Year-end Bowl Games Face Good Weather
Year end bowl games forecast mild weather boosts for exhibitions from Florida to California. Georgia and Texas meet in the Orange Bowl with Georgia favored. Texas coach Blair Cherry cautious on success. Oregon and SMU in Dallas. Northwestern California in Pasadena. North Carolina and Oklahoma squads focus on weather ready play.
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Servicemen's dependents allowances apply to 1948 inductees
Under the Selective Service Act of 1948, registrants inducted into the armed forces are entitled to receive the family allowances provided for in the Servicemen's Dependents Allowance Act of 1942, as amended. The family allowance consists of a contribution by the Government plus a deduction from the serviceman's monthly pay.
Elks Defeat Plumly In City Basketball Clash
Elks caged Plumly 44 to 39 as Pope led with 23 points and a 17-9 first quarter edge. Plumly narrowed to 33-32 by third, then Elks outscored them in the final period to seal the win. Winchester Business College forfeited to Royal Crown. three volunteers joined RC for a rough game. Next Thursday at 7:15 p.m. the Elks meet the Legion while RC faces Plumly. Marines show film between games.
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Royal Crown
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Psychology Helps Little in Guiding Football Teams
Oklahoma quarterback Jack Mitchell says psychology studies do little to influence a football squad. He credits coaches and teammates for leadership and notes in critical moments he adapts his talk to each player's mood rather than applying classroom theory. Mitchell and the Sooners prepare for a New Orleans New Year’s Day matchup with North Carolina.
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Dayton Scopes trial outcome in 1925 evolution case
In 1925 Dayton Tennessee the Scopes trial concluded with defendant John T Scopes found guilty of teaching evolution in violation of state law. He was fined $100 plus costs a verdict later overturned on a technicality.
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Russians Focused: U S Weighs Understanding With the Soviets
James Marlow outlines a 1949 view of U S policy toward the Soviet Union. The piece discusses the goal of blocking communist expansion, the challenge of achieving any true understanding, and how internal Communist parties in other nations threaten democratic governments.
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Dream Game Delivers St. Louis Defeat of Kentucky 42-40
In New Orleans on December 31, St. Louis edged Kentucky 42 to 40 in the so called dream game. Ed Macauley led the Billikens against Alex Groza as St. Louis overcame a late deficit to claim the Sugar Bowl championship and bolster claims as a top college quintet of 1948. Kentucky shot just 15 of 65 from the field.
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Infant Campbell Dies in Gainesboro Region
Infant James Phillip Campbell son of James and Irene Campbell of Mill Road Gainesboro died yesterday at Winchester hospital. Survived by his parents and one sister Barbara Jean Campbell. Interment Saturday in Chestnut Grove Cemetery Gainesboro.
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States Ban Sale Of Colored Margarine
Nineteen states ban colored margarine and other states have taxed or licensed the colored product.
College Basketball Night Games Summary
College basketball results from night games across regions include Sugar Bowl tourney with St. Louis 42 over Kentucky 40 and Tulane 81 over Holy Cross 79. Big Seven tourney sees Oklahoma 52 over Kansas 49. Pepperdine 59 beat Montana 42 in semi final. Brigham Young 64 defeated Marshall 83 in consolation. East Siena 54 over Baltimore Loyola 52. Midwest Bradley 90 over Carnegie Tech 52. Toledo 3 over Delaware 46. Southwest Notre Dame 58 over Southern Methodist 45.
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Shenandoah County School Bond Vote Planned for Strasburg
Shenandoah County residents head to the polls Tuesday to approve a proposed 200000 bond issue for school improvements in Strasburg. The plan includes a combined auditorium gymnasium, five extra classrooms, power plant addition, cafeteria, and Grade School basement remodeling.
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Estimated 20 Million Meteors Enter Earth’s Atmosphere Daily
A cautious estimate suggests about 20 million meteors enter Earth’s atmosphere each day. Scientists note most burn up high in the sky with little to no visible trace. The figure reflects ongoing studies of atmospheric entry and meteor activity.
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Winchester men at Clinton County Base Wilmington
At Air Force Base Captain George W. Holanneas and S. Set Charlies W. Hall are among the Winchester men attached to the Clinton County Force Base at Wilmington.
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Charlies W. Hall
Winchester
Clinton County
Wilmington
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