Republicans Face Path to Senate and House Control
The piece argues Truman’s unpopularity may influence the November vote but won’t dominate. It contends Republicans could seize control of both chambers by electing 26 more Representatives and nine more Senators, despite a 14 year minority status and long-standing party alignment.
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Senate
Joining The World Court United States joins International Court of Justice
The United States places itself under ICJ jurisdiction and signals the issues it will submit to the tribunal. The move reflects a wish by many intelligent people to settle disputes with impartial judicial authority and reduce misery and destruction through peaceful resolution. Nations may object, but the court’s establishment invites global acceptance of peaceful settlement.
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United States
International Court of Justice
Strength For Today by Earl L Douglass
The piece argues that bad money drives out good money and applies the principle to life, crime, health, laziness, literature, and political ideas. It warns against debasing currency mixing with sound money and calls for policing to keep good elements circulating.
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Earl L. Douglass
Copsright Babson
Language tips on usage and pronunciation
A corrections note listing common phrase errors such as I am so glad to hear it vs I am very glad to hear it. It adds mispronunciations for Renege and words like realy and Scythe, urging attention to consonants and final a while noting synonyms like Limited and circumsertb.
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Scythe
Washington Outlook: Stock Decline Signals Economy Struggles
The piece argues the 1947-48 revival is unlikely without higher production and cheaper costs. It blames wage gains, labor power, and inflation fears for a weak industrial outlook, criticizing Truman policies and suggesting a looming recession as strikes and shortages bite. It cites a wartime debt of 260 billion and calls for decisive leadership and real production gains.
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Washington
America
Navy Bolus
Weil Ube Dy Ute Beboyy Guuda
Jabor
Cio-Pac
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White House
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Word of the Day: Prone and Its Natural Tilt
A quick vocabulary note defines prone as having a natural inclination or disposition. The example suggests “He is prone to mischief,” illustrating habitual tendency.
Fredrick Bicycle Club prepares trip to Libertytown reception
The Frederick Bicycle Club and friends gathered at club rooms for a trip to Libertytown to attend a reception hosted by Dr. Wagner. Court Park evenings were quiet due to cool weather keeping people indoors. Father Rev. Vere O Connell, formerly Woodstock Oriental languages professor, arrives at the novitiate as director of studies and languages. Miss Blumenour bakery in North Market Street adds a delivery wagon built by George C. Crum and driven by Oscar Lorentz for customer service.
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George C. Crum
Oscar Lorentz
Chapline Horse Shoe Tossers Top News Post In College Court
From the September 5 1926 columns a report of Chapline horse shoe players defeating News Post pitchers on the College Avenue court with W Rinehart and R Rinehart stars and Harvey Kemp and Leo Wickiess as top losers plus notes on Hood College instructors at a Waynesboro teachers institute and Key Hotel weekend crowds and a church service at Evangelical Reformed Church led by Dr H L G Kieffer.
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News-Post
College Avenue Court
W. Rinehart
R. Rinehart
Harvey Kemp
Leo Wickiess
Ike
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Apple
Hood College
Nevin Rebert
Teachers Institute
Waynesboro
Robert
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Evangelical Reformed Church
H. L. G. Kieffer
Return of the soldier brings shattered marriages and unmet hopes
Dorothy Dix notes postwar reunions expose a widening gap between veterans and spouses. Husbands return changed and weary, failing to match domestic ideals, triggering divorces and broken engagements as couples cope with altered relationships and unfulfilled dreams.
Brucellosis a Major Livestock and Human Health Hazard
Dr W L Boyd reports brucellosis or Bang’s disease as a top risk to livestock and people. Vaccination with Strain 19 protects calves, but adults may react to vaccination. pasteurized milk and careful handling of infected animals reduce danger. Cooperation between livestock boards and health departments is essential.
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Midwest
W. L. Boyd
Division of Veterinary Medicine
University of Minnesota
Livestock Sanitary Boards
Stocks and War Fears Drive Market Break Says Babson
Babson argues the August drop stems from cash scarcity as wealthy buyers vacation, not weak business. He sees bargains ahead with 1946 dividends, warns on World War III scenarios, and notes labor shifts as veterans rejoin the market.
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Rogerk W. Babson
New York City
Nelson book blasts Army reconversion power clash
Washington correspondent notes former War Production Board director Donald Nelson claims the Army blocked reconversion planning, diverted attention from its own errors, and fueled civilian military tensions. He details wartime tactics, 1944 shortages, and his China assignment episode amid WPB leadership changes.
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Washington
INEA
Donald Nelson
Nelson
War Production Board
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Hollywood
WPB
Nelson Rites
America
Germany
Japan
Hi No
Normandy
China
Charles Wilson
Questions and Answers on Military Tech and History
The item lists quick Q and A entries about GAPA a ground to air pilotless aircraft, doran body armor for Army jackets repelling a 45 caliber bullet, Recep Peker as Turkish Premier, and LaFollette’s long Wisconsin senate run. It also notes the New York Yankees first to use airplane transport in season with a DC-4 while Boston Red Sox flew earlier in 1844.
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Air Force
Army
New York Yankees
Boston Red Sox
The War’s Bitter Choice Between Love and Duty
The piece reflects on wartime heartbreak as spouses confront change after separation. It notes the pain of broken engagements and the emergence of unwanted marriages, stressing that both men and women face sacrifice or harming a loved one as old affections fade.
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Johnny
Ventleeth
Iliian
Self Syndicate
Washington Letter looks at Capitol duties and 1939-40 ceremonies
Modest David Lynn supervising architect of the Capitol oversees domed structure and ceremonial events. The piece recalls 1939-40 activities including band appearances, drum and bugle corps, memorial services, wreaths for notable figures, and federal guests. It notes Lynn’s charge of Capitol grounds and major federal buildings and references a large Federal Employees Duplicate Bridge League and a USDA tip on mending trouser knees with steam and ironing.
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David Lynn
Capitol
United States
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Emerson High School
Gary
Ind
Cedar Rapids
Claude A. Swanson
Secretary of the Navy
Prince Consort of
Luxembourg
John
Susan B. Anthony
Frances E Willard
Roger Williams
Jefferson Davis
Congress
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Lynn
Library of Congress
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League
Pacific
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Nelson recounts wartime tensions between Army and board
Nelson describes how the President sought peace amid recurring Army-board clashes. He portrays his subject in a broader, impartial light, highlighting noncombat roles and the war effort. The narrative frames wartime American industry and labor as a key but nonshooter contribution to World War II.
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Nelson
America
Bible-Thoughts on bearing others misfortunes cited by Pope
A reflective quotation contrasts biblical counsel with personal restraint, noting that one should bear another's misfortunes as a Christian. The passage references Job 16 4 and attributes the sentiment to Pope.
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