Nation's capital to celebrate sesquicentennial in 1950 party set
Washington prepares a 222 day celebration marking the 150th anniversary of the city founded in 1800. President Truman will address Congress at opening and re enact the Adams era finale. Governors will urge citizens to visit as 20 million visitors are expected with exhibits from all states and 57 foreign nations.
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Raymond Wilcove
Central Press
Washington
Truman
Congress
John Adams
Capitol Hill
Capitol
Senate
District of Columbia
Adams
United States
Paul Green
Radiotelevision
Mt. Vernon
Soviet Union
Edward Boykin
National Capital Sesquicentennial Commission
Pennsylvania Avenue
Post Office Department
State Department
United States Atomic Energy Commission
Corcoran Gallery of Art
Boykin
Conversion of Coal to Oil And Gasoline Is Discussed
The dedication of two large demonstration coal to oil plants in Louisiana Missouri marks a push to diversify fuel sources. Officials and industrial leaders attended. the programs include coal hydrogenation and gas synthesis to produce diesel oil aviation gas and plastics by products.
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Louisiana
Congress
St. Louis
U. S. Bureau of Mines
Interior
Julius A. Krug
Four High Priced Yearling Horses and a Silent Hustle
Of the four highest priced yearling horses New Broom Hustle On Pericles and Broadway Limited only Pericles ever won a race and that was an obscure four year old contest Hustle On never raced at all.
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New Broom
Hustle On
Pericles
Broadway Limited
Scientists Seek New Insecticides Using Mouse Trial
Scientists at the Department of Agriculture test 5,000 mystery chemicals on a mouse in a carousel setup to find an insecticide as effective as DDT against stable flies. If the chemical kills flies within 24 hours after exposure, it may be pursued for use on cows, with potential savings far surpassing $1,000,000.
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Robert E. Geiger
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Jvney
Lab tests for 5000 compounds to kill bugs on animals
Scientists test 5000 compounds for insect control using mice to screen effectiveness. Some arise from other projects, others are novel. After promising results in mice, about a dozen compounds are set for further testing, with the process possibly lasting years and extending to other insects.
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Edward F. Kipling
The Blair Family Life Insurance Ad Message
TheBlairs celebrate a life of peace of mind from prudent money management and future security. They credit life insurance companies and agents for providing family stability. Institute of Life Insurance promotes these American family close ups and emphasizes home stability reachable through planned protection.
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Institute of Life Insurance
East 42Nd Street
New York
N. Y
Currituck approves pari mutuel betting and racing commission
Currituck county voters approve pari mutuel betting and a racing commission in a Saturday referendum. Nine of twelve precincts reported 944 for and 537 against the measure to establish dog race tracks.
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Currituck
Currituck County
Gibbs Woods
Corolla
J. T. Etheridge
Shawboro
General Assembly
Investigators Probe Theft of Jewels at Greenbrier Hotel
Insurance investigators planned to examine the reported jewel theft from Mr and Mrs Ronald Balcom a New York and Palm Beach couple. About $30000 worth of sapphires and diamonds were taken from their room at the Greenbrier resort in White Sulphur Springs on Saturday night.
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White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Ronald Balcom
New York
Palm Beach
Greenbrier
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