ward complained on his presence at the group. Johnson had been noted as the merchant prince of stolen goods and the best friend of the American thieves.

The article focuses on the "John Hopkins Science Review," an educational television program that manages to buck the toughest competition in the U.S. The television program is a sustaining show that earns no revenue for anybody. By television standards, the program, which took the air in 1948 spends little money in a full year and does without professional actors. In the fall of 1950, it joined the DuMont network and established a loyal audience.

The article presents the short story "Some of Your Best Friends Are Dummies," by Robert M. Yoder.

The article presents the short story "Twenty-Four Million Acres of Trouble," by Robert M. Yoder.

The article discusses the humorous stories told by attorney at law Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln told stories that were usually anecdotes set in his native Midwest. He could produce an anecdote for any occasion and he could tell any kinds of stories. Through his stories, Lincoln could disengage himself when a time-wasting friend lingered too long. Also, he could change the subject of the conversation if it was heading in other directions. The court may have contributed to the talent of Lincoln

The article focuses on the importance of Speedphoto machines to the task of policemen in Miami. The machine is a facsimile devices that would work through the aid of telephone attached to it. Efficiency of the equipment was proven when the police traced Hugo Schramm, suspect of the bank robbery at the First National Bank in Seattle. Speedphoto would produce or transmit a picture and a fingerprint of the prisoner to the other department.

The article cites a story that provides information concerning the U.S. Social Security, which can make the secrets of an individual secured. A person can ask for the duplicate of his lost Social Security card as long as he or she knows or keeps his number. Social security can also trace someone who is missing through the number. It makes the trackings of the earnings of 71,000,000 citizens in the U.S. The accident victims can also be identified by Social Securitry numbers.

The article offers information about the Currency Redemption Division of the U.S. Department of Treasury. The division has about 26 ladies experts who can salvage the savings of careless citizens with the use of pins, pencils, and magnifying glasses. The bills can be redeemed at full value when the areas of the damaged bills show more than 24 of the 40 squares of their measuring plate.

Focuses on swindlers Frederick Peters and Neil McConlogue. Occupations assumed by Peters as an impostor; Expertise of McConlogue in forgery; Prison sentence received by Peters and McConlogue.

The article focuses on the increase in the number of explosives delivered by mails in the U.S. The explosive cases provide harder assignments for post office inspectors and detective force of the Post Office Department. The post office inspectors are praised for brilliant detective work in solving murder–by–mail cases.

The article presents tales about supernaturals which were investigated by the American Society for Psychical Research, the oldest psychical research organization in the U.S.

The article discusses the efforts of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to trace illegal transmitters. Because of the Field Engineering and Monitoring Service of the FCC the country is not so susceptible to radio espionage or electronic sabotage. The FCC men are electrical engineers. Most of them have been radio operators. The FCC has a network of long-range detecting devices designed to locate a secret transmitter anywhere in a matter of minutes.

Focuses on the efforts of aquatic biologist Victor Loosanoff to study oysters. Information on his laboratory; Importance of oystering to people in the U.S.; Life cycle of oysters.

Highlights the important role performed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the national security of the U.S. Information on the scientific research conducted at MIT that will have military applications; Samples of inventions by professors and scientists at MIT which find their way into military application; Description of the students at MIT; Type of people who thrive at MIT.

Highlights the expertise of U.S. scientist Ernest C. Crocker in identifying flavors and odors. Estimated number of odors he can discern; Efforts in findings ways to lose the tracking of human scent by bloodhounds; Involvement in solving the cause of stinking silverware from a factory.

Focuses on hijacking. Overview of several hijacking incidents in the U.S.; Increase in the number of hijacking cases since the start of the Korean fighting; Information on the most favorable period for hijackers; Reaction of U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation offices on this type of crime.

The article features Austin H. MacCormick, assistant director of the U.S. Bureau of Prisons. He achieved prison reforms by applying the principle of providing prisoners with self-government and human dignity. He has provided trade training for inmates to help them earn a living, improved the food served to them and implemented just discipline. He tightens rules gradually if he does not find any improvements in an unruly prison led by hoodlum Joie Rao in Welfare Island, New York.

Offers facts about bank robber Willie Sutton. Process of Sutton's robbery; Details of the robbery at a bank in Long Island, New York on March 9, 1950; Information on the escape he made on February 10, 1947.

The article focuses on the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (Ascap). The famous members of the society include Irving Berlin, Sigmund Romberg and Rudolf Friml. It cites the importance of seeking the approval of the society before playing the music of its members. Ascap has the authority to collect on behalf of a member when his music is performed publicly for profit.

Features golfer John Byron Nelson and his achievements in the sport. Success of Nelson in the National Professional Golfers' Association tournament in 1942; Performance of the golfer at the National Open tournament in 1989; Awards received by Nelson.

Focuses on the use of market research in the U.S. Distribution of booklets by Henry G. Weaver, head of the customer-research department at General Motors, to determine the preferences of automobile customers; Common subjects of magazine quizzes; Benefits of conducting taste tests before launching a new product.

The article profiles trumpet player Harry James. James who was born in a circus has been a performer since childhood. He was four when he became a contortionist in a truck show and at ten he was playing the trumpet for the Mighty Haag Circus. He was 23 when he established his own band. He is known for playing the trumpet at the very top of the instrument's range.

The articles focuses on the features of the Wesley Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois that provide comfort for visitors. Separate doors and elevators were used for patients on stretchers. Architects Frederick J. Thielbar and John R. Fugard were behind the plan about the visitor's comfort idea of the hospital. According to Fugard many people think of a hospital as a place to go to die.

The article focuses on female softball players in the U.S. in 1942. One of the popular players is Nina Korgan of the New Orleans, Louisiana team. The players are sponsored by factories or breweries, including Jax Beer Co. Their uniforms consist of baseball pants, satin blouse and jersey. Spectators compare the female players with men.

The article provides information on the popularity of the Service Men's Center of Chicago clubhouse to soldiers in Illinois in 1942. Around 25,000 soldiers, marines and sailors jam in the place every weekend. The clubhouse features the ballroom, floor show, game room, lounge and library. The center offers free portraits sketched by Chicago Art Institute student, which are mailed to the men's homes without charge. There is a place in the center for those who just want to sit and talk.

The article focuses on the approach of Australian bush nurse Elizabeth Kenny to cure infantile paralysis. Her beliefs about infantile paralysis is opposed to the accepted beliefs. Henry Haverstock, a boy who is a paralysis patient of the Minneapolis General hospital in Minnesota, was able to walk by the method of Kenny. Kenny has relieved the pain of a child with infantile paralysis by applying hot packs.

Presents information on the Blackburn College in Carlinville, Illinois. Qualifications for the entry into the Blackburn College according to founder William M. Hudson; Tasks assigned to students at the college; Tuition fee at the college; Information on founder Hudson.

Focuses on the efforts to find brothers Floyd and Ray Bruce who robbed the U.S. Postal Service of $25,000 in Guthrie, Kentucky. Background on the personality of Floyd; Use of more circulars by inspectors to make the brothers famous; Surname used by the brothers to hide their identity.

Discusses the circumstances surrounding the mass murder committed by Howard Unruh in Camden, New Jersey on September 6, 1949. Number of men, women and children who were killed or fatally wounded by Unruh; Personal characteristics, educational attainment and career background of Unruh; Reason behind the decision of Unruh to commit the crime.

Focuses on resuscitators, an automatic breathing machine which could save lives. List of several causes of death in which the machine could be used; Features of the resuscitator; Background of George A. Johnstone, a surgeon and inventor of the machine.

Focuses on the Carnegie Hero Fund started by Andrew Carnegie to reward brave men and women for their act of heroism and self-sacrifice. Information on the story of Elbert Gray who saved a baby stuck in a well in Texas; Carnegie requirements to be able to qualify for the fund; Background of the Carnegie Medal for valor.

Features the Rescue Squad No.1, a special unit of the Fire Bureau in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania under the command of Captain Joseph F. Meskill. Duties of the Rescue 1; Rescue equipment found in the squad's van; Information on the most hazardous job of Rescue 1.

The article discusses the portrayal of the cartoon Dick Tracy by cartoonist Chester Gould. Gould was revered for his ability to turn the cartoon character into challenging situation but still able to cope with the obstacles. The cartoon series has gained following from newspaper readers. Gould was praised for not failing his supporters with the sensation.

The article looks into the relationship among the three colleges in Pennsylvania, Bryn Mawr College, Haverford College, and Swarthmore College. There are always been links of one kind or another among the three schools ranging from a cherished mutual hatred in football season to a common interest in the two–sex system. The three college presidents are working out a remarkable venture to strengthen the existing ties.

The article presents a discussion of the Old Faithful Geyser in Wyoming. It mentions that every year, some nine hundred thousand tourists come to visit and watch the Old Faithful and other wonders on that wonderful piece of real estate known as Yellowstone. It states that the geyser squirts out its boiling waters with an interval of around sixty-three and a half minutes, giving out 11,000 gallons of water.

The article focuses on the works and contributions of Frank Loesser, the one-man song writer, in the entertainment industry. Last fall, Loesser had his first Broadway musical titled "Where's Charley" for which he wrote the music and lyrics. His song "On a Slow Boat to China" entered the Number 3 spot on Billboard's juke boxes. Together with Joseph J. Lilley, Loesser wrote an impromptu song for the movie "The Forest Rangers" which they made after two hours.

The article focuses on various things related to television. The author offers cites some circumstances wherein the television might display some of the personal information about the actors. He discusses some of the procedures that must be followed by the camera man during the shoot of the film, whatever genre it maybe.

The article profiles radio personalities Jim Jordan and Marian Jordan. The pair hosts a comedy radio program on Tuesdays for 30 minutes under the name Fibber McGee and Molly. Before the program, the pair rehearses their script with the whole cast of the program. Studio audience are allowed in the program, whose tickets are usually given by Jim and Marian.

The article relates the author's experience of being included in a television play. According to him, he had chosen to play a small part because he did not want to mess a good production. Forty-six hours of rehearsal was required by the show. More than eighteen or twenty klieg lights are hanged over the set.