University of Virginia Seeks Larger Opportunities
University of Virginia launches the Development Fund chaired by Admiral William F. Halsey to raise 7.8 million dollars for endowment and expansion. Major asks include 2.25 million for the Medical School and Hospital, 1.3 million for the Wilson School, and 1 million for a Graduate School of Commerce and Business Administration.
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William F. Halsey
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Edward R. Stettinius, Jr
Colgate W. Darden, Jr
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University Medical School
Codrow Wilson School of Foreign Affairs
Algo
College of Arts and Sciences
University @ Virginia
Commonwealth
Te of Virginia
Colgate Darden, Jr
Virginia tourist trade needs better hospitality and services
The editorial agrees with the VALC on licensing and inspections for tourism related businesses but argues that improving Virginia’s tourist trade requires owners to elevate cleanliness, comfort, and courteous service. It criticizes poor food, plumbing, and indifference, noting comparisons to New England and Switzerland and urging broader effort beyond state action.
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New England
Switzerland
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Teens face higher fatality risk from young drivers
Charlottesville Progress notes 16 year old drivers are about eleven times likelier to cause fatal crashes than 45 year olds based on mileage. The piece cites a Wittell study via the American Automobile Association and urges stricter licensing tests, stricter revocation powers, and improved training for new drivers to improve highway safety.
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Angpan
Saturday Evening Post
David EB. Wittell
American Automobile Association
Wittels
Government stirs controversy over potato price tactics
A bureaucratic dispute rises as critics accuse officials of burning potatoes by the carload to prop up prices and then opening an inquiry to explain why food costs remain high.
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Rome
The Farmer and the City Fellow Compared in Mississippian Note
A Tarpon Beacon note from Pass Christian contrasts a farmer and a city man, saying both share ignorance but differ in the things they do not know. The compact reflection highlights rural and urban perspectives in a provincial frame.
Farley Praises Women as Superior to Men
James A Farley declares in Roanoke Times that women are superior to men in spirit. He speaks as a chivalrous, domesticated husband framing his view as benevolent sentiment.
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James’ A. Farley
Prevention of Tooth Decay By Herman N. Bundesen M D
Dr Bundesen describes modern preventive dentistry including early decay detection and patient cooperation. Fluorinated water trials show promise but safety levels are still studied with direct sodium fluoride applications reducing decay by about 40 percent. Zinc chloride and potassium ferrocyanide may offer alternative decay prevention by sealing tooth cracks.
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Herman N. Bundesen, M.D
United States
King
Army officer joins Reserve Officers Corps after discharge
The Army states that anyone drawing disability compensation or with a pending claim is ineligible for the Reserve Officers Corps. The officer who contracted malaria a month after release would be barred from the Reserves while such a claim exists, but may still satisfy other eligibility conditions for active duty depending on the disability status and VA processing.
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Reserve
Department of the Army
Eligibility Rules For Honorary Reserve Duty
The text explains that eligibility for the Honorary Reserve requires the officer to be able to go on active duty. It notes a pension prevents dual compensation, meaning a retiree drawing a pension cannot serve due to this prohibition.
Danish Minister Calls European Children Mostly Pagan
Dr. Bredahl Peterson from Copenhagen says most European children are primarily pagan unless trained. He cites need for doctrinal instruction to counter secular tendencies. Arkansas Gazette reports his warning to religious educators.
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Bredahl Peterson
Copenhagen
Wardensville to Face Handley in Tonight’s Game
Handley high school basketball hosts Wardensville at 7 30 p m The Judges won their season opener 40 to 7 against Strasburg and are favored over West Virg The expected starting lineup mirrors last Friday with Bo Brown Teddy Keller Bev Lamb Richard McIntyre and Donald Bush in the guard positions
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Handley High
Wardensville
Strasburg
West Virans
Bo Brown
Teddy Keller
Bev
Lamb
Richard McIntyre
Donald Bush
How's Your IQ Quiz From The May 1940 Page 2
Questions cover subjects from air crash deaths and airplanes to historical calendars and leaders. It asks about a Western State governor, an aircraft manufacturer, George Washington’s birth date, a prewar British fascist, Beethoven, and World War II era events plus technical engine parts and Iceland’s status.
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Richmond
Senate
George Washington
Britain
National Guard
Iceland
Denmark
Food discoveries from wartime origins
Food canning began during the Napoleonic Wars and condensed milk emerged in the American Civil War. Notable wartime advances include crap-milk and dehydration of foods developed during the two World Wars.
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R.N.F. A
Strength For The Day On Growing Old
The piece discusses aging and mindset, noting physical decline with age and a psychological angle. It argues that dwelling on frailty accelerates aging, while staying active and engaged can extend life. An anecdote recalls a centenarian who died after an apple tree mishap.
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Amah
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