Alfalfa Bill Murray and a New York clash of manners
Erich Brandeis recalls William Murray known as Alfalfa Bill, Oklahoma governor 1931-35, now 83, who visited New York to present MacArthur a plaque. The anecdote contrasts his blunt, frontier approach with modern gatekeeping as Brandeis notes his farm life, writings, and quirks, ending with a brief humor about bureaucratic secrecy.
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William Murray
Bill
Oklahoma
Piu
New York
Douglas MacArthur
America
Texas
Tishomingo
Chicksaw Nation
Waldorf-Astoria
MacArthur
Murray
Bill Murray
Two British Diplomats Vanish After Excursion Boat Trip
London, May 25 AP Two British diplomats Donald MacLean and Guy Burgess vanished after boarding an excursion boat to France a year ago. Fifteen thousand police and agents have hunted for them with no solid trace. The government admits it does not know their destination or motive. Officials note they handled sensitive policy and no documents disappeared. Russia has not claimed them.
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London
France
Donald MacLean
Guy Burgess
Scotland Yard
Russia
Foreign Office
New London Test Praised by General Hesketh
A large civil defense drill in eastern Connecticut showcased 103 fire units and 1500 personnel from New London Windham Tolland counties and the Westerly area. Targets included the New London Groton bridge Electric Boat Pfizer Dow Chemical Waterford Sanatorium and Waterford airport. General Hesketh praised the turnout calling it a tremendous exercise. Chief Henry G. Thomas noted the drill proves organized fire and police departments are the civil defense foundation.
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New London
Windham
Tolland
R. I
Firefighter
Connecticut
Henry G. Thomas
Hartford Fire Department
International Fire Chiefs Association
House Truman Chiefs War on Absenteeism
House Democratic leaders seek a cure for chronic absenteeism harming the Truman administration’s program. Rep. Priest notes many lawmakers are campaigning and uninterested. The latest drop came during debate on foreign aid, with a $1.737 billion reduction as Republicans held the floor.
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Washington
Rep. Priest
D-Tenn
House
Churchill Becomes Grandfather Again at Chartwell Farm
Prime Minister Winston Churchill's daughter Mrs Christopher Soames gave birth to an eight pound boy at Chartwell farm in Kent. Churchill visited soon after the birth as the new grandfather. Mary Soames, Churchill's youngest daughter, is married to a Conservative MP from Bedford and already has two other children, Nicholas and Emma.
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Westerham
Eng
Winston Churchill
Christopher Soames
Chartwell Farm
Kent
Churchill
Mary
M. P
Bedford
Nicholas
Emma
Exercise Time for Beach Beauties
Two friends join a weight loss effort to improve looks. They plan a shared diet, mutual accountability, and competitive spirit to stay motivated. The piece cites a New York beauty school endorsing dual or group reducing plans as a healthy push toward success.
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New York
Pink and White Ring Cookies for a Bridal Shower
Cooking's Fun presents a pink and white ring cookie recipe by Cecily Brownstone. The method blends almond flavored dough with red dye, forms jellyrolls, chills, slices, and bakes until delicately browned, yielding about six dozen cookies.
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Cecily Brownstone
Captivating Chinese designs pattern 5265 offered
Simple stitchery and bright colors for dish towels or wall panels. Pattern No. 5265 includes hot iron transfers for six designs, material needs, stitch illustrations and color chart. Send 25 cents plus name address and pattern number to Anne Cabot New York 36.
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Anne Cabot
Bridgeport Telegram
Ave. Americas
New York
N. Y
St Margaret's Guild Plans Dessert Bridge Event
St. Margaret's guild of St. John's Episcopal church will sponsor a strawberry dessert bridge Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the parish house. Mrs. Allen Vincent is chairman, assisted by several named ladies. Reservations may be made with Mrs. Anderson.
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St. Margaret’s Guild of
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Allen Vincent
Mark Richardson
Ruth Brew
William Barter
Minerva Lund
H. H. Rockwell
Arthur Kelt
Harold Kirk
Harry Anderson
Anderson
Onion origin traced to Central Asia
Researchers propose a Central Asian origin for the onion, citing historical cultivation and trade routes. Genetic studies suggest domestication began in the region, with spread to Europe and beyond through ancient commerce and farming practices.
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Central Asia
Wild Dandelions Roam Downtown And Crowd The City
A reflective piece notes the proliferation of dandelions across Main Street sidewalks, parks, schools and yards. ItPlayfully catalogs their golden bloom in lawns and hedges, while chiding them as unruly weeds unfit for garden show stages. It urges them to retreat to woods or greenhouses to gain respect.
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Main Street
Congress High School
Park Avenue
Youre a sort of mans flower simple and frank and hardy
The speaker praises a wildflowerslike plant as sturdy and sunlit, noting its independence from care and its appeal to youngsters. He recalls seeing groups crafting bracelets from it and using its stems in butter tests, linking its bloom to carefree meadow days and rustic charm.
Child Victim of Tornado Dies After Coma
MEMPHIS TENN May 25 AP Little Patricia Ross five died of brain injury after being struck by a tornado that leveled a Henderson Tenn home two months ago. The tragedy follows the deaths of her nine month old sister Paula and her grandfather Roy Ross while her father John Allen Ross, a former Louisville policeman, recently recovered from gunshot wounds.
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Memphis
Tenn
Patricia Ross
Tot
Henderson
Pat
John Allen Ross
Ross
Louisville
Earl Bircham
Tennessee
Paula
Roy Ross
Congressional Probe of Auto Toll Sought
Representative Javits proposes a House inquiry into the rising toll from automobile accidents. The plan calls for federal consideration of measures to help states reduce crashes, noting 37 100 deaths and 1 962 600 injuries last year and motorists paid five billion dollars in taxes. The Foreign Commerce Committee would report by January 1 1953 with a $50 000 authorization.
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Javits
House Foreign Commerce Committee
House
Dry Oatmeal Measure Cup Conversion
A rough guide states dry oatmeal packs about 2 2 3 cups per pound. The amount varies with grind size and packing, but this rule offers a quick estimate for measuring a pound of dry oats.
Mission film presented by Madona guild at St Ambrose
The Madona guild of St Ambrose church meets tonight at 8 in the parish social hall Boston Avenue after novena devotions. President Mrs Thomas Green will chair the business session then introduce Rev Charles Connors C S S P who will narrate a colored film on the Kilimanjaro Mission Africa. Reception chairman Miss Caroline Caruso and hostess chair Mrs James Rourek with a committee will handle refreshments.
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Boston Avenue
Thomas Green
Charles Connors
C.S. S.p
The
Holy Ghost Fathers
Ferndale
Norwalk
Father Connors
Kilimanjaro
Africa
Caroline Caruso
James Rourek
Joseph Telatovich
Julie Shannon
Helen Feher
Stephen Reidy
Mary Scrappo
Gladys Elliott
Frank Papa
George Loan
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