Notre Dame Star Weighs In On Heisman Legend Who Is He
A Notre Dame star born in Connellsville Pa on January 4 1925 rose to fame after starring in three sports at high school He joined Notre Dame in 1942 and became an All American in 1947 winning the Heisman Trophy The piece notes his key games including the 0 0 Army classic and his Navy service returns.
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Notre Dame
Connellsville
South Bend
N. PD
Angelo Bertelli
Army
Navy
Maine to Yale star blends song and screen fame
Long before modern fans, a 1920s idol with a sax and croon wooed flappers. A University of Maine and Yale alumnus, he popularized The Maine Stein Song and Yale’s Whiffenpoof Song. Now a seasoned screen comedian.
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University of Maine
Yale
Historic 1774 rights draft and 1914 15 pacts noted
A chronicle of events records 1774 Continental Congress drafting a declaration of rights. It notes 1914 Pact of London among England France and Russia to avoid separate peace with Germany, and 1915 Italy's pledge not to seek separate peace with Germany.
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Continental Congress
London
England
France
Russia
Germany
Italy
Birthday greetings for Zanuck Yerby and Spigetti
Birthday wishes go out to film producer Darryl Zanuck novelist Frank Yerby and violinist Joseph Spigetti. The trio is recognized for their contributions in cinema literature and music on this date.
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Darryl Zanuck
Frank Yerby
Joseph Spigetti
Larynx Definition Origin and Etymology
The word larynx refers to the upper tracheal region that houses the voice box. Its etymology traces to New Latin French and Greek roots laryne, reflecting its origin in medical terminology.
Your Future Indicates a Practical, Cautious Mind
The passage describes a serious turn of mind focused on work and private labor. It notes a cautious instinct to avoid blunders and a steady, unbothered approach to criticism.
Speeches and Wonders List From Ancient to Modern Times
A compact list notes March 3 1931 happenings in Sequoia National Park and cites a speech about liberty from want and fear. It recalls the 36 wonders including the Pyramids Sphinx Hanging Gardens Colossus of Rhodes Mausoleum of Halicarnassus and the Temple of Zeus among others.
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Sequoia National Park
Owen Wilson
Pittsburgh
National League
Babylon
Rhodes
Mausolus
Pharos
Alexandria
Zeus
Knights of Labor Proclaim Labor Day Origins and History
Washington September 5 The Knights of Labor founded in 1869 in Philadelphia shaped Labor Day origins. They helped establish first Monday in September as a holiday. Oregon New York New Jersey and Colorado followed. Congress made it legal in 1894. The order grew to 700000 by 1885 but declined by the mid 1890s amid leadership weaknesses. It advocated eight hour day and abolition of child labor among broader reforms.
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James Marlow
Washington
Noble Order of the Knights of Labor
Knights
America
New York City
Oregon
New York
New Jersey
Colorado
Congress
United States
Canada
Europe
Second Socialist International
Knights of Labor
Philadelphia
Uriah S. Stephens
Ministry
Stephens
Jazz Bowler Hat Debuts From Mr John’s New Collection
Mr John unveils his 1950 Bowler Hat in beaver felt with a tired pink finish. It features a rolled brim a soft cloche crown a sewn veil hammock and detachable veil to be worn each time. The piece revives the jazz era in millinery.
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Mr. John
Beaver
John
Pilots Vie For Thompson Trophy In Cleveland Races
Pilots of the world's fastest planes prepare for the Thompson trophy with a $16,000 first prize as weather concerns loom. The 225 mile reduced course plus Goodyear and Bendix events feature speeds near record marks and jet engagement returning after a season away.
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Cleveland
Cleland
Joe de Bona
Beverly Hills
Calif
California
Romans Spread Iron Use Across Europe
A historical note attributes the spread of iron usage in Europe to Roman influence, detailing how ironworking techniques and tools disseminated from Roman centers outward through trade routes and cultural exchange.
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Europe
Notice of Sale Welch School Property High Point NC
The Guilford County Board of Education will sell at public auction the Welch School property in High Point Township Located at East Lexington Avenue and High Point College lines The 5.42 acre site described by metes and bounds will be sold for cash at the Guilford County Building door at 12 noon on September 14 1949 The sale is pursuant to a August 6 1949 resolution declaring the property unnecessary for public school purposes and authorized by law This notice is dated August 15 1949 and signed by E D Idol Secretary.
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County Board of Education
Guilford County
Welch
High Point
North Carolina
Lexington Avenue
E. D. Idol
D. B Phillips
A’ah A. Phillips
Superior Court
D. E. Phillips
Avah A. Phillips
Greensboro
High Point Township
Ed J. Welch
Office of the Register of Deeds
N. C
James B Lovelace
Miss America pageant opens with 52 contestants in Atlantic City
Fifty two hopefuls from 45 states plus Canada Puerto Rico Hawaii and major cities register at the Traymore hotel for the Miss America pageant preliminaries. Officials outline behavior rules including no padding in swimwear no smoking or drinking and no male companions. The first preliminaries start tomorrow with finals on Saturday to select Miss America 1949 who will win a 5000 scholarship. 14 runners up share 20000 in scholarships. Idaho Delaware and Rhode Island are unrepresented.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Canada
Puerto Rico
Hawaiian Islands
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Washington
Traymore Hotel
Papa
Kid
Bebe Shopp
Hopkins, Minn
First Ironworks in America Located on Fall ing Creek
The first ironworks in America stood on the banks of Fall ing Creek in Virginia, marking an early industrial site. The location highlights Virginia's role in colonial metal production and the development of early American industry.
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America
Falling Creek, Va
More Comfort Wearing FALSE TEETH
An ad promotes FASTEETH denture powder to improve fit and comfort by securing upper and lower plates. It claims a non-acid alkaline formula with no sour taste and helps reduce plate odor, available at drug stores.
Why BC Relieves Headache and Neuralgia Quickly
An ad explains BC Headache Powders and Tablets combine several pain relievers for fast relief from headaches neuralgia and minor muscle pains. It emphasizes safety direct use and identical formula in tablet or powder form. Two tablets equal one powder with 10c and 25c sizes.
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