Tax Critique Highlights Federal Share Levels
A letter from A. W. Corporation to Congress members cites Robertson as saying he paid thirty seven times more tax to the federal government than to all other collectors. He notes 1946 federal tax 746716 versus 20200 for local services and argues federal skimps on state and local needs. The piece cites a sharp drop in savings from 33 billion in 1945 to 24 billion in 1946 and warns reduced savings will dampen future economic activity and consumer spending.
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Famere
A. W. Corporation
Congress
Robertson
Department of Commerce
Washington
Television in Johns Hopkins Hospital Draws 300 Medical Audience
A hospital briefing describes a private television broadcast in an upstairs Johns Hopkins room where 300 physicians and surgeons watched operations on ten screens. The event showcased progress in medical education and clinical technique broadcast to other hospital rooms.
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Johns Hopkins Hospital
Sesetee Coe
Epel Om Ag
Radio in Surgery Education Moves Toward Live TV View
The article notes operating room broadcasts allow doctors and students to watch from the surgeon's viewpoint. It argues television can effectively expand medical education and emphasize direct, focused learning.
Johnston Plans Europe Trip Amid Industry Objections
In Roanoke Times opinion, Eric Johnston announces a June European trip facing two main obstacles. The extreme left opposes democratic ideology while the extreme right favors conserving foreign exchange for essentials rather than entertainment. Johnston must contend with prejudiced, reactionary voices who prefer bread over circuses.
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Roanoke
Times
Eric
Johnston
Europe
Peorge
Idais
Mr. Johnston
Hollywood
Virginians at UVa Rise to 57 Percent Enrollment
An accompanying Virginia release shows 2,522 Virginians in the University of Virginia College of Arts and Sciences for 1946 47, out of 4,383 total students. Non Virginians come from 38 states and 13 foreign countries. Governor Darden notes postwar growth and calls for broader statewide university reach.
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Virginia
College of Arts and Sciences
University of Virginia
Darden
Commonwealth
Jefferson
College
Bais Sored
Kee Bay
Nee Yhr
Winchester Firemen Parade Plans Advance
The Torchlight parade committee finalized plans for the Winchester firemen parade to be held Thursday evening after a meeting last night. Paul M. Haldeman resigns as school trustee effective May 1. H. Bruce Orvian led an open forum for tomato growers and canners in Frederick county.
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Winchester Firemen
Paul M. Haldeman
H. Bruce Orvian
Frederick County
Farm Weekend Echoes of Loss and Longing
Sherry travels to Steve Jeffrey’s farm after learning her sister Val and their mother Leda cannot attend. Val battles loneliness and memories of Rick Colby while plotting visits to Susan Pyle and Wade Carrington. Lex Morell, new to Steve’s staff, drives them to Ridge Farm as Val remembers past choices and future possibilities. (To Be Continued)
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Steve Jeffrey
Val
Leda
Steve
Sherry Steve
Sherry
Rick Colby
Lewis
Roger Bedloe
Wade Carrington
Lex Morell
Tom Kent
Rick
Wabash Avenue
Susan Pyle
Susan
Wade
Jed Porter
Jed
Lex
Chicago
Ridge Farm
Visible Signs Of Things Invisible Sacraments In Religion
Discussion of sacraments as visible signs of spiritual processes beyond comprehension. Baptism symbolizes cleansing sins and consecration, while infant baptism offers grace through faithful parents. The Lord's Supper embodies Christ's sacrificial life and death, conveying vicarious salvation beyond words.
Seven Questions From Page 2 Quiz Round
The sheet lists ten trivia prompts from a 1947 page asking about a Mount Hekla eruption country whales and crustaceans Isle of Wight location of the isle the Tinker to Chance double play partner death in Albany Iraq? and other items.
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Hekla
Isle of Wight
England
Albany
N. Y
United States
Siam
Presbyterians Likely to Set Minimum Salary for Ministers
The Presbyterian Church may establish a minimum annual salary of 2400 dollars and provide living quarters for married ministers. The recommendation will be submitted to the general assembly opening May 28 in Montreal, North Carolina, by the assembly's permanent committee on ministers and the executive committee on home missions.
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Atlanta
Presbyterian Church
General Assembly
Montreal
N.C
Assembly
Presbyterian News Service
Handley Seniors Favor Male Teachers in Poll
A recent survey of Handley High School seniors shows a preference for male teachers over female teachers. The item reflects attitudes among the student body and cites no further context or names.
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Handley
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Berryville
Miami
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