Young Men of Today Prove Strength for Peace or War
The speaker asserts that contemporary youth are splendid physical specimens not decayed by modern times. He argues they can endure hard tasks once done by earlier generations, whether in peacetime duties or military service, and remain equal to any call for strength and endurance.
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Public scrutiny of ghost writing in patent case prompts publicity critique
Washington readers question Supreme Court upholding of disbarment for a lawyer who used a ghostwritten article in a patent application. The piece argues the decision reflects a need for better publicity and that ghost writing can be common in public life but was deemed fraud in this instance.
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Supreme Court
Patent Office
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Robertson Sees U S Aid Policy Disliked In Europe
Senator Robertson after a Europe trip says the United States may be cordially disliked as the $35 billion aid program continues. He argues time to expand aid is near and critics fears tax money is being misused, urging restraint and reconsideration of the spending plan.
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Robertson
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Midas
Virginia
Cry for Peace Amid Global Turmoil Reflections
A reflective piece laments the slow progress toward a true peace five years after Pearl Harbor. It argues that treaties with Finland Romania Bulgaria Italy stall, peace remains distant, and distrust grows as Moscow’s influence drives a cold war default with militarized outcomes.
Grandfather’s Feat Sparks Iowa Town Boast
An Iowa community cites a citizen claiming a grandfather carried a 10 pound sack nine and a half miles in fifty five minutes, asserting old generation strength. The tale contrasts perceived vigor with newer generations though no independent proof is provided.
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Supreme Court Upholds Virginia Labor Statutes and Right to Work
The piece notes the U S Supreme Court ruling upholding the Arkansas and Virginia right to work laws and anti coercion statutes. It discusses Virginia measures limiting picketing to bona fide employees and prohibiting forced employment practices. It also covers public utilities seizure and anti closed shop rulings, framing labor vs capital tensions.
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Virginia
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Virginia Legislative
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Supreme Court
Recreation department tennis trophies to be presented tonight
Tonight at the armory the recreation department will present the season tennis championship trophies. H. A. Holland is the 1948 doubles champion. Winchester Kiwanis representatives are in Hagerstown for a divisional conference. A fire in a Chestnut Street automobile wiring was extinguished before three fire trucks arrived around 12 30 p m today.
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Local Post Office Sees Record Mail Volume
The post office reports its largest mail volume ever as Nelson Page urges early stamp purchases for faster service. Three local men enlist in the armed services through the city recruiting office. Berryville chamber completes plans for a Christmas tree and pro stoma to be held on Christmas Eve.
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Armed Services
Berryville
Flapper Grandmother Show Aids Handley Band and Fire Co
A 1924 event, featuring Bill Schneider Lawrence Hollis and Ab Huntsberry, draws a large crowd this week for the Handley Boys Band charity. Winchester Memorial Hospital charter changes allow acceptance of all gifts for charitable purposes.
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Lenore Fire Destroys Rutherford Store Post Office Station
In Lenore on the Cumberland Valley line the Rutherford store the post office and the railroad station burned to the ground. The Star announced an eight column paper and a special 14 day edition six inches longer.
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Strength For The Day By Earl L. Douglas
A religious reflection argues against softening core beliefs to gain converts. The piece stresses mystery in religion and warns that true faith requires more than common sense to reform the self. In a Q and A, an answer notes German bombers sank ships in the Suez Canal in January 1941, but the canal remained operational for much of World War II.
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Youngest Roosevelt Son Calls Atom Charges a Publicity Stunt
John Roosevelt, 33, youngest son of the late President, dismissed charges that Harry Hopkins shared atom secrets with Russia as a publicity stunt. He criticized the Navy under Secretary Matthews, saying it would become merely an escort for the Army.
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Maximum overseas personnel carried aboard a single ship in WWI
The Department of Defense states the peak was 15,032 military personnel aboard a Queen Mary voyage, departing August 2.
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Myles and Natalie brave the storm to seek safe refuge
Natalie's insistence on leaving clashes with Myles Jaffray's anger and control as a thunderstorm drives them to the road. He offers shelter in his roadster and drives toward the Digby entrance while Betsy awaits, promising a safe return as the scene ends with a cliffhanger.
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Teo
Water Shortage Sparks Patience and Parody in Manhattan
Hal Boyle describes New York facing a 34.7 percent water reserve as residents hoard supply. A quirky tale follows Johnny Bo-Bo who resists drinking water, while others joke about black market water and tying water to white shirts to store it. The piece humorously outlines a city in a drought and the odd reactions of its people.
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Mac
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How's Your I Q Based On 100 Questions
A reader quiz asks how to score an IQ based on 100 questions over 10 days with ranges: Mem ory Genius for 9–10 correct, Very Superior for 7–8, Good for 5–6. It lists sample questions about Dutch New Guinea, Sancho Panza, Truman era, Bligh mutiny ship, and tennis love.
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Dutch New Guinea
Sancho Panza
Truman
Bligh
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