Rail derailment derails Pioneer Limited near Lake City
A broken rail caused the Pioneer Limited to derail 13 cars between Lake City and Wabasha Minnesota. About 130 passengers were aboard. none injured though some were shaken. The derailment happened at 1 45 a m with trains traveling 65 to 70 mph. A relief train from Minneapolis was to reach Chicago by 2 p m.
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Lake City
Minnearail
Milroad
Pioneer Limited
Minneapolis
Chicago
L. W. Palmaquist
la Crosse
Wis
Wabasha
Meng
Roadee
Pioneer
Decorated By The King Eludes Masters and Chiefs
Charles Chamberlain of the Associated Press dispatches from Chicago notes that Master Sct. Philip F. Gaffney of Madison Wisconsin and Tech Ijtius J. Maglio of Milwaukee received fish empire medals. Chicago lists the honor for a Kansas City native.
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Philip F. Gaffney
Madison
Wis
Tech
Trace New Year's Celebrations Back To Days Of Early Romans
A 1947 column traces New Year customs to Druids Saxons and Romans. It recounts Wass Hail English merrymaking and the shift from shared bowls to individual drinking vessels. It notes riots in 1812 ending certain practices and cites Lamb New Year resolutions from Elia essays.
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England
Lamb
Charles Lamb
Elia
Queen Elizabeth
New Year resolutions reveal common self improvement aims
A nationwide survey shows 25 percent of Americans make resolutions for 1948. Top goals include improving disposition and temper, strengthening character, saving money, stopping smoking and drinking, and becoming more efficient and religious. Some joke about marital change or leaving town.
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Institute
Teaching Should Be More Than A Living For Teachers
An essay argues teaching is a calling and spiritual service, not a mere job. It urges teachers to lead, engage in communities and church movements, read classics, and provide lifelong devotion, while noting pay and job security influence quality.
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A 2 the Less
Dr. Patri
P. O
Station
New York 19
N. Y
Taft declines 1948 cost of living forecast
Senator Robert A Taft refused to guess on 1948 living costs saying economists disagree and politicians should not guess He joked about wheat profits and avoided predicting major campaign issues He backed continued rent control and predicted a tax cut override if the president vetoes it.
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ST. Louis
Robert A. Taft
Congress
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Haddad
George Gallup
American Institute of Public Opinion
By Angelo Patri
Newburg Motor Co
Taft
America
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Penco
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Penney’s
Penney
Chenille
Fashion Manor
Cretonnes
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