White House Anniversary of M Arthur Ouster
The piece recalls the 1945 firing of General MacArthur by President Truman and the ensuing controversy that still fuels election debates. It notes Truman supporters cite civilian control of the military and credit through to the Korean War truce, while critics argue for different wartime strategies and actions against Red bases.
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Harry Truman
Gen. MacArthur
Missouri
Franklin D. Roosevelt
White House
Executive
Washington
MacArthur
Truman
Red
Manchuria
Forte
Gore Man Charged With Drunk Driving In Morning Wreck
A 3:30 a.m. crash on Route 50 near Stuart Perry's quarry involved Johnson of Gore driving a 1941 Dodge westbound and a McCall Supply Co tractor trailer eastbound. The Dodge sustained extensive damage while the truck had no damage. One man was injured.
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Gore
Johnson
Stuart Perry
McCall Supply Co
Harrisonburg
McCarthy Benton Inquiry Moves Forward In Senate Vote
The Senate voted 60 to 0 to continue a subcommittee inquiry into Benton's push to oust a fellow senator. The debate centered on the probe's scope and what the vote signified amid charges of government influence by McCarthy.
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Sen. Benton
McCarthy
Benton
Senate
Viets
Emusethel
Teachers in 40 Virginia Schools Aid Psychologist
A Virginia Hospital set program trains teachers in 40 schools to evaluate pupil behavior. Teachers answer questionnaires rating traits such as tattling cheating and bullying to spot early signs of emotional issues. The project spans Richmond Norfolk Roanoke Lynchburg and other communities with officials noting home life as a key factor in security and belonging.
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Charlottesville
Cere
Virginia Hospital
Bachrach
Winfred Overholser
Washington
Eisenhower and Taft Battle for Kentucky Delegates
The GOP contest for convention delegates focused in Kentucky with Taft winning six votes in three districts and leading 7 to 1 overall as four districts vote today. Eisenhower carried 20 delegates in Kansas, Taft two, with a tally likely to shift after elections and a New Jersey primary upcoming. An AP poll shows Eisenhower at 56 percent in New Jersey and Taft at 33 percent.
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Associated Press
Eisenhower
Robert A. Taft
GOP
Kentucky
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Taft
Kansas
Topeka
New Jersey
Harold E. Eto
Sas
Sen. Estes
Reformed Church Women's Meeting Planned April 7
The Virginia Regional Women’s Guild meeting spans 24 guilds from Martinsburg and Shepherdstown W V to Roanoke. Registration starts 9 30 a m and opening at 10 a m with greetings from the National Board. Key speaker Mrs G Ben choff Woodstock gives a talk themed We Seek Thee Together.
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Shepherdstown
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Roanoke
E. J. F. Dettbarn
Baltimore
Potomac Synodical
The
Women’s Guild
West to reject Soviet four power call on German unity
Washington diplomats expect the Western powers to reject Moscow’s demand for a four power conference to unify Germany. The Kremlin insists a unified Germany must have its own independent armed forces. Final decision to come from talks starting between the United States Britain France and Germany. The United States favors rejection but seeks full agreement and Germany’s support.
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John M. Hightower
Washington
Russia
Germany
United States
Devince Western
42 C and P Drivers Earn Safety Awards
Forty-two employees of the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company receive safety awards for years of safe driving. Mayor Mifflin B. Clowe attends and Virginia highways are noted for safe driving. J. B. Anderson and A. Dale Fowler receive 23 year recognitions.
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Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Mifflin B. Clowe
Virginia
Hely
J. B. Anderson
A. Dale Fowler
Sunrise Service Planned On Handley Steps
The United Youth Council of Winchester sponsors an Easter Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m. Sunday on Handley High King part. Cappy Saxe will handle scriptures and prayer with Peggy Haymaker leading. Guest speaker is John G. Cattron of Williamsport Pa. Braddock Church ties noted for fall weekend work.
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United Youth Council of Winchester
Handley High King
Cappy Saxe
Peggy Haymaker
John G. Cattron
Williamsport
The
Braddock Church
Holy Communion Sunday At Round Hill Church
Round Hill Church holds Holy Communion Sunday service with ship charge officers in attendance Sunday night.
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Round Hill Church
Missouri River Flood Advances Toward Pierre After Crest
The Missouri River in Pierre remains above flood stage at 24.75 feet with upriver tributaries still delivering large flows. Flooding expands over five miles, threatening Fort Pierre and a large South Dakota area as Red Cross declares multiple counties in Nebraska and Iowa disaster zones. Damages reach into the millions as nearby towns face evacuations.
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Red Cross
Nebraska
Iowa
Dakota
North Dakota
Minnesota
Montana
Roman soldiers' attire in Jesus era a question of uniforms
From Craeco-Roman art it seems Roman troops wore short pleated tunics beneath a heavy leather cuirass studded with metal and fringed with balunete. They wore a voluminous rectangular cloak for disguise and leather sandals over socks.
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Rome
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Handley Steps
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South Sioux City
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Haberdashery
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New Studebaker Dealer
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H. P. Motors
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