Half Century of Greatness in Our Time
A sweeping retrospective surveys 1949 through mid 20th century, naming the era’s pivotal events and figures. It highlights military plans, the Nineteen Forties rise of communism, famed trials, disasters, and the standout scientists and innovators shaping modern progress. It notes key tragedies like the Noronic fire and Kathy Fiscus rescue, and honors minds from Einstein to Edison, Ford, and Wright.
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Henry Ford
America
Wilbur and I
Orville Wright
Killy Hawk
Casimir Funk
Banting and Best
Earth
Mistinguett Still Captivates Paris With Famous Legs
In a crowded Paris theater Mistinguett, aging Paris icon famed for her legs, dodges age talk saying she was born in 1885. She recalls past glories at Moulin Rouge and Eldorado, plans a 1950 Canada tour and possible New York appearance, while fans flock to see her energetic performances in Paris s Amuse.
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Paris
Mistinguett
Sophie Tucker
Marlene Diewich
Betty Grable
Eldorado
Bowevard Sebastopol
New York
Catulle Mendes
Madame Sans- Gene
Comedie-Francaise
Victorian Sardou
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Mistinguette
Folies Bergere
Casing de Paris
Canada
Great Abilities Going to Waste
The Emergency Council for displaced European professionals reports the varied fates of skilled refugees from Latvia Lithuania and Czech lands, now in the United States seeking emigration and work. It notes many are stateless decades after escaping Nazis or Communists, with stories from chemists engineers teachers and others pleading for placement and recognition while councils organize professional committees to evaluate and place them.
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Armed Services
United States
Donnybrook
Navy
Russia
Mana
Louis Denfeld
Naval Operations
New York
Emergency Council For
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Chicago
Germany
Leivin
Eriks Plesovs
Riga
Latvia
Church World Service
National Lutheran Council
United Service For
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Edwin R. Armstrong
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Byrnes 70 and active in politics again
Spartanburg SC veteran statesman James F Byrnes, 70, contemplates a gubernatorial run while denying any presidential bid. The former secretary of state and congressman cites a desire to help people and states rights as motives, still keeping busy with his foundation, law firm, and extensive reading habits.
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USA
Germany
Siberia
America
Spartanburg
S. C
Jimmy Byrnes
Ornor
South Carolina
Byrnes
James F. Byrnes
Democratic Party
Strom Thurmond
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Washington
Beffore
Kerr Scott
North Carolina
States’ Rights Party
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Roigton
U. S
Supreme Court
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Cassie Connor
Tate
Scottie
Episcopal Church
Donald Russell
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Isle of Palms
Charleston
Missionary Influx and Growth Reported Across Denominations
The report traces missionary entry into Japan rising from 315 in 1947 to higher figures, notes in Spartanburg a study of nine months, and mentions 1049 attendees. Major denominations show growth with autographed photos and a wide network of leaders. U.S. Occupation estimates place the scale at thousands of members and leaders worldwide.
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Tokyo
Japan
Spartanburg
U. S
Salt Boss Revives Trapani Salt Marshes After War
Rocco Ricevuto, owner of Trapani salt works, rebuilt damaged plants after 1943 German destruction. His operation now yields about 2,000,000 a year for export to eastern and northern countries, with 1,500 seasonal workers and a 400-person year-round staff. He plans automation to cut labor and expand harbor facilities.
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Rocco Ricevuto
Trapani
Sicily
UPA
Mediterranean
Ricevuto
Prominent Leaders and Figures Featured in Postwar Profiles
iMedina highlights figures from industry and culture. Ford’s era of union tension and pen sion gains, plus Carnegie leaders shaping science policy, Merton’s monkish writings, and Pinza’s opera to Broadway rise, are sketched with wartime roles and postwar fame.
Royal engagement announced in Nice France
Princess Belkis daughter of Mohammed Zahir Khan of Afghanistan becomes betrothed to Prince Abdud Walli son of Shah Walli Khan king’s uncle in Nice France with formal announcement.
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Nice
France
Belkis
Mohammed Zahir Khan
Afghanistan
Abdud Walli
Shah Walli Khan
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