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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...page veto message Governor McKeldin rejected the argument that the fast-growing Carling company, which has risen from 62nd to eighth place among U.S. brewers in the past seven years, might force Maryland brewers out of business. He cited letters from Governor Frank Lausche of Ohio, where Carling's head office is situated, praising the company as "a good citizen," and from the mayor of Cleveland, describing Carling as "an asset to Cleveland." Said Governor McKeldin: "If there is danger of unfair practices . . . the remedy should lie in the strengthening of existing laws-not in barring an enterprise because...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Hemisphere: Free Beer | 4/2/1956 | See Source »

Cross Country and Soccer both petitioned the Undergraduate Athletic Council for major recognition in October. Soccer became the College's eighth major sport in November...

Author: By James W. B. benkard, | Title: UAC Votes Major Status For Cross Country Team | 3/28/1956 | See Source »

...spectacular mazurka, witches' jump followed by a drag, and an Axel Paulsen jump, were woven into a pattern of almost unbelievable perfection. The final score was decimal close, but the judges proclaimed Tenley Emma Albright winner and U.S. champion for the fifth straight year. It was the eighth time in nine meetings that she had beaten Carol...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Mothers & Daughters | 3/26/1956 | See Source »

Pickett's varsity wrestling team finished eighth out of 18 teams entered in the Tournament, although Pete Morrison reached the finals in the unlimited division. The Crimson lost to Yale on March 3, 22-8, to finish its season with a 4-5 record. In the Ivy Yeague it tied Brown for fourth place by compiling a 2-4 League record...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Coaches Association Elects Pickett | 3/13/1956 | See Source »

Pete Morrison entered the finals of the Eastern Wrestling Tournament in the unlimited class Saturday in Bethlehem, Pa. The Crimson team, placing eighth of 18 colleges, ranked a head of all the Ivy League and Army. Pittsburgh won, with 73 points...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Squash Team Wins Intercollegiates | 3/12/1956 | See Source »

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