Dehydration Diet Promoted By Dr George Crane
Worry clinic notes outline a 10 day dehydration diet endorsed by Dr George Crane. Hugh Allen, a Knoxville News Sentinel staffer, tested it losing about ten pounds while consuming a progressive fluid limit from one to three glasses daily. The plan emphasizes daily protein, a vitamin supplement, small candy portions, and a transition to a liberal Diet No 2 after ten days.
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George W. Crane
Hugh Allen
Knoxville News Sentinel
Night work and Christmas prep whirl through a busy home
A homemaker reflects on rushing to mail packages and Christmas cards while finishing gifts and baking. She confesses repeated late night efforts, the lure of sewing and button boxes, and finds comfort in small, practical tasks amid holiday rush.
Laws Lawmaking and the Illinois 66th General Assembly
The piece notes the 66th General Assembly enacted 775 new laws in 1949 and explains Illinois statutes now total 3,782 pages with 827 pages of index. It laments public ignorance of both new and existing laws and recalls the adage ignorance of the law excuses no one.
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66Th General Assembly
Illinois
Doctors and a One Cent AMA Assessment Noted
A dated remark questions whether medical bills would itemize a one cent charge to the AMA as an assessment to oppose socialized medicine, reflecting wartime or reform era tensions in medicine.
Margaret Truman to sing on national radio December 20
Notification to Democratic precinct committeemen to check radio sets as Margaret Truman will perform for a national radio network on December 20.
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Margaret Truman
Explosions Along Gas Mains Stir Local Replacements
Disturbing blasts along major gas mains raise concern yet provide a consolation to a coal burner pricing an alternative supply.
Prairie view offers consolation despite TV access
The writer notes relief in lacking television on the prairies amid a claim that 91 murders were shown on screens during a recent week, implying distress from graphic broadcasts and a desire to avoid such content.
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Prairies
Lawmakers and Judges Debate Treatment for Sex Offenders
A congressman pushes for severe penalties up to the death penalty to deter sex crimes, citing 1930s kidnappings as a model for wider federal authority. In contrast a New York judge laments prison limits for sex offenders and urges a state hospital to treat and possibly cure offenders, balancing societal protection with care.
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Congress
New York
Samuel Leibowitz
New York State
Leibowitz
Laws of Illinois reveals only recent statutes
A 1,674 page volume titled Laws of Illinois is found to contain only statutes enacted by the latest Legislative session. The commentary hints at a broader claim by a regime if it were truly extra national. The piece closes with a quip about fate shaping events.
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Illinois
Milk outlets urged to serve more cows
A food dealer calls for additional milk outlets, a statement aimed at expanding dairy access and benefiting cows. The remark highlights demand for broader distribution and potential impact on local dairy supply chains.
Pensions Speaker Powell Named Possible 1952 Governor Candidate
Paul Powell of the 66th General Assembly has been mentioned as a Democratic governor candidate in 1952. A Vienna businessman, Powell has served in the Legislature since 1935 and was minority leader when Republicans held power and campaign manager for the 1948 ticket. He says he is not interested in the governorship and will seek re election to the house in 1950 and hopes to run again later.
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Paul Powell
House of the
66Th General Assembly
Powell
Vienna
House
Governor Eyes Pension Clause as Legislative Term Ends
In 1952 a governor notes he has four years left in the Legislature to qualify for maximum pension benefits. Speaker Powell muses about the pension, possibly in jest, as pensions rise in priority in public life and influence across business, industry, education and government. Public service rewards increasingly hinge on pensions.
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Powell
Legislature
Congress
Extra and Special Dividends in Season Headlines
The piece notes many firms paying extra or special dividends this season. It contrasts the attitude of executives who feel empowered to dictate personal letters to their secretaries as a sign of rising status.
Secret Gift Subterfuge Sparks Holiday Intrigue
A wife recruits family and associates to hide a surprise gift from her husband, creating a web of planning and secrecy typical of festive season schemes. The tale highlights social maneuvering and the charm of keeping a present under wraps.
Pensions Granted to Ex-Con Congressmen Questioned
The letter argues two convicted ex congressmen May and Thomas will receive lifelong pensions, totaling 280 and 290 dollars monthly, funded by public taxes. It contrasts loyalty and contract, notes their payments, and cites Eisenhower’s pension as a counterpoint to security and punishment.
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Andrew Jackson May
United States
Congress
J. Parnell Thomas
May
Thomas
Gettig
Congressional
U. S
Leyal
United Nations census on armaments sparks Cold War tensions
The article critiques the UN vote to census conventional arms while excluding atomic bombs, arguing the Soviet bloc influenced the outcome. It questions Western nations for not exposing Russia’s arsenal and suggests the move sabotaged disarmament efforts and reinforced divisions behind the Iron Curtain.
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United Nations
U.N
Russia
U. N
United States
Second Thoughts on Raphaelson's The Bollingers in Cosmopolitan
The piece reviews Samson Raphaelson's Cosmopolitan story The Bollingers about a writer who teaches at his alma mater. It notes Raphaelson's career from The Jazz Singer to Skylark and Accent on Youth, and reflects on potential autobiographical links to Illinois faculty life and campus social circles.
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Samson Raphaelson
Cosmopolitan
Raphaelson
University of Illinois
al Jolson
Skylark
Alma Mater
Bucks County
Pennsylvania
the Bollingers
Lois Leyster Montross
Town and Gown
Andy Protheroe
Illini
Lois Seyster
The Campus Scout Reflects on War News and Holiday Musings
The speaker at the University club questions biological warfare myths and warns a single pilot cannot instantly devastate a city. The Campus Scout ruminates on college life, holiday scenes, and ordinary home preparations as Christmas approaches.
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University Club
Mlini
College Daily
Atl Aglow
Honest golfer cries There after off game signal
He is an honest golfer who calls out There when he feels he is clearly off his game, signaling self awareness and a humorous reflex to acknowledge a poor round.
Ideals of the Perfect Portrait By Christopher Rittopp
An extended definition of an ideal photograph describes a portrait that flatters the sitter, avoids flaws like baldness or twitching features, and shows a natural calm smile. It emphasizes composure, avoids forced expressions, and should not feel like a compromised or painful moment.
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Christopher Rittopp
Assault on FDR's Memory
Doris Fleeson reviews charges against Harry Hopkins as a Communist traitor and questions the dismissal by General Leslie Groves. The piece notes wartime U S support for the Soviet Union in 1943 44 and reflects on how American politics shapes memory of Franklin D Roosevelt. An atomic scientist worries over attention to real atomic energy dangers amid such feuds.
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Doris Fleeson
Washington
D. C
Leslie R. Groves
Air Force
Harry Hopkins
Russia
Groves
Hopkins
Bourke Hickenlooper
David Lilienthal
Roosevelt
Lincoln
State Faces Bankruptcy Over Unpaid Welfare Bill
A 1948 Oregon style initiative led Washington to pass Initiative 172, but lawmakers refuse to raise taxes to fund higher social security benefits. Population growth strains schools, highways need repairs, and government costs rise while tax hikes face public opposition. Governor Langlie’s income tax plan passes Senate but dies in the House amid indecision and budget fears.
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Washington
Langlie
Senate
Langlie Faces Budget Deficit and Tax Debate
The deficit nears 100 million dollars with no governor solution as the legislature withholds funds. Governor Langlie, a Republican in a Democratic landslide, urges cuts across departments and proposes a two per cent income tax with exemptions for couples. A graduated income tax is constitutionally forbidden, while a 40 mill ceiling on property taxes remains protected by a constitutional amendment after prior tax excesses.
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Arthur B. Langlie
Bone
Supreme Court
Roosevelt image endures as political shifts unfold
The piece argues Roosevelt’s lasting image overshadows new political maneuvers and critiques of his era. It notes Hyde Park pilgrimages, public forgiveness of presidents, and lingering activism by Roosevelt supporters while anti-Roosevelt sentiment persists. James and Franklin Jr. add to ongoing public drama.
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Hyde Park
Roosevelt
Herbert Hoover
James
Franklin
Washington citizens oppose broad welfare measure I 172
The article denounces Initiative 172 as badly drawn and prone to abuse. It notes supporters around Hugh de Lacey and argues the plan would bankrupt the state by expanding pensions and free medical care without proper indigency definitions. It warns of higher taxes and criticizes cradle-to-grave social programs.
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Hugh de Lacey
Washington
Harvard Indifference Shapes Yale Rivalry Shift
Harvard athletic chief Bingham voices extreme indifference toward the Yale series noting Yale may remain on schedule but victories by Yale would not count as before. The remark signals a refined stance in the Harvard Yale rivalry amid ongoing study and tradition shifts.
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Bingham
Harvard Princeton
Yale
Harvard
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