Dodgers face 1950 season with strong youth and pitching gaps
The article assesses the Dodgers 1950 outlook highlighting youth and experience, praising potential stars like Don Newcombe and critiquing Ralph Branca Rex Barney for control issues. It compares World Series versus regular-season strength and notes pitching may determine the next season, with similar concerns for the Yankees Red Sox and Phillies.
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Art Shotton
Grantland Rice
Joe DiMaggio
Joe Page
Dodgers
Don Newcombe
Dodger
Ralph Branca
Rex Barney
Joe McCarthy
McDermott
Ellis Kinder
Mel Parnell
Red Sox
Yankees
Casey Stengel
Raschi
Reynolds
Byrne
Lopat
Sanford
Porterfield
Yankee
Page
Joe
Detroit
Philadelphia
Pat McCarran Advises Franco on Public Image
Nevada senator Pat McCarran acts as PR adviser to Francisco Franco advising on how to gain Western support. He urges Spain to seek UN agency sponsorship and to push anti Communist rhetoric while portraying itself as vital to Western civilization. Meanwhile, Bethesda doctors risk exposure in infectious disease research, with Dr. Charles Armstrong battling multiple illnesses while pursuing polio serum.
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Pat McCarran
Nevada
Europe
Spain
McCarran
U. S
United States
United Nations
Western Union Club
Hoowever
Franco
Radio Madrid
Americas
England
Public Health Service
Charles Armstrong
No Cure for Colds Illuminates Virus Variety
Dr. Leon Atlas leads a research task force that isolated the cold virus and tested it on volunteers from a district jail, but finding many cold types, caused by other viruses and allergies, shows progress limited to preliminary stages.
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Leon Atlas
District of Columbia
Hopkins Accused Of Sharing Atomic Secrets With Russia
Former army captain G Racey Jordan says uranium and bomb powder were flown to Russia in 1944 under telephoned hurry up instructions from Harry L Hopkins. He claims diaries and letters prove it while officials dismiss the charges as fantastical. A Senate House atomic committee probes the allegations as tax policy dominates political debate.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Harry L. Hopkins
Roosevelt
U. S
G. Racey Jordan
Russia
Jordan
Hopkins
U.S
McMahon
Conn
Senate-House Atomic Committee
O’mahoney
Wyo
Senate-House Economic Committee
Czech Reds Church War Looms Over Religion Fight
The Catholic bishops in Czechoslovakia warned the Communist government they cannot submit to laws eroding religious freedom. They even hinted at a potential religious fight to defend church authority amid state controls.
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Czechoslovakia
Giveaways Going Public Apathy Hits Radio Shows
A wave of giveaway programs was disappearing from U S radio as listener interest faded and stations pulled the plugs before federal bans clear court action. Four shows already folded and another slated for revision, signaling a broader decline in audience demand for such contests.
Supreme Court Backs State Law Limiting Force in Labor Disputes
The Supreme Court upheld a Arkansas style law banning force or violence in labor disputes, rejecting CIO challenges that it abridged speech. The ruling clarifies the measure does not penalize peaceful assembly but requires disputes proceed without coercive actions. November job growth improved with 517000 non farm, 250000 manufacturing gains and 168000 farm gains, while 1.5 million workers remained in part time status due to slack work and shortages.
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United States Supreme Court
Arkansas
C.I.O
High Court
Commerce
Charles Sawyer
Coal conflict and UN census spark East West tension
John L. Lewis faces a three day work week pressure from miners while southern operators demand he drop a quickie strike clause and union fund control. The UN votes 44 to 5 for a census of conventional armaments despite Soviet objections. US officials warn against a new Pearl Harbor scenario as the Soviets rearm.
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John L. Lewis
Lewis
Joseph E. Moody
Southern Coal Operators Group
Moody
United Nations
U.N. General Assembly
Assembly
U.N. Commission
U.N. Atomic Energy Commission
Russia
John D. Hickerson
U.S
Western Europe
Soviet Union
America
Pearl Harbor
Unveiling Gift Fire Hits Independence Statue
A muslin covering over a statue of Andrew Jackson unveiled in front of Independence Missouri’s courthouse caught fire. The statue, a gift from President Harry S Truman, was burned in an apparent prank. Police suspect it was a prank by local youths.
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Independence
Harry S. Truman
Andrew Jackson
Trust Policy Accord Sought Aims Facing Antitrust Push
The federal government planned a campaign to strengthen antitrust policies. Charles Sawyer, commerce secretary, would lead the effort at President Truman's request. The goal is to foster voluntary compliance, reduce confusion from existing laws, and clarify rules.
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Truman
Charles Sawyer
Commerce Secretary
Sawyer
Civil Rights Bill explained and postcard mail kit
Short promotional notice explains civil rights bill and offers ready to mail postcards to oppose it. Box 1745 Louisville Kentucky sells barrel type fish sinkers mold sets in assorted sizes for 2.95 dollars with a free description. Address 1005 Thurston Manhattan.
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Eid
Louisville
Thurston
Manhattan
Personal turkey hunt on large Texas ranch offers seven days
Advertisement describes hunting with tents and guide on a big ranch near Medina Texas for seven days at fifty dollars. Includes horses, cats and mattresses with no crowding and a placeholder praise line. Addresses and contact details appear in scattered lines.
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B. H. Buchanan
Medina
Texas
2Nd Ave
New York City
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United Nations World
New York
Empire State Building
Elwood RK. Quesada
Air Force
Joint Task Force No. 3
Eniwetok Proving Ground
Ibe
Haddon Craft Shop
Haddonfield, N
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Yeagertown
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Clifford
Corpus Christi
U.S. Savings Bonds
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Scott’s
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
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