Intellectuals Split On East West Line
In Wroclaw Poland Aug 30 thirty five thousand Polish workers and students gathered at the university to cheer a peace manifesto from the World Congress of Intellectuals. The 500 members from 33 countries seek actions to keep and promote peace. Julian Huxley Secretary General of UNESCO criticized the congress noting little progress.
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Wroclaw
Poland
Wall Street
World Congress of
United States
Britain
Julian Huxley
World Congress of Intellectuals
Huxley
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Horseshoe Champion Jack Updike Tops Finals at Front Royal
Jack Updike defeated Tewls Audacille to win the finals of two recreation department tournaments in Front Royal. The wins crowned him the champion horseshoe pitcher in the event series.
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Jack Updike
Front Royal
Tewls Audacille
Recreation Dept
Flower Show Class Schedules and Rules
Community show rules list class structures for Roses Zinnias Dahlias Petunias and Miscellaneous with container and background requirements. Pre-entry deadlines Aimed at amateur gardeners with divisional entries, judging and cash award details noted and judge participation allowed.
Wear White On Highways At Night Warning
A public safety advisory urges pedestrians to wear white clothing when walking on highways after dark. It cautions drivers to remain vigilant and follow traffic rules to reduce the risk of accidents.
Prize distribution for exhibition classes and sweepstakes noted
The schedule lists prizes for exhibitors based on points across classes 1 3 and 4 17 with blue ribbons valued at four points red two and yellow one. Sweepstakes prize goes to the exhibitor with the most blue ribbons. Schedule committee members are Mrs Alvin Pennypacker Mrs Chester Riley Mrs Paul Rhodes and Mrs Dailey Slonaker.
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Alvin Pennypacker
Chester Riley
Paul Rhodes
Dailey Slonaker
Liquor Drinking Declines in Virginia in 6 Months
Virginians drank less liquor in the first half of the year. Distilled spirits consumption fell 7.6 percent in Virginia from January to June, versus a 1.9 percent national drop per Alcoholic Beverage Control board figures.
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Richmond
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Virginia
State liquor consumption shows drop from 1947 levels
Six months volume fell to 2 569 203 gallons vs 2 780 312 in the same 1947 period. National consumption declined from 177 558 372 to 76 072 591 gallons. Last year the state gained over the prior year mainly due to wartime rationing ending in 1947. Consumption of distilled spirits.
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Anderson
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United States Navy
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St. Phene
Donovan Shops
Grove’s
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America
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Corsees Jr
Winchester’s Shopping Center
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Stronaer Card Body
Recap Headquarters
Sound Old Tires
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Shenandoah Valley National Bank
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