Ten Best List Dreams and a Humorous Newspaper Chase
A writer recounts his obsession with being named on top ten lists and recalls early career moments with editors. He notes Dwight D. Eisenhower dominates such lists while he struggles to place, joking about domestic life as a counterpoint to professional vanity.
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America
Adam
Adolf Hitler
Boyle
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Ike
National Laugh Week Foundation
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Veronica Dengel
White House
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Labor leaders weigh Taft Hartley repeal and Wagner Act swap
H and two steps in mind described by a lawmaker who favors repealing Taft Hartley and restoring a Wagner like act. AFL President Green says he will consider amendments once replacement is enacted. CIO President Murray says the CIO will offer constructive congressional recommendations in labor relations.
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CIO
William Green
Philip Murray
Congress
Winchester Seals Bond Sale Reaches $180 In City
Winchester residents have purchased $180 in Christmas Seal bonds, reported today by Mrs. John W. Rosenberger, chairman of the personal solicitation committee. Bond purchases reflect church group contributions above the usual Seal Sale, with proceeds aiding the 1949 Winchester Tuberculosis Association control program.
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Winchester
John W. Rosenberger
Rosenberger
Winchester Tuberculosis Assn
Plant blooms use decoy flowers to protect seeds
The article explains that violent plant on two kinds of blossoms uses enenny colored decoy flowers to attract pollinators while the small green seed-producing blossoms remain hidden and protected.
Oysters Delicacy in Ancient Rome Noted
Ancient Rome prized oysters as a delicacy highlighting social dining practices and culinary taste in the imperial era. The fragment underscores seafood's status in Roman banquets and daily life.
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Rome
Flower laden Plane Crashes Killing Two in Maryland
A cargo DC-3 operated by Coastal Cargoes of Teterboro, New Jersey crashed in a Maryland woods after taking off from nearby, killing both pilots aboard. The two crew members were the plane's only occupants.
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Washington
Maryland
Teterboro
N. J
Flight route notes and area figures for Ireland
Brandywine location near Washington notes a Raleigh to Boston flight timing. A Q and A record states Northern Ireland covers 5 238 square miles while the Irish Republic spans 27 137 square miles.
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Brandywine
Washington
Raleigh
N. C
Boston
Northern Ireland
Irish Republic
United Kingdom
Washington and Lee to Face Duke in Lynchburg Showdown
Washington and Lee aims to rebound with a tough game against Duke in Lynchburg as part of a busy two day schedule that will feature twelve college basketball games Friday and Saturday.
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Richmond
Washington and Lee
Duke
Lynchburg
Tuck to Attend Ground-breaking for Western State Hospital
Staunton reports Governor Tuck will take part in Friday ceremonies for the first building of the new Western State hospital. He will address the crowd on state policies for mental hospitals.
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Tuck
Staunton
Western State Hospital
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