Hold on Shorty The 6-Foot Glamour Boys Are Fast Losing Their Grip
The essay by HAL BOYLE argues that height is losing allure as people grow taller. Tall men face practical limits and social bias, from seating and beds to attire and space in public life, with wartime hazards magnifying their disadvantages before ending with a remark that many women still prefer tall partners.
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Shorty
New York
David
U. S. Navy
Army
Air Force
Odd Office Decor In Capitol Hill Offices
A humorous tour notes Rosie the cow prop once in Rep. Reid Murray's Wisconsin office and a live alligator on Rep. Peterson's bench. The piece details varied Capitol Hill office bric a brac from Indian busts to Jesse James spurs and Creole seafood kitchens, ending with a nod to constant Washington business.
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Washington
Capitol Hill
Rosie
Reid Murray
Wisconsin
Florida
Hardin Peterson
D-Flo
Burdick
R-Nd
Frank Boykin
D-Ala
Jesse James
Currier and Ives
Lincoln
Edward Martin
R-Pa
Theodore Green
D-Ri
Joseph Bryson
D-Sc
New Orleans
Rep
Boggs
D-La
Edward Hebert
George Washington
Thief Abandons Half Million In Checks In Worcester
A thief who stole about $500000 in bank checks from a railway express truck abandoned the loot yesterday after failing to cash them. Beverly Nadeau 16 and Geraldine Nadeau 9 found three canvas bags containing the checks in a backyard. The theft occurred Monday while the driver stopped at a diner for coffee.
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Worcester
Mass
Beverly Nadeau
Geraldine
Haywood Faction Refuses to Quit in CIO Power Struggle
In Atlantic City a faction backing Allan S. Haywood refuses to bow out as Walter Reuther leads efforts to win the CIO presidency. The memorial session for the late Philip Murray features Gov. Adlai Stevenson as talks of a peaceful settlement and possible constitutional changes continue ahead of tomorrow’s convention votes.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Walter P. Reuther
CIO
Reuther
Allan S. Haywood
Philip Murray
Haywood
United Auto Workers
How To Guard Against COLDS
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Minnesota Railroad Moves To 15 Percent Intra-State Freight Rise
The Minnesota Railroad and Warehouse Commission approved a 15 percent general rate increase on intrastate railroad freight to align with Interstate Commerce Commission levels set April 11, 1952. No change for livestock and several other commodities. switching charges may rise up to 8.91 per car. New rates take effect January 2, 1953, with projected extra revenue of about 2.857 million dollars.
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ST. Paul
Minnesota Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Minnesota
Interstate Commerce Commission
Minnesota Commission
Weather Delays Rescue Crews At C124 Crash Scene
In Alaska on November 22 a C124 crash killed 52 aboard after bad weather delayed 10th Rescue Squadron crews. A 12 man trail crew waited at Surprise Glacier on Mt. Gannett for word from helicopter pilots to reach the wreckage. Meanwhile 15 planes reported no trace of a missing C119 that vanished November 15 with 20 aboard.
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Anchorage
Alaska
10Th
Surprise Glacier
Mt. Gannett
Kodiak
Marine Corps insignia adopted in 1868
The present insignia of the U. S. Marine Corps featuring the anchor, glove, and eagle was adopted in 1868, marking a formal symbol of the service. The emblem combines maritime heritage with military valor reflecting the Corps’ history.
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U. S. Marine Corps
Song Writers Strive for White Christmas
Hollywood writer Bob Thomas surveys the expensive, crowded Christmas song market. Capitol Records researches a hopeful new tune Hang Your Wishes on a Tree by Marian Boyle and Eddie Gale, sung by Les Baxter, amid 500 to 600 submissions.
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Capitol Records
Marian Boyle
Eddie Gale
Les Baxter
Capitol
Dave Dexter
Herb Montes
Grandmother Nick presented by St Augustine juniors
Ten years ago the St Augustine juniors staged Grandmother Nick as the first of four one act plays in a series. Twenty five years ago the Austin Salvation Army was noted for its Christmas charity work.
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Nick
St. Augustine Juniors
Austin Salvation Army
Peace Partisans Meet in Moscow Kremlin Hall
The All Union Conference of Peace Partisans opened in the Kremlin with speakers attacking American imperialism. Patriarch Alexei led the event and appeared to have recovered from a recent illness, while Bishop Otto Dibelius had postponed a Moscow visit after criticizing East Germany.
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Moscow
Soviet Union
All-Union Conference of Peace
Kremlin
Alexei
Otto Dibelius
Dibelius
London
East Germany
Baldy Talking on Ike Korea Trip and AMACO sale
A writer rails against prolonged presence in Korea and warns against selling AMACO citing sacred human life and risk of being forced to aid communists. He urges a quick homecoming and questions national policy amid Cold War tensions.
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Ike
Korea
AMACO
Joe Stalin
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Dexter
Chevrolet
Dugan's Daily
Fisher @ Center
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