Persian Puzzle: Two Air France Planes Crash Near Bahrain
Two large Air France four engined planes crashed within two days near Bahrain Island while storms battered the Persian Gulf. Sixty some were killed in the pair of accidents. Investigators report both crews were cleared to land and radioed approach instructions before contact was lost.
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Unnecessary Sounding of Horns Warns Philadelphia Couples
The Philadelphia police urge wedding parties to curb horn blasts on streets and highways during nuptials citing illegality and safety concerns. Police propose gentler, persuasive reminders to reduce decibel levels while noting horn serenades are a dated tradition not suited to daytime city streets.
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Europe
Louisiana
Dewey's Health Basis Cited For Not Seeking Third Term
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes Gov. Thomas E. Dewey's decision not to run again, citing health considerations after two terms in New York. The editorial laments the loss of a capable leader and hopes for his future public involvement and a return to health.
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New York State
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Feet as weather barometers and a wary view of the era
A foot doctor notes feet reveal weather conditions, while the public frets that today may be remembered as the good old days. Amid atom bomb stockpiles and the hydrogen bomb era, humanity seems to be nearing a perilous home stretch.
Harriman chosen as U S trouble shooter for State Department
President Truman selects W Averell Harriman former banker and railway executive to coordinate overseas policy Acheson backs the move European capitals react with satisfaction Harriman’s task includes handling Schuman plan German cooperation United Nations issues and French Indo China aid while preserving Truman’s four freedoms vision through strong diplomacy and experience
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The Parent Problem by Garry C Myers PhD
A guide for parents on calming children during electric storms. It argues adults should model calm behavior, avoid high objects and water grounders, and keep children engaged in safe activities to reduce fear. It notes rubber tires may protect in cars and stresses steady parental presence.
Boyish spirit at seventy eight named General Grant
A light verse portrait celebrates a lively seventy eight year old man, who packs energy and vigor into every day. Friends nickname him General Grant for his boundless youthfulness and refusal to slow down.
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Edgar A. Guest
Stop Me: Brain Power Tax Deduction Idea
A columnist jokes about deducting deprecation of brain power from her income tax return as a contrast to write-offs claimed by mines and oil properties. The piece recalls a quip from Franklin P. Adams and ends with Cerf’s 1950 copyright note.
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Franklin P. Adams
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Bennett Cerf
King Features Syndicate
Damascus Guide Fails to Show Ancient Wonders
Henry McLemore recalls a Damascus tour with a guide obsessed with electricity. The misfit guide rushes to Merjeh Square and a lit lobby, neglecting biblical sites like the goldsmiths’ street and Cain’s mountain cave, leaving the narrator craving older wonders.
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Henry McLemore
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Abel
Rotary convention opens as Hodgson urges peace worldwide
Detroit President Percy Hodgson greets Rotary International delegates at the 41st convention. He cites diverse regions from Argentina to Asia and Pawtucket to Palestine, urging one shared aim to achieve peace.
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Palestine
Little League Comes to Town Aided by Local Merchants
The article touts the 1938 creation of The Little League by Carl E. Stotz and Williamsport merchants. It explains eight to twelve year olds play six inning games on smaller diamonds, fostering sportsmanship and teamwork while noting uniforms on order and local site planning challenges. It envisions community fun and a potential future Babe Ruth.
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Carl E. Stotz
Williamsport
Rainy graduation awakens soggy objections at Barber College
One man's opinion notes 543 seniors graduate in the rain as the dean jokes about learning to come in from the rain. Barber College holds 300 students under sun lamps with speeches shortened. The piece cites mixed employment outlooks and a goal of $10 000 annual pay, questioning its value over time.
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Barber College
Reuther
Remark on mercy and high-altitude rail station tale
The text blends a Bible quote praising mercy from Micah 7 18 with a note that the Montt station on the Antofagasta and Bolivia railroad may be the highest in the world at about 15 187 feet above sea level.
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Always Be An England political column on Schuman plan stance
Washington notes Britain rejects Schuman plan, favors national socialization and independent prosperity over European unity. Holmes Alexander assesses impact on U S policy, Western alliance, and England’s postwar stance, noting potential for American leadership tension and English resurgence.
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Dunkirk
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Religious belief and popovers in Brandeis column
ERICH BRANDEIS argues religion is lived as spiritual action not public ritual. He defends private prayer and inner devotion over hypocritical displays, citing scripture and a verse on building a church within the heart. He notes many readers praised and attacked his stance but maintains true faith transcends public acts.
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St. Matthews
E. V. Darling
Morris Abel Beer
Folks Of Fame: Gene Krupa Born In Chicago 1909
Gene Krupa, born in Chicago on January 15 1909, started piano at nine before switching to drums. He rose as a leading swing percussionist in Benny Goodman’s band after moving to New York in 1929 and later formed his own orchestra in 1938. His recordings, films, radio work, and lectures helped define modern drumming and swing.
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