Veterans Oppose Rapid Bonus Bill Action In Congress
Washington December 27 AP veteran groups and lawmakers debate priority bills for the new session. A pension measure for World War I and II veterans moves forward in the House while the Senate weighs it. A tentative World War II bonus proposal could cost tens of billions and face skepticism amid high employment and production. VFW officials favor Rankin’s bonus but doubt quick action next year.
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Yugoslavia Signs Five Year Trade Pact With Britain
Belgrade says the pact will boost Yugoslavia with a $560 million export plan and a British credit of $23.4 million repayable in six years. Two way trade is projected at about $616.2 million over five years as Yugoslavia runs a balanced budget with a $520 million surplus. Milentije Popovic announced next year’s expenses at about $2.515 billion, up 12 percent.
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Republican Party Hones By U S Senator Margaret Chase Smith
Skowhegan Me 1950 election prep prompts soul searching within the Republican party. Smith argues the party must humanize itself to appeal to ordinary voters and secure contributions, urging a shift away from formalism and exclusivity toward a broader, more inclusive image. A forthcoming note will discuss political humanization and prospects for victory.
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Massachusetts seeks original 1641 Body of Liberties document
Boston officials urge the state legislature to locate and purchase the original 1641 Body of Liberties, after Judge Daniel J. Gillen learned an English‑found copy was given to the Huntington Museum in Pasadena. The request highlights a colonial legal landmark in Massachusetts.
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Round Robin Basketball Tourney Planned by City Crew
City recreation chief Jack Haas announced a tentative round robin basketball tourney for business girls teams with seven likely entrants. An organizational meeting is set for Jan 4 at the YWCA, with games starting Jan 9 or 16 at the San Jacinto Youth Center court.
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Alexander in hospital as cancer test sought
In Los Angeles on December 27 Grover Cleveland Alexander, famed baseball pitcher, is in a hospital to learn if he has cancer. Physicians link a 1908 pitch-ball injury in Indianapolis and a 1930 ear amputation in St. Louis to his current condition.
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Father questioned in Union bludgeoning of 16 year old
Police held 59 year old Charlie Eubanks of Union for questioning after 16 year old Virginia Grace Eubanks was found in her home Christmas Eve with a skull fracture. She remained unconscious in Charlotte hospital with no weapon or motive yet identified. An uncle said the incident was foul play and vowed to push the case.
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Condition Still Serious After Gasoline Pump Blast
W. E. Watson, 32, remains in serious condition at North Plains Hospital with second degree burns covering about 60 percent of his body. The Bonavista area worker was in the engine room of a booster station when a gasoline pump exploded yesterday afternoon, blowing off the room’s top and part of the structure. Watson, a pumper for Huber Corp at Seven Holes plant, was alone in the room at the time of the blast.
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Criticism Grows Over Egypt Aswam Dam Feasibility
Critics say the vast Aswan Dam project faces mounting scrutiny as contracts are delayed awaiting a feasibility review. Officials stress ongoing assessment to ensure technical and economic viability amid funding and regional impact concerns.
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Patch Snow Suits With Leather Patches For Kids
Patch children's snowsuits with leather at knees and elbows before wear. Patches add a decorative yet sturdy reinforcement to durable play clothes.
Honeymoon Ends for Cary Grant and Betsy Drake
Hollywood reports that Cary Grant and Betsy Drake’s secret desert wedding near Phoenix ended their brief honeymoon. Drake, 26, will report to her studio for a movie role while Grant, 46, plans a new film in a few weeks. Howard Hughes reportedly piloted the couple’s plane for the Arizona nuptials.
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Rare flesh-colored elephant presented to Mysore state
A unique flesh-colored elephant with blue eyes was captured in the Coorg forests and presented to the Princely State of Mysore in India, marking a notable wildlife event for the region.
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Radio Schedule Fragment Highlights Classical Comedy Shows
A dense broadcast listing shows a full day’s radio programs including Bob Hope, Fanny Brice, Fibber and Molly, and news shifts. Also features Cowgirl tunes, Beulah, Be Seated, and multiple music and talk segments with various hosts, signoffs, and local station notes.
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Delaware Freshmen End 1949 Season Unbeaten
Marty Pierson’s University of Delaware freshman football team finished 1949 undefeated with only two touchdowns conceded both by Lehigh. The Delaware fledglings had lost just one game in two years, a 7-6 result to Navy Plebes in 1948.
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