Demos Toss Road Blocks At McCarthy an Editor Wisconsin
Washington observers note Sen. McCarthy faces Democratic obstacles as he seeks proof of Communist influence in the state department. The Tydings committee bars cross examination and often rushes witnesses, while McCarthy's allies accuse the panel of bias. Comparisons to the Alger Hiss case surface as coverage continues.
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Questions and Answers from The Haskin Service
Read ers send questions to The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau asking about nautical knots dressmaking patterns aquarium fish colors altar cross symbolism Fort Knox access and elephant skin. Answers clarify that knot equals nautical miles per hour colors fade in light but best in natural habitat three cross steps symbolize faith hope and charity and Fort Knox is not open to visitors.
Poor Man's Philosopher Death Comes After Four Centuries
Hal Boyle reflects on the dying of two ancient Douglas firs in a coastal Oregon forest. A lumber crew uses power saws and an ax to fell the trees, sparking contemplation on forest life, guilt, and the different exits of trees and humans. The piece contrasts the trees surviving centuries with the swift, blunt end of logging.
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TV Tax Plan Rejected By House Committee
The House Ways and Means Committee rejected President Truman’s proposal for a 10 percent excise tax on television sets. The plan would have raised about 45 million dollars annually and mirrored the radio tax. Television manufacturers argued the levy would slow a growing industry and increase unemployment.
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Footwear Footnote on Mile Walks and Pressure
A health or science note states that when an average person walks a mile the leather soles of his shoes support a cumulative pressure of 500000 pounds. The fact highlights the high stress on footwear during walking.
Dental Patient Jumps Twice From Building
NORWALK Conn. a dental patient who had just had a tooth extracted jumped from a third floor dental office, landed on a first floor roof and jumped again to the street. He was uninjured, 52-year old James Wheatley, and was taken down by Patrolman Jim Moriarty who alerted by Dr. Malcolm H. Golden. Wheatley was placed back on the couch where he had been recovering from the anesthesia.
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Viking Harald Conquers Shetland Islands
Harald Fairhair leads Viking forces to conquer the Shetland Islands, asserting Norse control in a pivotal early medieval expansion. The feat marks a major step in Norse settlement of the North Atlantic archipelago.
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Gold braid approved for Waves officer uniforms
Washington reports a navy order allowing women officers to wear gold stripes on rag sleeves similar to other officers. The change, currently optional, will become compulsory by July 1952 and shifts Waves from light blue to gold stripes and to dark blue uniforms matching navy nurses.
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Holt Students Renew School During Spring Break
Holt Michigan students at Holt High School spent their spring vacation cleaning and painting the building. They worked in two shifts and completed the major part of the project in two days, showcasing school pride.
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