Americans in Germany prisoners of conquered by HAL Boyle
HAL Boyle notes Americans in postwar Germany are socially captive to German culture and domestic life, as music beer and servants reshape daily living. He recalls two parties showing shifts from avoidance to integration, while families cope with cheaper costs, German servants, and language barriers affecting childrearing and power dynamics.
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Hal Boyleap
Berlin
Germany
Clausewitz
American Overseas Airlines
Lightning Sets Off Blast in Limestone Mine Fatalities
A bolt of lightning struck a high power line and triggered dynamite charges in a limestone mine, killing John Mullaney aged 41 and Henry Vollhardt 47. John Foster 38 was badly injured. The three shot firers lived in Valmeyer. About 74 workers were employed at the mine. only a few enter during blasting.
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Valmeyer II
John Mullaney
Henry Vollhardt
John Foster
Walmeyer
Thieves Loot Candy and Coke Machines in Leghorn City
Thieves entered a building on Ashley Road in Leghorn City last night and removed a candy vending machine, tearing it from the wall. They also robbed a Coca Cola machine of nickels.
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Leghorn City, Inc
Ashley Road
Coca-Cola
Conqueror’s Uprooting in a Land That Sees Him A Stranger
The speaker recalls the end of conflict and the hollow shock of returning to a land that rejects him. He notes lovers’ contempt, a sense of hopelessness, and the fading warmth of past affection as guns fall silent.
Decatur Clubs Remove Slots Under AG Ruling
Decatur lodge and club rooms voluntarily removed slot machines after Attorney General Ivan Elliott ruled the Illinois Liquor Commission can deny liquor approval where slots operate. In Decatur and Macon County slots are banned except in club and lodge rooms.
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Associated Press
Decatur
Decsiiy
Ivan Eliott
Illinois Liquor Commission
Macon County
Burmese Reds Attack Akyab
RANGOON Burma June 14 A Burmese government spokesman said Akyab the main port on the west Burma coast is in danger of capture by anti government forces seeking control of the Arakan coast strip Government forces have been deployed to deal with rebels mainly Red flag Trotsky and White flag Stalin Communists The spokesman did not clarify if the two Communist factions have united.
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Associated Preas
Rangoon
Burma
Akyab
Arakan
Trotsky
Stalin
Senate rejects sales tax hike in Illinois
Illinois Senate votes eight to reject a proposed increase in the state sales tax from two to three percent. Senator Roland V. Libonati of Chicago had urged a 1950 statewide vote and earmarking funds for new state buildings, but the bill fell short of the 26 votes needed.
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Springfield
Illinois Senate
Roland V. Libonati
D-Chica
Libonati
Demand for bonds to fund new construction grows
A speaker urged more funds for mental hospitals and higher education facilities. He backed a referendum to issue bonds financed by a higher sales tax. The proposal highlighted needs at colleges and universities and referenced the University of I.
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University of I
Illinois and Agencies Seek Vital Building Funds
State agencies including Illinois seek funds for critical building projects amid dire budget pressures. Officials warn of stalled renovations and delayed maintenance if new appropriations are not secured.
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Linois
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