War Heroes Names Given to Virginia Tech Dormitories
Roanoke reports three Virginia Tech dormitories will be named for World War II Congressional Medal of Honor recipients Lt. Monteith from Richmond Lt. Femoyer from Huntington and Sgt. Thomas from Charleston. Monteith died June 6 1944 on D Day Femoyer died November 1944 after achieving valor in the Fortress Europe mission and Thomas gave his life on Bougainville in 1943.
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Roanoke
J . will _s
St James Wat
Herbert
Vernon Eberwine
Suffolk
Monteith
Richmond
Femoyer
Huntington
W. Va
Germany
English Channel
Set
Thomas
Cnarleston
U. S. Marine Corps
Bougainville
York Inn Promises Fine Dining and Versatile Private Rooms
The York Inn, led by owner chef de Mazzon, touts a renowned menu and private rooms for groups from small to 350 400 guests. Buffet service features abundant varied dishes including poultry seafood and filet options with spot kitchen supervision and onion Masterpiece. Prices are described as reasonable and the atmosphere as pleasant making entertaining easy for social or business groups.
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York Inn
York
York On
de Mazzon
York’s
Rams Prepares For Eagles In Championship Clash
Los Angeles coach Clark Shaughnessy and his staff labor to devise a plan for a National Football League title game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Shaughnessy respects Philly's defense, expecting a tough test after their 38 14 win in Philadelphia. Eagles boast the league's best defense and lead in multiple categories.
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Los Angeles
Clark Shaughnessy
Philadelphia Eagles
Shaughnessy
Los Angeles Rams
Eagles
Greasy
Rams
College Basketball Results Snapshot
College basketball results show Holy Cross routing Dartmouth 85 to 53 while Colgate defeated NYU 83 to 78. Other notable scores include Oklahoma A&M 31 over Duquesne 55 and New Mexico 36 over Long Island 38. Indiana beat DePaul 61 to 55 and Baylor edged Texas Wesleyan 52 to 51.
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Holy Cross
Dartmouth
Colgate
NYU
Long Island
Okla
A&m
Duquesne
New Mexico
Harvard
Boston College
West Liberty
Fairmont
Iowa
Davis-Elkins
Shepherd
Salem
Western Ky
Georgetown
East Carolina
Catawba
Richmond
Quantico
Furman
Wofford
Mt. St. Marys
Towson
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Louisville
Wisconsin
Notre Dame
Missouri
Texas Christian
Purdue
Drake
Indiana
Depaul
Baylor
Texas Wes
W. Tex. State
Texas
Rice
Sam Houston
Arizona
California Poly
Tex. A&m
Abilene Christ
Hamline
Whittier
San Francisco
Frisco Oc
California
Col. of Pacific
Virginia Cagers Face Navy in Richmond Showdown
Virginia Cavaliers prepare for a clash with Navy basketball after Navy’s five prior wins over UVA. The Richmond Spiders topped Emory and Henry 71 59 while Elmo Stephenson scored 22 in a 66 61 win. Randolph Macon travels to Quantico to meet Marines. East Tennessee State beat Emory and Henry 71 59.
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University of Virginia
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Navy
Middies
Virginians
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Quantico
Marines
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Spiders
Elmo Stephenson
Old Dominion College
East Tennessee State
Emory and Henry
Wasps
Reno Divorces Most Often Granted on Mental Cruelty Grounds
Reno court records show the most frequent divorce grounds listed as mental cruelty in available reports. The statistic highlights strained marital relations as the leading cause in local filings.
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Reno
Stonewall Hopes For A Brighter Basketball Season
Stonewall high school basketball seeks improvement after a 1948 season. Coach William Garforth welcomes the return of most veterans led by Tommy DeHaven and Charles Gillespie while Phil O Connell has graduated. The squad trains for a Martinsburg game against Inwood with DeHaven likely at center and White Hoover Brannon and Shirley vying for key guard and forward roles.
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Stonewall
Plastec
T Againswood High School
Martinsburg
William Garforth
Phil O’connell
Inwood
Tommy DeHaven
Charles Gillespie
DeHaven
Gillespie
Jerry White
Bobby Hoover
Phil O'Connell
Two Men Six Feet Tall among Listed Boxers
Six names cited as six feet tall DeHaven and White join Billy Cornwall Tony Davis Jimmy Painter Jimmy Wilson and Dwain Place in the roster.
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DeHaven
White
Billy Cornwall
Tony Davis
Jimmy Painter
Jimmy Wilson
Dwain Place
U S Sets to Renew Panama Relations
Secretary of State Acheson announced the United States will renew relations with Panama after recent government changes. He cited assurances from Arias that Panama will meet international obligations, stressing no foreign intervention occurred as the Panama Canal lies at the nation’s heart.
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Washington
United States
Acheson
Arias
Panama
Panama Canal
Portrait to Penny: Sarah Longacre and the Indian Cent
James Barton Longacre served as chief engraver at the U S Mint from 1844 to 1869. A 1859 tale claims an Indian child placed a headdress on young Sarah Longacre, inspiring the Indian cent design, but mint records do not confirm this story.
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Sarah Longacre
United States
James Barton Longacre
U. S. Mint
Sarah
Mint
Meter Violators May Get Off with Fine of Five Cents
Martinsburg December 14 an ordinance passes first and second readings for a new system of parking meter fines. A ticket gives one hour to report at police headquarters where the violator may be released for a nickel in a meter. If reporting within two hours the fine is one dollar. delays beyond that window bring two to ten dollars.
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Martinsburg
Der
Snyder Seeks Cuts to Excise Taxes to Fix Inequities
Secretary of the Treasury Snyder indicated he favors some cuts in excise taxes to remove inequities in the tax system. He cautioned at a news conference that whether it can be done now remains a question. Excise taxes cover luggage jewelry telephone bills transportation tickets and other items boosted sharply during the war.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Snyder
Scientists forge synthetic minerals under high pressure
Researchers create minerals in stainless steel reactors at extreme pressures to simulate deep earth conditions, exploring new phases and potential industrial applications.
Estimated value per tooth by Dr Mayo
The value was calculated by Dr Charles Mayo. The question notes W C H A and confirms the estimator as Dr Charles Mayo.
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Mayo
Charles Mayo
Value of a full natural dentition estimated at 32000
A clinic estimated a complete natural set of teeth is worth 32000 dollars for an adult, implying each tooth equals 1000 dollars. The calculation reflects the perceived value of a full dental set in monetary terms.
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