Poor Man's Philosopher on the Century's Halfway Mark
Hal Boyle notes the mid-century proper arrival is at the end of 1951, not 1950, and recalls past century timing debates. He cites Naval Observatory Hayder Planetarium and Webster’s dictionary supporting the 1950s midpoint confusion, while warning against calendar disagreements.
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New York
Naval Observatory
Washington
Hayder Planetarium
World Calendar Association
Webster
Time Magazine
Dionysius Exiggus
Christ
Farouk Faces Love Versus The Golden Throne In Egypt
AP analyst Dewitt Mackenzie reports on King Farouk weighing marriage to Narriman Sadek amid royal duty. Farouk’s desire to wed the 16 year old fiancee of a subject tests Moslem law, royal succession, and the bond between love and throne. Narriman’s fiancé Zaki Hac hian is reassigned, raising questions about heir and alliance.
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Egypt
Farouk
Narriman Sadek
Zaki Hachian
Harvard
Mackenzie Middle East
United Nations Department of Economic Affairs
Narriman
Lake Success
Farida
DC Citizen Restrictions Put New Year Toast On Ice
Washington residents face curbs on alcohol for New Year and holidays under District ABC rules. No drinking after midnight on Saturdays or 10 p.m. weekdays with a 14 percent or less limit on beers and light wines. Bars may stay open late only under specific allowances, and no advertising you could mislead or offend. Local officials emphasize order preservation, while cross-border drinkers complicate consumption figures.
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Washington
Alan W. Payne
Alcohol- Columbian Beverage Control Board
Teer Gant Geum @ voumash
Restaurant Beverage Association
ABC
ABC Board
Wisconsin Outdoors: Wildlife, Forestry and Hunters Alike
Outdoor topics dominate Wisconsin coverage with deer fishing dog training and state resource management highlighted. Wardens plan winter feeding for upland birds as reports of sharp tailed grouse prairie chickens and ducks rise. Jumbo perch Walleye and ice fishing notes conclude a lively season.
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Sam the Pointer
St — Parte
Price
Marinette
Eese
Lake Mendota
Winnebago
Koshkonong
Walleye
Mendoza
al Nealbino
Ibino Doe
Ade
Ney Aaa
Wisconsin
Luick
Hamburg
Father Beats Daughter Motive Revealed in Notebook Statement
Union South Carolina police report that Charles Eubanks confessed to beating his 16 year old daughter Virginia Grace with a hammer to prevent marriage. Virginia Grace, a high school student and choir singer, lies in Charlotte hospital. James Estes, a 22 year old navy veteran, was dating her and their engagement was planned for Christmas.
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S. C
Eo H. Sareee
Charles Eubanks
Eubanks
Virginia Grace
Charlotte
James Estes
Roe
Letters From Readers on La Crosse Garbage Disposal
A reader from La Crosse Wisconsin complains about city garbage disposal during wartime years. The letter suggests incinerators and a GE contract like an Indiana town, criticizes collection delays, and links poor service to calls for tax-funded improvements.
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Cotbens
Green Bay
Chicago
Detroit
America
Indiana
General Electric
la Crosse
Answers to Readers Questions From The Informa tion Bureau
The La Crosse Tribune Informa tion Bureau provides answers to readers questions on various topics. Questions cover Masonic membership figures, Anne Boleyn's marriage dates, sun tan production, World War I veterans life insurance dividends, PomA cultivation in medieval gardens, Battle of Lookout Mountain, python eating habits, DDT toxicity, and boxing speeds.
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National Service Life Insurance
Veterans Administration Office
Veterans’ Service
Veterans’ Administration
Washington 25
D. C
Chattanooga
Lookout Mountain
Hooker
Know Your Rights and How to Preserve Them
Public notice urges readers to order a Constitution booklet for 15 cents postpaid. It promotes understanding of rights under the American system and cites freedoms such as free speech, religious liberty, property rights, and jury trials. Mail coupon and payment to Constitution Bureau, Washington, D. C.
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la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eye St
N. E
Washington, D. C
Busiest Blonde Juggles Arts Craft and Stage Roles
Profile of Vicki Cummings a versatile performer painter and woodworker. The piece notes her acting including The Voice of the Turtle Blithe Spirit and For Love or Money as well as painting decorating and crafting furniture in her apartment highlighting her DIY aluminum paint technique and creative reuse of props.
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Ree Vision
Vicki Cummings
Miss
Canada
Noel Coward
Municipal Opera
Detroit
Newans
Miss Cummings
Ex Michig an Governor Harry Kelly to Run Again
Ex Michigan governor Harry F. Kelly, who led the state from 1941 to 1945, will seek the governorship again. State GOP chair John A. Wagner said a statewide canvass showed near unanimous support for a Kelly bid ahead of the 1950 elections.
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Lansing
Mich
Harry F. Kelly
Michigan
John A. Wagner
Kelly
Wagner
Harry Kelly
Wisconsin Chamber Launches Drive Against Social Security Bill
The Wisconsin State Chamber of Commerce begins an intensive campaign opposing a social security extension bill approved by the House. It argues the measure is dangerous in its present form and would threaten state programs and existing workers compensation laws while expanding federal control and costs.
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Tribune Madison Bureau
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin State Chamber of Commerce
House of Representatives
U. S. Senate
Chamber
Wisconsin
Germans Reds Demand Absolute Loyalty Or Remove From Politics
In East Germany the Communist party warned opponents to toe the line or exit political life. Reported by Nacht Express the move signals a broader drive to purge “unreliables” across parties. The item also notes unrelated Wheeling glassware collecting in West Virginia.
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Berlin
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Henderson
Dinistration
PATEK
Hotel la Crosse
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Offmann
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Moffmann’s Surgical Appliance CO
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