Two Sides of the Coin on American Life and British Views
A Briton now in the United States critiques American life in The People urging Britons to emigrate only if seeking adventure. He portrays U S as driven by grafters and dollars yet notes generosity and openness. The piece invites readers to weigh contrasts and consider what draws Britons to or from America.
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England
America
Oregon
Iowa
Azzone
Italy
Connecticut
John Saglio
Oilgas
Michigan
George Pappavlahodimitrakopoulis
Ambrose Bierce
Federal Spending Spurt Threatens Government Budget
The article notes heavier than expected federal outlays by agencies, signaling continued high spending next year despite public pressure to cut costs. Government finances face potential deficits as expenditures exceed projections.
Bragging Up Texas Constitutional Amendment Debate
A Texas constitutional proposal seeks state funds to advertise the state's educational, recreational, industrial and natural advantages to outsiders. Readers note the ban since Reconstruction on using public funds to bring immigrants into Texas remains in question as lawmakers push to showcase Texas nationwide.
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Texas
Lone Star State
House Agriculture Committee Plans Probe of Price Gaps
The new Anfuso subcommittee seeks reasons for the widening gap between rising retail food prices and falling farmer prices. It will begin next month with hearings on the cost to housewives of trading stamps, signaling scrutiny of a trend thought to be past its peak.
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Anfuso Committee
Budget Woes Pressure Cuts as Defense Surges
The federal budget could slip back into deficit as revenue falters and defense spending accelerates. Officials warn current year spending near 40 billion dollars, well above the 38.6 billion forecast, heightening calls for cuts while dampening tax-cut talk amid a strong economy.
Young Communists Mass Near Berlin Border
Five years ago a crowd estimated over 10 000 gathered along the East West border of downtown Berlin in a wigaritic propaganda march toward West Berlin. Berryville banks reported assets exceeding 794000 in recently published statements. Charles Lizer led Frederick County Teachers Association as president. Apple Blossom Festival scheduled May 4 and 5. Experts predicted 11 000 000 trees would be in bloom across the Shenandoah Potomac and Cumberland belt. Walter L Main Circus bid to purchase the Fair Grounds property as a potential permanent winter home. Shenandoah Valley Academy cadets held an informal gym dance.
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West Berlin
Berryville
Charles £. Lizer
James Wood High School
Frederick County Teachers Association
Shenandoah
Potomac
Cumberland
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Fair Grounds
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Fire dept granted WV assistance and TVA nomination update
The Clearbrook Volunteer Fire Department was authorized to assist in West Virginia fires. President W H Lawrence Jr announced the move. Dr Orville Van Deusen was elected vice president of the Southern Society of Orthodontists in Mobile Alabama. The Senate neared a vote on Gordon R Clapp to head the Tennessee Valley Authority with Senator Hill of Alabama confident of confirmation.
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West Virginia
W. H. Lawrence, Jr
Orville van Deusen
Southern Society of Orthodontists
Mobile
Ais
Senate
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Tennessee Valley Authority
Hill
Alabama
Clapp Wold
Local Folks in Town and County Notables
Five years ago in 1907 Mrs. Robert Lindamood and her daughter Miss Zula from Stephens City visited town. Mr. and Mrs. J Edward Correll marked their silver wedding anniversary. Josep Kirby a respected blacksmith of Jefferson County West Virginia and longtime member of Col. John Mosby's command died at his home at age one.
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Robert Lindamood
Miss Zula
Stephens City
J. Edward Correll
Josep Kirby
Jefferson County
West Virginia
John 5
Mosby
Greek Revival House Open on Local Tour
Historic Garden Week features the Erin, an 1840 Greek Revival home of Mr. and Mrs. William C. Trenary on Front Royal Road, among eight Tour of Homes stops in Winchester Clarke and Little Garden Clubs events. The April 27 28 tour highlights Ionic pillars brick nogging nine window sizes and original pine floors with pieces from local history.
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William C. Trenary
Front Royal Road
David Funston
Winchester- Clarke and
Little Garden Clubs
Virginia
William, the Conqueror
England
David Funsten
Front Royal
Spencer Lehew
Elert Lehew
Lehewtown
Houseflies Taste Buds on Legs and Other Oddities
Hal Boyle riffs on curious facts from mailbag items and trivia tidbits. The column spans appetite for cake on food, fingernail growth, bee color vision, liar detection, earnings of Bill Hayes, typing quirks, and quirky world facts from Oregon to Italy.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Bill Hayes
Western Union
Behind the Scenes Moves Cloud Eisenhower Foreign Policy
James Marlow notes that quiet diplomacy and self interest shape U S foreign policy. Saudi King Saud and Jordan's King Hussein weigh loyalties as Nasser's pan Arab push risks isolating Egypt. U S aid and oil profits influence rulers decisions amid pro Nasser and Communist pressures.
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Associated Press
Washington
Eisenhower
Russia
Dulles
King Saud
Saudi Arabia
King Hussein
Jordan
Saud
Egypt
Nasser
Israel
The Worry Clinic Secretly Warns About Doormat Partners
Nanette N a 23 year old secretary seeks counsel as she naggingly provokes her fiancé and resists his calm, idealized image. Dr Crane urges the fiancé to break the halo and assert himself before she drifts to a more forceful lover, risking a loss of affection.
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Nanette
Nanette N
Dr. Crane
Strength For The Day By Earl L. Douglas
An excerpt discusses God as both transcendent and immanent, describing Him as dwelling in the heart of believers. It cites biblical references to God living within and guiding the faithful, harmonizing heavenly and earthly realms.
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Earl L. Douglas
God
Heaven
Earth
Silkworm Growth and Silk Yield Facts
Silkworms grow from quarter larva to about three inches in six stages. Cocoon spinning lasts five days, yielding 2000 to 3000 tons of silk during that period. The Brooklyn Public Library is not part of the New York Public Library system. it serves Kings County separately. The York Public Library serves Manhattan, the Bronx, and Richmond. Queens Public Library serves Queens.
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Brooklyn
York Public Library
Whattan
Bronx
Richnd
Parate
New York City
Queens Public Library
Canoe Expression Origins In Indian Phrase
A note on the phrase paddle his own canoe tracing to Indian usage where a single person handles the paddling. The saying implies self reliance with no need for assistance or partnership.
The Doctor Speaks on Arthritis and Family Support
A physician advises that weight gain in arthritis patients may be aided by insulin under medical supervision and reduced or stopped smoking. He stresses family attitude as key to emotional stability, suggests sharing household duties, and following medical guidance with therapy from a physical therapist as needed.
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Herman N. Bundesen
M.D. Ony
Your 1 0 Memory Quiz Answers and Questions
A trivia style prompt lists 10 items including 1858 Atlantic cable results state department role for Dean Acheson Bible question about Elijah widow's oil Hawthorne scarlet letter and other wordplay math puzzle cork cost Gibbon sun shine state painting gloss false True or false compute usage hunger ferocity reference Beaumont and Fletcher blank.
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Dean Acheson
Prophet Elisha
Elijah
Gibbon
Sunshine State
Beaumont and Fletcher
NYC Clothing Industry Leads Local Economy
In New York City the clothing and apparel sector is the largest industry, while printing and publishing ranks second, shaping the city’s industrial landscape.
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New York City
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