Cromwell on Training and American Distance Strength
A discussion on training quality for American track and field, praising Dean Cromwell and the U.S. system. The speaker argues for stamina and universal access to top coaches, noting American weakness in endurance events like the 5,000 and 10,000 meters while referencing great milers such as Lovelock and Haegg. He criticizes American indifference to long-distance success and emphasizes the need for results over show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Cromwell
University of
Mett
Glenn Cunnings Bonthron
Jack Lovelock
Airlift guarantees winter supply for Allied zones in city
Washington et al state that Allied city zones will be amply supplied by airlift this winter. Daily deliveries exceed 4,0 tons with a minimum goal of 4,500 tons by October 1. U. S. to move 3,300 tons and Britain 1,200 tons. transport planes, crews, and ground facilities to be ready.
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Tiss S
Uae
U. S
Bureaucratic titles mix with Cold War jest in Europe
Congress created the United States special representative post for W. Averell Harriman as ambassador at large in Europe under the European recovery program. The initials U.S.S.R. appear as a wry double meaning in congressional designations, highlighting a playful pun between his title and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
W. Averell Harriman
Europe
United States
U.s.8.r
Union of Soviet Socialist Republica
Farm Income Holds At Near Record Level Despite Prices
Government experts feared a drop after grain prices tapered yet total farmer income this year will roughly match 1947's record 30.5 billion dollars. Preliminary stats show income little if any below last year's peak, signaling sustained farmer buying and continued industrial activity.
Truman confident to beat Dewey despite polls
President Truman remains optimistic, insisting he will win and asking a Senate friend to campaign for him. He predicts a tough race but vows to defeat Dewey, saying he can still win and will have surprises for his opponent. Rep. Edward Hebert criticizes Truman as taking his own advice.
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Truman
Senate
White House
Mr. Truman
Dewey
Rep
Edward Hebert
Louisiana
Harry Truman
Truman confesses secret ambition to legal officials
President Truman reveals a long standing wish to be a lawyer. He says he studied law two years and helped make law as a senator. Now as Chief Executive he enforces the law and believes he would make a good lawyer if admitted to the bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Tappan Gregory
Joseph Stecher
American Bar Association
White House
CIO Chiefs Report Inside Word on Communist Labor Plan
Inside word says indictments of 12 Communist leaders disrupt a Leftist plan to form a national labor group by drawing Communist-controlled unions from the CIO. Targeted unions include electrical workers, office and professional workers, mine mill and smelter workers, and tobacco and agricultural workers. The walkout scheme mirrored tactics abroad but the conspiracy indictments seem to have caused the plan to recoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CIO
Communist Party
Hoth
U. S
New Fall and Winter Fashion Patterns Book for Home Dressmakers
Sewing circle patterns No 1750 offers sizes 3 4 5 6 with 14 yards of 33 inch fabric and 10 yard features. The new Fall and Winter Fashion contains 200 pages of sewing information and easy to make patterns with a printed pattern inside. Price 25 cents.
Repairing loose chair parts with silk and glue
To fix wobbly chair legs and rungs, disassemble, scrape old glue, and pack holes with silk wrapped ends and glue for a tight fit. Trim excess silk after dry. An option is thin steel slips to tighten joints.
Vegetables and fruits as essential daily foods
Encourages daily inclusion of vegetables and fruits in family meals as protective, nutritious, low calorie options. Notes they supply minerals and vitamins, cost less than tonics, and support weight management. Emphasizes versatility and variety to maintain interest.
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Nurmi
Lovelock
Thers
Ure
Cunningham
Gil de Gallant
Berlin
Rfield
Jonathan Wainwright
Bataan
New York
Sanda Popa
Washington, D. C
Romania
James W. Montee
Carl Sandburg
Flat Rock
N. C
Muriel Mathex
Atomic Energy Commission
Thomas E. Dewey
Albany
Reed Farm
Tolstoy Foundation
Rockland County
N. Y
Oksana Kasenkina
Kommandatura
Carol Donoghue
American President Lines
General W. H. Gordon
Pacific
Orient
Washington
Drew Pearson
Robert 5. Allen
Roger C. Whitman
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
South Wells
Chicago 7
Cooli
Agate
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