Al Jolson Dies After Card Game Quip At 64
San Francisco reports Al Jolson died of a coronary occlusion at the St Francis Hotel while playing gin with two friends. The 64 year old entertainer had just returned from Korea and performed for US troops in multiple wars. He quipped about Truman and MacArthur before passing.
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San Francisco
al Jolson
U. S
Truman
MacArthur
St. Francis Hotel
Jolson
Korea
General MacArthur
Tokyo
Wake Island
Harry Akest
Martin Fried
Ala
California
Bing Crosby
Akst
Erle Galbraith
Encino
Calif
Lobbying Pictured By Committee As A Billion-Dollar Industry
A 67-page Democratic House Committee report casts lobbying as a billion-dollar industry with real dangers to Congress. It urges reforms to curb pressure politics while proposing options like government support for underfinanced groups and formal participation in policy making, but critics dismiss the plan as problematic and unworkable.
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Washington
Uct
Congress
House Committee On
Cee Ee
Indy
Brown
Ini” Hara
Minn
Leith Duchanan
Debi
Willy Poxt
Lle Pric
Lane
Fartleg
Fotlka
Robert JH. Howie
Seq
Leghdation
Eminiften
Bouse 5
Wiliam
Curran
Eaier
Gov
Aren
Huchanand- Pas
Rora
Downey, Former Delegate and Farmer, Dies at 74
Simon L. Downey, Republican member of the House of Delegates and longtime farmer, died Monday at his Downsville home at age 74 after years of declining health. He served as county commissioner 1934–1938 and returned to the Legislature in 1946 for a four year term. Downey helped found local community and farm groups and led the Great Hagerstown Fair Association for most of his life.
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Simon L. Downey
House of Delegates
Downsville
Mr. Downey
Downey
Downsville- Williamsport
Party Wrangle Going To Court Over Nomination In Baltimore
A Baltimore Democratic Central Committee member announced a court suit against the nomination of Terry Shaughnessy for register of wills. Governor Lane dismissed a city police magistrate for voting for Shaughnessy amid factional strife led by James Pollack. Frank Flynn, deputy clerk of the Board of Election Supervisors, says the nomination meeting was illegally called and seeks a writ to bar Shaughnessy from the ballot. The federal election is two weeks away.
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Baltimore
Baltimore City
Democratic Central Committee
Terry Q. Shaughnessy
Register of Wills
Lane
Shaughnessy
James H. Pollack
Ofin
Frank J. Flynn
Iglerk
Board of Election
Ste Pervisore
Shaudhnessy
Flynn
Shauch
Skunk Finds Its Way Into Los Angeles Apartment Hall
A deodorized pet skunk named Roseblossom, nicknamed Beta, wandered into an upper hallway of a Los Angeles apartment building, alarming residents for about an hour. Joseph Conlin approached cautiously before the skunk was neutralized and taken to an animal shelter. Later Phi Delta Theta members from USC claimed the pet, identifying it as Roseblossam or Rheseblos gam.
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Los Angeles
Piviane Otteer
Joseph Conlin
Aromeone
Contin
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
University of Southern California
Rheseblosgam
Phi Delta House
Hi Y Members To Hear Top Leaders Conference Preview
Hi Y clubs in Washington invite about 200 granters to December talks with leaders in government labor education religion and other fields at the annual conference. Delegates from local clubs will attend panels and meet figures including Gen One Bradley and others as plans were announced by Ralph N Lewis.
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Washington
D.C
Thea UY
Rand
American University
THY Ciibs
Maryland
Delaware
Gen
One Bradley
Chipter Smit
Oscar Kwittes
Tead
Federal Securiity Awcet
Johnson
Selective
Sergep Systems
Cre Pennington
FIM
Hareld Judd
Minnesot
Supreme Court
Dastiee
Abandoned Old Coon Dog Search in Bedford Ends
Crowds drifted from a hillside cave marking the end of Old Bott’s last coon hunt. After six days of digging for seven year old blue tick Bob, rescuers gave up while a raccoon escaped the cave. Neighbor Lawrence Clark and others expressed hope fading as the search closed.
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Bedford
Ind
Bott
Ack Houchin
Mitchell
Lawrence Clark
Bob
Houchin
Ld Bob
Lawrence McAfee
Clark
Hand &E
Tydings Attacks Shabby Device In Senate Clash
The fight pits Senator Tydings against GOP Senatorial nominee Butler over charges of discrediting the president. McCarthy accusations of Communist footholds in the State Department loom as Tydings counters. Delaware in Frederick, Tydings defends opposition to administration programs and denies seeking new powers or socialization plans.
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John Marshall Water
Truman
Seaton
Tydings
Butler
Senate
McCarthy Crawis
State Department
Frederick
Butler Waal
Table Turned On Trooper in Madison Wedding Mixup
In Madison Tennessee a marriage ceremony sparked a laughable scene when bride Missice Ann Baker asked Rev James H Elder to conduct nuptials only to discover he was State Highway Patrolman Walter Tanne. Elder joked about a long ritual as the groom faced a dubious misidentity and a fee of fourteen ninety five. A Franklin Court meeting is advertised for October 25 at 7 20 PM to discuss taxes.
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Madison, Tenn
Missice Ann Baker
James H. Elder
Walter Tanne
Dr. Elder
Toone
Pr. Elder
Methodist Church
Behind The Scenes At Newberrys West Washington Store
Behind the scenes photos show Newberrys on West Washington Street two days before opening. Sales staff learn customer service, clerks train in children and infant wear, fountain service, and display finishing touches as the store readies for Thursday morning nine o’clock doors.
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Newberry
West Washington Street
Jth
Recoge
Weather outlook for Maryland midweek to weekend
Extended weather report indicates cool and fast conditions Wednesday with milder temperatures by Friday and a cooler weekend. Highs likely in the 60s in eastern and southern Maryland, with Western Maryland cooler and lower 60s. Temperatures near normal to slightly above across the period, with variability by region.
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Maryland
Delaware
Bel Have
Wrong Joe And That For Sure Los Angeles Opt 4
Officials flag a misdated cashier’s check for 97 39 meant for another Joseph Schwartz who died on Sept 20. The note mentioned expenses tied to manuscripts and belts, with the bank memo referencing a wrongful payee and a cold chill upon discovery.
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Los Angeles
Joseph Schawsrtz
Joseph Watt TZ
Tsi Savings Aeronaut
Mary
Joseph Schwartz
Broom Crop Shortage Drives Up Prices
The broom crop is reported the shortest in history forcing price hikes. Vining Co. Inc. Ohio’s largest broom maker warns broom prices will rise over two percent with an average broom moving from 1.10 to 1.39. Broomcorn yield halves from normal. Brennicorn costs jump from 40 to 120 per bale. Apple sellers urge baskets for apples and advertise a turkey supper fundraiser with adults at 1.25. Hair shaping and barber services offered with private booths and local contact details.
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Vining Broom Co. Inc
Ohio
SAVS
Vining Co
Brennicorn
Cost Of Living Up Fraction Near August 1948 Peak
The government's cost of living index rose again last month nearing the peak reached in August and September 1948. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the Sept 15 index at 172.8 after a 0.5 point monthly gain, about 16% above the 1947 average and close to the prewar record.
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Washington
Bureau of Tabor Statistics
Governor Wildly Cheered In Frederick Speech on Party Rift
In Frederick a crowded rally cheered Governor Lane after he challenged Baltimore party factionalism. He cited a split with James H. Pollack over Baltimore City Register of Wills nominees and fired magistrate Reuben Caplan who aligned with Pollack. Lane said he was elected to serve the people, not Pollack's wishes.
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Baltimore
Lane
James H
Jack) Pollack
Baltimore City
Frederick
Maryland
Jack Pollack
Pollack
Democratic State Central Committee
Leroy Shaughnessy
Register of Wills
Reuben Caplan
Register For Wills
Bouse
John H. Bouse
Robert House
Robert House—son of the (Former State) Senator
Caplan
Democracy Voice Contest Plans for 1950 51
The Voice of Democracy contest plans, endorsed by the U S Office of Education and the National Association of Secondary School Principals, ends next February with four national winners to receive $400 college scholarships in Washington and Williamsburg. Winners visit the President, Cabinet, Congress, and Supreme Court, appear on radio and TV, and meet eminent leaders. Elimination occurs after National Radio and Television Week, with state and national rounds narrowing to four winners.</s>
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United States Office of Education
National Association of Secondary School Principals
Washington
Higgins
Ington County
D. C
Williamsburg
Cabinet
Congress
Supreme Court
N National
Woke of America
William Higgins
Washington, I DC
WJEJ
WARK
Hagerstown
United Nations Display Features at Town Chamber Window
A United Nations display was shown today in the window of the Hagerstown Chamber of Commerce on East Washington Street. The exhibit honors United Nations Day and was created by students of the Broadway School. A large globe and numerous figures in various native costumes are featured.
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United Nations
Hungerstown
Lana Turner Loses An Expected Baby
Hollywood reports actress Lana Turner lost an expected child for the second time in two years after slipping at her Bel-Air home. She was taken to St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica in satisfactory condition. A prior loss affected her in New York on January 19, 1949.
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Hollywood
Lana Turner
Bob Topping
Bel-Air
St. John's Hospital
Santa Monica
New York
Muse Turner
Cheryl Christine
Stephen Crave
Beaver Creek
Christ
Ian Church
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