1950s
Sparky’s Hazard House
Although not as famous as McGruff the Crime Dog, Sparky the Fire Dog has been around for a while.
I am particularly interested in his "house of death by incineration" diorama.
Apparently you can still purchase one from this company.
You might also want their Hazard Farm model.
Posted By: Paul - Sun Sep 02, 2018 -
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Category: Anthropomorphism, Death, Destruction, Domestic, Education, Corporate Mascots, Icons and Spokesbeings, Children, 1950s
Wisteria Princesses
Wisteria Princesses. L to R: Christine Dinwiddie, 15, Linda Nehls, 17, Janet Dickson, 15, Susan Glass, 15, and Meredith Mitchell, 17, princesses of the 1958 Wisteria Vine Festival, Sierra Madre.
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Posted By: Paul - Sat Sep 01, 2018 -
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Category: Beauty, Ugliness and Other Aesthetic Issues, Parades and Festivals, 1950s
Hero Dog of the Year
In 1954, Ken-L Ration Dog Food began awarding a prize to the "Hero Dog of the Year." Sponsorship switched to Kibbles 'n' Bits at some point.Here is a list of some winners.
The latest year I can find when the award was given was 2004.
The American Humane Society seems to have taken over, or rebooted the award.
In any case, the award gives us a chance here at WU to carry forward one of our earliest missions: proving that cows are the most evil and deadly creature on the planet.
Article behind NYT paywall, alas.
Posted By: Paul - Thu Aug 30, 2018 -
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Category: Animals, Awards, Prizes, Competitions and Contests, Dogs, 1950s, 1980s
The Seamaster Airplane
A jet that takes off and lands from water? Filled with nuclear bombs? What could go wrong?Wikipedia page.
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Posted By: Paul - Sat Aug 25, 2018 -
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Category: Oceans and Maritime Pursuits, Technology, War, Weapons, Air Travel and Airlines, 1950s
President Truman and the Albino Kangaroo
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The animal was spoken of at a press conference.
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But according to LIFE, it came with a name.
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BTW: what was meant by Truman being good at naming dinosaurs? I think this is the answer:
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Posted By: Paul - Mon Aug 20, 2018 -
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Category: Animals, Government, Diplomacy and Foreign Relations, 1950s, Australia, North America
Buster, the Roller-Skating Rooster
He ice-skated also!
Davenport Daily Times - Aug 20, 1952
Baltimore Sun - Oct 12, 1952
Newark Advocate - Aug 21, 1952
Posted By: Alex - Fri Aug 17, 2018 -
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Category: Animals, Sports, 1950s
Lost Earring Miraculously Found
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Posted By: Paul - Thu Aug 16, 2018 -
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Category: Synchronicity and Coincidence, Children, Trains and Other Vehicles on Rails, 1950s, North America, South America
Eisenhower on Modern Art
Apparently, Nikita K. wasn't the only critic of modern art outraged by the 1959 exhibition, as you can see from the article below. Eisenhower and Harry Truman weighed in at times.But Eisenhower, like George W. Bush today, also painted as well, presumably showing us what he regarded as good art.
Posted By: Paul - Sun Aug 12, 2018 -
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Category: Art, Government, 1950s, Russia
Mystery Gadget 63
What is going on here?
The answer is at the link.
Or after the jump.
More in extended >>
Posted By: Paul - Sat Aug 11, 2018 -
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Category: Technology, 1950s
Her Own Midwife
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Posted By: Paul - Thu Aug 09, 2018 -
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Category: Daredevils, Stuntpeople and Thrillseekers, Babies and Toddlers, 1950s, Pregnancy, Alcohol
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