Bridges and Lewis Entwined in Trust Salary Debate
The piece questions Senator Bridges of New Hampshire for taking a $35,000 annual trusteeship with the United Mine Workers Welfare Fund while John L. Lewis sits as another trustee and Ezra Van Horn represents coal operators. It argues Bridges should resign one of his posts to avoid a perceived conflict and notes Lewis’s controversial stance on Taft-Hartley Act amendments.
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Bridges
New Hampshire
United Mine Workers Welfare Fund
Ezra van Horn
John L. Lewis
Lewis
Senator Bridges
John Lewis
Senate
Tyles Bridges
General MacArthur Will Stay In Japan
General MacArthur declines a Congressional invitation to return to the United States and share his detailed knowledge of Pacific conditions. The paper views the decision as unfortunate, noting confusion in policy discussions about China Japan Korea and the Pacific.
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General MacArthur
Japan
Douglas MacArthur
United States
Congress
Pacific
State Department
China
Korea
Hazelwood silent on bribery charge in Arnold campaign
Campaign manager Robert M. Hazelwood has not appeared with evidence two weeks after alleging a bribe attempt to desert gubernatorial hopeful Remmie L. Arnold. The Charlottesville Daily Progress mocks the claim as sensational and says facts seem secondary to headlines.
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Robert M. Hazelwood
Remmie L. Arnold
Arnold
Hazelwood
State Board of Elections
Charlottesville Daily Progress
Editor notes Hazelwood’s weak county support in James City
A Charlottesville editor observes that Hazelwood, managing a candidate, secured only eight votes in James City County. The piece suggests locals do not share Hazelwood’s high self-perception of influence.
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Charlottesville
Hazelwood
James City
Bradley chosen permanent chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff
Current Opinion lauds General Omar Bradley as the ideal permanent chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The essay notes Bradley’s universal respect, balanced leadership, and potential to unite the service branches without becoming a military dictator. It argues his influence will strengthen defense planning and interservice cooperation.
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Washington Evening Star
Truman
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Omar N. Bradley
Army
Bradley
Joint Chiefs
Eisenower
Department of Defense
Navy
Air Force
JCS
Defense Department
Forecaster Thomson Nearly Hits Election Percentages
The Lynchburg News notes James M. Thomson of Gaylord Clarke County as a sharp predictor in the August 2 Democratic primary. His estimates for Battle Miller Edwards Arnold closely matched AP returns across 1692 precincts, missing only Battle and Edwards by under one percent.
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James M. Thomson
Gaylord
Clarke County
Arnold
Edwards
Battle
Miller
Milller
Associated Press
Thomson
Berryville
Winchester
Winchester draft board elects Glaize chairman
Philip B. Glaize is chosen as chairman of the Winchester draft board. Also noted are announcements of beauty contest entrants Miss Peggy Golightly and Miss Gloria Daney, a birth for Mr. and Mrs. Preston Payne, and 17 county school vacancies. Cpl Kenneth Jobe reported missing in action in France is later found. his parents are informed.
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Philip B. Glaize i
Winchester
Peggy Golightly
Gloria Daney
Mass
Northern Virginia
Preston Payne
Highland Ave
Patton
Paris
Leslie D. Kline
France
Kenneth Jobe
Clarke County
A. L. Jobe
Mad dog rumors unsettle Potato Hill residents
In Potato Hill in 1899 residents fear a roaming mad dog amid circulating whispers. Officials urge calm as horses, cattle, and people may be at risk while community members report sightings and seek guidance from authorities.
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Potato Hill
Wife Cools Him Off
In New York August heat drives a couple to install a home air conditioner dubbed little blowhard. The device cools the room, produces blue haze and icicles, and amuses guests who visit at dusk, while sparking humorous family banter and neighborly anecdotes.
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New York
Blue Book
Frances
Manhattan
East River
Rover Boy
Bronx
Strength For The Day By Earl L. Douglas D D
Two old friends meet in a New York office. One rich, one modest, discuss wealth and happiness. The rich man laments unhappiness despite wealth while the Y M C A worker notes true joy comes from what possesses us. Navy escalators on Essex class carriers move 30 pilots per minute from hangar to flight deck.
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National
DeLisser, Inc
East 44Th Street
New York City
Associated Press
Init
Winchester
New York
Y.M.C.A
Bill
Navy
Floating Kidney a Condition Helped by Simple Treatment
Floating kidney occurs when the kidney lacks support and moves freely. Most patients improve with simple measures such as supportive belts, diet changes, and rest. surgery helps only if kidney function is affected. Diagnosis requires X ray and kidney tests.
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King
How's Your I Q How to Score
A 10 day IQ test scoring guide lists daily results from 9 to 10 correct as Memory Genius 7 8 Very Superior 5 6 Excellent 4 Good with page 2 answers. Questions cover September days mind doctors storks cities constitutions Shakespeare domes stomach humor and art by Jean.
Balloon ascent records set by Stevens and Anderson in 1935
Cap tains Albert Stevens and Orvil Anderson reached a record altitude of about 13 miles in their Explorer II balloon ascent in 1935. The U S Army crew achieved the height after a takeoff near Rapid City South Dakota, with the balloon at full capacity of 3 700 000 cubic feet as low stratosphere pressure expanded it.
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Albert Stevens
Orvil Anderson
U. S. Army
Rapid City
S. Dak
Birthday Toast Turns Into Quiet Farmhouse Farce
At Kit’s tenth birthday party Marvell dominates the scene with loud stories and constant schemes as Ben watches his daughter drift toward Marvell’s influence. Nedda sets the talk while chores and gifts unfold, and the final reveal in the carriage-house looms as Ben contemplates a staged toast of his own.
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Ben
Marvell
Mrs. Crane
Fanny
Nedda
Miss Searle
Audrey
Kit
Elizabeth Long
Runa, Mead & Company, Inc
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