Retaliation Emphasized by Harriman in Defense Speech
Secretary Harriman warns immediate airborne atomic retaliation deters foes and urges four pillars: domestic strength a balanced military UN leadership and hunger relief. He fears weakening military power and urges frank Washington talks on the British American loan as Britain’s recovery hinges on transparent spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Averell Harriman
United States
Harriman
United Nations
Washington
Britain
Great Britain
Britain Faces Credit Strain After Swift Loan Repayment
The text notes Britain repaid 75 percent of a five year loan in one year, while domestic prices rose and severe storms reduced production. It argues miscalculation or extravagance, and states the reason should not justify further favors from this country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
West
Britain
The Curse of Socialism Opinion Piece Critiques Labor Policy
The piece argues the Labor government did not cause Britain’s economic woes but worsens them through socialization and regimentation. It claims socialism criples initiative, expands bureaucratic power, and harms coal, finance, rail, utilities, and agriculture. It urges Americans to resist socialized policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
United States
Soviet Union
Europe
IQ Quiz Questions From A Historical Page
A set of trivia items covering punishment types political history constitutional dates bullfighting US military structure dictatorship timing and biographical opinions. The page notes a key fact from the Hydrographic Office about freshwater versus seawater warming rates.
Rainfall totals and averages from 34 year period
The record shows 48 hour precipitation ending 7 am none, year to date August 2.69 inches, 1947 rainfall to date 24.86 inches, and average annual rainfall over 34 years 36.30 inches. Monthly averages from 1913 to 1946 list values such as January 2.45 and December 2.43 inches. Data courtesy of the Winchester Research Laboratory.
Winchester Schools Add Fifteen New Teachers
Superintendent Garland R. Quarles announced that fifteen new teachers joined the Winchester public schools faculty. Winchester Little Theater staged Ladies In Retirement at the Capitol Theater with John Williams directing and Mrs. Ethel Jolliffe as production manager. Beatrice O Connell played Ellen Creed, the lead.
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Garland R. Quarles
Winchester Public Schools
Winchester Little Theater
Capitol Theater
John Williams
Ethel Jolliffe
Beatrice O’connel
Ellen Creed
Red Cross life saving class taught at Winchester Golf Club pool
Ten years ago in 1937 Mrs Helen Wright executive secretary of the Winchester Frederick Chapter Red Cross taught a life saving class at the Winchester Golf Club pool with about twelve registered. Heavy rainfall totaling 5.32 inches for the week followed a drought. A commemorative five cent postage stamp honoring Virginia Dare, the first white child born in America, was on sale at the Winchester post office.
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Helen Wright
Winchester-Frederick
Red Cross
Winchester Golf Club
Virginia Dare
America
Winchester
Soft coal outlook dims in city as hard coal remains grim
A 1922 retrospective notes improved soft coal prospects yet a dark, gloomy forecast for hard coal this fall and winter in the city and surrounding area. An equipment break delayed late news, including local soldiers’ return from camp and a substantial AP report. Balloons with a duck and free exhibition ticket advertise Winchester agriculture fair in the sky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily News
Associate Press
Star Today
Winchester
Intruder Routs Miss Lambder. $3.50 Stolen from Dedman
Miss Camie Lambder woke to a dark room and chased a robber after screams. The incident occurred about 4 AM. Thief took $3.50 from T. L. Dedman’s business and left an empty purse behind.
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Camie Lambder
T. L. Dedman
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Maine
Air Coordinating Committee
Florida
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U.S
Library of Congress
Monrovia
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Bendix
Tren Ien
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Winchester Research Laboratory
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Glamor Girls
By Don Flowers
Chic Young
IAN Insurance
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Big Sister
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Wally Bisho
Muggs
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