Bible Society Marks 135 Years Of Distributing Scriptures
The American Bible Society celebrates 135 years of service this year. Since its May 1816 founding in New York, key figures such as Samuel J. Mills, Lyman Beecher, James Fenimore Cooper, Elias Boudinot, John Jay, and Charles Evans Elmores have shaped its mission to spread Bibles across expanding American settlements and the westward frontier.
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Golden Circle stars spark future film careers and Bible Society notes
Nine hopefuls drawn to New York for press day with Barbara Rush and Mary Murphy among the group. The feature traces 1939 and 1951 Golden Circle lineups, and highlights the American Bible Society's expanding reach, massive Civil War era distributions, and ongoing drive to make the Bible the world's most purchased, affordable book.
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Robert Preston
Janice Logan
Joyce Matthews
Judith Barrett
Joseph Ellen
Louise Campbell
Crossword Puzzle Answer Key Last Week
Last week’s crossword solution list shows clues for Across and Down entries with numbered positions and corresponding word lengths. The grid likely fills common puzzle terms across categories like anatomy, law, music, nature, and travel.
Wrong and Right F Course at the Office Romance
Johnny, a practical executive, kisses Jinny Alison who slaps him. He debates firing her then invites her to dinner after a tense morning as she returns to work and they agree to an understanding.
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MacArthur Fire and Cold War Debates Rattle Nation
Opinion piece argues General MacArthur should have remained in Asia while Truman and Marshall faced UN and domestic backlash. It criticizes Wilson and the centralization of power, calls for restraint on federal borrowing, and questions wartime rhetoric about World War III and Stalin.
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Office of Price Administration eases small business filings
The Office of Price Administration relieves thousands of small Main Street firms from filing pricing charts under Regulation No 7 or choosing general ceiling rules. Census Bureau reports two thirds of U S retail stores earn less than 50 000 annually with 988 207 stores in that class and total sales of 20 430 607 000. Wage policy may rise, possibly benefiting small towns. court ruling on fair trade allows price cuts on many goods. OPS may enforce uniform pricing under CPR 19. Farm machinery steel is set aside. MRO lists remove paper products from supply chains. Prepared by the Washington Bureau of WNU Features.
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Army enlistment rules and veterans benefits updates
Eligible women graduates may join active duty up to captain in the WAC. A new lightweight jet helicopter contract for the army is announced. Post service term insurance is available for eligible veterans since Korea. VA guidance covers GI bill extensions and terminal leave deadlines.
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Marine Reservists Released Under New DoD Ruling
The Marine Corps will release active duty reservists who enlisted before August 1 1950 and who were veterans by July 1 1951. Releases occur June 11 to 30. A new ruling limits Class Q allotments to dependent parents during investigation, with full payment only after dependency is confirmed.
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Sewing Center Ideas for Small Homes
Dorothy Barclay advises creating a central sewing area even in small houses. A compact sewing machine fits a furniture piece, with a sewing cabinet and drawers organized for pins needles tape and scissors. This setup saves time and money, guiding shoppers to select patterns materials thread buttons and bows with clerkly wisdom.
Choosing simple patterns and fabrics for beginner sewers
Advice from a clerk on selecting novice proof patterns with few pieces and fabrics that suit them. Try on ready made styles before buying patterns, and use a careful over the counter test to judge material durability. The clerk offers samples and guidance to ensure satisfaction.
Children’s Village Celebrates 100 Years of Training
Dobbs Ferry New York the Children’s Village vocational school and home marked its centennial. With 30 faculty and 250 acres the privately operated institution offers academics and manual trades. It has graduated 50 000 youths and now educates 400 boys aged 10 to 18.
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Dobbs Ferry
N.Y
Heusen
Small Maryland Town Cuts Tax Rate in 1951
Chestertown Maryland slashes the tax rate by 25 cents per 100, bringing the 1951 rate to 40 cents per 100. The town of about 3,135 residents reports a $64,395 bank balance and notes this is the lowest rate since 1910.
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Washington
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