Some Things That Money Can't Buy
Secretary of State Marshall announced that President Truman asked Congress to approve another half billion dollars in Export-Import Bank loans to South American countries. Delegates at the Pan American Conference met with indifference as North American leaders faced a stunned reception, prompting questions about the value of dollars in buying friendship. The Richmond Times Dispatch suggests money cannot buy genuine gratitude or faith, criticizing U S foreign policy rhetoric and stressing limits of economic leverage.
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Bogota
Trumans
Congress
South America
Marshall
Harriman
Snyder
World Bank
McCloy
Richmond Times Dispatch
State Department
Ben
Air Force expansion sparks clash over defense policy
The House backed raising Air Force groups from 55 to 70, increasing planes by about 1,000. The column questions the balance with other services and criticizes the command structure, noting Secretary Symington's influence and concerns over interservice competition and unified leadership.
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House of Representatives
United States
Truman
Forrestal
Bradley
Symington
Congress
House
Air Force
Mr. Symington
Secretary of Defence
Vigilance Urged Over Communist Tactics in South America
The article argues that communist influence may be at work in South America and that the Bogota diplomat gathering during the Inter-American conference is a deliberate move to undermine Western powers. It warns Americans to stay alert for further harassing actions and notes the global pattern of communist revolts.
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Moscow
United States
Guard Warns Against Communist Revolution Threat
The speaker argues that many people lack the character for steady work and seek power through revolution. He asserts communism promises lifted status but warns America faces constant danger unless vigilant against the perceived revolutionary menace.
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America
DONE FOR SON
A reflective poem notes how parents once took their toddler to the circus and now, at twenty two, accept a role reversal as the son plans their outing, revealing themes of expectation, generosity, and family dynamics.
Candid Comment on Language and Reform
A satirical remark notes a man with a fine vocabulary can describe a shapely girl without touch. It adds a woman’s belief that reforming a man involves tying him up in nots.
Children Love Animals Picture Book
The Washington Information Bureau announces a 32 page illustrated Children's Animal Picture Book from the American Museum of Natural History. It explains animal appearances habits and why some are friends or enemies. Price fifteen cents postpaid order via the Winchester Star coupon to I enclose fifteen cents for a copy.
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Washington Information Bureau
American Museum of Natural History
Winchester Star, Information Bureau
Eye &J
N. E
Washinton
Strength For The Day By Earl L. Douglas D
A friend who irritates others by challenging sham and pretense compares himself to a gadfly. The piece argues complacency is a social disease and that biting fleas keep people alert to what they forget. Socrates and martyrs are cited to justify the value of provocative voices.
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Mark Twain
Socrates
How's Your I Q A Quiz From A Historical Page
A rapid literacy quiz asks ten questions about religion history grammar myth and geography with scoring based on correct answers. It tests knowledge from Palm Sunday dates to mythic figures and wartime operations and asks about estate law and treaties.
Patton wins at Dr Allen Hawthorne bowling tourney
Hugh Patton of B League's Snapp's Foundry captures first prize in the 4th annual Dr. Allen Hawthorne bowling tournament. The article notes city officials appoint Connie Crisman and Jennie Lou Miler as honorary fire chiefs for city and county departments during the Festival. Adverse weather and a regional earthquake claim many lives in Anatolia as Winchester Presbytery adjourns and Berryville loses 9 to 8 to Stephens City in a baseball closer. Admiral Nulton speaks at a Rotary luncheon.
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Hugh Patton
Snapp
Adelaide Moffett
Shenandoah XV
Anatolia
Admiral Nulton
Rotary
Victory Ointment claims fast relief for skin troubles
It promotes Victory Ointment as a quick relief antiseptic for eczema psoriasis rashes and other externals. Marketed as grease free and safe for babies, it targets soldiers and civilians, with local Winchester retailers listed.
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Winchester
Miller’s, Rhodes
Brooks
Rexall
Peoples
Silco
Rainfall Totals and Averages From Winchester Report
The report lists 24 hour precipitation to 7 am with none, April rainfall 3.25 and year to date 9.40 inches. It gives average monthly rainfall by 1913 to 1946: Jan 2.46, Feb 1.94, Mar 2.91, Apr 3.02, May 3.67, Jun 3.92, Jul 3.82, Aug 3.76, Sep 2.57, Oct 3.31, Nov 2.44, Dec 2.38 inches. Courtesy of Winchester Research Laboratory.
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Winchester Research Laboratory
Voting novelty wanes for fairer sex in Richmond word
Handley high basketball team defeated Chambersburg 18 w. Gloria Swanson said she would not contest divorce on grounds of desertion sought by second husband Herbert Somborn.
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Handley High
Chambersburg
Gloria Swanson
Herbert Somborn
Dissolution of Kernstown Cabin Camp Partnership
Notice states that the partnership between Joseph F. Wallace and Herbert D. Seay at Kernstown Virginia is dissolved. Herbert D. Seay takes over all assets and obligations and continues the business as Kernstown Cabin Camp. Dated April 13, 1948.
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Joseph F. Wallace
Herbert D. Seay
Kernstown Cabin Camp
Kernstown
Frederick County
Virginia
Joseph F. Wallace Lerbert D. Seay
Sculptor Carlewitz Dies at Hackwood in 1898
Fifty years ago in August 1898 sculptor and artist Carlewitz died at Hackwood. Ella Mamie and Gertrude Schneider hosted guests at 8 Braddock Street. Mrs. A. A. Spotts traveled to Washington to attend a wedding.
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August Carlewitz
Hackwood
Ella
Mamie
Gertrude Schneider
Braddock St
A. A. Spotts
Washington
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The
Weaming Star Publishing Co
Winchester, Va
National
Yelisser, Inc
44Th St
New York
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Vrtage
Lord
John
Secretary of State
Latin America
Argentina
Jher
inter-American Bank
Cuba
Neighbor Policy
Richmond
Times-Dispatch
Department
His
Richmond News
Colombia
Ion
Wall Street Journal
Earl L. Douglas, D
I.Q
Niderland
Lower Rhine
John Smith
Soviet
Russia
Finland
Far East
George Kern
Stephens City
Berryville
Mae
Glamor Girls
By Don Flowers
Peatures Syndicate
Tes
Joerved
Blondie
Chic Young
Nus
Shadow
Henry
U. S. Patent Office
By Carl Anderso
Secret Agent X-9
Mel Graf
Big Sister
Beth
Les Forgrain
Etta Kett
By Paul Robinson
OXCAY
Muggs and
Skeeter
Wally Bishos
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