Virginia Highlights Public School Progress in Postwar Era
The document notes broad postwar school funding gains in Virginia, with state appropriations about 75 percent higher for the four years ending June 30 and a doubled average teacher salary since 1941-42. It cites a New York Times survey showing Virginia near the top in southern salary levels and growth, plus a robust teacher training scholarship program.
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Virginia
Commonwealth
South
New York Times
Florida
Rights and Wrongs in a Multiethnic Republic
A New York Times voice urges vigilance among Negro Americans to guard children from simplistic racial divides. The piece calls for protecting minority rights while guiding communities to avoid tearing down the wider social framework for isolated grievances.
Driving Drunk Face Need for Practical Sanctions
Current Opinion argues Virginia must pivot from small fines to enforceable measures on drunk drivers. It compares the lax penalties to harsher gun offenses, urges denial of driving privileges or mandatory jail terms, and suggests juries be allowed only guilty or not guilty verdicts to yield real punishment.
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Virginia
Lynchburg
Tourist Eddie Jacobson Visits Holy Land Without Secret Mission
Eddie Jacobson former Kansas City partner of Harry S Truman arrives in Palestine as a tourist. He stays with ambassador James McDonald in Tel Aviv and insists he seeks no message or purpose beyond sightseeing. He rejects any impression of being a presidential emissary.
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Eddie Jacobson
Harry S. Truman
Kansas City
Jacobson
Palestine
Tel Aviv
James McDonald
Eddie
Holy Land
The
United States
Gore High School earns spot on accredited list
After a 150 year battle Gore High School is finally listed as accredited. Virginia Ann Sillman of Stephens City is elected president of the FHA. A tax cut bill passes over President Truman’s veto. Christchurch at Millwood instructs architect to rebuild a gutted building.
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Gore High School
FHA
Virginia Ann Sillman
Stephens City
Truman
Christchurch
Millwood
Red Army HQ in Romanian-occupied zone as battles rage
Five years after 1944 invasion, Red Army sets up headquarters in occupied Romania while Soviet and Allied forces push German defenses. In Anzio, ground troops repel flamethrowers as Pratt River action continues. Pvt. Edward Rudy, son of Mrs. Marietta Grimes of Bloomery Star isman, serves. Stonewall High reports shortage of regulars as baseball season opens under Coach Bryant Harper.
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Romania
Pratt River
Anzio
Edward Rudy
Marietta Grimes
Bloomery Star
Isman
Stonewall High
Bryant Harper
Apple Blossom festival dates set for April twenty seventh twenty eighth
Ten years ago in 1939 the Apple Blossom festival was scheduled for April 27 and 28. Italy and Albania began talks to strengthen their defense pact while Dr. Ellsworth Johnson, an X-ray expert, spoke to the Lions club.
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Italy
Albania
Ellsworth Johnson
The
Lions Club
Rotary club elects W. W. Glass president in 1924
Twenty five years ago in 1924 the Rotary club chose W. W. Glass as president while Postmaster Kern prepared to leave the hospital after a serious operation this week.
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W. W. Glass
Rotary Club
Kern
Smallpox Epidemic Strikes Harrisonburg in 1914
In 1914 Harrisonburg endures a smallpox outbreak as Ada Robb is laid to rest in Old Chapel cemetery. Miss Louise Harmer wins the Star Hidden Check contest, reflecting local community events amid the health crisis.
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Harrisonburg
Ada Robb
Old Chapel Cemetery
Louise Harmer
How to Spend $10,000 by Hal Boyle
New York columnist Hal Boyle counsels Mrs Heart to spend her last year traveling the world with a companion. He suggests England France Berlin Italy the Holy Land India China Japan the Philippines and finally America, to learn, see, and share life before death.
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New York
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General Delivery
Oklahoma City
Earth
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France
Berlin
Danke Schoen
Bitte Schoen
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Capri
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Rome
Holy Land
Cairo
India
Calcutta
China
Japan
America
Mecca
Strength For The Day by L Nougins And D Why
The text questions why modern churches see healing decline in the era after Jesus. It notes classical miracles such as feeding the 5000 walking on water and calming the storm as signs of Jesus power and asks why healing did not continue with the disciples after the ascension.
Whooping Cough In Young Tot By Dr. Herman N. Bundesen
Article reviews whooping cough in young children, noting vaccine benefits, risks in under two, and the role of streptomycin in treatment. A seven day trial shows aerosol administration yielding best results with fewer coughing attacks and complications, while no adverse reactions appeared.
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Herman N. Bundesen
M.D
King
Scott's Scrap Book of John Andrew Beck Estate Notice
A Pittsburgh Pennsylvania notice for the disposal of an estate valued at 1,500,000 dollars. The document states all belongings are left to his family.
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John Andrew Beck
Pittsburgh
Healing the sick as a church function in cooperation with medicine
The author argues that faith filled men and women can heal the sick as in early Christian times. He notes a growing Christian belief that healing is possible and that the church neglects this duty. Healing should occur in cooperation with medical science, not in conflict.
Battle for Governor Committee Formed in Greenville County
Emporia April 2 A M. A. Taylor Jr. and O N. Johnson, both Greenville county Democratic committee members, will lead the county Battle for Governor committee. Their candidate State Senator John S Battle has announced a speech in Emporia on June 2.
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Emporia
M. A Taylor Jr
O. N. Johnson
Greenville County
Democratic Committee
John S. Battle
How's Your I Q How to Score
A quiz style page lists 10 questions with plus page 2 for answers. It details scoring bands from Memory Genius to Good based on daily performance and asks trivia on topics like records, aviaries, decades, offices, ranks, tetanus, Caruso, Pegology, crane and hoist word, and a Danish fairy tales writer born 144 years ago.
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Office of Indian Affairs
U.S. Army
Enrico Caruso
Dan River Mills Plans Partial Third-Shift Reductions
Dan River Mills announced further cuts in the number of workers on the third shift in Danville. The company insists it does not plan to eliminate the entire third shift. The move follows reports of layoff notices to third shift workers and rising unemployment filings at local offices of the Textile Workers Union and the unemployment commission.
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Danville
Dan River Mills
Textile Workers Union
Unemploymentees Commission
Marriage Strains End in Impasse for the Farishes
Beatrice Farish watches her ten year marriage to Porter drift toward rupture as his ambition fuels distance and anger. Their daughter Marianne bears the strain while Porter vents on work, money, and pride. Beatrice fears inevitable divorce and contemplates a future without him.
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Beatrice Farish
Porter
Mr. Ramey
Beatrice
Marianne
Albela
Macras-Smith Company
Frances
Daddy
Mrs. Ramey
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