Poor Man's Philosopher Frontline General in Korea
Hal Boyle profiles Brig. Gen. George B. Barth of Leavenworth Kansas commander of artillery in the U S 25th Infantry Division. The 52 year old general blends infantry sense with artillery planning to support troops while also policing traffic patrolling and advising junior officers. He leads by example delivering ammunition tanks and a visit with frontline gunners amid constant combat.
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Hal Boyle
U. S. 25Th Division
Korea
George B. Barth
Leavenworth
Kas
Barth
U. S. 25Th Infantry Division
Moscow faces growing disaffection in East Europe
AP analysis argues Moscow cannot fully subdue eastern Europe. Evidence cites hostility and purges in Czechoslovakia, Baltic states, Hungary, Poland, and Tito's Yugoslavia. Analysts say Moscow will need generations to quell dissent and reinforce control, limiting moves toward Western Europe.
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Europe
MacKenzie
Czechoslovakia
Baltic
Hungary
Poland
Yugoslavia
Toto
Tito
East Europe
Oyster growers use air exposure to extend freshness
Some oyster growers expose oysters to air for short periods daily to improve keeping qualities. Oysters do not feed during exposure but snap their shells shut, producing an exceptional ability to stay closed and preserve flavor over extended periods.
Questions and Answers from The Haskin Service
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau provides Q A on topics from fresh Christmas trees to gorilla walking postures, Bach’s status as a composer, and Pikes Peak visibility. It includes practical care tips for trees, notes on Bach, and mountaintop sight lines with distances and elevations.
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la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eye St
N. E
Washington, D
1949 polio peak week August 20 reported 3419 cases
Preliminary figures from the U S Public Health Service show the highest incidence week was Aug 20 1949 with 3419 polio cases. The data cover last summer and the previous five years. The report also notes other health questions about hens eggs twins and malaria among famous historical figures.
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U. S. Public Health Service
Letters Policy on Publication and Privacy
The notice states letters may be condensed or withheld and that personal or religious controversies and candidate support will not be published. Names and addresses must accompany letters, but may be withheld on request with a pen name provided. affected parties may request the author's name.
Opinion: support for A Mother on safe driving education
Editor agrees with A Mother on concerns about hot rod races. The Junior Chamber of Commerce should sponsor a course in prudent driving for drivers of all ages who ignore city regulations, promoting safety over speed.
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Tribune
Quebec cruise liner Quebec burns near Tadoussac
The 7000 ton Canadian ship Quebec burned to the waterline in the St Lawrence near Tadoussac after docking with about 600 aboard. Of 400 passengers and 200 crew, a few sustained minor injuries as baggage was destroyed and the ship was declared a total loss. The fire’s cause remains undetermined.
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Tadoussac
Quebec
St. Lawrence
Canada Steamship Lines
Noronic
Toronto
Saguenay River
Milwaukee attorney accuses insurers of delaying rate cut
Milwaukee assistant city attorney Harry Slater said Wisconsin fire insurance firms seek to delay an order cutting rates by about one million dollars annually. He argued no rehearing was warranted and urged the state to proceed with the September 1 reduction despite the Fire Insurance Rating bureau appeal.
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Madison
Wis
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Harry Slater
John R. Lange
Fire Insurance Rating Bureau of
State
Lange
Slater
Bureau
Norway sends village gift to Israel memorial
Oslo reports Israel is assembling 50 prefabricated cottages and a large assembly hall as a living memorial for a plane load of children killed en route to Norway. A Norwegian architect designed the housing for one family each, with experts consulted. the hall will seat 200. The village is named Moshav Norway.
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Israel
Norway
Tel Aviv
Oslo
Lehman targets Lever Brothers in oleomargarine monopoly probe
Sen. Lehman urges federal trade commission inquiry into possible monopolistic practices by oleo producers. He cites Lever Brothers and Unilever as dominant players boosting 65 percent of U.S. oleo output and warns of price manipulation and dairy farmer impact.
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Lehman
D-Ny
Lever Brothers Co
Senate Judiciary
Federal Trade Commission
Justice Department
United States
Unilever, Ltd
London
Eng
Lever Brothers
Unilever
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