Dennis Cooke elected president of High Point College
The college selects Dennis H. Cooke, a North Carolina educator and administrator, as president. The editorial urges unity from trustees faculty students alumni and friends and asks critics to pause until Cooke proves himself. It warns against troublemakers and calls for support to strengthen High Point College and its future.
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Dennis H. Cooke
High Point College
High Point
North Carolina
Tar Heel
East Carolina Teachers College
Woman's College of the
University of North Carolina
Methodist Church
Dennis Cooke
Dr. Cooke
Cooke
Humphrey
E. H. Blackard
HPC
Taft Hartley debate shifts to Senate after House stalemate
The piece analyzes the political maneuvering over Taft Hartley and labor reform after Truman’s administration failed to pass major changes. It notes the House kept the existing Wagner Act framework, the Easter vacation lull, and hints at a broader shift of leverage to the Senate and different factional positions within Congress.
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Senate
House
Truman
Lesinski
Washington
Congress
Time Out as Weeks Parade Ends in Press Parade
The piece reflects on a stretch of weekly campaigns from Spring Cleaning to Good Will Week, noting the effort to present a courteous, polished public image. It questions the value of such pressure and coins the idea of a Weekless Week to breathe and observe the impact of press outreach.
Russians Move Ancient Mammoth Ice Block to Moscow
A Siberian ice slab reportedly transports a thousand year old mammoth carcass in pristine condition to Moscow. The find prompts satire on Pravda and a jab at Western capitalism, reflecting Cold War era tensions.
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Siberia
Moscow
Pravda
The Early family and Washington power dinner
Washington notes on the Early family shaping defense and state posts. Steve Early as undersecretary of defense leads a large brood including Felix Early at the ICC and E. Eugene Early in Washington. Mother Ida Virginia Early rules with an iron hand and attends Steve's swearing in. Remarks by ex Secretary Sullivan and a birthday toast for Rep. Shafer highlight the gathering.
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Washington
Steve Early
Ida Virginia Early
Materfamilias Pind
Navy
John L. Sullivan
Mother Early
Defense
Felix Early
Interstate Commerce Commission
George R. Holmes
Magnien McArdle
James Hennessey
Boston
Barry Faris
International News Service
E. Eugene Early
Thomas J. Early, Jr
Steve
Sullivan
Paul W. Shafer
Michigan
House Armed Services Committee
Army
Kenneth Royall
Air Force
W. Stuart Symington
Symington
Hoyt S. Vandenberg
Omar Bradley
Naval Operations
Louis E. Denfeld
Mohicans
Shafer
Royall
Mr. Royall
Rep. Shafer
Arizona Representative Hosts Cactus Bloom Party
Rep Harold A Patten of Arizona celebrated a blooming cactus in his office after noon. About 20 guests joined the gathering as Patten showed his flowering state plant and joked about a columnist in Arizona wanting him to sit on the cactus.
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Harold A. “Porque” Patten
Arizona
Mr. Patten
Pruning Exchange Sparks Senate Snippet Between Lodge and Aiken
A sharp exchange on the senate floor features Senators Henry Cabot Lodge Jr of Massachusetts and George A Aiken of Vermont. The dialogue centers on pruning metaphors about knives and grapevines with brief quips and a closing remark about pruning apple trees.
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Senate
Henry Cabot Lodge Jr
Massachusetts
George A. Aiken
Vermont
Lodge
Aiken
Canning Industry Figures and Texas Grapefruit Output
The encyclopedia cites the American canning industry using about 10 million tin cans yearly. Fossil dinosaur bones were found near Sewell New Jersey, fifteen acres from Philadelphia, while Hidalgo County Texas leads U S grapefruit production with red varieties dominating the output.
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Sewell
N. J
Philadelphia
Hidalgo County
Texas
United States
When Nations Grow Spectators Not Players of Sport
George Sokolsky laments rising crowd bad behavior at sports and public events. He cites Durocher’s incident and wrestling as examples of vulgar spectacle, urges decency, calls for ejecting hecklers, and praises fair play over betting fever. He says youths should play games, not chase autographs, and supports standing up for civility.
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Lippy” Durocher
Durocher
Babe Ruth
Lou Gehrig
Rita Hayworth
Cardinal Mindzenty
Two Seasons and Time Flies in Casual Op-Ed Tone
W A Bivins notes locals claim only two seasons winter and July with Boston weather cited. He muses on January’s length and the year’s quick passage, cites Niagara Grand Canyon Old Faithful and pyramids as wanderlust prompts, and recalls historic trees linked to California capitulations and hangman lore.
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Tempus
Lacydes
Niagara
Grand Canyon
Pyramids
California Trees From the Bruce Magazine Sketch Famous Oaks
The piece notes the giant camphor tree of Pomona planted in 1883 now stands 85 feet tall with a 100 foot spread and claims it as the largest in the country A stump remains of the Junipero oak at San Carlos church linked to Father Junipero Serra’s ceremony
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California
Spain
Glendale
Andres Pico
John C. Fremont
United States
Big Tree Park
Santa Cruz
Calif
Fremont
Bret Harte
Big Oak Flat Road
California State Highway
Bruce Magazine
Pomona
San Carlos Church
Junipero Serra
WANTED SPACE After Train Wreck the Tramp to the Rescue
A wrecked passenger train scatters cars along the right of way and injured riders moan. The first on scene, a wandering tramp, asks about a claim agent and then urges others to make space, revealing his impulsive yet perhaps helpful action as the scene unfolds.
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Knight of the Road
Lud
Brief remark as an executive trims speech style
A famous movie executive, known for long after dinner speeches, explains his reform with a concise quip. He recalls overhearing a remark during a pause in a speech, “What follows this speaker?” and the reply “Wednesday,” implying a lighter cadence on stage.
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Montreal
Star
Child bites savior in crowded streetcar scuffle
A three year old and his father were crowded to the rear as a streetcar filled. A kind woman asked if the child would be crushed. The father replied that he had nothing to fear because the boy bites.
Questioning Doctor on Hidden Killers of Everyday Life
A doctor lecturing his class asks what truly harms the people who live ordinary lives. He notes liquor and smoking and late nights kill many, but inquires what unseen factor claims the lives of those who live right. The remark underscores common dangers beyond obvious vices.
Ingrid Bergman in Intermezzo revival at Carnegie Theatre
Broadway notes report Ingrid Bergman’s Intermezzo revival at The Little Carnegie Theatre on the 14th with Leslie Howard as The Other Man. Other items include box office woes, new revues, and mentions of theater figures and book releases from the era.
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Ingrid Bergman
Little Carnegie Theatre
Leslie Howard
Broadway
M. Berleis
Sidney
Radio and TV Highlights from the Era of Torch Songs and Gags
A critique of radio and television broadcasts features Sinatra and other stars. It notes Dinah Shore and Bing Crosby recordings, ABCs Blind Date, Wendy Barrie on TV, Stop the Music, CBS World Beat, Broadway Side-Show, and Network dynamics. It also cites Leo Durocher suspension timing and a quip about free lunch. Rupert Hughes and Niles Trammel discuss media ownership.
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ABC
Arlene Francis
Wendy Barrie
Bambi
Wendy
CBS
Martin Lewis
Chandler
Durocher
Leo
Rupert Hughes
Niles Trammel
NBC
Teevee
Musical Instrument Horizont 1 Depicted by Instrument
A word puzzle with horizontal and vertical clues leading to instrument names and related terms. The grid hides musical instrument names and common prefixes, suffixes, and phrases, with several literary and linguistic cross connections to solve.
Quotation Marksmanship and Proverbs Shared
A compilation of aphorisms and quotations features Olin Miller on narrow minds, a proverb on listening, and anonymous lines about praying and baby features. The collection presents mixed reflections from E. Bowen and others.
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Olin Miller
Anon
E. Bowen
Broadway Confetti and Showbiz Quips in New York
A mash of theatre notes reviews and gossip from Broadway. Jackie Glea joins the Foreign Legion joke while Tony Farrell quits backing shows and Billy Eckstine commands the Paramount with a six thousand dollar one nighter. Lee J Cobb Kirk Douglas Dick Brown all tied to current hits.
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Broadway
Jackie Gleason
Foreign Legion
5Th Avenue
Cotton Club Chorus
Tony Farrell
Tony
Billy Eckstine
The
Paramount
Washington
Lee J. Cobb
42Nd St
Kirk Douglas
Champion
Mournin
Electra
Raymond Massey
Michael Redgrave
Dick Brown
Quotes on acting and politics from Marie MacDonald and Taft
Quotes discuss Hollywood as a money scene for actors and the value of stage audiences. Taft notes Republicans winning if the 1946 election had occurred, acknowledging several close defeats.
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Hollywood
Marie MacDonald
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Mosquito Fleet Sailed to Strike Pirates in 1823
Commodore David Porter led a small naval squadron known as the Mosquito Fleet in 1823 to pursue and wipe out West Indian pirates, aiming to curb piracy and protect maritime routes.
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David Porter
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