Grand Juries Urged to Aid Traffic Safety in Virginia
Chief Justice Hudgins proposes rural grand juries investigate traffic accidents after Pittsylvania County results. Juries examined causes and recommended fixes such as widening a bridge and removing a dangerous curve. Advocates say juries foster safety awareness and tougher penalties for violators.
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Fidward W. Hudgins
Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Pittsylvania
Kennon C. Whittle
State Supreme Court
Hudgins
Pittssylvania
Virginia Advisory Legislative Council
Legislative Council
Connecticut Needs a Byrd or Two in State Policy
A Connecticut editorial urges adopting Senator Harry Byrd's economy approach seen in Virginia. It notes Virginia reduced income tax by 20 percent and resisted state bonuses while running surpluses for 25 years, urging Connecticut taxpayers to demand similar restraint and budget discipline.
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Virginia
Harry F. Byrd
Byrd
Washington
Connecticut
Amon
General Assembly
Rural grand juries urged to boost traffic safety cases
The article notes Halifax Circuit Court leading Pittsylvania by establishing a rural grand jury to investigate traffic accidents. Such juries could raise public concern over traffic safety and identify concrete steps to reduce crashes.
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Circuit Court
Halifax
Pittsylvania
Scarcity of Newsprint Drives 1952 Supply Concerns
End of year surveys note persistent newsprint shortages into 1952. Prices rise from 50 to 116 dollars per ton since 1938 40. Sulphur bottlenecks worsen rationing. Alaska forest use and bagasse from sugar cane look to future relief, with Latin American income potential highlighted.
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New York
Apple Blossom Parade Honors and Local Updates
Harry Wismer served as Parade Marshal for the Fireman Parade at the Apple Blossom Festival. Dr and Mrs Dan Deusen attended a Kentucky ortho meeting. Engagements announced for Elinor Kelso and Graham Dougherty Jr.. Lula Glascock won a savings bond prize. Mery Anna Luttrell recovered after appendectomy. regional notes include a Berryville storeroom operation and a call for fire safety in the open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wismer
American Broadcasting Co
Dan Deusen
Loulville
American Association of Orthoconists
Lula Glascock
Thomas B. Glascock
VFW Ladies Auxiliary
Charles Sirbaugh
William L Yowe
Shawnee
Mery
Anna _ Luttre
Bessie Luttrell
Memoral Hospital
George Chapman
Berryville
Pingley
Robert Kelso Alson
Richmond
Elinor Kelso
Graham Dougherty, Jr
Fire destroys filling station and garage
A fire of undetermined origin gutted a filling station and adjoining garage, leaving extensive damage and investigators examining the scene. No injuries were reported. Local fire units contained the blaze and assisted in securing the area.
Birthday honors for Hazel Campbell Stephens City
Mr and Mrs Edward Campbell Stephens City entertained in honor of their daughter Hazel on her birthday. Mr and Mrs R B Ingle Lee Avenue hosted guests. Mr and Mrs William Patterson of Fulton New York joined. Miss Joyce Talbert was in Baltimore attending the Woman's American Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church South.
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Edward Campbell
Stephens City
Hazel
Ingle
Lee Avenue
William Patterson
Fulton, N. Y
Joyce Talbert
Baltimore
Woman's American Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Bear sighting and veteran visit near Clarke County
Fifty years ago a big black bear was seen on Hunter Stine’s farm in Longmarsh District Clarke County. Henry Janney a Confederate veteran living 21 miles from Winchester visited the city for the first time in twenty years.
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Hunter Stine
Longmarsh
Clarke County
Henry Janney
Winchester
Humphrey Looms Large in North South Compromise Debate
Washington report details Senator Hubert Humphrey's growing influence with the radical faction and his potential impact on the Truman fair deal civil rights plank. It notes his intent to press tough civil rights positions at the Chicago convention and his possible backing of Stevenson Kefauver Harriman or Vinson as nominee.
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Washington
Hubert H Humphrey
Minneapolis
Chicago
Truman
Humphrey
Barkley
Americans For Democratic Action
Senate
Philadelphia
Adlai F E. Stevenson
Illinois
Estes Kefauver
White House
Vinson
Stevenson
W. Averell Harriman
New York
Kefauver
Hotspur
Minnesota
Harriman
Kerr
McGrath-Sawyer-Morris
Three Military Taboos for an Army Officer
The article lists three taboos for officers: carrying an umbrella, carrying a large bulky package, or pushing a baby carriage while in uniform. It also notes knighthoods are not hereditary though they confer a title. most royal honors are non hereditary.
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B. W
Rainfall Totals and Averages Across Past Periods
Reported rainfall in the past 24 hours ends at 7 a.m. shows 1.98 inches. April to date is 4.58 inches, 1952 year to date 13.51 inches. Average over 39 years is 36.79 inches. Monthly averages for 1912-1951: January 2.45, February 2.99, March 2.88, April 3.02, June 3.99, July 3.82, August 2.82, September 2.62, October 3.27, November 2.56, with May and December omitted.
Duodenal Ulcers in Children Explained
The article outlines that many children aged two to 14 have duodenal ulcers causing diffuse abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and weight loss. Diagnosis relies on X rays with barium, and treatment includes antacids antispasmodics and dietary changes, with emphasis on reducing anxiety and avoiding unnecessary surgeries.
Strength For The Day By Earl L Douglas D D
The article profiles George Robert White former president of the Cutticura Corporation of Madden Massachusetts who endowed a humanitarian fund directing two thirds of net profits to charity for thirty years leaving $30,000,000 to local institutions. The fund was secret for decades while the company prospered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Robert White
Cutticura Corporation
Madden
Massachusetts
White
Boston
Second truth revealed by these circumstances
The statement argues that generosity increases prosperity and cites the late Mr White as showing that God loves a cheerful giver.
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Mr White
How's Your I Q Based On 100 Questions Ten Days
A quiz feature outlines daily IQ scoring with a Memory Genius top tier and asks ten trivia questions about labor history presidents fur milk measurements baseball milestones coinage geography royalty and scientific instruments. Readers are invited to turn to page 2 for answers.
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CIO United Auto Workers
Great Lakes Lake
England
Douglas School News Fifth Advis average list by grade
The Fifth Advis period lists pupils with a B average across grades. First Grade includes Sandra Lee Finley Gloria Gaither Maxine Blow Gene King. Third Grade Nancy Davis Jerome Jackson. Fourth Grade Harriet Washington Ruth Ann Giles Tonya Cartwright Webster Washington Bushrod Harris. Fifth Grade Ann Ranson Brenda Bundy Morris Carter Richard Washington James Walker. Sixth Grade Benjamin Brown Beverly Sue Harris. Seventh Grade Sylvia Stephenson Mary Ford Mary Gilkerson James Stephenson. Ninth Grade Audrey Curry Zita Laws Janet Lewis Marlene Wake Dabney Stephenson James Prather. Tenth Grade Barbara Turner Joan Allen Joan Brown Andrew Gaskins. Twelfth Grade Gloria Finley Shirley Hall Joan Elliott Kenneth Cooke Charles Jackson.
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Audrey Curry
Zita Laws
Janet Lewis
Marlene Wake
Dabney Stephenson
James Prather
POUND FOOLISH CHAPTER SEVENTEEN DISCUSSES LEONIE
Henri and Heloise argue over Leonie’s suitors and keeping peace in the house. They debate Leo nie's independence, religious concerns, and whether to invite or deter the Protestant suitor. Heloise speaks of Leonie's future and parental duties while Henri vacillates but concedes slowly.
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Heloise
Henri
Leonie
Tessie
Theodora
Geroise
Rdians
Int
Leome
Antoinette Fielding
Loo
Charleston
Oscar Leonard
Mama
Julie
Robert Molloy
King i
Rat Trouble Foils Mister Henri and Rumor of Lincoln Calvert
Henri laments failed rat traps and old superstitions while Queenie jokes. The front page mentions Lincoln Calvert buying land and moving into local life, arousing Henri’s suspicion about the boy’s wealth and staying power at Stone. The scene ends with Henri fearing Calvert may linger.
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Leonie
Henri
Maine
Queenie
Heloise
Lincoln Calvert
Garrison
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