Hoover Enjoys Role as Elder Statesman Not President Again
Washington dispatch notes Herbert Hoover, once a reluctant president, now finds greater satisfaction as elder statesman. Critics recall his 1933 image as cold and domineering, while supporters say his current calm, analytical approach stems from chairing the Commission on the Organization of the Executive Branch.
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Douglas Larsen
Washington
NEA
Hert
Hoover
Hocace
Meneople
United States
Democrats
Republic
Commission On Organization
Living former President Hoover chairs commission work
The piece profiles Hoover now leading a commission from a base in New York and Washington. It notes his near-total control of schedules, meals with key staff, and frequent lunches shaping policy. It recalls his early life, Stanford training, and rise to prominence directing U.S. relief in Europe.
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Commission
Washington
New York
Mayflower Hotel
Bernice Miller
Mayflower
Hoover
Rep
Christian A. Herter
Massachusetts
Tracey S. Voorhees
White House
Stanford
Calif
Gotham
Waldorf-Astoria Towers
U.S
Europe
Franklin Roosevelt
Ancient rock paintings lie in Grand Coulee area
Smithsonian scientists visiting the Columbia Basin see archeological potential in Grand Coulee walls. Paintings show faces, jackrabbits, scorpions, and a man leading a deer. Flooding from Bureau of Reclamation projects could bury them. researchers propose preserving a thick paint layer by slicing it off for study.
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Grand Coulee
Wash
Grand Coulee Dam
Smithsonian Institution
Columbia Basin
America
Pacific Northwest
Coulee
Okanogan River
Spokane Falls
Washington
University of Washington
Washington State College
Bureau of Reclamation
Potatoes in United States Start 1949 Record Supply
The supply of potatoes on land in the United States at the start of 1949 was the second largest or record.
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United States
Four Dothen Girls On Dean's List At Alabama College
Four Dothen girls and one from Columbia appear on the dean's list for the first semester at Alabama College Montevallo. Named are Jackie Cooley Giugme Gloria Golson Betty Harrison Mary Frances Wynn and Jimmie Wood. Dothan grads include Jackie Cooley Gloria Golson Betty Harrison and Mary Frances Wynn from Dothan High School. Jimmie Wood from Columbia High School.
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Alabama College
Dothan
Columbia
Alabama College Montevallo
Jackie Cooley
Giugme
C. M. Cooley
Gloria Golson
FE. P. Golson
Betty Harrison
Jimmie Wood
Alex DB. Wood
Dothan High School
Miss Wood
Columbia High School
Finnish Family Claims Longevity Record in Finland
A Finnish family of thirteen siblings all alive claims the oldest family record. Members include Riukka 78, Antto 77, Manda 74, Feva 72, Emma 71, Kalle 170, Janne 68, Karoliina 66, Ida 65, Moose 60, Teema 60, Kaisa 53, Reino 52. Finland compares with a Belgian claim of 700 years across a family.
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Helsinkt
Finland
Mooses Firttijaervi
Emma
Riukka
Antto
Manda
Feva
Kalle
Janne
Karoliina
Ida
Moose
Teema
Kaisa
Reino
Blezel
Family ages span seven centuries across small towns
In Kemie, the Sederstroem family has 730 years between members, while in Ypaejae the widow Heiki Tuura and wife Ida tota live in a home tied to 83 years. The piece notes long-lived lineages across quiet settlements.
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Kemie
Southwest
Sederstroem
Ypaejae
Heiki Tuura
Ida Tota
Tree Pageant Promotes World Peace in California
In San Francisco the Big Trees Ban Foundation of Santa Cruz presents "The Miracle of the Trees" beside Big Trees Park. The pageant, dramatizing man's striving, aims to boost world peace through a unique scenic setting among redwoods.
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San Francisco
California
Big Trees Ban! Foundation
San'a Cruz
Santa Cruz County
Spectacle to Feature 9800 Costumed Players in May
A large field spectacle will present over 9800 costumed performers in May. In the Grove of Fence a redweed seedling will be planted for the person chosen by powder yote as having done most for mankind in the past year.
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Jack Kingry
Home Furnishings Sale
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