Anniversary of Roosevelt Death Reflections on a President
As the first anniversary of Delano Roosevelt's death approaches, observers weigh his lasting place in history. Opponents concede he may rank as one of our outstanding presidents, noting his habit of acting with an eye to history. History reshapes reputations, and later eras reassess leaders from Cleveland to Hoover.
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Delano Roosevelt
Grover Cleveland
White House
Theodore Roosevelt
Taft
Wilson
League of Nations
United Nations
Coolidge
Hoover
Open covenants of peace and Iranian lead up in U N clash
The New York Times notes open clashes at the U N Council in New York as Gromyko walks out after Iran vote. It says the council may gain public confidence, while Russia faces a public defeat. It recalls Paris 1919 press access and widespread rumor, leaks, and distrust of the peace process damaging Wilson.
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Woodrow Wilson
Ande O'Hare McCormick
New York Times
U.N. Council
New York
Gromyko
Iran
Russia
Supreme War Counci
Wilson
United States
Eisenhower orders prompt probe over Army court martial whitewash claim
General Eisenhower acted swiftly to shield the Army after a London accusation of a whitewash in a court martial. The chief of staff ordered an immediate investigation. The Litchfield incident stands among wartime Army records as a significant mark, with evidence presented in the inquiry.
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Eisenhower
London
Litchfield
Ted
Eeaoe
Army vows equal justice in Litchfield court martial probe
Testimony from a reinforcement depot case likens mistreatment to Nazi camps. Sergt Judeon Smith has been convicted. Col James A Killion and six officers face new trials. Army officials defend impartiality and insist all perpetrators, regardless of rank, face punishment.
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England
Judeon Smith
James A. Killion
Earl J. Carroll
Army
Litchfield
What makes a war bride in newspaper usage
Louis Graves questions the label bride when describing American soldiers wives and children arriving home. He notes frequent usage in major papers and asks how long someone remains a bride beyond marriage.
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America
New York Times
New York Herald Tribune
The
Herald Tribune
U. S
Bobby Dreaming of Dad in the Pacific
A mother calls her son from his room and learns he is lost in thought about his father who is stationed in the Pacific. The boy responds that he is simply Dad dreaming, revealing a child's longing and family separation.
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Pacific
Bobby
Tuberculosis Clinic X-rayed 294 at Clearbrook Facility
The Frederick County Tuberculosis Association completed their best X ray clinics at the Clearbrook Woolen Co where 294 adult industrial workers and school children were X rayed. The Rev Dr Harry F Baughman professor at Gettysburg Theological Seminary will be guest speaker at Grace Lutheran Church 26th annual Men s Bible Class banquet on Thursday April 12.
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Frederick County Tuberculosis Association
Clearbrook Woolen Co
Harry F. Baughman
Gettysburg Theological Seminary
Grace Lutheran Church
Virginia Woolen Company workers vote against unionization
Employees yesterday voted 256 to 207 not to organize a union at the Virginia Woolen Company. L. G. McBiligott, manager of the C. P. and Telephone Co., was elected president of the Winchester Rotary Club. The 18th Apple Blossom Festival advisory committee and director general will host Queen Shenandoah XVIII Mollie Foulkes Lee in Washington tonight.
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Virginia Woolen Company
L. G. McBiligott
C. & P. Telephone Co
Winchester
Society Notes Heads and Hearts at Local Party
Margaret Anderson and Mrs. Robert Lewis host a party for Miss Mary Cather who will wed Mr. Wayne Omps. Dr. A A Moore a New York physician purchases the former Cooper farm north of the city on the Martinsburg pike from the Shenandoah Valley Bank. Reports say peace talks may reopen between Italy and Ethiopia at Geneva.
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Margaret Anderson
Robert Lewis
Mary Cather
Wayne
A. A. Moore
New York
Cooper Farm
Martinsburg Pike
Shenandoah Valley Bank
Italy
Ethiopia
Geneva
Carpenter Walter Miller Injured In Abdomen Shooting
Walter Miller a 31 year old carpenter from Little Washington Rappahannock county Virginia was brought to Winchester Memorial Hospital early this morning with wounds from a revolver shot in the abdomen. The Western Telegraph Co informs its local office that the deferred cable service to all European countries is reinstated effective April 9.
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Walter Miller
Little Washington
Rappahannock County
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Western Telegraph Co
Winchester society notes and business hopes raise spirits
Forty five years ago Sam Boden entertained for Mr and Mrs Julian Snapp and Mr and Mrs Jessie O Connell. The Board of Trade sought ways to attract new industries and businesses to Winchester. Mr and Mrs Robert M Ward were treated to a small party by friends on their second wedding anniversary.
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Sam Boden
Julian Snapp
Jessie O’connell
Board of Trade
Winchester
Robert M. Ward
Truman shifts focus with bold foreign policy push
In a major address President Truman frames a new foreign policy centered on protecting small nations amid Soviet pressure in Iran Turkey and Iraq. He ties Army questions to UNO reconciliation and warns Congress to act on unification draft and youth measures while Navy leaders resist rapid changes.
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Washington
Truman
War Department
Iran
Turkey
Iraq
U. S
Missouri
UNO
Congress
Moscow
Mr. Truman
New Po
Russia
CDC
Army
National Guard
Navy
White House
Bible teaching cited as benefits in Stephens City schools
The Voice of the People letter praises Bible instruction in Stephens City schools, noting improved attitudes, literature understanding, and longer term life guidance. It also commends R A Turner for views on fire control, urging trained responders and safer methods, reflecting concerns from a local Winchester Evening Star column.
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Stephens City
Ain
Christ
Hables Theater
England
France
Fire department personnel argued as essential in emergencies
A veteran advocates for professional, paid firefighting services and experienced crews. He cites Winchester’s strong appliances and urges full use of hired staff to maximize efficiency during extreme events.
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Winchester
Prompted quiz questions on war crimes and pigment question
The fragment asks about a German Field Marshal admitting at Nuremberg he ordered bombing of Warsaw Rotterdam and Coventry. It then asks a second question about skin pigment. The source shows a newspaper quiz page prompting readers to turn to page 2 for answers.
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Warsaw
Rotterdam
Coventry
Trivia Quiz on War Draft and Celebrities
The questions cover pay increases in a recent telephone strike, the share of draft registrations disqualified, Pan American Day date, terms for young beavers, military dependent child policy, Cognac classification, a former heavyweight champion becoming Boxing Promoters of America president, and Ray Milland and Joan Crawford Oscar winning films from last year.
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Boxing Promoters of America, Inc
Ray Milland
Joan Crawford
Daily Double Pays 3528 In Florida At Tropical Park
The largest daily double payoff of the 1946 racing season to date was recorded at Tropical Park. Holders of six tickets collected 3528 after Polymelior won the first race and Linda the second. Both were longshots with Polymelior returning 55.50 22.90 10.60 and Linda 45.70 22.90 9.90 for 2.
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Miami
Fila
Tropical Park
Polymelior
Linda
Polymettor
Yankee Vets induct Wainwright in Confederate society
General Jonathan M. Wainwright, born in the north, will receive an honorary life membership in the Sons of Confederate Veterans tomorrow morning in San Antonio, marking the first such northern inductee.
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San Antonio
Jonathan M. Wainwright
Sons of Confederate Veterans
What Is This About the In galls Woman Murder Case
Neal and Miss Tarrant discuss a Boston visit as Inspector Barry and Hunt Berwick listen in. The two note Margot Ingalls target and possible accomplices while Jane defends herself and plans a later confession. The police doubt a simple crime and note the lack of dates in letters.
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Neal
Dr. Berwick
Hunt
Miss Tarrant
Boston
Nell
Deane
New York
Inspector Barry
Margot Ingalls
Jane
Hunt Berwick
Claire
Margot
Aunt Jane
Dita
Sennen
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