Irish Star Tops British Amateur in Tough Links Test
James McCready of Ireland wins the British amateur at a brutal 7200 yard par 74 links course amid steady gales. He defeats Frank Stranahan and Willie Turnesa, with praise for his late surge after leading midway, signaling strong Irish golf and a boost to Walker Cup prospects at Winged Foot.
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Freddie ‘Tait
Hilton
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Wethereds
James Bruen
Ireland
Sam McCready
Frank Stranshaw
Willie Turnesa
McCready
Turness
Stranahan
Winged Foot
U.S
Land of the Thistle
Washington spin on budget cuts and New Normal rhetoric
A Home Town Washington report outlines disagreements over reducing ECA funds and overall federal spending as national income in 1950 is projected to fall below 1849 levels. It notes leaders split on domestic cuts versus tax hikes, with Taft Hartley repeal and Atlantic pact issues also in play. Indiana Farm Bureau’s Hassil Schenck is quoted on moving forward to a new normal.
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European Recovery Administration
Department of Commerce
Committee On Economic Advisors
Pdemocratic
Senate
Hassil EB. Schenck
Indiana Farm Bureau Federation
AFBF
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America
Haasil Schenck Hun
Buen Hos
Indiana
Labour repeal push shapes 1950 political clash
Administration leaders plan to repeal Taft Hartley to blunt Labor opposition in 1950. They aim to win at least 15 more House seats and several Senate seats, arguing the move is nonpartisan but designed to elect more Democrats from the North and West while limiting Southern gains. The Senate will see 34 seats up for election in 1950.
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Senate
Tn 50
Economy debate pursues higher state appropriations
lawmakers push for increased funding as debate over economic conditions continues. Senator Paul Dougine advocates for 40 percent expansion while Republicans faced defeat on a proposed 30 percent increase.
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Foe Ober
Iil
Hoover Comiitaln
Cope Eal
Ina
Emma
Paul Dougine
Household Memo: Vegetable Canning Essentials and Prep
Household Memo by Lynn Chambers on canning vegetables for winter storage. Emphasizes planning, kitchen reorganization, and equipment readiness. Recommends selecting high quality produce, washing thoroughly, and blanching green vegetables to preserve flavor and nutrients.
Pressure Cooker Use For Vegetables Guidance From Manual
A historical note explains proper pressure cooker use for vegetables. It stresses reading 10 pounds of initial pressure, maintaining steady pressure to prevent liquid loss and uneven cooking, and letting steam escape for several minutes before opening. It also notes acid foods like Pratts require lower temps and shorter times to kill bacteria.
Sava Vogrtadle Canning Pointace Far Sirise Creation
A garbled OCR fragment describes sugar flavoring and processing steps with reference to jars, gloves, and heat avoidance. It mentions memory and perils, a broad process involving coal and weights, and uncertain details about the production method and timing.
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Linn Sava
Sewing Circle Patterns Princess Lines Dress Bolero Duo
Sewing pattern notes describe a flattering princess line sundress with bolero for matronly and youthful wear. Includes simple shoulder buttons and slim lines, pattern numbers 16 18 30h 4a. Spring and Summer Passlon book features versatile, dependable wardrobe templates.
Fortune, pool accident sparks mock complaint by patron
Mr DeKwickrich, reputed fortune of 1 530 942 52, and his wife enjoyed luxury world travel and hotels with pools. After his wife nearly drowned in a hotel pool, staff said artificial respiration was used, prompting him to quip that he can afford the real thing. Crony-Say and others joke about wealth changing a man.
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Bill Dickey
Ted Williams
Bill
Ted
Prince Regent
Arkansas
Williams
DeKwickrich
World marriage and divorce trends show decline in 1948
The 1948 global patterns show fewer marriages and divorces amid improving economies. In the United States about 1,800,000 marriages were performed, down 10 percent from 1947 and 20 percent from 1946. Divorce filings were near prewar rates, not exceeding 420,000, down 10 percent from 1947. The National Conference on Family Life met at the White House in May, while multiple universities held related institutes and workshops to study family dynamics and welfare.
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England
Finland
Japan
Poland
Sweden
United States
Truman
White House
U. S
Universities of California
Chicago
Indiana
Southern California
American Institute of Family Relations
University of
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