Pride of Name and the Yankee Way in Baseball History
The article argues the influence of “pride of name” on teams like the Yankees and Red Sox, noting how legacy shapes morale and expectations. It recalls Stengel’s 1947-48 era, DiMaggio’s injuries, and McCarthy’s evolving managerial philosophy emphasizing adaptability over brute force. It also critiques Ezzard Charles’s boxing era and contrasts rival lineups.
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Dic Hyland
Dixie
Georgia
Mel Stevens
Yale
Albie Booth
Yankees
Grantland Rice
Red Sox
Boston
Joe McCarthy
St. Petersburg
Casey Stengel
Bill Dickey
Frank Crosetti
Jim Turner
Joe DiMaggio
Yogi Berra
Frank Shea
Joe Page
Phillips
Kryhoski
Coleman
Woodling
Bauer
Cleveland
DiMaggio
Henrich
Berra Lindell
Porterfield
Brown
Stirnweiss
Keller
Stengel
Indians
Yankee
Truman Undaunted in fight for reorganization plan
Washington Roundup reports President Truman's vow to push government reorganization, despite Senate rejection. He plans new plans if vetoed, citing Hoover era lobby pressure. House debate on arms-for-Europe triggers critique of Hoover and defense spending by Rep Madden. Speaker Sabath and Rep Lodge clash over League of Nations history as Maj. Gen. Vaughan continues teaching Sunday school.
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Department of Welfare
Senate
Truman
Robert Crosser
Wayne Hays
Ohio
Congress
Hays
Hoover
Hoover Commission
House Rules Committee
Ray Madden
Ind
Madden
Adolph Sabath
League of Nations
John Davis Lodge
Conn
Sabath
The
League
Henry Cabot Lodge
Lodge
Westminister Presbyterian Church Across the Potomac
Alexandria
Vaughan
Presbyterian Church
California
Texas
Louisiana
O'Mahoney
House Judiciary
Francis E. Walter
Truman backs Brannan plan amid union of European nations push
Western Newspaper Union analysts report President Truman endorses the Brannan plan while urging a union of European nations. Publicity is called for in the ongoing dollar parley as opinions appear in the weekly analysis column.
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Truman
Union of European Nations
Western Newspaper Union
Truman backs Brannan plan in Des Moines speech
In Des Moines President Truman endorses the Brannan farm price support plan amid internal GOP opposition and farm group backlash. He calls for modernization of subsidies while noting possible substitutions and warns of costly surpluses. The issue shapes 1950 congressional race dynamics.
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Truman
Des Moines
Federal authority idea for Europe union meets mixed reception
Strasbourg debate on a union of European nations with real power over members faces skepticism as realist leaders question global governance. Delegates approved a resolution urging systematic public instruction on union benefits and dangers of national isolation amid hopes for peace. The discussion mirrors broader tensions over federal authority and national sovereignty.
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Strasbourg
France
Council of Europe
Consultative Assembly
Assembly
Europe
Dollar Parley Urges Daily Briefings On Britain Dollar Crisis
The Big Four foreign ministers discuss daily public briefings to inform the United States Britain and Canada about developments in Britain’s dollar crisis. Sir Oliver Franks backs the plan with Dean Acheson showing support while John Snyder’s stance remains unknown. Congress would be kept informed on progress.
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Great Britain
England
Oliver Franks
Big Four Council of Foreign Ministers
Dean Acheson
U.S
John Snyder
Treasury
Russian Wise Guy Plays For American Citizenship
Russian air force lieutenants Anatol Borzov and Peter Pirigov landed in Austria in a stolen bomber seeking U.S. citizenship. Borzov reportedly changed sides in July and was held at Ellis Island before being sent to Austria, while Pirigov claimed Borzov offered Soviet funds to return to Russia. The State Department would not confirm the reports, delivering a note to the Soviet embassy.
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Anatol Borzov
Peter Pirigov
U. S
Austria
Russia
U.S
Borzov
Ellis Island
Pirigov
America
U. S. State Department
State Department
Truman defends Fair Deal as 1950 campaign theme
President Truman told newsmen he would keep Maj. Gen. Harry Vaughan as military aide despite a probe. He attacked organized interests blocking the Fair Deal and warned voters against scare words like statism and socialism used by paid agitators while praising progress by Democrats in Congress.
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Truman
Harry Vaughan
Congress
Divorcees Anonymous Forms to Slow U.S. Divorce Rate
A Chicago group named Divorcees Anonymous forms to salvage marriages and curb the rising national divorce rate. The idea grew from Samuel Starr, a local attorney, who attempted reconciliation for an estranged couple and inspired a divorced woman in his office to catalyze the movement.
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Chicago
U.S
Samuel Starr
New Look movement stirs men’s fashion cycles
The article notes designers have launched a "new look" for men's clothes every five years. Myron Kahn, executive director of national fashion previews of men's apparel, inc., says the men’s apparel industry is in bad shape and complains of no changes.
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Myron Kahn
Men’s Apparel, Incorporated
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Indiana
American Legion
Legion
Philadelphia
Craig
China
Tito
Yugoslavia
Josa Wilfan
United Nations
Tideland Oil
Joe O’mahoney
Wyo
Interior Affairs Committee
United States
O’ Mahoney
O’mahoney
Congressional Joint Economic Committee
U.S. Bureau of Public Roads
Uncle Sam
Voice of America
Melvyn M. Maki
Navy
C.O.D
Southern Shower Door & Cabinet Co
Evie Street
Houston
Mala- Koff
Ferguson Construction Co
Dallas
Business & Invest
OPPOR
P . el Dorado Court
Central Ave
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Hickman County
Tenn
Nashville
Nashville-Natchez Trace
F. F. Clawson
Collinston
Fort Worth
Doc Miller
Keller, Texas
Farm Machinery & Equip
Farmail M
Walter
Capeville
Jim B
Anse & Co
Fannin St
Exas
W. T. Johnson
Beaumont
Tex
P. O. Box
Lake Travis
Austin
Davis
Wisconsin
Waco
T. B
Bangs
Paul Knoebel
Oliver Tourists Courts
Insae
Robert H. Walt
Lannon
E. F. Hoentsch
Lone Star Brewery
Simpson St
San Antonio
Dodson
Halcrete Products Corgerpeten
Wenonah
Wichita Falls
L A. G. Brauer Sr
Schwartz Ser
Calhour
Cincinnati
C. B. Overman
High Point
North Carolina
Travel
Mexico
Mexico City
Puebla
Cholula
Taxco
Cuernavaca
Harvey Travel Bureau
Main
Houston, Texas
Micro. Met
Southern Heater Company, Inc
Baronne St
New Orleans
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