Washington Zoo Doctor Hosts Hen nings at Circus Anniversary
Dr. William Mann of the Washington zoo led Sen. Hennings and a small party through the 67th anniversary of the Ringling Brothers circus, meeting Otto Griebling and Pinito Del Oro. The event also celebrated Circus Fans of America’s 25th anniversary with other notable figures in attendance. Martha Hunter showcased two baby gorillas Toto and Gargantua II while noting their strength and care.
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Washington
William Mann
Washington Zoo
Harry Truman
Doc
Sen
Tom Hennings
Senator Hennings
Missouri
Pendergast Boys
Doc Mann
Circus Fans of America
Drew Pearson
Matt Neely
West Virginia
Otto Griebling
St. Louis
Hubert Steel
Martha Hunter
Toto
Gargantua II
Miss Hunter
All Over The World Aims Of Mankind And US Role
The author argues that basic human wants include food shelter clothing medicine freedom and work and that meeting these needs across nations can prevent war. The Marshall Plan and domestic efforts are cited as U S means to relieve global suffering while urging continued aid, science and industry at home and abroad to steady world peace.
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United States
Hitler
Mussolini
Hirohito
Mao
Scotland
Tennessee
TVA
France
India
China
Elephants and GOP Symbol Echoes in a Circus Memory
The narrator recalls elephants and circus life linking them to politics while noting the animal's limits and discipline. He mentions elephants in Sarasota rehearsals and their tireless routines, then contrasts with the GOP symbol and its perceived constraints.
Dreams and Work in Charles Curtis’s Path to Power
A biographical meditation on Charles Curtis, noting his mixed heritage and ascent from to In Topeka and reservation life to U S Senate leadership and vice presidency. The piece argues dreams must accompany work to avoid monotony and to elevate daily effort toward lasting achievement.
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Topeka
Kansas
United States Senate
United States
Charles Curtis
Elephant Performance Workload Risks and Safety Cues
The article explains how circus handlers manage an elephant’s workload to stay balanced. After six hours on duty the animal rests. overworking leads to danger for keepers. Keeper Pat Waldo notes the elephant’s daily hay intake is about 600 pounds and emphasizes busy but controlled routines.
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Eugene Scott
Sarasota
Republican Party
Ceylon
Burma
Pat Waldo
Waldo Encounters Circus in Moscow Trip of 1987
Waldo scouts new acts in Moscow noting strict safety rules that dampen thrills as trapeze performers wear back harnesses. He mentions attempting to hire Russian acrobat bats on camels, but the government would retain most earnings, paying only 200 dollars monthly to the troupe.
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Waldo
Moscow
Russia
The Modern Circus Shifts To Labor Saving Gear
In a pointed reminiscence, the author contrasts old methods with new aluminum dressing wagons and a self contained electric power system that let Ringling Brothers cut labor. The piece evokes 88 nights of rain drenched work and recalls the teamwork behind assembling the big top. Senator Hennings cites circus cooperation as a model for geopolitics.
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Doc Mann
Veronica Martell
Katherine Kramer
Hartford
Ringling Brothers
Ringlings
Senator Hennings
Price Ceiling Orders Delayed Into July 2 For Many Manufacturers
Three major price ceiling orders remain to be issued this week or next affecting shoe manufacturers wearing apparel and wholesalers. A postponed effective date delays potential price rollbacks as about 150000 general and machinery makers and 1200 textile mills now await ceilings until July 2. Firms may implement increases after May 28 but must notify OPS and wait 15 days during which disapproval can occur.
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Washington
Office of Price Stabilization
OPS
Jet slow down Washington
Aircraft researchers seek substitutes for scarce metals cobalt columbium and titanium used in jet engines. Shortages have already delayed full Air Force combat readiness by a year to 1953. If substitutes fail, industry may reduce use of the short items to keep steel heat resistance for jets.
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Washington
Air Force
U S Armed Forces Could Reach 4 250 000 If Expansion Continues
A Washington estimate suggests total armed forces near 4.25 million by late 1952 if all services grow as the Air Force plans. The Air Force target of 3.5 million by July 1 is tied to reaching 95 wings, with current force about 25 percent of the total.
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Washington
U. S
Air Force
Congress
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Argu
Lions to honor 19 members for perfect attendance
Vic Bubbet t reports Decatur Lions will present attendance buttons to 19 members for perfect attendance from Sept 1 to April 24. Reneau Carrell earns a five year perfect attendance pin for never missing since March 1946. Recipients listed include Ben Britnell Vic Bobbett Carrell Jimmy Fite and others. Mrs Mary Sullivan named program coordination chairman.
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Vic Bubbett
Lions
Decatur Lions
Reneau Carrell
Ben Britnell
Vic Bobbett Carrell
Jimmy Fite
R. B. Freeman
Wesley Cook
Ned Frazier
Johnny Giles
Russell Humphrey
Russell B. Johnson
John Keyes
Bud Kramer
Tim Lyons
Shorty Ogle
Paul Robson
Bill Stone
Homer Tankersley
James Wade
Sam Wheat
Leo Wright
New BPW Secretary and Officers Named in Club
Mrs O B Smith was appointed Business and Professional Women secretary replacing Ruth Pettey who left due to a transfer. Flora Boyd was elected president and Dorothy Woodall became state second vice president. The first meeting of the new board approved additional actions.
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O. B. Smith
Flora Boyd
Smith
Ruth Pettey
Dorothy Woodall
State Business and Professional Women’s Club
Markets Brief For Decatur Farm Commodities
Middling cotton at 45.75 cents, strict low 43.70. Cottonseed at 100 dollars per ton. Broilers 27 cents delivered. Hens 20 to 24 cents delivered. Hatching eggs 80 cents per dozen. Corn prices: No 2 Ear Yellow and No 2 Ear White at 1.62, No 3 Ear White 1.59. No 2 Mile 2.31. Corn basis 154% moisture. other grains basis 1344% moisture.
Wall Street Closes After Bearish Week In Caution
Wall Street ends its third straight declining week amid broad caution over Korea Iran taxes government controls and material shortages. The market pauses in a critical area where movements could tilt strongly up or down.
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New York
Wall Street
Korea
Iran
Balance and Harmony Across All Sides Examined
A careful view argues for balance in governance and policy. Analysts emphasize considering multiple viewpoints and ensuring fair consideration of competing interests. The piece urges measured debate and steady progress without sharp partisan shifts.
Ban on Mexican cattle imports to lift early next year
Washington expects a lift of the import ban barring a new foot-and-mouth outbreak. Mexican cattle shipments are small, typically one to three percent of U S production, but the move aims to bolster the U S meat supply.
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Washington
U. S
Selective Service Reports Complaints From Mothers Not Inductees
Selective Service headquarters says most complaints about inductions come from mothers and sometimes wives, while the men themselves are often willing to serve.
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Washington
Selective Service
Fate and Taxes Washington Faces Ike vs MacArthur Tax Gap
A memo contrasts tax on book royalties for Eisenhower and MacArthur. Eisenhower paid 25 percent capital gains on gains up to a million dollars, while MacArthur would face top income tax rates up to 87 percent. Republicans defend Eisenhower while seeking to curb favorable IRS treatment in future memoirs.
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Washington
Douglas MacArthur
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
MacArthur
Internal Revenue Bureau
Kiwanis to Host Ex-Governor Thompson as Speaker
The Kiwanis club will welcome M. E. Thompson former Georgia governor as Thursday's speaker. Thompson rose to fame after resigning a Washington post that paid a high daily salary plus expenses, claiming he could not justify the pay.
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Kiwanis Club
M. E. Thompson
Georgia
Thompson
Washington
Civitan and VFW Activities Dominate Local Clubs
Civitan may struggle with Wednesday plans as the program chair is in Chicago attending a Boy Scout meeting. The VFW reports two softball teams with seniors undefeated and juniors winless, hosting a district encampment on June 3 at 2 PM and planning a state convention in Huntsville June 16 to 18. Rotary prep includes junior Rotarians leading a meeting this week and reintroducing two high school guests as junior Rotarians to share their impressions.
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Civitan
Chicago
Floyd Sherrod
VFW
Huntsville
Rotary
Stock Market Mixed As Industry Hints At Rebound
The Associated Press 60-stock average stood at $90.90, up a dime from the year’s low, with the industrial group gaining 40 cents while rails held steady and utilities slipped. Volume was lighter, with 426 000 shares traded and 314 advances to 186 declines amid 2 new highs and 17 new lows for the year. In the curb market, Pancoastal Oil slipped to 55 8, Electric Bond & Share rose to 21, BurmaLtd. edged to 9 16, Kaiser-Frazer fell to 5 8, Pacific Petroleum 8 16.
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Associated Press
Pancoastal
Electric
Burma Ltd
Kaiser-Frazer
Pacific Petroleum Ltd
Markets at a Glance New York May 26
Markets at a Glance notes stocks higher on demand for radio and TV shares. Bonds show irregular changes. Cotton closed. Chicago markets report wheat steady with light short covering, corn steady with light trade, oats steady with little price change. Hogs and cattle nominally steady.
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New York
Radio
Chicago
Soybeans Drag Grain Prices Down Late Trading
A late break in soybeans reversed earlier gains on the Chicago Board of Trade, pulling down grain prices as the session closed. Wheat and corn had risen earlier but finished largely unchanged to higher, with soybeans down several cents and July soy at 3.23 1/2.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
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