James Wood to Face Clarke County Quint in Berryville Tilt
James Wood High School meets Clarke County at Clarke County High in Berryville at 7:30 p.m. on the 1951-52 season’s second game. The Colonels seek improvement after a 37-35 season opening loss to Strasboro. Clarke County appears for the first time this year after earlier weather cancelations.
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James Wood
Clarke County Quint
Clarke County
Berryville
Colonels
Strasboro
St. Joseph
Martinsburg
Wva
Frederick
Edward
Harpers Ferry
Mussleman High
Douglas Cochran
Robert Fuller
Bill Feagans
Kenneth Stickley
Preston Pitta
Countlans
Robert Kline
Harry Patterson
Luther Dorsey
Fred Hilderbrand
Boyd Swartz
James Vaugn
Ben Rogers
Robert Puller
Thomas Mce- Cardy
Bradley routs W and L in Peoria 86 to 56
Washington and Lee Generals fell 86 to 56 to Bradley University in Peoria. Jay Handlan led W and L with 15 points, the lone bright spot as Bradley pulled away after a tight first quarter. It was the Generals tenth loss of the season.
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Richmond
Old Dominion
Washington and Lee
Generals
Bradley University
Peoria
W&l
Bradley
Jay Handlan
Norfolk Navy
University of Virginia
Tugboat Strike Surges Into Second Day In Norfolk
Shipping in Norfolk slowed to a crawl on the second day of a tugboat strike involving about 250 AFL Longshoremen's Union workers. Federal conciliator J Newton Maxey said Curtis Bay Towing Company and the union agreed to renew talks, boosting hope for a contract settlement with the two major towage firms.
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Norfolk
AFL
Hampton Roads
J. Newton Maxey
Curtis Bay Towing Company
The Soo Canal Named World’s Busiest Trade Route
The Soo Canal handles up to 94 million tons of ore in an eight month season. It also moves large cargoes of grain and coal, marking it as the busiest canal in the world.
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Soo Canal
Maryland and Illinois Win Top New Years Bowl Games
Maryland downed Tennessee 28-13 in the Sugar Bowl at New Orleans while Illinois crushed Stanford 40-7 in the Rose Bowl at Pasadena. Maryland ranked third and Illinois fourth in the AP poll, with widespread TV and in-person attendance across 18 bowl games.
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Maryland
Illinois
New York
Tennessee
Jim Tatum
Bob Neyland
Tennessee Volunteers
New Orleans
Stanford
Indians
Kingpins
Associated Press
Miami
Fla
Georgia
Clemson
Texas Tech
College of Pacific
Houston
Dayton
Stetson
Arkansas State
Big Mo
Modzelewski
Fullerton
Hank Lauricella
Vols
Lauricella
Stan Wallace
Lis
Gary Kerkorian
Bill Tate
Ilint
Big Ten
PCC
Address Report Deadline For Aliens In United States
Postmaster Carl Campbell announces annual address reports due for aliens residing in the United States. Reports must be filed January 1 through January 11, 1952, with cards available at the Post Office until January 19 and then obtained from Washington. Parents must file for minors under 14. Noncompliance may bring fines or imprisonment.
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United States
Carl Campbell
Campbell
Washington, DC
1952 Plymouth On Display Friday
Plymouth unveils its 1952 line with 46 improvements across engine brakes electrical system chassis and interior A redesigned combustion chamber stronger brakes safer ride and new styling details mark the rollout The line offers ten body types eight standard two special colors and upscale interiors with high priced car features retained.
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Plymouth
United States
D. 5
Eddins
Blood viscosity in cold climates debunked by Arctic research
The claim that blood thickens in winter is a myth. Recent Arctic research by armed forces units shows no evidence that cold climates cause sustained blood thickening. the body regulates viscosity, and differences are minimal across climates.
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Tropics
Sea birds drink seawater to survive long flights
Sea birds are able to drink seawater and thrive on it, enabling long-distance travel away from land.
Airline distance versus rail or highway distance
The article states that, on average, airline distance is about 15 percent shorter than the distance by rail or highway. It notes a consistent savings in air travel over ground routes.
Valley Beaglers Hold Final 1951 Field Trials
The Apple Valley Beagle Club concluded its 1951 season with field trials near Winchester. In 13 All Age Combined, Mike's Queen won with 17 points. major placers included Roy's Literal and Small's Queen. In 15 Class, Rocky Ledge Yeodler topped with 12 points. runners up were Sunnycroft Gorgeous George and Pine Hollow Driver. The club invites all beagle enthusiasts to the January 14 meeting in the County Courthouse to elect new officers.
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Apple Valley Beagle Club
Glass Estate
Winchester
Mike
Mr. Michael
Martinsburg
W. V
Skip
Mr. Carper
Hagerstown
Riverside Lady IV
C. B. Mallory
Riverside
Thornton
Red Ranger
C. W. Thornton
Rocky Ledge
Riverside Lady
C B. Mallory
Rocky Ledge Yeodler
Sunnycroft
Georgeous
George
Wisecarver & Foremen
Pine Hollow
S. Hartley
Irvin
Cleveland
Beawle Club
County Court House
Bradley Tops AP Poll as Nation's Best Basketball Team
In today’s AP Poll the Bradley basketball squad is ranked number one nationwide. The feature lists past notes recalling Frank Crosetti’s player coach deal and other historical sports items from five to twenty years ago.
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AG Bradley
Yankees
Frank Crosetti
Bernie Beirman
Minnesota
Marines
Vincent Richard
New Yor
Origin of the word disaster in Latin roots
The term disaster comes from two Latin words forming a phrase about fate or destiny opposed by the stars. It reflects the astrological idea that misfortune is written in the heavens.
Jayhawks Top AP Poll As Illinois Blocks Peak Pack
Kansas Jayhawks claim first place in the weekly AP basketball poll ahead of Illinois, Washington, and Kentucky with 31 first place votes and a 751 point total. Indiana NYU St. Louis St. Bonaventure follow. list includes many major programs and rising squads.
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Kansas Jayhawks
New York
Phoe Allen
Ilinois
Kansas
Pride
Jayhawks
Killader
Lelinois
Tweny
Washington
Huskies
Pacific Coast
Kentucky
Indiana
New York University
Kansas State
St. Louis
St. Bonaventure
Seton Hall
Murray State
West Virginia
Waehlington
Wildcats
Tinbeater Indiana
NYU
Hoosiers
New York Violets
Parentienen
Kateas
Iinots
New York US
St. John's
Katona State
Seton Mall
Iowa Aw
LaSalle
Notre Dame
Oklahoma City
Murray
North Carolina State
Utah
Syracuse
Michigan State
Villanova
Duquesne
UCLA
Idaho
Texas
Christian
West Kentucky
Louisville
Seattle
Gonzaga
Whitworth
Stanford
Holy Crom
Oklahoma A & M
Biena
Minnesota
Mississippi
Mississippi State
Montana State
St Franck
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Banyan Tree With Aerial Roots Distinctive Pillars
The banyan tree, part of the mulberry family, is noted for its aerial roots that grow from branches and reach the soil to thicken into supporting pillars.
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Frederick County
CCHS
Maintaia
Harry W. Aikens
Clearbrook, VA
Repsig Od
Cloverdale
Sports Mirror
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Cammer Tire CO
S. Braddock ST
G. T A
Katherine Blodwett
General Electric Co
Scarlett O’ Hara
Rhett Butler
Scareett O'Hara
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Republic Oil Refining CO
Garland M. Canter
Boyce
Lata
Derries
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