Soil program proves benefits across farms and years
The piece argues that long term soil building and conservation have raised crop yields and livestock counts on farms adopting lime, phosphates, contouring, ponds, and green manures. It notes a 33.7 percent rise in major crops and large gains in dairy cattle and beef cattle, while stressing continued need for programs amid new weather and supply pressures.
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Agricultural Adjustment Agency
Maine
Soil Conservation Service
America
Europe
Asia
Beas
Chessie introduces two-disc calculator timetable
The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad debuts a two-disc card timetable. Travelers align left and right discs to show departure and arrival times for Westbound and Eastbound routes. Prince is a flag stop on certain C and O trains, with stations listed around the discs.
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Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Robert Young
Prince
Chessie
Newport News
Train Hostesses and Timetables Spark 21st Century Flair
The piece praises C and O trains led by Mr. Young for introducing new timetables and hostess service on the George Washington route. It notes the delay in timetable arrivals, compares to prewar and western railroads, and urges more streamliners and stops at Prince. The article highlights passenger comfort and modernizing efforts on Chessie routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
John Brown
Chessie
New River Gorge
Greenbrier
Alleghanies
Baltimore and Ohio
Washington
Mr. Young
Prince
Farmers Face Drift Between Reform and Old Habits
Some will persist with progress while a majority may revert to inertia seen before the New Deal and its two modern farming practices, risking a return to earlier economic patterns and approaches.
Lester-Maben road gain endorsed by West Virginia citizen group
Lester Maben road link between Mullens and Beckley gains backing from Wyoming and Raleigh County residents. The letter-writer urges using primary road funds for a direct highway, arguing a secondary road plan would exhaust county funds and delay a needed north south truck route. The piece notes traffic and cost concerns, urges fair funding across districts, and calls for a primary road if secondary funds cannot cover improvements.
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W. H. File
House of Delegates
Wyoming and
Raleigh County
Lester-Maben
Mullens
Beckley
File
Secndary
Worthington
Beckley Democrat
Liester-Maben
Register
Trap Hill
Slab Fork
Lester-Mallen
Wyoming County
Charleston
West Virginia
National health bills in Congress face long odds
Two rival proposals, one Democratic and one Republican, drive a long running health debate. Hearings begin in Senate committee but passage this year seems unlikely. The Democratic plan would tax employees and employers for prepaid care with government billing, while the Republican plan would fund state programs with federal and state money to provide care for those unable to pay.
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James Marlow
Washington
Congress
Senate
Wagner
New York
Murray
Montana
Truman
Taft
Ohio
Ball
Minnesota
Smith
New Jersey
Donnell
Missouri
Pepper
Florida
Chavez
New Mexico
Taylor
Idaho
McGrath
Rhode Island
American Medical Association
Boyle Goes Home for Big Reunion of Whole Tribe
HAL BOYLE recalls a Midwest family reunion that blends generations and memories. The Boyle clan gathers for food, old stories, music, and the sense of identity across three generations in America, with WWII and loyalty shaping the gospel of kinship. The piece reflects pride, humor, and a moment of cultural belonging amid change.
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Boyle
Hal Boyle
Kkansas City
Middle West
Eddie
Mike
Martin
Annie
Leora
Monica
Danny
America
Johnny
Okinawa
Neil
Ulricksen
Rex
Marlin Boyle
Deserted San Francisco Street Witnesses a Night of Danger
Carol Glenn recounts a murder night in a desert San Francisco street to reporter Larry Cleman while Inspector Brandt probes her. Robbery, a missing diary, and a web of alibis build as Carol and Larry stage a risky confrontation with Mrs. Whalley to trap the suspect and uncover evidence.
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Carol Glenn
San Francisco
Larry Cleman
Morning Times
Carol
Rock Seeels
Nevada
Skeels
Larry
Harvey Brainard
Brainard
Marley
Crol
Hogan
Times
Mrs. Whalley
Larry Coleman
Mrs. Whiley
D Whalley
L. A
Mrs. Whailey
Kingsblood Royal review notes Neil Kingsblood hero in racial novel
Literary guidepost critiques Sinclair Lewis novel Kingsblood Royal. Neil Kingsblood, a Grand Republic banker, is seen as a good man amid a prejudiced circle. The story follows his marriage, social life, and a provocative genealogical twist that reveals his race and identity in a community ruled by class and color lines.
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Kingsblood Royal
Sinclair Lewis
Random House
Neil Kingsblood
Lewis
Grand Republic
Minn
Neil
Vestal
Hood
John William Pritt
Country Club
Rotary Life
Jif
Weir
Stassen Calls for New Lend Lease To Save America
Harold Stassen urges a near peacetime lend-lease approach to sustain the western way of life, proposing 10 percent of national production for rebuilding war-devastated states. Iowa voters witness a bold policy gambit as he campaigns with national syndication plans and a busy speaking schedule. The move follows waning support and modest forum backing, but Stassen insists on continuing the message despite political risk.
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Joseph and
Stewart Alsop
Washington
Harold Stassen
Stassen
United States
Iowa
Minnesota Fund
Stassen War-Chest
Republican National Committee
National Committee
Slassen
Thomas B. Dewey
Dewey
Arthur Vandenberg
Jefferson
Stasseni
United Nations
State funds release for institutions faces hold on Marshall College
The Board of Public Works approved 200000 for three state institutions and 54000 for Spencer State Hospital filtration plant and 100000 for Hopemont sanitation project, with 45000 to West Liberty State College for building equipment. A 300000 request for Marshall College’s science hall was deferred until after July 1. In India, child mortality under 10 linked to malnutrition.
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Associated. Press
Charleston
Board of Public Works
Marshall College
Spencer State Hospital
Hopemont Sanitarines
West Liberty State College
Federal Housing Authority
India
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Shenandoah
Southland
Thomas F. Stafford
Lester-Maben Road
Jean Ve Mn
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