Debating U S Supplies to Russia Under War Contracts
Acting Secretary Acheson revealed binding contracts for $25 million in goods to Russia and ten other nations, including $16.696 million more in supplies. Senators Vandenberg and Bridges object to funding and call for reconsideration of appropriations, citing earlier shipping of machine tools and locomotives totaling tens of millions.
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Achison
Capitol Hill
Vandenburg
Mich
Bridges
N. H
Wate
Senatorenberg
Staif
Seanh Wandenberg
Senate Affairs
Commmitttee
Senate Appropriations Committee
Senate
House Appropriations
Acheson
United States
Russia
Soviet Union
Mr. Acheson
Congress Faces Tough Sledding Over Russia Aid
The piece argues Congress will likely oppose further Russia aid, noting lawmakers have already been generous, possibly beyond what circumstances justify.
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Congress
Russia
Soldier Dollars for Bibles
Wilson Reynolds, with the American Army in the Japanese campaign and occupation, sends funds via his mother to the American Bible Society in Nashville. She delivers five ten-dollar bills totaling 50 dollars, intended to purchase 250 Testaments for the Japanese people as a Christian outreach.
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Wilson’ Reynolds
Army of Occupation
Japan
American Bible Society
Nashville
Tenn
Modern girl changes image in Nice Vista era
In Dallas Morning News notes from Nice Vista, writers discuss a shift in female appearance and behavior. The piece contrasts old-fashioned standards with newer, bolder styles and attitudes shaping contemporary young women.
County school board trims budget by thirty seven thousand
One year ago 1946 Leslie D. Kline reports the County school board reduced their budget by about $37 000 to satisfy the County Board of Supervisors. City schools will close all day Thursday and Friday for the Apple Blossom festival. Miss Nancy R Harrell of Emporia Virginia and Mr Joseph E Butler were married last Sunday at Emporia Methodist church. Clarke County school board lacks a priority rating for plumbing and other scarce supplies for the new 72000 high school at Boyce. George Slonaker near Capon Bridge will celebrate his 100th birthday Sunday April 26. No shower was given Bradford on Thursday evening for the Epison Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority.
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Leslie D. Kline
County Board of Supervisors
Nancy’ R. Harrell
Emporia
Emporia Methodist Church
Clarke County
Boyce
George Slonaker
Capon Bridge
Bradford
Epison
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Quiz questions on astrology, diplomats, and history
Questions on zodiac signs for April to May 20, Patterson ambassadorship, Maundy Thursday timing, oldest mail order house, Big Three carmakers, UAW demands, Grace Moore estate value, geopolitics geography history and politics, states with highest Negro population, and Margaret Truman songs from a radio debut.
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Richard C. Patterson, Jr
United States
Montgomery Ward and Co
Sears, Roebuck
U. S
United Automobile Workers (Cio
Grace Moore
Copenhagen
Denmark
G—P—I—S
Cielito Lindo
Charmant Oiseau
Margaret Truman
House Plants Brighten the Home Notice
Government publication HOUSE PLANTS offers care guidance for indoor greenery. The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau advertises copies for ten cents postpaid, with coupon and address in Washington, D. C. The snippet also mentions a railroad journey from New York to Jacksonville with timing unclear.
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Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau
Eye St
Washington 2
D. C
New York
Jacksonville
Fla
Strength For The Day Reflection On Effort And Success
The essay argues that success hinges on effort rather than fortune or genius. It cites Thomas Gainsborough, who with persistent work built a reputation after aging into his 30s, establishing a Bath studio and later moving to London. It warns against relying on genius alone, noting many gifted people fail from laziness or indecision.
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Thomas Gainesborough
Gainesborough
Bath
London
Hospitals Decline By 231 In 1946 From 1945
The report notes a drop of 231 hospitals across the United States comparing 1946 to 1945, reflecting a significant year over year decrease in available hospital facilities.
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United States
Handley students shine at state bid and more
Andrew Grove wins public speaking in the Virginia high school literary contest and will represent Handley at the State meet. Handley track beats rivals for the 13th consecutive invitational win in three years. Miss Virginia Vredenburgh announces engagement to Lieut. George P. Koch U S Naval Aviator. A Frederick county Republican chairman Albert C Brown resigns. W P Massey bungalow west of Winchester burns, frost harms apple crop. Wealthy retired lawyer Alexander R death after long illness.
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Andrew Grove
Virginia
Handley
Virginia Vredenburgh
George P. Koch
U. S
Albert C. Brown
Frederick County Republicans
W.P. Massey
Winchester
Alexander R
Farm Averages Grow Across Decades
The average U S farm reached about 200 acres in 1945, up 20 acres from 1940 and 50 acres larger than in 1920, indicating broader farm size expansion.
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United States
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Smithfield
HAM
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Smithfield Hams
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Tokely’s Tomato Juice
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Libbs
Campbell
Lord Calvert Maxwell House
Gill’s Hotel
AJAX
D. J. Hardesty
Berryville Ave
England
WM. A. Rogers
Rogers Silverware Redemption Bureau, Inc
Broadway
N. Y
Wm. A. Rogers Silverware
Oneida, ‘Ltd
Rogers
Valley Ave
Boncoutter Tire CO
Cor Braddock & Germain Sts
Tallor
Pasttone UT
Cy Peale Ty
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