Travel bargains signal first postwar buyers market
After the war a real buyers market emerges for travel with Florida hotels cutting rates by 15 percent and pre season offers 25 to 50 percent under last winter. Miami adds 3,000,000 in new hotel construction bringing 360 hotels and 25,000 rooms plus 1,400 apartment hotels. Grand Bahama Island plans an 8 million dollar resort for 2,000 guests. Arizona New Mexico expand resort activity and ski facilities grow in Oregon and Washington. Major carriers add fleets to boost coach service and Rome year preparations intensify with potential plane changes. Package tours by Amex Thomas Cook and ASTA enhance discounted travel.
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Blondy Black Recovers Own Pass for 18 Yard Toss
Mississippi State star Blondy Black caught his own 18 yard pass against Alabama in 1941 after Holt East tackled him as the ball sailed high. Black recovered in time to complete the throw.
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Mississippi State
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Herald American Daily and Sunday Subscription Rates 1949
The Herald American lists subscription options including daily and Sunday rates for various terms and regions. It notes Associated Press ownership of local news and dispatches and includes a pledge to publish independent public questions. Dated Sunday December 25 1949.
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Associated Press
Associated’ Press
Los Angeles Builds Billion Dollar Highway Network to Ease Traffic
Los Angeles launches a decade long freeway program funded by 939.6 million dollars to route private cars buses and trucks via 613 miles of multi lane freeways. A four level intersection near City Hall will handle traffic from four freeways and support a rapid bus system.
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Radio Timetable Notice From The Herald American
Radio timetable notice warns the Herald American not responsible for last minute program changes by stations 3490 WNDn Jane and Car. It lists show names including Let Yourself Go Let Your Show Perry Brown Show Your Pet and Harmony News Music Menjou's with various program notes.
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Danish house memories shape Eugenie Anderson’s path to public service
Eugenie Anderson recalls a Danish home life and a late pivot from music to politics. She credits President Truman and her 1944 shift to the Democratic Farm Labor Party as fueling her rise to national committee work and a pivotal ambassadorial role.
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New York
Eugenie
Denmark
Salisbury to operate independently in Eastern Shore League
Dropped by the St. Louis Cardinals as an affiliate, Salisbury plans independent play in the Eastern Shore League if a working pact cannot be arranged. An open meeting on independent operations was held recently.
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Distillers Face Tight Advertising Taboos Across States
A sweeping look at liquor ad rules shows states banning or restricting images and symbols in hard liquor ads. Stories note Sunday limits, dog imagery differences, and bans on religious or patriotic symbols, plus varied rules on holidays and opened bottles.
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Armed Services
Cattle Mating by Mail Expands Dairy Program
Otto Schnering, candy magnate, promotes artificial cattle insemination by mail and express shipment. His group of 40 prize bulls has bred cows in four Midwest states and aims for 100000 matings this year. His farms run 800 dairy cows and 6000 pure bred hogs while offering four dairy breeds through mail orders.
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Carefree thief claims vast loot across states
Mrs. Elizabeth Worthington, 73, a widow born in Missouri, boasts a career of grand larceny across many states and says she has avoided arrest on a San Diego beach after a $1,500 score. She cites $500,000 stolen in 50 years and hides about $10,000 in a safety deposit box. She is in Alameda County prison farm on a vagrancy charge.
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Chicago
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St. Joseph
Mich
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Illinois
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Vari Lance
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Calif
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San Diego
Texas Infielder Seeks I L Spot
Mickey Rutner infielder with the Tulsa Oilers requests transfer to an International League club in a cooler climate. His physician recommends the move to aid his wife’s asthma. President Grayle Howlett learned another infielder, Johnny Lane, may leave baseball next season to finish an electrical engineering degree at Georgia Tech.
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Texas) Oilers
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Georgia, Tech
Charley Gilbert Shifts to Southern Association Front Office
Charley Gilbert, retired from playing after a bad back last year, moves into the front office of the Southern Association club as assistant to his father Larry Gilbert. Gilbert was drafted by the Boston Braves from the Nashville Vols.
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Boston Braves
Nashville Vols
Southern Association
Larry Gilbert
Complete Guide to Florida offers budget travel savings
A promotional ad promises a Complete Guide to Florida detailing 170 towns 381 hotels 250 restaurants 169 attractions 160 fishing spots and more. It markets routes by car train plane boat with 34 maps and 66 photos and offers a 10 day refund if not satisfied.
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Florida
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