Poor Man's Philosopher Hal Boyle on Santa and Nina
Hal Boyle laments that Santa cannot stop time or keep Nina from growing up as his goddaughter prepares to leave for three years with her journalist parents. He recalls Nina's early genius, her charm at the zoo, and a future where she will greet him with a formal Buon giorno, questioning belief in Santa Claus this Christmas.
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New York
Santa Claus
Nina
George
Helen Camp Palmer
Italy
Jack
Jill
Central Park Zoo
Cinderella
Three Bears
Holland
Hal
Gulf stream fears hint at poor US Britain understanding
AP analyst notes gulf stream fear as example of anti allied misperceptions. He argues Americans know England better than Britons know the United States and urges more personal contact and accurate news coverage to bridge the gap. He cites British views shaped by films and outdated ideas, urging shared understanding.
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Britain
America
England
United States
Donovan New Cancer Head Campaign Chairman Named
Maj. Gen. William J. Donovan named campaign chairman for the 1950 American Cancer Society drive. Elmer Bobst announced the drives aim at a $14,565,000 quota to be raised by 61 divisions worldwide including Puerto Rico. Walter J. Kohler Jr. to lead Wisconsin efforts as state campaign chairman and Jer appointed to the society's executive committee and war committee on goals and funds.
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William J. Donovan
American Cancer Society
Elmer Bobst
Bobst
Cty
United States
Puerto
Walter J. Kohler
Kohler
Wisconsin Divi
Sion
Wisconsin
Jer
New York
Adison
Finland to reopen pubs under government monopoly
Finland plans to reopen pubs long closed since 1930 under a government alcohol monopoly. The move signals a state controlled reintroduction of drinking venues as part of a broader alcohol policy.
Illinois Too Cold Jack Frost Moves South For Winter
Frost moves south for the winter amid record cold in central Illinois. A retired farmer from near Taylorville told the Decatur Herald and Review to cancel his paper until spring as he heads to Florida for the season. Temperature dropped to 16 in Decatur, the coldest of the winter so far.
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Decatur
Ill
Illinois
Jack Frost
Frost
Taylorville
Decatur Herald and Review
Florida
Citizens Voice on Government Spending and Elections
A reader condemns New Deal rhetoric and high taxes, arguing for reduced government, free enterprise, and protection of industry and workers. The letter praises La Crosse County efforts to hold line on budgets while criticizing politicians, bureaucrats, and subsidies. It appeals for voters to back leaders who prioritize country over self.
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Truman
Washington
Russia
Europe
Asia
State Department
Hoover Commission
New Zealand
Australia
England
City council holds line on 1950 tax rate setting
The council kept the 1950 tax rate steady and praised for keeping costs down. They note unions of city employees expecting wage increases for 1950 but report no change in pay.
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Tribune
Bragdon Named Deputy Chief of Engineers in Army
Brig. Gen. John S. Bragdon was designated deputy chief of engineers department of the army. He had been head of the military construction division since 1944 and served as assistant to the chief of engineers since May 1948. Maj. Gen. Roscoe C. Crawford retired November 30 creating the vacancy. Brig. Gen. George J. Nold will head the military construction division and was named assistant to the chief of engineers. he has led the North Atlantic division since August 1948.
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John S. Bragdon
Department of the Army
L. G. Yoder
St Paul
Bragdon
Roscoe C. Crawford
George J. Nold
Secretary of the Army
Nold
North Atlantic
New York
Burglars Hit North Side Furniture Store
In Chicago a burglary at a north side shop left a portable bar, rug, two lamps, and Peggy the parrot missing. Police report one suspect may speak while another parrot named Peter remains in the scene.
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Chicago
North Side
Peggy
Peter
Answers to Questions in The La Crosse Tribune
Reader quiz via Information Bureau provides facts on wildlife census purpose ink usage by ball point pens historic Black Thursday dates Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth dockings in wartime stock market crash meaning of Potomac name origins and government tree seedling programs with state and federal roles.
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la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eye St
N. E
Washington
D. C
The Children's Book Offered for Young Readers
An advert promotes The Children's Book filled with stories poems riddles and games from classics like the infant Moses and Pharaoh's daughter to My Shadow by Robert Louis Stevenson. Adults are invited to order a copy for 15 cents plus postage, sending a coupon and coin to the Service Bureau in Washington D C.
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Moses
Pharaoh
Robert Louis Stevenson
la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eye St
N. E
Washington, D. C
Great Lakes freighter Wilfred Sykes completes second trial
The Wilfred Sykes, Great Lakes largest and fastest new freighter, finished its second trial run with excellent performance. Built by American Ship Building Co for Inland Steel of Chicago, the 678 foot by 70 foot ship reached 17.4 mph during zig zag and backing maneuvers and was placed in dry dock for adjustments. It will make its first lake head run to Duluth in April, carrying up to 28 tons but currently limited by 22 foot channels. at 20 000 tons normal load it could complete about 44 round trips yearly, delivering roughly 900000 tons of ore between Indiana Harbor and Duluth. The freight rate is $1.25 per ton.
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Wilfred Sykes
American Ship Building Co
Inland Steel of
Chicago
Head
Indiana Harbor
Ind
Duluth
Sykes
Minnesota
Lake Ports
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