U S Bases On The Azores A World War II Policy Ongoing
The piece notes the United States quietly pursuing permanent air and naval bases on the Azores in Portugal. It highlights historical leases dating from 1943 to 1946, Portugal's Salazar regime, and Soviet opposition citing American dominance concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Azores
Portugal
Spain
Salazar
Franco
Mediterranean
New York
Nofoundland
Roosevelt
Hull
Great Britain
Russia
Iceland
Europe
Kremlin
Evatt Leads Fight for Small Nations at Paris Conference
The article argues the Paris treaty process favors four Allied powers. It cites Australian External Affairs Minister Herbert V. Evatt as champion of small nations against Russia and other big powers. It urges support for Evatt to uphold World War II principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Europe
Italy
Bulgaria
Rumania
Hungary
Finland
United States
Great
Britain
Russia
France
Greece
Down Under
Sam
Herbert V. Evatt
Jeader
Paris
Evatt
Drought Signals May Hit Kansas and Surrounding States
A serious drought looms in Kansas and neighboring states with Wichita water supplies strained and fire risks rising as dry conditions persist. The pattern mirrors earlier dust bowl era indicators, while broad crop yields have benefited from a decade of moisture and drought now watched for the next year's prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Wichita
United States
Byrd Viewed as Key for Virginia and Nation in Senate
The piece argues Virginia should renominate Harry Flood Byrd to the U S Senate, praising his record on economy and integrity. It condemns labor leaders opposing him and asserts Byrd serves national welfare, urging Virginians to elect him in the coming primary.
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Democratic Party of
Virginia
Harry Flood Byrd
United States Senate
Senate
Old Dominion
Richmond
Norfolk
Byrd
John L. Lewis
Harry Byrd
Organized Labor
Washington
Congress of the
United States
Union
Houses
Congress
Hough to Speak on Fruit Crops at Local Association Meeting
Dr. Walter S. Hough entomologist at Winchester Research Laboratory will discuss fruit crop conditions at the Frederick County Fruit Growers Association meeting tomorrow night. Fifty five men were ordered to report for pre induction examinations today by the Winchester Selective Service Board. The Winchester Kiwanis Club says a new club they sponsor in Front Royal will be organized next Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter S. Hough
Winchester Research Laboratory
Frederick County Fruit Growers Association
Winchester Selective Service Board
Winchester Kiwanis Club
Front Royal
Proclamation on Daylight Saving Time Issued in Mayo
Mayo city issues a proclamation calling residents to observe daylight saving time effective August 10. Mrs. Henry Post Mitchell leads the National Red Cross First Aid Group seeking volunteers for first aid classes. Building permits issued in July totaled 26,300 dollars per the Revenue Commissioner’s office inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayo
Anderson
Henry Post Mitchell
First Aid
National Red Cross
Office of Commissioner of Revenue
Tucker expected to win Democratic nomination in Lexington
1921 report notes Harry St. George Tucker of Lexington likely to secure a strong Democratic nomination in the current primary. J W Beverley Jr and A R Breckenridge left for Hooks Mill Hampshire County West Virginia to fish along the Capon River on their annual trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry St. George Tucker
Lexington
Messrs
J. W. Beverley, Jr
A. R. Breckenridge
Hooks Mill
Hampshire County
W. Va
Capon River
Illness and travel notes from Braddock Street and Martinsburg visit
In 1896 Mr. Stewart Fawcett lies ill at his father's home on Braddock Street. Mrs. Ollie Faulkner departs for Martinsburg to visit relatives. Cumberland is designated terminal of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad's second division.
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Stewart Fawcett
Braddock Street
Ollie Faulkner
Martinsburg
Cumberland
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Train Carnightfalls on a Soldier's Return
Corbett, a gunner’s mate, travels home aboard the Palm Queen with a wounded veteran. he confronts loneliness, drink, and tense odds as he encounters fellow travelers, a hungry public housing memory, and a porter’s refusal before a continuation of the scene.
Byrd Drives Virginia Toward Victory In Primary
The Voice of the People endorses United States Senator Harry Flood Byrd in Virginia’s August primary. The piece lauds his honesty, productivity, and reform record while urging voters to turn out, reject demagogues, and support continued clean, fiscally sound governance.
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Star
Democracy
Virginia
Washington
Byrd
United States Senate
Law and Order
Department of Conservation and Development
South
United States
Harry Flood Byrd
Thomas M. Hundley
Strength For The Day By Earl L. Douglas
A devotional piece on vacationing and resting the mind and body. It discusses vacation as a way to reset daily patterns, emphasizes rest as a natural and divine need, and contrasts city and resort settings with the value of change in scenery and interests. It also lists naval battles tied to USS Zeilin APA 3 for battle stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Norfolk
Virginia
Guadalcanal
Tulagi
Western New Guinea
Aleutian
Gilbert Island
Marshall Islands
Kwajalein
Maputo
Marianas
Guam
Iwo Jima
You Can’t Sleep Without a Bath and a Dull Book
An article summarizes methods to treat insomnia noting two sleep types physiologic and psychologic. It recommends a brisk walk before bed a warm bath a non stimulating drink and a dull book while warning against excess smoking large meals and worry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurence Hughes
S. E. Jones
Aus
Apple Pie Ridge Community News Notes
Apple Pie Ridge report: A W Adams and Ida Marpole wed this week and plan a visit to Ohio to see daughter Mary Myers. Local residents include Elmer Shifflett recovering at home from Winchester Memorial Hospital, Margaret Hausenfluck visiting Frances Jackson, Irvin Coates ill at home, Marie Spring from Washington DC staying with M C White, and William Braithwaite's health stable. Visitors to the Whites’ home include E J Grove, Reynolds Cookus, Kenneth, and Louise Spence of Martinsburg along with Roy Fries visiting Braithwaite Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apple Pie Ridge
A. W. Adams
Ida Marpole
Ohio
Mary Myers
Elmer Shifflett
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Margaret Hausenfluck
Frances Jackson
Irvin Coates
Marie Spring
Washington, D. C
M. C. White
William Braithwaite
E. 9. Grove
Reynolds Cookus
Kenneth
Louise Spence
Martinsburg
W. A
Roy Fries
Treaty ports defined in China trading zones
Treaty ports are specific Chinese locations opened to foreign trade and European sectors by 19th century action, notably under Lord Napier in 1849. Many lie inland, established to facilitate commerce and residence for foreign interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Ty Lord Napier
How's Your I. Q. Quiz Questions and Answers
A reader asks seven quiz questions across topics from military terms to historic trivia. Questions cover Army ranks, quotations, U S government pay, monarch titles, Gretna Green, kitchen utensil spelling, amulets, cabinet salaries, stopped clocks, and onion taxonomy with true false prompts.
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U.S
White Elephants
Elopers
Scotland
Onion
Lily
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Scott
R. J. Scott
Belische
West Union Record
King Entree Syndicate
G-Zenda Popkin
Sue
Corbett
Mae
Ritz
Red-Head
Kid
Nina
Nina Gilmore
Joanie
Papa
Joanie Taylor
Grandma
Dr. Frankel
Chuckie
Joan
Kalchis
Georgia
Earl L. Douglas
D. D
Fred Neher
By Herman N. Bundesen, M.D
King
Eatures Syndicate, Ime
Apple Pie
T. D
I. Q
Sen. Byrd
Henry Fowler
Clifford Durr
Hugo Black
Alabama
Senator RD
Relpon
Farmers and Agricultural Legisla
Byrd Campaign Committee
Harry F. Byrd
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