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...most memorable of moon festivals occurred in the bitter years when Tartar invaders ruled the land. Revolt brewed against them in 1368. To break it, the alien despots posted guards in the foremost Chinese households. When the feast-day came, families gathered and all went as usual-until mooncakes were served. When the feasters broke into the pastries, they found slips of paper with the message: "Kill the Tartars in your household." All rose in mighty unison. The aliens were driven forth and the peace of the Mings descended on China...
...asked in the Every-Member-Canvass pledges for 1949. The program will cost about $15,000 a week, over $11,000 of it for radio time at regular commercial rates. Musicians, technicians and minor actors will receive regular rates; the stars have volunteered for a fraction of their usual fees...
With Navy, Cornell and Springfield, last year's U. S. champs, added to the usual Ivy League opponents, the booters face eleven New England and Middle Atlantic teams, only two of which can be considered breathers...
With Navy, Cornell and Springfield, last year's U.S. champs, added to the usual Ivy League opponents, the booters face eleven New England and Middle Atlantic teams, only two of which can be considered breathers...
Upperclassmen living in the Houses will compete in the intramural program in their usual House vs. House league. Eliot House last year won the coveted Straus Trophy for piling up the most points in intramural sports over the 1947-48 academic year...