Capitol Flag Presented to Local VFW Post
Burr P Harrison presented an American flag flown over the U S Capitol on Aug 19 to the local Veterans of Foreign Wars post at a picnic at Tokes Inn. Congressman Harrison was introduced by Harry F Byrd Jr with Woodhull W Baker arranging details.
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Essmean Burr P. Harrison
Veterans of Foreign Wars
United States Capitol
VFW
Tokes’ Inn
Congressman Harrison
Harry F. Byrd, Jr
Woodhull
W. Baker
Cape Town Warmer Than Nearby Coasts Due to Currents
Cape Town in southern Africa lies closer to the South Pole yet enjoys warmer weather than farther north coast areas because ocean currents modify the climate. The statement notes how currents bring warmth to the city despite latitude.
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Cape Town
Africa
South Pole
West Coast
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Garret
East India
Inland Mail
Howl
South America
New Zealand
Hank Pays to Fend Off Uninvited Guests on Mountain Estate
Henry Paynter haunts the press with a scheme to thwart visitors by booby traps and misleading driveways. He shelters his family on a lonely Long Island–style mountain, wiring a doghouse phone and placing electrified barriers, poisonous plants, and hidden noisemakers to deter guests while boasting success after five years with no uninvited overnight stays.
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Henry Paynter
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Hank
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Boyle
Train fire in Berlin kills 27 as operator faces charges
A train fire in Berlin killed 27 people and injured more than 45 as flames swept an overcrowded coach. Authorities arrested a film operator today on charges of violating regulations concerning the transport of film.
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Berlin
Mitchell commission report to be half finished
The Mitchell commission report on Virginia public welfare will be only half completed by the deadline to present to the 1948 General Assembly.
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Richmond
Aug
Mitchell Commission
Virginia
General Assembly
U S Share of Global Vehicles Surges Amid Scrapping Data
United States holds 81 percent of the world’s passenger cars and 57 percent of trucks. The average miles in 1925 scrap were 25 750, rising to 89 600 by 1945, reflecting longer vehicle lifespans and aging fleet trends.
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United States
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