aging population raises labor worries in New York
These Days columnist notes chair Desmond’s concerns on aging as life expectancy rises from 48 to 66 for men and 51 to 71 for women since 1900. He cites 42.5 million Americans 45 and older, a threat if all 50 plus are deemed unfit for work, risking a labor shortage.
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Homas C. Desmond
New York
Joint Legislative Committee
George Soxoisky
Herbert Hoover
Bernard Baruch
William Randolph Hearst
Jesse Jones
Thomas Watson
Bob Considine
Agriculture Department
Enduring labor value of older workers urged by Desmond
A 1950 column argues that mature workers remain productive and reliable, with better attendance and experience benefiting employers. It urges reframing age as a measure of mental agility and wisdom, not calendar years, and cites Churchill as an example of valuing experience over youth alone.
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Desmond
Herbert
Allround
King Features Syndicate
Alive and Kicking in 1951 From Inez Robb
Inez Robb reflects on a tough year and the stubborn spirit of living. She jokes about American resilience, wartime habits, home life, and gas rationing while noting she will not wish Washington a happy new year. She predicts a harder 1951 and endures with humor and resolve.
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New York
Inez Robb
Jay
Washington
International News Service
Americans in 1951 Ready to Face Sacrifices for New Year
Inez Robb expresses faith in Americans over their government and urges readiness for sacrifices as 1951 approaches. She notes resolve, despite frustration, and ends with a hopeful Happy New Year to readers as the world awaits challenges ahead.
Hospital Ship Repose Aided Korean War Rescue Mission
The U S hospital ship Repose steamed 30 miles through a shallow channel off Inchon to rescue and evacuate over 750 wounded U N troops between November 28 and 30. Capt C H Perdue praised the smooth operation amid mined waters and tight quarters, with 1 300 aboard at peak. Navy nurses and crew supported the effort as ships shelling and troop extraction continued nearby.
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U. S
U. N
Inchon
Yellow Sea
Korea
Japan
C. H. Perdue
San Diego
Repose
Chinnampo
Pyongyang
United Nations
Foss
Forest Royal
J.g
Madge Atkins
Richmond
Eileen Farrell
Boston
Sailors praise hospital ship care and bravery
Cap Perdue notes the ship’s crew can match any modern city hospital for care aboard. Patients confirm high standards as Pvt. Benjamin L. Jordan of Wichita, wounded at Pyongyang, is recommended for a Silver Star after helping save a captain.
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Perdue
Benjamin L. Jordan
Wichita
Kan
Jordan
Pyongyang
The
Associated Press
Take My Word for It By FRANK COLBY
A reader Q and A column discusses linguistic quirks and usage. Topics include misused Latin caer, Negro as a term, pronunciation shifts, and possessive apostrophes with examples and brief explanations.
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Frank Colby
Shambra
T.C.A. A
Liquidometer Gauges Fuel in Jet Planes
Jet planes use a liquidometer to tick off remaining gallons, replacing an ordinary gauge. Pilots on missions frequently return with fuel only sufficient for a second landing attempt if the first approach is misjudged.
Average house lighting circuits on 15 amp fuses
Lighting circuits function satisfactorily on 15 amp fuses while circuits with working appliances may require 20 amps.
Dean Bowen ousted as Illinois College of Commerce head
URBANA IL Dec 29 AP Dean Howard R Bowen resigns as dean of the College of Commerce at the University of Illinois. The board accepts the resignation and assigns him to research and economics professorship. Robert R Hudelson will lead temporarily until a successor is chosen or Aug 30 1951. The dispute began with faculty factions and alumni business members deeming leadership irreparable.
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Urbana
Howard R. Bowen
University of Illinois
College of Commerce
University Board of Trustees
Bowen
University Council
George D. Stoddard
Stoddard
Robert R. Hudelson
College of Agriculture
Global language rankings by speakers and dialects
National Geographic notes English as the world's leading language spoken by about 260 million. Hindustani follows with 160 million, Russian 145 million, and Spanish 115 million. Chinese totals 400 million across nine major dialects, many unfamiliar beyond local districts.
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National Geographic Society
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