Random World and National Musings From Postwar Era
A détourned survey of international and domestic topics notes Washington Indonesia’s odd monarch recognition, Eisenhower’s political posture, and shifting steel prices. It jokes about Russians building battleships, calls naval bickering the Sir Francis Drake Period, and muses on Buffalo’s bid to host professional football with $300,000 in play. It ponders Washington DC and St Louis football desires.
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Sir Francis Drake
Buffalo
New York
Washington, D. C
New Year Radio Hype and Public Mood on New Year’s Day
A column discusses how radio stations flood New Year’s Day with spot ads and bowl game coverage. It notes the clash of big broadcasts, commercials, and celebration, with listeners tuning in despite fatigue and the industry’s loud marketing.
Wishes for a Brighter Burlington in 1950
The Herald urges Burlington to pursue concrete goals in 1950 including a city manager study, revived riverfront activity, a big street program, and an active planning commission. It imagines renewal through library revival, community planning, and faster action to prevent stagnation by 1951.
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the Herald
Burlington
River Front
Burlington Indians to Train in Daytona Beach 1950
The Burlington Indians announce spring training for 1950 at Daytona Beach Florida selected by Hank Greenberg Indians general manager. The move includes six playing fields a 5600 seat park and base facilities with Cleveland farm system teams joining Burlington Green Bay and Spartanburg in the complex. Walley Rush sold to Spartanburg with a 16 6 record and 3.49 ERA leaves Vance Logan Joe Fuller and Al Jones on the roster.
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Burlington News
Bush Perry
Burlington
Perry
Wally Rush
Spartanburg
S. C
Green Bay
Wis
Daytona Beach
Hank Greenberg
Cleveland Indians
Marianna
Fla
Tribesmen
Moultrie
Philadelphia Athletics
Naval Air Base
Oklahoma City
Wilkes-Barre
Dayton
Cedar Rapids
Har
Risburg
Pittsfield
Zanesville
Batavia
Cleveland
Rush
Spartanburg Peaches
Vance Logan
Joe Fuller
al Jones
New Year Radio Rant Echoes Through Silent Day
A column mocks public indifference to radio on New Year’s Day as listeners confront loud New Year greetings. The writer questions why calm minds crave such noise and laments fans eager to switch off and seek quiet from noisy broadcasts.
Stiles Named Chairman for 40th IAFC Meeting
Bruce F. Stiles, director of the State Conservation Commission, is named program chairman for the 40th annual meeting of the International Association of Fish and Game Commissioners. The gathering will take place in Memphis, Tennessee, in September 1950, and includes commissioners, administrators, and technicians from the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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Bruce F. Stiles
State Conservation Commission
International Association of Fish and Game Commissioners
Memphis
Tennessee
Uncle Jim Says All Sweater Girls Have Good Points
A fragmented line quotes Uncle Jim claiming that all sweater girls possess their good points. The snippet reflects casual patronizing slang and a social tone of the era.
Bowl Predictions From The Remember You Read It Here First Column
The piece previews upcoming bowls with OSU over California by about seven to seven points and notes LSU’s strength while praising Oklahoma and Rice matchups. It predicts Santa Clara over Kentucky and shifts focus to Sugar and Cotton Bowls with humorous asides on past picks and points.
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Ohio State
California
Pacific Coast Conference
Esprit de Corps
Pacific Coast
Oklahoma
Notre Dame
Louisiana State
Rice
North Carolina
Charlie Justice
SAS
Dallas
Choo-Choo and Company
Santa Clara
Kentucky
Purdue
Minnesota
Town Talk on Winter Ice and Local Quips
A Burlington column notes winter began at 10 30 p m and ice arrived by Thursday morning. Shovel crews sanded streets before many motorists, while a reader recalls a brisk finish on Main Street Hill. The piece lampoons publicity stunts and holiday advice with tongue in cheek humor.
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Burlington
Main Street Hill
Goodby
Chips
November Violations Lead to Record Fines and Arrests
In November seven hundred fourteen arrests for hunting fishing and trapping violations produced fines and sentences totaling $24 188 50 and 875 days in jail. Seventy cases drew fines of 100 or 30 days or more. Illegal fur, pheasant shooting and fur traders accounted for the heaviest penalties. The month set an all time record for violations and fines.
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