New Army Rations Draw High Praise
Washington columnist Jack Stinnett reports on the army’s new field rations. He notes the meals are designed for two days and in emergencies, with breakfast and dinner repeating, offering 3,700 to 3,900 calories per day. The piece ties the ration test to upcoming maneuvers in Dixie and includes his pacifist stance and humor about feeding soldiers.
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Jack Stinnett
Powers
Napoleon
United States
Dixie
Medwick Signs 18000 Contract With Cardinals
Medwick, slugging outfielder, signed the 1949 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals in St. Petersburg Florida ending a protracted holdout. The deal pays 18000 dollars after the team trimmed offshore negotiations and set a deadline. Medwick led the league in batting in 1997 and accepted the offer after negotiations with president Sam Breadon.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
Joe Medwick
St. Louis Cardinals
Medwick
Cardinals
National Ague
Sam Breadon
Florida
Bananas Exhibit Sparked Curiosity at Centennial Fair
The Philadelphia Centennial of 1875 showcased bananas as an oddity drawing tens of curious visitors. The exhibit noted bananas were shipped to the United States annually, mainly from Central America, with a China and Japan tension implied in the broader diplomatic tone.
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United States
Philadelphia
Erica
Greenberg Switch Gets Okay From Ex Tiger Flychaser
Detroit baseball notes Hank Greenberg shifts from first base to left field as part of a Detroit lineup change. Harry Heilmann, a famed ex Tiger, predicts smooth transition and improved hitting, with Rudy York moving to first base and Tebbetts taking daily catching duties. The piece highlights Greenberg’s work ethic, fielding progress, and the potential impact on the Tigers’ power and defense this season.
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Greenberg
Tiger
Dillon Graham
Lakeland, Fla
Hank Greenberg
Detroit
Harry Heilmann
Heilmann
Outer Gardens
Tigers
Eynes
Barney McCosky
Hank
York
Tebhelis
Rudy York
Tebbetts
Rudy
Veral
Wee
McCoskey
Fox
Campbel
Pat Mullin
Gehginger
Bartell
Higgins
High Sins
The Cedar Rapids promotion sparks Ann and Paul reunion
Ann travels after receiving a four month old marriage proposal from Paul. She learns of his Cedar Rapids job offer during a store conference and confronts him with Clara’s letter. Paul proposes to reunite them, and Ann declares her love as they embrace.
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Ann
Clara
Paul
Tim Te Jy
Yromovilon
Xecanl
Mr. Temple
Irene
LaSalle Street
Steve
Goodby
Trene
Jay
Paul Hayden
New York
Holt Partilion
Cedar Raplids
Cedar Rapids
Paradise
Pirates Season Hopes Rise With Frisch Upheaval
Frank Frisch reshapes the Pirates in 1939 spring camp in San Bernardino. New pitchers Bowers Klinger MacFayden and reliever Brown mix with a remodeled infield and outfield anchored by Vaughan Susee and Lanning. Notable adds include Spud Davis Mueller and Deb Garis as utility options.
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Bob Filiett
Maurice van Roshays
Agn
Frisch
Fordham Flash
Reds
Cardinals
Bovers
Bob Klinger
Cary
Danny MacFayden
Mace Brown
Washington
Chattanooga
Ain Earace
Switgart
Knoxville
Spud Davis
Cardinal
Ray Mueller
Ray Bieves
Joe Schult
Isalt
George Susee
Bees
Infeld
Bill Brubaker
Gatore
Johnny Rizzo
Paul
Tayd Warener
Eliott
Way Robays
Chuck Kloet
Flyad Yount
Portsmouth
Frank Frisch
Will
St Louis
Pirates
Ike Him
Hans Wagnar
The Pants He Wore For 30 Years
Cape Girardeau police puzzled by officers still wearing the same uniform for years until news from ULM McDougall Bethiny Mo. reveals a fresh approach. The feature notes the long tenure and loyalty to attire as a local curiosity.
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Cape, Girardeau, Mo
Cape Girardeau
Ulm
McDougall
Bethiny
U S Steel declares surprise dividend on common stock
United States Steel Corp directors approve a 3.76 million dollar dividend to common shareholders, the first since 1937 and only the second since 1932. The April 26 payment to record holders follows rising earnings amid a cautious steel market, with production still below peak capacity.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Wall Street
World
Edward R. Stettinius Jes
Navenher
Pen and Steel Institute
The Kind Doctor and the Gift of Friendship
A reflective meditation on life lessons from parents, friends, teachers, and mentors. It emphasizes love, ethics, teamwork, and purpose, noting that amid fire and challenges, priceless friendship remains the core asset guiding personal journey.
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Tinnett
Fielder
Stubfielder
East
J. R. Williams
Synea Service, Inc
U.S
Roosevelt
Jim Farley
Sr Coursex
Jerry Srondfield
NEA Service
Pilaturg
Frank Brisch Lishing
Pie Traynor
Russ Bauers
San Bernardino
Calif
Corsairs
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Geo
U.S. Steel
Jerry Broadfield
Abe
Hope
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