Greenland Purchase Urged as Strategic U S Military Base
A newspaper editorial urges Congress to explore buying Greenland from Denmark, arguing its vast size and northern location make it a crucial bomber base and defense asset. The piece cites Peary Land as suitable for heavy planes and warns of Russia proximity, suggesting a potential expenditure near one billion dollars.
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Greenland
Denmark
U. S
North Atlantic
Polar Sea
Russia
Peary Land
United States
America
Congress
Science Moves In On Agriculture
Science expands into farming with livestock trials aimed at boosting meat and dairy output. Cattle fed vitamins to reduce grain costs. dairy cows suffer dandruff reducing milk. calves weaned early. swine litter size raised. hens egg production targeted from 150 to 260 yearly. About 500 firms engaged nationwide in livestock feed research.
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Europe
Science advances with fewer workers in grain production
A brief note states that science will raise output with less grain input and that scientific progress has reached nine men in a key field, signaling efficiency gains and industrial shift.
Wallace shifts on Taft Truman vote amid conflicting statements
Current Opinion panel notes Henry Wallace apologized after Buffalo remarks that he would vote for Taft over Truman. He retracted in Albany claiming he was fooling, prompting questions about candor and trust in a former high office holder. The piece criticizes his inconsistent messaging and public credibility.
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The
Roanoke Times
Buffalo
Truman
Taft
Henry Wallace
Albany
Wallace
Mr. Wallace
Virginia Council Backs Car Inspections Doubling Fees
The Virginia Advisory Legislative Council urged continuing the automobile inspection program and doubling fees, despite finding insufficient evidence that inspections affect highway accident rates. The council rejected state investment in inspection stations, prompting questions about the program’s value.
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Charlottesville Daily Progress
Virginia Advisory Legislative Council
Child’s ruckus follows the phone bell's ring
An old verse notes a quiet child who suddenly causes a clatter when the telephone rings, turning a calm moment into a lively disruption. The playful scene captures a domestic snapshot likely from a WSJ column.
Business Change in Local Garage As Schroth Takes Over
Former George Washington garage owner George Barnsly reports the shop has been sold to Joseph A. Schroth, a former army major, who will assume control on January 1. Campaign head William Battaile says $1000 more is needed to reach the $30,000 Community Chest goal. Winchester police are asked to probe a missing $230 fur piece from Wenders.
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George Barnsly
George Washington
Joseph A. Schroth
William Battaile
Winchester
Wenders
Freder ick air crew and trainees on furlough and graduation
Staff Sergeant Orville Kiger of Frederick county arrives on a short furlough from the bomber Susie Q. Twenty two army pre flight glider trainees who trained at the local airport have graduated and will be sent to another post for advanced training.
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Sargeant Orville Kiger
Frederick County
Susie Q
Army
Winchester man hospitalized after car strike near home
1937 report states William Fox, 60, of Front Royal, was taken to Winchester Memorial hospital with a fractured leg after being struck by a car near his home. Also noted is a new local record for outgoing mail, with 48,430 letters and cards canceled, and five outside judges chosen for the Festival of Lights contest sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce.
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William Fox
Front Royal
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Winchester
Chamber of Commerce
Strength For The Day By Earl L. Douglas
The piece urges living with purpose as a stabilizing belief. It frames life as a pilgrimage toward eternal life with God and warns that eternity's fate depends on daily fidelity and endurance on this side of the veil. The text emphasizes that life has purpose and our choices shape eternal outcomes.
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God
Bridge Spanning St John River Sets Length Record
A covered bridge extending 1282 feet spans the St John River in New Brunswick, reportedly the longest of its kind in the world and drawing attention for its engineering feat and scenic setting.
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St. John Ig Hen
New Brunswick
Middletown House and Bank Stock Sold
Lester and Lee Miller purchased a stone and brick Middletown residence from the Augusta Smith estate for 4300 dollars. Herbert S. Larrick, administrator, also sold 10 shares of Middletown State Bank at an average price of 204 dollars per share to Herbert S. Jones, Earl Humston and J. D. Huffman.
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Lester and
Lee Miller
Augusta Smith
Middletown
Herbert
Larrick
Smith
Middletown State Bank
Herberts. Jones
Earl Humston
J. D. Huffman
Quiz questions on page two from an old newspaper
A reader quiz asking about Congress session timing, a mother quote, Voice of America, a British possession near Venezuela and Brazil, royal events before Elizabeth and Philip’s marriage, Yokohama’s location, army under Navy, displaced persons Jewish share, century start dates, and German equivalent of Smith.
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Congress
Voice of America
Venezuela
Brazil
Great Britain
Elizabeth
Philip Mountbatten
Yokohama
Smith
Berryville Erects Four Christmas Signs This Season
Berryville has placed Merry Christmas signs on all four approaches completing holiday decorations. The annual community Christmas tree program will be at 7 30 p m Wednesday at the community building. Sponsored by the Berryville chamber of commerce the program will include Christmas carol singing.
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Berryville
Santa Claus distribution of 1000 candy boxes and oranges
Santa Claus distributed 1000 boxes of candy and oranges to children in the city. Volunteers aided with delivery routes and local charities coordinated the drive.
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Santa Claus
X ray Finds Active TB Case in Clarke County Area
One active tuberculosis case was found among 319 people X-rayed at a Millwood Boyce White Post clinic by the Clarke County Tuberculosis Association. The results showed 299 negative and 19 suspicious x rays.
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Millwood-Boyce-White Post
Clarke County
Michigan Returns After 45 Years in Rose Bowl Victory
Fritz Crisler's 44 man Michigan squad arrives eager for a second Rose Bowl win in 46 years. The Wolverines’ last Rose Bowl appearance started with a 49-0 win over Stanford on January 1, 1902. The article notes 30 percent of the U S population lives in cities over 100000.
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Fritz Crisler
University of Michigan
Michigan
Stanford
Winchester Post Awards Chevrolet Sedan to Local Winner
Dr F W Boland, city meat and milk inspector, proposed paraffin milk bottles to be destroyed when emptied. William Totty of Winchester wins a Chevrolet sedan from the Berryville American Legion post. C E Boener of Philadelphia says the Winchester store moves to the Old Taylor building.
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F. W. Boland
William Totty
Winchester
Berryville
South End Hose Co. Crime Probe and Licenses Report
1891 fifty years ago notes seek culprits for break in and property destruction at the engine house. Christ Church Sunday school receives a 30 pound box of candy for a Christmas party. Frank K. Steele obtains a first class steam engineer license in Washington.
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South End Hose Co
A. F. Smith
Christ Church
Frank K. Steele
Washington
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