Damon Runyon Dies at 62 in New York Memorial Hospital
New York December 11 Damon Runyon the Broadway story teller died Tuesday night in Memorial hospital from cancer at age 62 He asked friends to cremation with no funeral and to scatter his ashes over Manhattan Island Capt Eddie Rickenbacker to carry out the wish He was famous as a short story writer and syndicated columnist with Broadway slang in his work and created memorable characters including Apple Annie and Little Miss Marker His last major story covered the Louis Conn fight born Alfred Damon Runyon in Manhattan Kansas in 1884 his byline once trimmed by a sports editor.
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January High Month for Average Year Fuel Consumption
January records the peak in fuel consumption for the year, reflecting increased heating and transport demand. Analysts note colder weather contributes to higher use, with consumption trends typically moderating in subsequent months as temperatures rise and supply adjusts.
Zionist Organization Debates Its Policies in Basel
In Basel Switzerland the Jewish Agency executive committee and World Zionist Organization factions held a closed session to decide strategy ahead of resumed Wednesday night discussions on Zionist political problems.
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Meteors Light Midwestern Skies Across Five States
Reports from Tulsa to Des Moines describe balls of fire and flaming aircraft seen across the Midwest in a 24 hour span. Observers and airport staff offered no explanation while investigators and astronomers noted the Geminid shower may arrive later in the week.
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Rutgers and Princeton Play Historic Intercollegiate Game
Rutgers and Princeton faced off in the first intercollegiate football match in 1869 marking a milestone in American college sports. The contest established early rules and sparked a tradition that grew into modern football culture across campuses.
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Three Men Arraigned Over Missing Draft Cards
Three men were arraigned before U.S. Commissioner Thomas H. McKay on charges of failing to carry draft cards. The complaints, sworn by FBI agents, involve Claude Roach 24, Frank Styputkouski 30, and Buck Wensly of St. David. Styputkouski’s case was continued for an interpreter and further proceedings. All are held on $1,000 bond in Pima County jail. Accidents have risen to fourth as a cause of death.
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