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Genocide outlawed by UN vote advances freedom
A Polish law professor Raphael Lemkin proposed a genocide crime long before. The UN General Assembly approved outlawing genocide by 55 to 0 with three absences, ratification pending by member states. The move marks a concrete step toward protecting individual freedoms amid global tensions.
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Mme Chiang Kai-shek Visits Truman for News and Tea
The passage notes Mme. Chiang Kai-shek called on President Truman with a long wish list of military aid. The White House described her reception as sympathetic, while she was served a cup of tea. The anecdote likens her to carrying a load of coal back to Newcastle.
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Dr George W Crane Case S-248 Beth G 12 Seeks Popularity
The piece offers verbatim remarks by Beth a 12 year old expressing insecurities about popularity friendship and appearance. It notes puberty related self consciousness desires for clothes and boyfriends and suggests social advice and the concept of a Compliment Club.
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Quote snippets on politics and war from 1940s officials
The passage compiles remarks by James Forrestal, Maj.-Gen. Hershey, and Luther Youngdahl. It contrasts views on government, war, and labor, urging public restraint and lawful action. It reflects mid-century tensions over democracy, strikes, and international relations.
Washington Happenings on Security Papers and Hearings
Analysis of Truman era unearthed secret U S correspondence found by a spy, with indictment limited to perjury in a New York grand jury. Article critiques congressional methods, statute limits, and nonpartisan handling as facts court action proceeds.
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One Word Led To Another Bugs Baer Baseball Satire
Arthur Baer riffs on baseball culture with rapid-fire quips about pitchers and players. He jokes that self knowledge, misprints, and district rules shape the sport. The column paints a hazy, humorous portrait of the baseball world and its quirks.
Barbs From a Mosaic of Time and Ironies
An Indiana man crashes into a dynamite truck but the charge does not detonate. Commentary notes drivers rushing railroad tracks without looking and reflects on time, Christmas, training wisdom, and sports feats. Mentions tigers in India and historical acts of blindness in the United States.
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Throwing Away Day Could Refresh World
Hal Boyle suggests a global Throwing Away Day around Christmas to clear desks and old grievances. He jokes about his own cluttered office, noting how tidying reduces daily worries and inspires virtue, proposing world peace through discarding hates and prejudices.
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Santa Claus
Check-Ups and Ailing Reputations for General Marshall
George E. Sokolsky muses on medical check ups, doctors, and the fate of General Marshall. He jokes about arteriosclerosis, diets, and the perils of medical advice while praising Marshall as a notable American figure. He laments questions and quotes a Chinese proverb about a wise general fleeing to fight another day.
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Calypso, Paisley shawls and other quick questions
A reader quiz covers Calypso music origins in Trinidadians minstrels using a patois, Paisley shawls imitating Cashmere made first at Paisley Scotland, the Curzon Line set by Allies in 1919, female Andean condor born in San Diego Zoo, Victor Berger as first Socialist congressman, Roosevelt’s 1881 to 1884 cowboy period, origin of the goldfish in China and its introduction to Europe via Mme de Pompadour.
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Looking At Life with Byron de Provok on TV
Erich Brande recalls Byron de Provok on Mary Margaret McBride show and the explorer's tale of planting the Adventurers' Club flag on North Africa's Lost Desert. He prizes ancient artifacts and questions modern progress, then laments Christmas gift sameness and yearned novelty.
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Byron de Provok
Adventurers’ Club
North Africa
Stars Say For Sunday December 19 Horoscope Highlights
Genevieve Kemble notes Sunday blends spiritual, idealistic, romantic and material influences. Fantastical dreams may come true through tact and cleverness, with birthdays bringing unusual opportunities. Monday foresees a dramatic, high stakes crisis with swift upheavals, promotion and bold ventures ahead.
Snow look trees with simple home spray method
A soap company promotes a cheap method to give Christmas trees a snowed look using a large box of flakes water and an egg beater to whip a thick foam that clings when dried. The result supposedly lasts longer, won t melt, and is safer with lights and ornaments. Also notes city attorney Fred Schatzmann has two offices and recently requested city garbage specs while leaving eyeglasses on his desk.
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