Leaders in the Fight for Constitutional Convention Vote
Virginians are urged to back a constitutional convention to expand Section 141 to counteract the Supreme Court ruling on school desegregation. Led by Dr. Dabney Lancaster, advisory chair Colgate W. Darden Jr. and Dowell J. Howard rally educators and officials including John Battle, Thomas Blanton, S Floyd Landreth, Walter Newman, and others who stress a legal path to mitigate court decisions.
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Lancaster
Virginia
Longwood Teachers College
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Democratic State Central Committee
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Republican State Central Committee
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Newman
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
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Landreth
Dr. Lancaster
Colgate W. Darden, Jr
University of Virginia
Dowell J. Howard
Probing Tornadoes Promises New Weather Bureau Study
The U.S. Weather Bureau announced a new tornado study aimed at improving forecasts and public safety. The plan seeks to reduce losses by assessing storm paths, frequencies, and potential warnings for better nationwide preparedness.
Westinghouse Christmas Loan Tries to Ease Long Strike
Editorial notes Westinghouse Electric offers 100 to each of its 55 000 striking workers as a gesture to boost morale and hasten a settlement. Observers question motives while acknowledging the broader labor relations dynamics and potential future cooperation between company and union.
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Westinghouse Electric Corporation
Westinghouse
Jacksboro Pilot to Vain Tornado Research Tour
A Jacksboro Texas pilot named Jim Cook will fly into tornado areas next spring to collect data on storm structure. He will be paid 50000 for 300 hours of flight, part of a Weather Bureau supported effort, aiming to improve prediction and possibly dissipate tornadoes. the piece notes past Navy hurricane tests and mentions dubious anti tornado folklore.
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Jacksboro, Tex
Jim Cook
Cook
Weather Bureau
Record Accident Death Toll After Christmas
A grim aftermath mentions 499 lives lost in a Christmas holiday crash. It notes Midway en route from Norfolk to the Far East, aiming to guard against Communists. Also reports mild 60 degree day, and local Christmas celebrations and visits in Winchester.
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Midway
Norfolk
Far East
Surgeon D C Cather Visits Father Before Cuba Voyage
Dr. D C Cather USN surgeon on the USS Pennsylvania visits his father and plans to depart soon for Cuba aboard the Pennsylvania. In the area counterfeit money circulates with banks and merchants suffering while two Secret Service agents investigate the case. Mesrs. Frank Dorsey and C W Flemister were fishing at Wadesville.
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Pennsylvania
Cuba
Secrets Service
Frank Dorsey
C. Wm. Flemister
Wadesville
Eisenhower's Moderate Policy Seen Dominating U.S. Government
The piece argues President Eisenhower will shape federal policy for years with conservative moderates in key posts. It predicts Ike will recruit a GOP moderates majority across agencies, shaping rail, aviation, and finance posts, potentially constraining a Stevenson administration. It notes Franco and Tito invited Ike, but Dulles blocked talks. The analysis links Stevenson to Ike appointees and GOP moderation.
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Interstate Highway System designated entire 40000 miles
The full 40000 miles authorized in 1944 has now been designated. In 1947 37000 miles were designated by the Federal Works Agency and 2300 miles by the Bureau of Public Works for new routings. Copies of General Location of National System of Interstate Highways are 55 cents from the Government Printing Office.
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Federal Works Agency
Bureau of Public Works
Government Printing Office
Washington
Navy legends who joined at a young age
The most striking example is Admiral David G. Farragut who became a midshipman at age 10 and served under David Porter. Oliver Hazard Perry began as a midshipman at 14, famed for Lake Erie, while Samuel Creid from Connecticut went to sea at 11 and became a War of 1812 commander.
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David Porter
ESSEX
Oliver Huard Perry
Lake Erie
Samuel Creid
Connecticut
Rainfall Totals and Averages from 42-Year Record
The report shows past 72 hour rainfall ending 8:30 am today and December rainfall to date. It lists 1955 year rainfall to date 37.19 inches with average annual rainfall over 42 years at 36.94 inches and monthly averages for 1912 0 inclusive.
Treating Swollen Glands and Scalp Conditions
Medical guidance explains swollen cervical lymph glands from infection may persist after the primary illness. Cold applications ease pain then hot cloths. doctor may prescribe penicillin sulfamides or X rays. Also explains sycosis of the scalp and possible seborrhea or staphylococcus causes with antibiotics as a possible treatment.
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Seasons of charity beyond the Christmas spirit
A sermon urges sustaining generosity beyond Christmas, noting that humans are naturally loving and charitable. It contrasts seasonal excess with continual compassion and calls on readers to act with kindness year round, reflecting humanity made in God's image.
Average farm size climbs to 242.2 acres in 1954
The Census Bureau reports the 1954 average farm size was 242.2 acres, up 26.9 acres from the 1950 average, indicating growing farm holdings over the period.
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P.R.O. A
Census Bureau
How's Your I Q Memory Quiz Questions
A reader quiz includes 10 questions covering oddities history science and language with a panel on Algeria's desert and usable land. It presents multiple choice style prompts and factual notes about Algeria’s 852 600 square miles and land use breakdown including Sahara grazing forests and cultivation.
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Algeria
Sahara Desert
Rivers of America series still in print with new Columbia
The 49 titles in the Rivers of America series remain available and a 50th volume The Columbia is scheduled for January 1956. The series began almost two decades ago.
States require driver license examinations for most applicants
Forty seven states now conduct driver license examinations meeting minimum standards. The tests cover vision rules of the road road signs and practical driving skills for applicants seeking licenses.
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War influence plan unfolds on Morgan’s island agenda
Morgan urges Lora to lure Wade Norwood into opposing the draft by meeting Murray Norwood. She claims Wade’s influence, name, and social ties could mobilize others, while Lora resists and asserts Wade should act on his own beliefs. Morgan hints at an infallible weapon: make him angry to prove his courage.
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Lora
Morgan
Wade
Murray Norwood
Murray
Phyllis A Whitney
Son of the
Virginia
No clear headline due to excerpt nature
Lora contemplates Morgan's plea to aid Wade as January ends. Tension with Morgan hints at political schemes, while Wade remains forgiving of past actions. Lora weighs risks of bringing up the offer, uncertain of Wade’s response and Morgan’s true motives.
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Lora
Morgan
Wade
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