Marines Endure 50 Mile Retreat in Korea
U S Marines and allied units conducted a long withdrawal from Korea beginning November 28 after Chinese traps. Officials estimated about 20 000 trapped, with casualties severe including many wounded. AP reporter Jack MacBeth documented the grim escape under minus 25 degree cold and a brutal landscape.
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Hagaru
Koto
Marine Corps
U.S
Atoll
Tarawa
Jack MacBeth
Wire — Service
MacBeth
Korea
Sagittarius Forecast Says Sagittarians Should Plan Ahead
A 1951 astrological forecast for Sagittarians notes a tendency to devote full effort to one task, potential nerve irratability from interruptions, and a cautious stance on secret matters. It advises moral verification of statements, neatness, and avoiding unnecessary obligations. The period favors long term plans and prudent travel and financial decisions.
State Bar Launches Air Insurance Study
A sub-committee of the State Bar aeronautical law panel will study compulsory aviation public liability insurance. Members are Earnest R. Rich John Pillsbury Jr and Wiley H Mitchell. State Sen A J Johansson notes the topic's breadth and likely carryover to 1951 legislative session.
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Minneapolis
State Bar Association
Aeronautical Law Committee
Earnest R. Rich
John Pillsbury, Jr
Wiley H. Mitchell
Duluth
A. J. Johanson
Wheaton
Daylight Saving Time Origin in World War I
Germans first introduced daylight saving time in 1916 to extend evening daylight for the war effort. The move aimed to save fuel and aid daily activities during World War I.
State tax collections rise in November 1950 over 1949
State Tax Commissioner Goward Spaeth reports November 1950 tax receipts at 6,083,184 dollars, up 10 percent from November 1949. Income tax receipts climbed 26.3 percent to 395,889, with overall collections 359,889 and gasoline tax rising 9.2 percent while estate and other taxes varied.
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ST. Paul
Tate
Goward Spaeth
Minnesota Cancer Society Receives Safety Award Donation
The Minnesota division of the American Cancer Society received a 225 dollar check from Interstate Iron Co on behalf of Longyear mine employees. The contribution labeled safety savings award will be credited to the St Louis chapter with details not available at St Paul headquarters.
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ST. Paul
Minneta
American Ancer Society
Interstate Iron Co
Longyear Mine
Longyear
St. Louis
Minnesota
The
Cancer Society
Fatal Fire Basis of $72,308 Lawsuit
Trial opens in district court with four suits heard together. Mr and Mrs Hippe seek 72308 dollars for a fire that killed their three children and destroyed their Upsala tavern filling station store. Defendants include Duluth Brewing and Malting Co and Litchfield Produce Co.
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ST. Cloud
Ben Hippe
Upsala
Duluth Brewing and Malting Co
Litchfield Produce Co
Messiah concert fund shows $501.86 collection
Ben Lageson treasurer reports a free will offering of 501.86 collected after the Messiah performance Sunday. He notes many nickels and pennies were among the gifts and says the funds cover expenses while the shortfall is covered by participating churches.
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Ben Lageson
Meissen china reform aims to please the people
East Germany orders the Meissen porcelain plant to abandon the grotesque style and develop forms that are healthy, lively and close to the people. The state run factory under the Communist regime directs a design shift to suit common citizens.
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China
Berlin
Saxony
East Germany
Benefits for GI Vets is Korea Studied
Congress debates a $10,000 GI life insurance policy for all in Korea and survivor benefits. The plan aims to ensure coverage for those who serve but may be limited to $5,000 or four months of coverage, with premiums likely based on updated mortality tables. Veterans groups push for universal GI benefits, while defense officials caution against long-range programs.
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Houglas Larsen
NEA
Washington
Congress
Korea
Veterans
National Service
NSLI
Veterans Administration
Army
Navy
Airforce
Veterans’ Organizations
American Legion
VFW
Amvets
Legion
River Barge Traffic Up 500,600 Tons
Mississippi river barge traffic through March to November totaled 2,977,523 tons this year, up from 2,484,856 tons last year. Coal and burner oils rose, while gasoline declined. upper Mississippi ports handled 865,118 tons versus 929,752 last year.
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ST. Paul
Mississippi River
Corps of Engineers
Firemen Respond to Two Austin Blazes
A short in a washing machine motor at Loren J. Miller home 1106 N Oak prompted firefighters at 10 24 am causing slight motor damage. Earlier a fire on a Sutton Park grocery stairway 102 S Division caused smoke and water damage with cause still undetermined after 9 05 pm Saturday.
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Loren J. Miller
N. Oak
Sutton Park
S. Division
Refugee Boat Arrivals Splinter to Midwest Homes
Fifteen of 1300 refugees arriving by the International Refugee Organization boat in New York are slated for Minnesota Wisconsin and South Dakota. The IRO announced that Wisconsin will host 13 refugees while Minnesota and South Dakota each receive one arrival.
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Washington
International Refugee Organization
New York
Minnesota
Wisconsin
South Dakota
IRO
Grain Co-op Opens 3 Day Sessions in St Paul
The Farmers Union Grain Terminal association holds its annual convention in St Paul with nearly 3000 delegates reviewing price support legislation parity income for farmers and construction of terminal elevators. The three day sessions run today through Wednesday as co-ops face renewed pressure from free enterprise groups.
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ST. Paul
Farmers Union Grain Terminal Association
GTA
Free Enterprise” Associations
South Dakota Man Killed in Collision
A. J. English of Roswell South Dakota was killed in a Sunday pickup truck collision eleven miles southwest of Howard. His son Earl, also of Roswell, suffered rib fractures in the crash. truck driver Swen Nelson of Oldham was unharmed. The crash occurred at a gravel road intersection.
Vienna offers A-69 pitch dialing for tuning
In Vienna the state telephone system provides a dialing option to obtain a standard A pitch of 440 vibrations per second by dialing A-69. This service helps musicians ensure correct tuning without a tuning fork.
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Vienna
Luverne to See Two New Businesses Built at $200000
Plans announced Saturday reveal two new business buildings to be constructed in Luverne with an estimated total cost of 200000 dollars. Local officials say the project will boost the town's economy and create jobs.
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Luverne Luverne
Luverne
Blacksmiths elect Omaha group president
August Goette of Morris Minnesota was elected president of the National Black smiths and Welders association here Sunday.
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Blacksmiths Elect
Omaha
August Goette
Morris, Minn
National Blacksmiths and Welders Association
Two Girls Shot in Farmhouse Accident Near Backus
Irene O Leary 11 and her sister Gertrude 17 were wounded when a shotgun fell to the floor and discharged through a thin wall. Irene was hospitalized in Minneapolis in serious condition. Gertrude was treated at the scene and released.
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Backus
Minn
Irene O'Leary
Gertrude
Gerald Eveland
Misaonald O'Leary
Irene
University Hospital
Miiheapolis
Poultry Expert to Speak Tuesday at Fairgrounds
Austin area poultry and egg producers will hear Miss Cora Cooke, University Farm poultry specialist, at 1 30 p m Tuesday in the new 4 H Club building. She will discuss 1951 Poultry management Problems with a question and answer session to follow.
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Austin Area
Cora Cooke
Fairgrounds
Miss Cooke
University Farm
F. L. Liebenstein
Mower
Seventeen Freight Cars Derail North of Detroit Lakes
Seventeen Soo Line freight cars derailed near Wau bun Minnesota a mile west of Wau bun at 2 am. No injuries reported. Contents included two cars of fruit two of tomatoes and a car of clay plus farm implements gasoline and general merchandise. Service rerouted via Northern Pacific between Erskine and Detroit Lakes. cause unclear.
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Detroit Lakes
Minn
Soo Line
Waubun
St. Paul-Winnipeg
Canada
Northern Pacific Railroad
Erskine
Library on photography at Eastman case in Rochester
A working library on accomplishments and techniques in all branches of photography may be consulted at the George Eastman case in Rochester New York.
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George Eastman Case
Rochester
New York
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