England Moves Toward Nationalization of Land
The article argues the Labor government under Attlee is advancing socialism in Britain through nationalization. It cites nationalized banking, transport, coal, and hints at steel, with Hugh Dalton claiming move toward nationalization of land. The piece stresses implications of US funding and a fully socialist England.
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England
Great Britain
Labor
Hugh Dalton
Attlee
United States
Mr. Dalon
Nanking and Shanghai Echo 1927 Pattern Reappears in China
The piece draws parallels between the 1927 and 1945 moves from Nanking to Shanghai, noting similar military advances and anti foreign sentiment. It contrasts foreign protection then and now, highlighting the lack of an International Settlement and shifts in U.S. and British guidance for nationals.
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Nanking
Shanghai
Pearl Harbor
Foreigners Urged To Leave Shanghai Amid Martial Law
Both sides warn of danger as martial law tightens in Shanghai, urging nationals to depart. About 2400 Americans and 4000 British lived there, while memories of 1927 uprisings color fears of riots and anti foreign action despite assurances of protection.
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United States
Shanghai
Britain
Nanking
Chiang
Federal aid to education hinges on local responsibility
The Opinion argues that local failure to fund adequate schools in Georgia and Gloucester County, Virginia undermines the case for federal or state aid. It notes Georgia voters rejected a $23 million tax, Georgia per pupil spending near $60 vs $134 national. Gloucester officials resisted a court-ordered equal facilities and a $300,000 bond.
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Washington Evening Star
Georgia
Gloucester County
New Technique Shows Value of Newspaper Readers
Editor and Publisher P H Batte of the Charlotte Observer argues each extra subscriber adds potential $3,000 yearly spend with local merchants. He says this demonstrates the buying power of newspaper readers for advertisers.
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P. H. Batte
Charlotte
N. C
Observer
Crosby Named Grand Marshal Crowned Queen in 1948 Parade
One year ago Bing Crosby served as Grand Marshal and Gen Hoyt Vandenberg crowned Queen Gretchen Merrill. Clearbrook set a $4800 goal for a hospital drive as Miss Elisabeth Lichliter arrived from Hollins College to spend the weekend with her parents, Mr and Mrs Dudley C Lichliter.
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Bing Crosby
Hoyt Vandenberg
Gretchen Merrill
Clearbrook
Elisabeth Lichliter
Hollins College
Dudley C. Lichliter
Soviet Air Strikes Hit German Rail Lines and Ground Actions
Soviet planes bomb German troop trains and facilities as American forces steadily neutralize tap positions from New Guinea to the Philippines. Mrs. Edgar Whiting is named local nominee in Virginia War Mother Contest. County residents registering for the draft include Walter Frank Baker Thomas Patrick Madigan Lacy H Anderson Paul Thomas Smith and Kenneth William Taylor.
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New Guinea
Philippines
Edgar Whiting
Virginia
Walter Frank Baker
Thomas Patrick Madigan
Lacy H. Anderson
Paul Thomas Smith
Kenneth William Taylor
Shenandoah College Names May Queen Mary Catherine Baker
Clinton D. Cather sustains injuries at National Pruit Products Co. Mary Catherine Baker is crowned May Queen at Shenandoah College. Fires and floods follow earthquakes in Japan, affecting multiple regions.
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Clinton D. Cather
National Pruit Products Co
Mary Catherine Baker
Shenandoah College
Japan
Elizabeth Steck Reigns Queen Shenandoah At Apple Blossom
Twenty five years ago Miss Elizabeth Steck is named Queen Shenandoah for the first Apple Blossom festival. Riley Harrison dies at Augusta Military Academy where he served as instructor. Mrs. George W. Stover dies this afternoon from blood poisoning.
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Elizabeth Steck
Shenandoah
Riley Harrison
Augusta Military Academy
George W. Stover
Sense of Money Reflections on Wealth and Class
Hal Boyle recalls lessons from money and family. A night worker learns his daughter classifies him by pay. A ruggedness effort backfires when a child reports getting attacked by a second grader. The anecdotes reveal how money shapes self worth and courage in kids.
Rainfall totals and historical averages shown
The article lists 24 hour rainfall to 7 am and April year to date plus 36 year averages by month from 1913 to 1948. It notes quoted averages and a rainfall total. It also provides a biblical question about John the Baptist and answers that the headless body was removed and buried by his disciples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Research Laboratory
John the Baptist
John
Strength For The Day On Faith And Fence Post Lifespans
A meditation on Christian certainty cites John 5 23 and the need to believe for eternal life. It then answers reader questions on fence post longevity with Forest Products Laboratory figures for chestnut white pine and red oak. Longevity varies by wood type heartwood depth installation soil and climate and is shortened by termites in some regions.
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Wilbur Chapman
Dwight L. Moody
Moody
Chapman
Jesus
God
Christ
Forest Products Laboratory
United States
Vitamin A and filing offer wart relief on soles
Doctors test a method using filing to reduce plantar warts followed by high dose vitamin A. Of 42 patients, 15 were cured and 6 showed great improvement, with most improvements within six to eight weeks. If ineffective, limited X ray may be used under expert care.
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Samuel H. Fisher
W. Edward Chamberlain
Pennsylvania
King
How's Your I Q? A 1948 quiz on leaders and life
A 1948 memory quiz lists questions on the U S presidency a World War II figure treason sentence and a Grand National winner. It asks readers to turn to Page 2 for answers and provides gardening plant planning rules from Taylor's Encyclopaedia of Gardening.
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Federal Hall
New York City
U. S
Sir Laurence Olivier
Beatrice and Porter clash at a fancy party
Beatrice confronts Porter at a New York party about love and permanence while Libby and David edge toward separation. Beatrice recalls marriage as more than a passion and fears losing Porter to another.
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Beatrice
David
Porter
David Jordan
Plume
Beatrice. Porter
Darling
New York
Libby
Vid
Libbi
Trice
Aby
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