Purge talk fades as senators face re election risk
The article notes White House fears of a southern bloc coalition at the 1949 Democratic convention and potential renomination troubles for several administration allies. It discusses Senator Wheeler's conference focus on railroads, McKellar and Barkley renomination scares, and souring relations with Governor Lehman. The piece critiques Willkie's utility board proposal and the housing bill clash over prevailing wage language, explaining political incentives behind the compromise.
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30 000 Bowlers Set For ABC World Championship Tourney
The American Bowling Congress opens its world championship at Chicago's Coliseum on March 3 with 30 000 bowlers from the United States Canada and Hawaii. Over 47 days on 40 alleys they compete for 200 000 in prize money amid teams expected to total about 5 500.
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Baseball First Basemen Juggling Jobs in Spring Talks
Spring rumors swirl over first base jobs in MLB with veterans like Lou Gehrig and Hank Greenberg likely secure spots, while others such as Rip Collins, Joe Sego, Zeke Bonura, and Beau Bell face uncertainty. Boxing’s Jim Braddock retires after a storied career. Moe Berg, a Princeton-educated catcher, is noted for language studies and law practice.
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Harry Davis
New York Giants
Buddy Hassett
Brooklyn Dodgers
Dolph Camilli
Phillies
Moe Berg
Boston Fed Sox
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Origin of God Save the King traced to 1740 dinner
The origin of God Save the King is linked to 1740 when Harry Carey reportedly sang the song at a Portobello celebration dinner for Admiral Vernon. Carey admitted authorship of the words but did not confirm the music. The tune rose with patriotic fervor after Bonnie Prince Charlie’s declaration.
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Admiral Vernon
Pearson
London Weekly
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Bonnie Prince Charlie
Drury Lane
Word Alcohol Has More Than Only One Meaning
The term alcohol has two meanings: a volatile liquid from fermentation used as a solvent, antifreeze, and beverage. and a general class of organic compounds including ethyl and methyl alcohol. Alcohols vary by carbon count, solubility, and the presence of a hydroxyl group, while fatty acids form oils or waxes.
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Chicago Tribune
Origin of Mother Goose Rhymes Traced to French Roots
A Detroit News writer links the Mother Goose name to French fairy tale author Charles Perrault 1697 book Tales of My Mother Goose. Boston publisher Thomas Fleet published Songs for the Nursery in 1719 naming the collection after Mother Goose.
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Rich Port Porto Rico as Early Spanish Colony
The article recounts Porto Rico as one of the earliest Spanish American colonies enduring since Ponce de Leon’s era. It notes Columbus gave the name Rich Port on discovery and compares its colonial history to the Dominican Republic where early Spanish settlers founded the first governance base.
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Bird Mind Compared to Humans by Naturalist
A naturalist argues that a human possessing a bird mentality would be seen as irresponsible and unintelligent yet gifted with inexhaustible intuitions. He says such a person would lack character, be ready and alert, unimaginative, and entirely without moral fortitude.
Daisy Names and Cultural Meanings Across Regions
The daisy goes by Marguerite in German and French usage while historic figures named Marguerite linked to this flower. The flower is linked to the Welch name meaning trembling star and the Scotch Gowan or Days Eye. German Meadow Pearl and the phrase he loves me he loves me not originate from this bloom, used to measure affection.
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New Yorker
First World Cruises and Magellan Era Maritime Tale
A historical note recalls the first world cruise begun over four centuries ago on a Magellan voyage ship with 13 men. Magellan died in the Philippines. The fragment mentions Drake and a cryptic phrase about Golden Feet.
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Philippines
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