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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1949
Page
3
A reader’s Q and A list covers common trivia like directions when a watch runs fast, Sam Houston as Texas Republic president, DC area, saccharin, quail and rail, January 1 1901 as the century start, shellac, and the Library of Congress. Also notes life spans, Adam's apple, copper, Vermont, Washington, nails, Mt Whitney, heart rate, pyramids, and Sarah Bernhardt.
In Brooklyn and San Francisco special elections the nation watched shifts in party support. John F. Shelley, a Fair Deal advocate, won California’s Fifth District while Mrs Edna F Kelly, a 43 year old widow, joined New York’s Tenth District House delegation. Kelly polled more votes than the other two men combined and called for luxury tax relief. Representative J M Combs of Texas announced plans to back tax relief for working mothers and to introduce an income tax relief measure next Congress.
A feature at 430 West Fifth Street highlights Bar Of Mirrors as a standout in local foods scene. The piece notes its distinctive offerings and place among nearby eateries, drawing attention to the shop’s appeal and neighborhood role.
A collage of brief items mentions tax talk in Congress, Thanksgiving jokes, Harlem crime concerns, and tributes. Notables Count A J Gary and George N Craig speak on unity and bigotry, plus tributes to Charlie Small and Bishop Manning. Yale football closes with Levi Jackson, Jackie Robinson earns honors, while Don Newcombe and Stan Musial are recognized. Harlem notes rising violence. Africa warned as a future flashpoint.
The article profiles W P Dabney 84 born in Richmond Virginia noted as the first Negro songwriter in Virginia That Old Leather Trunk He played six months at the 1893 Chicago World Fair taught guitar banjo and mandolin Dabney chose politics and ran a Cincinnati hotel left by his uncle He is owner editor of the Cincinnati Union at 238 E Fourth St Cincinnati and retains unpublished songs of potential interest to publishers or collectors
Fragmentary text notes realty troubles with land speculators and states L'Enfant abandoned the project taking all his plans with him, leaving the work unfinished and unresolved.
The text credits Benjamin Banneker of Maryland as a pivotal figure whose calculations and field notes helped builders set the new capital exactly as planned by L'Enfant, underscoring a debt to a prominent Black American.
President Truman framed United Nations support as proof of strength for self governed peoples under democracy. He condemned colonialism as outdated and exploitative, urging development that follows democratic fair dealing. He greeted 15 recipients of NC after his remarks and heard Muriel Kahn sing.
The awards for services to humanity were presented by organization officials to the retiring president. Ambassador of India Mme Pandit and Dr Ralph Bunche spoke briefly after arriving as the President received his scroll.
Frederick Breedlove billed as the New Roland Hayes will perform Sunday December 4 at 5 pm at St John A M E Zion Church Barr and Mound Streets. Presented by the Boys' Work Committee of the Ninth Street YMCA to raise funds for an expanded boys program. Breedlove, Knoxville College alum, previously won the APA Musical Contest at Wilson Auditorium in 1947. Tickets available by mail from Ninth Street YMCA at 636 W Ninth Street.
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