The Speed of the Flying Years in Sports Echoes
In a meditation on reflexes aging fighters and hitters lose speed between eye mind and muscle. Dempsey Louis and Williams illustrate how years slow reaction more than strength. Hungry fighters rise again while overfed stars lose drive in the ring and on the diamond.
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Ted
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House backs Brannan plan parity limits in farm bill vote
The House approved a measure preserving the present farm price support system 383 to 25 and sent the bill to the Senate. The Pace trial for three Brannan plan crops failed 222 to 152 while a Gore substitute keeping the Aiken law paused the current program passed 383 to 25.
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Profits Decline and Armistice Agreement Shape 1949 World
The SEC reports first quarter 1949 profits at about 2.4 billion dollars, down 16 percent from 1948, with large corporations hardest hit and returns on equity dropping. Separately, Israel and Syria sign an armistice to demilitarize zones in north Galilee, enabling civil life and imminent Lausanne talks mediated by UN. Guatemala ends a military revolt after 24 hours of conflict, with 40 dead and no American casualties.
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Lions International crowns queen at Madison Square Garden
Janice Harvell, 18, of Carolina Beach, N C, won the queen title at the Lions International 32nd annual convention. The crowning at Madison Square Garden followed a contest among beauties from other nations amid questions over the judges decision.
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Smiling Mis
Lions International
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Russia protests Italy in NATO entry dispute
Russia denounces Italy joining the North Atlantic alliance while Dean Acheson rejects the protest. Moscow argues the move breaches a postwar treaty with Russia and allies that bars joining blocs against victors. Acheson denounces the Soviet position.
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Inside U.S. policy clash over Chiang Kai-shek aid and defense plan
Acheson clashed with Louis Johnson over China policy as Johnson urged continued support for Chiang Kai-shek. The National Security Council split votes 5 to 1 against Acheson, favoring a defensive ring around Red China. The plan includes Japan Formosa Philippines island chain plus Siam Burma India and parts of south China.
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Truman Signs North Atlantic Pact Weeks News Analysis
The column reports President Truman signing the North Atlantic Pact and notes reactions to the Brannan farm plan failing in the House. It mentions British pressure for atomic bomb secrets.
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Unusual Fish Experiments at University of Toledo
Researchers at the University of Toledo describe odd fish experiments by Floyd J. Brinley including thirty three eyed brown trout and trout with transplanted hearts that continue pulsing after death, plus oxygen tent experiments on fish heart action.
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Ohio
Floyd J. Brinley
Reds threaten Singapore as British grip challenged
British rule in Singapore faces renewed strain as Chiang Kai shek imagery is torn down and Mao posters go up. After earlier riots and executions, Singapore remains a divided city with Chinese and British zones, while Communist leadership was briefly toppled.
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