Survey Begins on What to Do If Korean Truce Talks Fail
United States and allies study possible actions if Korea truce talks collapse. Options include increased UN military pressure or acceptance of a withering-war, with debates over air power and China. Also mentions census farm definitions and values for 1949.
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Washington
United, States
Korea
State Department
United Nations
Red Command
VA. N
U.N
China
Aga ‘Om Vna
Air Force
Navy
Red China
Hollywood Glamour and Gags in 1940s Column Snippet
A playful Hollywood column surveys Jean Peters jokes about her film costumes from Captain From Castile to Viva Zapata and Cry of the Swamp. It notes Randy Scott plans for TV, Jack Warner signing him, and Dolph readings on early Los Angeles gun story.
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Russ Saunders
USC
Alexander
Frankie Laine
Randy Scott
Oklahoma
Jack Warner
Randolph Scott
Palm Springs
Warner
Scott
Los Angeles
Tax Law Change Makes New Home Buying Attractive
Local lumber dealer Paul F. Rosenberger says new federal tax rules make selling an existing home tax free if the profit is reinvested in a new residence within a year. He notes prior capital gains taxes as high as 25 to 50 percent discouraged many Winchester and Frederick County families from buying new homes despite added comforts.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Paul F. Rosenberger
National Retail Lumber Dealers Association
Tax rules on homeowners losses amid strong market
The document notes that losses from selling a home are not deductible for income taxes, though many owners have not realized losses due to a strong, years-long market. It discusses tax implications and market conditions affecting homeowner finances.
Day gained or lost by world travel discovered by Magellan crew
Officers of Magellan's first voyage began September 20, 1519, sailing west from Spain around Cape Horn to return home. They kept a precise tally of days and found their date was one day behind that of people at home on their return.
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Spain
Atlantic Ocean
Cape Horn
Where did Caesar utter The die is cast
Julius Caesar spoke the line after crossing the Rubicon in 49 B C. He stood on the bank that separated Cisalpine Gaul from Italy, paused to deliberate, then declared the die is cast and committed to war.
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Julius Ceasar
B. C
Rubicon
Cisalpine Gaul
Italy
Ceasar
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Secret Agent X-9
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