Peace in World Still Holds in 1949 Says James Marlow
Washington AP review notes that 1949 ended with peace in the world despite continued Cold War tensions. It highlights U S gains and setbacks, the atomic age psychology, China’s Communist takeover, Western Europe alliances, the Marshall Plan, and unresolved Germany division as the year closed.
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James Marlow Washington
United States
Russia
Qyite
U.S
China
Asia
Europe
VU. 3
Us Allien
Marahall
West
Guinea
Marahall Tito
Yugoslavia
Stalin
Gerrenov
Britain
France
Berlin
Alrlift
Germany
Ruwais
Went
Sie
Russlang
United Nations
Miss America Weds Student Doug Cook In Surprise Ceremony
Jacque Mercer 18-year-old Miss America 1949 wed 20-year-old Douglas Cook yesterday in a surprise ceremony at Litchfield Park Arizona. The marriage breaks her contract with the pageant committee which required her to remain single until the term ends. Pageant officials gathered to discuss possible action while Mercer prepared for honeymoon and planned public appearances despite the breach of contract.
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Litchfield Park
Ariz
Jacque Mercer
Douglas Cook
Conk
University of Chicago
Mine Americas
Atlantic City
Mercer
Mire America
Park W. Haveranch
Toe Nest Min
Cook
Slaughter
Flor
Phoenix
Actress Misa Mercer Marries In Surprise Desert Ceremony
Misa Mercer and Hasbang 860m partner Jacque Cook wed at a simple ceremony after a rushed wedding dinner at a rustic ranch. The couple plans Hollywood moves and art school for Cook, with Mercer pursuing film aspirations. Attendants included La Dean Kada way and Jerry Lewkowitz. The event followed Mercer’s surprise engagement and July 4 wedding-day plans.
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Misa Mercer
Hollywood
Cook
Los Angeles
Chicago
Avizong
Tast
Jocel
Jacque
Jo Hien Soho
Maricopa County
Lcense
Dean Kadaway
Jerry Lewkowitz
James B. Ostengren
Litehuela = Park Community Church
Miss Mercer
Child To Lose Hand By Amputation Today
MEMPHIS Tenn UP Bet ty Low Marbury must lose her diseased right hand by amputation today at Baptist Hospital after doctors confirmed a local diagnosis. The 1 year old girl awaits surgery scheduled for 8 45 am EST. Her parents Mr and Mrs Clay Marbury of Brownsville Tenn came here quietly with prayers. Betty Lou expressed calm faith saying it must be the Lord s will and hopes the operation will aid full recovery so she can return to the fifth grade.
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Memphis
Tenn
Betty Low Marbury
Baptist Hospital
Aly Tache
Betty Tou
Clay Marbury
Brownaville ‘Lenn
Children’s Hospital
Boston
Betty
Lou
Tewan
Fort Moultrie Sold by U S Government
Fort Moultrie in Charleston will be transferred from federal control to a local buyer for 850500. A $100 check from Sullivan's Island township will be given to the government by chairman James B. Mahoney. The fort, with Civil War and World War roles, housed Seminole Chief Osceola, brought here in 1800.
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Charleston
D. C
Fort Moultrie
Sullivan's Island Township
Commission
James B. Mahoney
Fort
Osreo- Ya
Florida
First Meeting Set In VEW's New Home
Veterans of Foreign Wars Wirearana Post janta will hold the first meeting in their new Mont gomery Highway clubhouse tonight at eight. Adjutant Horace Melanish noted the formal opening will follow soon. Members rebuilt the one story building, now with brick ends, plate glass, and aluminum siding. The interior features sheet rock celotex, fluorescent lighting, a large assembly room for 240, a recreation room and a concession stand. The post urges members to attend and view remodeling progress.
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Wirearana Post Janta
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Montgomery Highway
Clubs House
Horace Melanish
VFW
Armory Hall
Census Takers Train At International Centers For World Survey
Census takers from Europe and the Near East study at UN FAO centers in Paris and Cairo to standardize methods for the next population and agricultural survey. Centers in Mexico and Baghdad extend regional programs. The effort aims to link census data with global food, education, health, and development concerns, tracing long term demographic trends.
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Lake Success
Cansun
Europe
Near East
Paris
Cairo
United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization
FAO
Paris Center
Mexico
Latin America
Baghdad
Middle East
Babylonia
Persia
Egypt
China
Caus
Augustus
Sluice Gates Closed On Allatoona Lake
Water backed up behind Allatoona Dam after three sluice gates were closed with one gate left open to feed the Etowah River. The dam is expected to start generating electricity in February and the lake filling will continue for months.
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Cartersville
Gal
Allatoona Dam
Etowah River
Census Takers Probe Every Hut in Population Count
The article notes census takers must visit every shack to avoid missing residents and gather fuller data than forms alone. It likens statisticians forecasting weather to predicting national trends, emphasizing 1950 census data for planning food, housing, and services for aging populations and workers.
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New World
Quebec
Nova Scotia
Germany
Sweden
Denmark
Spain
United States
United Nations
Wrightsville Fire Destroys 2000 Tons of Fertilizer
A massive fertilizer fire in Wrightsville Ga filled the night air with smoke and a heavy stench. Citizens suffered burning eyes and noses as crews battled the smouldering blaze for hours, with flames visible for miles and the area left reeking of chemicals.
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Wrightsville
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