Rebuilding Germany Ties to Allied Oversight in Ruhr
The United States and Britain seek a joint German production plan under Allied control. Aims include boosting Ruhr coal output from about 220000 to up to 350000 tons daily by December, with France cautious about reviving war potential. The policy stresses supervised industrial restoration to aid European recovery and prevent a new German war machine.
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Germany
Btate
Marshall
Ruhr
Pikes
U. S
Europe
Hitler
France
Fire panic tragedy after false alarm crowds trample
A staged panic at a crowded venue led to deaths as people shouted Fire and stampeded. Witnesses say crowd control failed and instincts overtook reason, resulting in multiple fatalities amid the chaos.
Opinion on new skirts and the pocket problem
Current Opinion shows feminine views split on skirt length with praise for form and complaints of difficulty in pressing. The common need is a pocket to hold keys and items without spilling or widening the hips, prompting designers to address accessibility and weight perception.
Virginia Leaders Shine in National Roles This Year
The State Chamber of Commerce notes Virginians heading national groups. Earl Bunting of Winchester leads the National Association of Manufacturers, Edgar M. Hastings of Richmond heads the American Society of Engineers, and Richmond’s Mrs. J. L. Blair Buck presides over the General Federation of Woman's Clubs. Ralph C. McDaniel of Richmond chairs Omicron Delta Kappa, and A. Herbert Foreman of Norfolk heads the Sons of the American Revolution.
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Virginia
Commonwealth
State Chamber of Commerce
National Association of Manufacturers
Earl Bunting
Winchester
American Society of Engineers
Edgar M. Hastings
Richmond
General Federation of Woman’s Clubs
J. L. Blair Buck
National Organization of Omicron Delta Kappa
Ralph C. McDaniel
National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
A. Herbert Foreman
Norfolk
Strength For The Day Strength For The Day
A column argues that overbearing apron strings from mothers hinder education and growth. It compares parental overprotection to thorny nests, noting most juvenile delinquency stems from neglect with some from pampering. Educators warn against suffocating influence and urge balanced guidance.
Quiz questions test readers on varied trivia
A newspaper page lists ten trivia prompts including dinosaur dating, total hair coverage in mammals, presidential term scenarios, explosive chemical sourcing, venison, a top French military honor for FDR, royal train delays for Elizabeth, presidential salutes, the composer of My Blue Heaven, and a North Carolina raffle dispute over a Cadillac.
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Harry
Truman
France
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Elizabeth
Santa Monica
Calif
Ahoskie
N. C
Palomar 200 inch telescope night operation cost
It is estimated that one night of operation for the 200-inch telescope on Mt. Palomar will cost about $600.
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Mt. Palomar
Glad to Help Winchesters Fire Help Editorial
Clarke County readers urged publication of an editorial noting a Winchester fire department billing dispute. The piece recalls a farm barn fire a year earlier with a $100 guaranteed paid to Berryville units for aid, and now Berryville called for help as Winchester fought a large blaze with John H. Enders Fire Company responding.
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the Star
Clarke County
Clarke Courier
Winchester
Frederick County
Winchester Fire Department
Battletown Fruit Company
Berryville
John H. Enders Fire Company
Immediate communal aid proves firefighters ready for action
The local company swiftly assembled to combat a blaze, with Berryville firemen pleased to assist. Winchester volunteers vow to respond again upon request, underscoring a lesson to avoid aloofness when aid is sought.
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Berryville
Winchester
Who appoints the Alaskan delegate in Congress
Alaska is represented in the U S Congress by a delegate who sits in the House of Representatives but has no vote. The delegate is elected by the people for a two year term.
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Congress
J.R.A. A
Alaska
U. S. Congress
House of Representatives
Rudolph Family Reunion Set At Hebron Church
Rudolph family members and guests will hold a reunion at Hebron Church in Interment Virginia at 10 a.m. on August 24. Miss Ruth Brill requests attendees bring written family records since 1941 and a summary of World War II activities. a picnic lunch will be shared around 1 p.m.
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Rudolph
Hebron Church
Interment
Ruth Brill
Tary
Help Keep Virginia Green BE CAREFUL WITH FIRE
A public safety alert urges residents to prevent wildfires in Virginia by avoiding open flames and properly disposing of ignition sources. Authorities emphasize vigilance during dry conditions and ask communities to report unattended fires immediately.
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Boston
Chicago
Atlanta
Virginia Green
Maybe He Wasn't
A wittily phrased Raleigh News and Observer note contrasts an absent minded professor with a sharper twist, suggesting the professor knowingly sent his wife to the bank to kiss his money goodbye.
Parking meters opposed near county court house site
News of Other Years outlines 1946 actions in Frederick county with supervisors opposing south side Rouss Avenue parking meters near the courthouse. It notes a $10,000 permit for Northern Virginia Power Co to add to a Cameron Street garage and Ruth Cuthbert prepping for the Grand American shoot.
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Frederick County Board of Supervisors
Rouss Ave
Court House
Northern Virginia Power Co
N. Cameron St
Ruth Cuthbert
Winchester
Winchester Kiwanis Set for 15th Anniversary Celebration
In 1922 the Winchester Kiwanis club planned elaborate events for its 15th anniversary. A. B. Hummer, a Clarke county banker and farmer, joined the First National Bank board of directors. Subscriptions totaling $80,000 were needed to start work on the George Washington hotel, with $120,000 already received.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Wilbur Krise
Kiwanis
Winchester Kiwanis Club
A. B. Hummer
Clarke County
First National Bank
Virginia Whisson
George Washington Hotel
Jennie March Hurt by Falling Cellar Door
In 1897 a seven year old girl, Jennie, daughter of Ed March, suffered a painful accident when a cellar door fell on her head at her father’s residence. The town clock is ten minutes fast today, though yesterday’s note claimed it was slow. it should be set correctly.
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Jennie
Ed. March
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