General Lee Compared to Disliked Admiral Hoover
The piece reports on General Lee facing inspector probes into charges of misuse by U S troops in Italy while drawing a parallel with Admiral Hoover whose poor morale impact and harsh leadership earned dislike. It notes Lee's capable wartime logistics but unpopularity among officers and men and cites limited proven facts.
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Eisenhower
Italy
John C. H. Lee
Lee
Mediterranean
United States
European
General Lee
Central Pacific
John Hoover
Kwajalein
Pacific
John” Hoover
Admiral Hoover
Kon Tiki raft voyage proves Pacific crossing possible
Six Scandinavian scientists on a 45 foot Kon Tiki raft sailed for four months across the Pacific to reach a South Sea island. They argued ancient Peruvians could cross to Polynesia by raft, matching local hints of early Peruvian influence with their modern proof.
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Pacific
South Sea
Polynesia
New World
Peru
Six Sailors Venture Into Pacific to Seek Fresh Water
In a quiet voyage, six men leave shore aboard a small craft. They subsist on improvised water stores from hollow canes. Their journey aims to add to the world’s knowledge amid a restless era.
Growing Socialist promises crushed by British policy failures
The piece argues that the Labour government’s missteps have nullified Socialist hopes for prosperity in Britain. It cites stagnation in business, poor agriculture and foreign trade, and a massive mine disaster under socialized coal mines. A delegation seeks U.S. credit to cope with resulting emergencies.
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Bluefield
W. Va
Daily ‘Telegraph
British Empire
America
Sam
Dallas club spurs revolt against long skirts
In Dallas 1300 women form the Little Below the Knee club to defy new long skirt fashion. Founder Mrs. Warren J. Woodward says women will wear outfits that suit them this winter, challenging Parisian style dictates and promising a fashion shakeup with potential nationwide impact.
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Newport News Times-Herald
Dallas
Texas
Associated Press
Lbe’s
Warren J. Woodward
The
Dispatch
Satan
Eve
Miss Agnes Shirley Named Frederick County Home Agent
One year ago Agnes Shirley of Berkeley Springs was appointed home agent for Frederick County succeeding Madeline Myers. The county saw 2,110,000 bushels of apples stored. 43 men from the city and county sworn into the Virginia Reserve Militia at a courthouse muster. A fatal collision near Berryville Pike killed Madeline Mullenix and Frank Strode. Handley Library opened to the public 29 years ago today.
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Agnes Shirley
Berkeley Springs
Frederick County
Madeline Myers
Virginia Reserve
Madeline Mullenix
Frank Strode
Siphens City
Greyhound
Berryville Pike
Handley Library
Strength For The Day: Calebs Mountain Challenge
Earl L Douglas presents Caleb as an aging hero who seeks the hardest task. He asks Joshua for the mountain where giants dwell, arguing the Lord may help him drive them out. The piece praises pursuing difficult calls over easy, secure paths.
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Caleb
Joshua
Israel
How's Your I Q Quiz Questions on Page 2 Answers
A reader quiz lists ten questions covering history science and language. It includes the 1947 military anniversary query the NLRB general counsel the moon light sources the Pharbs of Alexandria cipher and more with a note about dog food standards since 1937 per Domestic Commerce and the American Hospital Association.
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Army Air Forces
New
National Labor Relations Board
Alexandria
Mediterranean
V.A.S. A
American Hospital Association
Rescue and Rivalry Mark Early Morning at North Market Street
Early morning scene reflects a confrontation between Rev Mathew Hogan and Deacon French Poles on North Market Street. In separate incident Harry Parsons and Walter Kremer saved Luther Ash from drowning in the Shenandoah River near Harper's Ferry.
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North Market Street
Mathew Hogan
French Poles
Harry Parsons
Walter Kremer
Luther Ash
Shenandoah River
Harper's Ferry
Manassas State vocational school to open Sept 4
Dormitories available as Manassas State vocational school begins its fourth year of training in Virginia. Courses include auto mechanics, machine shop practice, electricity, drafting, welding and more. Open to citizens 15 and over with programs approved by the Veterans Administration and supervised by the State Board of Education.
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Manassas
Daniel M. Kelso
Virginia
Kelso
Veterans Administration
State Board of Education
Kangaroo Young Born With Big Forelimbs
Very young kangaroos have large forelegs and tiny hind legs. As they grow the forelegs stay small while the hind legs enlarge to become unusually strong.
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J.C.W
VPI Receives $50 000 for GI Student Housing
Richmond August 22 Governor Tuck approved releasing 50 000 from the Virginia Tech emergency housing fund to Virginia Polytechnic Institute for housing GI students.
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VPI
Richmond
Tuck
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Peaches Prices Steady in Roanoke Crozet Market
The Martinsburg Bureau of Federal State News reports Wednesday peach prices in the Roanoke Crozet sections. Demand moderate, market about steady. Elberta variety U S No 1 two inches and up mostly 3.25 with some 3.50. two and a half inches and up bring few at 4.00 for shipping in bushel lots.
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Martinsburg
Federal State News Service
Elbertas U. S
Lived Like Bachelor, She Seeks Divorce
Klara Gyory a 30 year old fashion model was granted a divorce from Francis E Gyory 67 wealthy cigar manufacturer after testifying that for 11 years following their Budapest marriage they lived in Los Angeles men s club rarely leaving the premises They ate at the same table with the same waiter and shared meals as her husband behaved like a bachelor and urged her to do the same.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Klara Gyory
Francis E. Gyory
Cottonseed Byproduct Yields Feed From Each Bale
Every 500 pound bale of cotton yields about 640 pounds of stock feed from the cottonseed.
Berrie to Study For Foreign Trade
George Berrie IV born in Winchester Virginia has enrolled in the American Institute for Foreign Trade in Phoenix Arizona. He studied at Yale 1941 to 1944 and served as an army first lieutenant in World War I.
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Phoenix
Ariz
George Berrie, IV
Winchester
American Institute For Foreign Trade
Berry
Yale University
Streamlined Structure in Most Fish
A brief look at how most fish optimize their bodies for efficient movement. The streamlined form reduces drag, aiding swimming performance and energy conservation in aquatic environments.
Ant lions of Europe trap unwary insects underground
European ant lions create sand pits that lure and trap insects. they rely on gritty surfaces and curved traps to capture prey, converting small sand grains into effective ambush sites.
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Europe
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