Britain Recognizes Reality as China Reforms Ties
Britain informs Chou En-lai of intent to exchange diplomats with Peiping and withdraw recognition of the Nationalist government. Mayhew says recognition would acknowledge facts, not endorse policies, and trade gains would be modest. Britain hopes to align with major powers while awaiting U.S. policy shifts on China.
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Labor tugs at policy paths before November elections
A leftist faction within the British Labour Party argues the Foreign Office often echoes the State Department, while leaders urge continued independent action in foreign affairs ahead of the general election. The dispute reflects tensions over Britain’s stance on international matters.
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Dr Isaiah Bowman Dies at 71 Former Johns Hopkins President
Dr Isaiah Bowman emeritus Johns Hopkins University president and renowned geographer died at Johns Hopkins Hospital at age 71. He retired as president January 1, 1949 and had advised Presidents Wilson Roosevelt on world organization plans.
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Johns Hopkins University
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Bowman
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Roosevelt
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Hoover Dam Draws 1 500 000 Visitors in 1949
LAS VEGAS NEV (UP) About 1.5 million people from royalty to ordinary residents toured Hoover Dam and Lake Mead in 1949. Interior Department notes the dam ranks among the top government parks and monuments in popularity. The 726 foot wall dams the Colorado River and its generators supply power to Southern California and nearby regions.
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Hoover Dam
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Perfumed lures proposed for fish
Oklahoma professor Ralph Bienfang of the University of Oklahoma is developing a nine scent lure kit called the finny dinner to attract fish. The aroma treated lures aim to increase bites and are under test by a Los Angeles firm in Pacific commercial fishing trials.
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University of Oklahoma
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Los Angeles
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Florida Teachers See Net Inflow From Other States
Seventy percent of Florida's new teachers come from other states while many Florida trained teachers relocate to other states seeking positions. The report highlights a steady national movement of educators crossing state lines.
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Wabash Flood Threat Strains Indiana and Illinois
Wabash River crest expected to reach Clinton and Terre Haute as Logansport faces isolation in northwest Indiana. White River forks rise above flood stage with Indiana National Guard on emergency duty as Illinois aids flooded areas. Cold weather disrupts California and Texas fatalities rise.
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Body found in Delaware Park Lake ends search
The disappearance of 30 year old stenographer Mary D Rohr is resolved with the discovery of her body in Delaware Park Lake. Police report no marks of foul play. She had not reported to work at a tool manufacturing company, triggering a 24 hour citywide search.
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Delaware Park Lake
Mary D. Rohr
Varied dinnerware trends highlight new patterns in Pittsburgh show
The annual domestic potter china and glassware show in Pittsburgh showcases a shift from traditional bluebird designs to square and oval plates and bold color. Patterns range from Grandma Moses motifs to abstracts with heavy black backgrounds and new red maroons, while greens dominate glassware. Quality and added decals lift value for the same price.
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Pittsburgh
WNNS
7. M. Hammer
The
Association of Glass and Pottery Manufacturers
Hammer
Maragon Denies Guilt in Senate Perjury Case
John Maragon, a former White House insider, pleaded innocence to four count perjury charges. Before Federal Judge F Dickinson Letts he risked a slip of the tongue that could have produced a plea of purgatory.
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LLP
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White House
Senate
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Douglas Divorce Ends Separation of Kirk and Wife
Actor Kirk Douglas and his wife filed for divorce after a separation of nearly a year. Mrs Douglas, formerly Diana Dill, cited cruelty as grounds. The court set February 20 for trial and Letts ordered special pleadings within 10 days.
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Maragon
Los Angeles
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Douglas
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Pope Pius VII Colds but Grants Audiences to Pilgrims
Vatican circles report Pope Pius VII has a slight cold yet continues granting audiences to Catholic Holy Year pilgrims. The Pontiff reportedly caught the cold last Sunday while celebrating mass for 3,000 visitors.
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CUP
Pius VII
Vatican
Brooklyn Slayer Sentenced to Sing Sing Chair
Frank Bruno, 32, was executed in Sing Sing Prison for a 1946 murder in Brooklyn. Authorities said Bruno killed Carlos Zarcone, shot in his car during a Yang feud. He had been imprisoned at Great Meadows before his conviction and death sentence.
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Frank Bruno
Sing Sing
Carlos Zarcone
Brooklyn
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Great Meadows
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