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Rain and conscience fund themes collide in quirky column
A clinic on rain concludes it dampens enthusiasm yet rain is a blessing on the plains and in summer. The piece then traces the U S conscience fund from 1811 to 1950, noting large gifts and a random history of guilt money to the Treasury. It ends with a Č tale of Floyd Baca who helps a motorist only to be left wounded and ignored by the car's owners.
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Great Plains
United States
Treasury
Conscience Fund
James Monroe
Treasury Department
Floyd Baca
Casper
Wyo
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Washington
A. Philip Randolph
Congress
Ashington
Sergeant recalls General Dean in jeep with bazooka chase
In Taejon early Korean War days a sergeant, just released, was asked if he saw General Dean. He replied that the last time he saw Dean he was in a jeep with a bazooka chasing a tank. Communists freed 150 more Americans, nearing 2,000 in total. Miss Dorothy Eisenberg hosted Miss Betty May Kersey of Richmond.
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Korea
Dorothy Eisenberg
Betty May Kersey
Richmond
Record: 347 MPH Land Speed Record At Salt Flats
In Salt Flats Utah 1938 Captain George Eyston on a seven ton Thunderbolt set a land speed record at 347.155 mph. Virginia poet Carter Wormeley died in Richmond of a heart attack. Kansas pilot H L Woods reported Japanese warplanes forced a landing near Canton and machine gunned the aircraft killing or wounding 14 of 17 passengers.
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Utah
George E. T. Eyston
Carter W. Wormeley
Laureat
Virginia
Richmond
H. L. Woods
Kansas
Canton
Bull Young Dies After KO by Willard in 1913
Fifty years ago in Los Angeles heavyweight fighter Bull Young died after an uppercut to the chin in a bout with Jess Willard. The report also notes Miss Mary A Robinson returning and Mrs Joseph Ames with daughter Marie leaving for Boston after a summer in the city.
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Bull’ Young
Jess Willard
Mary A. Robinson
James L. Robinson
Joseph B. Ames
Marie
Boston
Daily Meditation By Earl L. Douglas
Earl L. Douglas reflects on Deuteronomy 11 18 to 20 urging inward devotion. He stresses God’s truth written on the heart and in the home, beyond rituals and church structures, as the final spiritual danger and duty.
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Merchants Face Loss From Washington Demonstration
Washington area faces millions in losses as August 28 protests deter shoppers and workers. Federal responsibility for permit impact debated, with calls for tax relief and compensation for businesses harmed by the planned demonstration. The piece questions precedent and due process amid tempers and fears of violence.
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Washington
Washinton
National Capital
District of Columbia
Agedere
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Real puzzler to men why women enjoy being women
HAL BOYLE notes men envy their wives while wives juggle endless tasks. A wife says being a woman is more fun despite the daily grind and self adjustments. He muses on gender roles and daily life with humorous reflections.
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Frances
Rheumatic Fever Risks and Symptoms Highlighted by Research
The article discusses rheumatic fever as a disease with multiple contributing factors including heredity and climate. It notes only about two percent of severe strep cases progress to rheumatic fever and ages six to sixteen show higher susceptibility. It explains how heart scarring from inflammation can affect function and warns readers about the varied and subtle symptoms.
Virginia sees 40 percent tax cut on unemployment fund
J Eldred Hill Jr of the Virginia Employment Commission forecasts a 40 percent reduction in the unemployment compensation tax for employers as Virginia’s unemployment fund reaches a record 111 million dollars. The surplus suggests strong employment and low misuse of funds, indicating prudent fiscal management and potential relief for employers.
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Virginia
J. Eldred Hill Jr
Virginia Employment Commission
Governors Hedge on Public Opinion Says Analyst
A quoted analyst remarks that governors avoid direct answers when probing public sentiment, noting hedging and cautious language as a pattern in contemporary governance. The comment underscores distrust in political messaging and the challenge of gauging voter views.
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