Roller Derby Gives Women Fans A Loud Voice
New York AP reports promoter Leo Seltzer has built roller derby into a major sport with 70 percent of fans being women. He envisions three leagues in the U S and international expansion as the spectacle grows toward top indoor status. Women’s engagement fuels the venture and the enterprise expects millions in revenue.
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New York
Leo A. Seltzer
Leo
Mr. Big
Seltzer
Chicago
Midwest
Italy
France
England
The Poet Edgar A Guest on Saying No
Edgar A Guest speaks on the temptation to say yes too often and the toll of overcommitment. He recalls advice from his doctor urging rest and pace, yet questions why he finds it hard to refuse and fears guilt when declining duties.
Cognac Cars Rally Tests Drivers In Gastronomic France
The international gastronomic rally runs June 9 to 19 across France from Dijon to Cheverny. Up to 300 entries compete in 1,518 kilometers with tests including parking tests and wine tastings. Prizes total about one million francs. Drivers supply their own liver pills.
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Paris
France
American Safety Council
Dijon
Burgundy
Cheverny
Loire
Bordeaux
Britain
Belgium
Holland
Quotes and quotes from leaders on war and economy
A collection of statements from U S figures including Gen Hoyt Vandenberg Attorney General J Howard McGrath UN Secretary General Trygve Lie U S High Commissioner in Germany John Jay McCloy and Senator Herbert Lehman about military strength Communist presence in government free world unity and labor shortage along with a note on the first ice sold in the U S at $1 per pound
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United States of America
J. Howard McGrath
U. S
Germany
John Jay McCloy
President urges cut in industrial accident losses
President Truman asks the nation to sharply reduce industrial accident losses to free resources for defense against totalitarianism. He notes 1949 deaths at 15,000 and 1.87 million injuries, urging a program to boost productive capacity and living standards, with a goal to halve accident rates by 1952.
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Washington
Truman
Labor Department
United States
Plymouth
Mass
Durham
N. C
Oregon
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Hal Boyle
Edgar A. Guest
the Poet of
the People
Goor Ol’ Chumpley
Bullfinch
Long
Citizens Loan Co
Merchants Bank
Cedar Rapids
Theo
Phon
Mt, Vernon Ave
16Th Ave
2Nd Ave
11Th St
Marion
Davis
Ake Tere
ONE
America
Mn Ceaves
Hoyt Vandenberg
Air Force
Trygve Lie
Marshal Stalin
Herbert H. Lehman
Singer Mechanics
Singer Sewing Center
Linn, Benton, Jones and
Delaware Counties
First Avenue
Singer Sewing Machine Company
ACA
Des Moines
Home Freezer
Second Street
Center Point Road
the Builder's Department Store
Zephyr
Herbel’s
Jack
Dial
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