White House porch tale revisited by Truman and Adams swam lore
News Analyst recounts an anecdote about John Adams swimming in the Potomac while a female visitor sought a pension. The tale links Adams, Anne Royall, and early American journalism, but historical records question the interview claim. The columnist notes the story survives as colorful lore amid doubts.
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Tithe Controversy Looms Over 1696 Law Changes
The article discusses Archibald Waddell, a 70 year Kent farmer, challenging tithe payments amid historical shifts from feudal levies to Queen Anne's Bounty and eventual tithe abolition. It notes past seizures of farm assets and the long fiscal grip of tithe through 1996, with a broader view of how the tax transformed and persisted.
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Nightlife Characters of Midtown and Times Square
A vivid portrait of assorted city figures and street life from midtown and Broadway. Doormen, panhandlers, street performers, crosswords enthusiasts, and lampooned characters mingle with musicians, ushers, and curious locals in a drifting panorama of late night New York while naming specific venues and archetypes.
South Threatens Split Over Civil Rights Bill Split
Southern Democrats threaten to form an all southern convention to nominate a separate presidential ticket over the civil rights program. The bill under Senate labor committee review includes federal anti lynching law permanent fair employment practice commission end to Jim Crow in transportation and removal of poll taxes. President Truman asks for action and Southern leaders urge a Dixie convention to withhold electoral votes from him.
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Self Rationing Effort Aims at Voluntary Food Conservation
The administration shifts strategy to nationwide self rationing and voluntary conservation to curb living costs. Representatives from 18 consumer and producer groups discuss an intensified drive, with the goal of gaining broad public support for voluntary measures to limit consumption.
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Miss United Nations 1948 Declared by Aillan Ambassador
Aillan ambassador Carlos Martins was named Miss United Nations 1948, challenging stereotypes of diplomats as old fuddie duddies. Sam Yachter, a New York landlord, faced tenant complaints about heat and hot water and offered to give up his building, but received no offers.
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Journey to the Moon: early Interplanetary aspirations emerge
The British Interplanetary Society and other groups envision rapid space travel and Moon or Mars missions. Experts predict rockets reaching five to seven miles per second and sending scientific instruments or satellites, enabling TV lessons from space and vast research well before human travel begins.
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