Wayne Says Box Office Nod Is His Christmas Gift
Hollywood December 24 John Wayne accepts being second on box office list as his best Christmas present He credits success to sentiment in films and notes reaction matters more than lines He plans sentiment in Jet Pilot and says four pictures are lined up next year Autry later took over as singing cowboy after Wayne’s exit
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Pumpkin and squash origins traced to Western Hemisphere
All species of pumpkin and squash originated in the Western Hemisphere, according to researchers. The finding highlights the region as the center of domestication for these gourds and clarifies their ancient agricultural roots.
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Western Hemisphere
Victory Seen For President
President Truman says he does not expect General Eisenhower to run for president and can win another election against any Republican opponent. Humphrey comments after Truman's press conference that Eisenhower's word has always been good, and Eisenhower says he has no political angle. The President leaves open the question of 1952 Democratic nomination.
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Washington
Truman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Humphrey
D-Minn
Eisenhower
Europe
Columbia University
Former Clerk Seeks Salary in Chilton County Case
Delene B. Wyatt of Thorsby sues Probate Judge W L Parrish for a month's salary claiming a county warrant for 141.60 was approved last May 2. Parrish, indicted along with 9 others for false pretense and second degree forgery, was ordered to appear December 30 to show cause why the April 1949 salary was not paid. Trials for the 10 defendants were postponed due to Wyatt undergoing surgery.
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Clanton
Ala
Commissioner’s Court
Chilton County
Delene B. Wyatt
Thorsby
Wyatt
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Parrish
Mrs. Wyatt
Brines From Oil Production Key Source Of Iodine
Oil field brines contribute notably to iodine supplies as a byproduct of hydrocarbon extraction. The statement highlights a lesser known use of brine byproducts in iodine production within the energy sector.
Santa Claus Letters Bes Michigan Children
A collection of Santa letters from Decatur area children requests air rifles, dolls, skates, gloves, a punch bag, and candy. Notes mention siblings and school details, with wishes to share treats and remember others during Christmas time. The letters reflect typical 1940s era kid desires and family references.
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Bes
Decatur
Ala
Santa Claus
Flint
B. L. Landers
Santa
Wayne
Dunaway
First Ward
Calvin Walden
Peasants protest in Lucknow against zamindari system
More than 15 000 peasants march in a two mile procession organized by the Socialist Party in Lucknow to press their demand for land reform and a socialized economy. They oppose the United Province bill to abolish zamindari, which concentrates land ownership in a few landlords.
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Lucknow
India
Congress Party
Socialist Party
United Province
Fireman Cremins Faces Transfer After 32 Years at Main Street
Eugene Cremins, 61, a veteran of 32 years at Los Angeles Main Street fire station, is being transferred as the building is sold. He dislikes moving but will gain proximity to home and save on gas, saying the move brings one clear advantage.
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Los Angeles
Eugene Cremins
Cremins
Main Street
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