Ambassador Wadsworth Stirs Turkish Post With Whirlwind Style
The American envoy to Turkey, George Wadsworth, is described as garrulous and relentless about protocol. His schedule runs late, with bridge games past 3 a.m. and six o clock receptions that invite many callers around the martini tray. He greets Arab dignitaries at Istanbul airport and has drawn criticism for anti Jewish remarks.
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Washington
George Wadsworth
U. S
Turkey
Wadsworth
Istanbul
Truman Looks Forward To Chili After Christmas Day
The United Press describes President Truman’s day after Christmas as “a date with a bowl of chili” prepared by his Independence friend and amateur chef. The piece notes the chili tradition, a welcome relief after Christmas turkey, and the President’s enjoyment of the dish.
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The
United Press
Truman
Independence
United States of Indonesia declared after Dutch rule ends
After 347 years, Indonesia emerges as the United States of Indonesia, a new nation of 77 million, joining Philippines, India, Pakistan, Ceylon, Burma, and Israel as postwar independence successes. The war, it contends, was fought for freedom and the dignity of individual liberty against state supremacy.
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United States
Indonesia
Philippines
India
Pakistan
Ceylon
Burma
Israel
Hank Crisp Returns to Lead Alabama Football
Alabama fans celebrate Hank Crisp returning as coach after Frank Thomas illness. The move follows Alabama's 14 to 13 loss to Auburn in Birmingham and supporters expect a return to national football prominence. Critics acknowledge Crisp as a top line coach, while noting that further changes may follow if results do not improve.
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Alabama
Hank Crisp
Auburn
Tide
Birmingham
Crisp
Frank Thomas
Borden Burr
Turning The Corner Toward Progress In Decatur Alabama 1950
Decatur looks ahead to 1950 with optimism and plans for natural gas an airport completed schools and expanded baseball. The city seeks to attract diversified industry expand existing sectors and boost agriculture milk poultry and grain markets to increase farm production while cotton comes under a new control system for the year.
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Decatur
Alabama
National Water Survey Analyzes River Water Health Risks
The U S Public Health Service plans a sweeping survey to assess how water shortage and pollution affect national health. Officials say lack of decontamination facilities for river drinking water is alarming and could trigger serious shortages beyond New York. Over 10 000 new water cleaning units are needed nationwide to meet health and taste standards.
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National Water Survey
U. S. Public Health Service
New York
Communists Hold Two American Captives in China
The State Department seeks freedom for Marine M Sgt Elmer Bender of Cincinnati Ohio and Navy Chief Electrician William Smith of Long Beach California. They disappeared on October 19 1948 during a routine training flight near Tsingtao China and were later reported alive in captivity.
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Angus Ward
State Department
Elmer Bender
Cincinnati
Ohio
Navy
William Smith
Long Beach
Cal T.hese
Bender
Smith
Tsingtao
China
Hsia Tien
Nan Tsun
Regrets and the New Year In Living Today
ARLIE B. DAVIDSON argues regrets signal values and obligation but dwelling on them stalls progress. Use past regrets to fuel future goals rather than fixating on the past, letting new year aims take precedence over lingering remorse.
Chinese refugee wife appeals to Congress for husband aid
Mrs Smith, in a July 23 1949 appeal to Congress, urged relief for her husband left behind after the Navy evacuated China. She described lack of supplies and medicine, and noted two small children, one whose grandfather has never met him, stressing her and her children's need for him.
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Munist
Diplomatic efforts continue for two Americans in China
Ernest A. Gross reports ongoing State Department actions to locate and aid Mr. Smith and Mr. Bender in Peiping and Tsingtao. Despite multiple appeals to Chinese authorities, including Chou En-Lai, no satisfactory responses have been received. Officials note the impracticality of armed rescue and lament the slow progress over a year.
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Ernest A. Gross
Congress
China
Smith
Bender
Peiping
Gross
Tsingtao
State Department
Chou En-Lai
Reunited duo Weber and Fields aim for film fame in Los Angeles
Joe Weber and Lew Fields, famed old comedians, are back together in Los Angeles to pursue film stardom with their first project Friendly Enemies. The report notes a prior stage success and the duo’s return to the limelight.
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Joe Weber
Lew Fields
Los Angeles
I Believe in Santa Claus As Pegler Sees It
Westbrook Peglar letters column argues belief in Santa Claus through skepticism and faith. He cites St Nicholas as a canonized gift bearer, Dickens, prayer, and Aps, parable of healing. He asserts God uses human instruments, including parents, to distribute gifts and answers prayers.
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Westbrook Pegler
New York
Peg
Santa Claus
Thomas
St. Nicholas
Tiny Tim
Uncle Sam
Europe
St. Nicholas's
Poleon
Santa
Pegasus
Sirius
Andromache
Toxic Goiter in Children Under Twelve
Rare in young children and more common in later childhood. Symptoms include nervousness rapid heartbeat tremors eye protrusion increased appetite sweating weight loss shortness of breath and diarrhea. Treatment favors operation with preoperative preparation. drug therapy such as propylthiouracil is discouraged due to transient improvement and risk of fever rash or leukopenia. Radioactive iodine is not recommended. X-ray therapy is unwise. surgery offers potential cure.
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King
Princess Yasmin Born, Rita Hayworth’s Grandchild News
Mackenzie notes the birth of Princess Yasmin, daughter of Rita Hayworth and Prince Ali Khan. She discusses the Aga Khan III’s wealth and charity, the Ismaili caliphate, and potential careers for Rita and Yasmin. The piece reflects on glamour, lineage, and life between Europe, America, and Bombay.
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Rita
Switzerland
John Jacob Astor
Yasmin
Rita Hayworth
Prince Ali Khan
Ali Khan
Aga Khan III
Aga Khan
Mama Rita
Prince Ali
Europe
Caliphate
America
Bombay
Christmas Blessings From Rev Joseph Lynch
Rev Joseph Lynch of Fordham University delivers a holiday blessing sharing the greeting Merry Christmas Peg and noting humans are more valuable than birds and flowers in a reflective Christmas message.
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Peg
Joseph Lynch
S. J. Fordham University
Federal hatcheries supply bass and sunfish for ponds
Hatcheries funded by federal programs provide bass stock for farm fish ponds and supply sunfish to serve as forage. The program supports pond rearing operations by ensuring a steady supply of predatory and prey species to balance ecosystems and promote healthy yields.
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Federal Hatcheries
Saturnalia festival attendants exchange holly tokens
Sprigs of holly were exchanged as seven hundredd wish tokens during the Roman Saturnalia festival.
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