Washington and Lee Takes Stock in a Bicentennial Era
The guest editorial by Dr. Francis Pendleton Gaines discusses Washington and Lee University’s Bicentennial preparations, the enduring value of education, and the need to align curriculum with postwar realities. It recalls General Robert E. Lee’s emphasis on reconstruction and leadership through expanded study in law engineering commerce and journalism. It notes ongoing efforts to modernize teaching, introduce scientific inquiry, and adapt to new social and technological challenges.
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Washington and Lee Journalists at Crossroads in Third Century
The article discusses shifts in journalism education at Washington and Lee University. It notes a push for broader curricula, higher standards, and new media tools like radio and film. The foundation expands lectures and hires editors to train future communicators as the university marks 200 years of service.
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Washington and Lee University
Alley Cats for Europe Rescue by Government
Current Opinion argues bold plan to ship up to 1,000,000 American work cats to Europe to combat rats amid Europe’s recovery. Cats would undergo exams and receive government dog-like tags while potential political indoctrination is noted as a risk of roaming beyond the iron curtain.
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American Feline Society
Iron Curtain
John Boyd Elected Apple Blossom Parade Director
John Boyd of South End was elected parade director for the Apple Blossom festival by local firemen. The Star debuted on a new Duplex Tubular Plate press after a five week installation. Shenandoah Valley Manufacturers Assn heads named were F Grove White Frank Armstrong Jr L G Sjostrom and F L Sargent Jr.
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Shenandoah Valley
Virginia Bar President Pollard Dies of Heart Attack
Five years ago in 1943 Virginia State Bar president Charles E. Pollard died of a heart attack. Mrs. L. M. Allen entertained Beta Sigma Phi and Miss Mae Burch opened the meeting. Commercial and Savings Bank paid tribute to George H. Eagle, deceased.
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George H. Eagle
Robertson to Toast at Charley Rouss Fire Co Banquet
Ten years ago in 1938 Major A Willis Robertson agreed to serve as toastmaster for the Charley Rouss Fire Co annual banquet. The text notes players including Little Willie Cather Jay Elder Red O. Baker Little Henry Baker and Brassie Dunn forming Handleys basketball lineup against RM A.
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Charley Rouss Fire Co
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1923 South End Hose Co. president honors predecessor
Dr. C. B. Harlee presents a loving cup on behalf of the company to Harold C. March, marking twenty five years since his presidency. Mrs. Harry Cookus' students gave a music recital at Empire Theatre. W. F. Kelso, formerly of Winchester, described Kansan oil wells in a letter to friends.
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C. B. Harlee
Harold C. March
Harry Cookus
Empire Theatre
W. FE. Kelso
Winchester
Kansan
Middletown Resident Dies of Pneumonia in 1898 Recall
Fifty years ago in 1898 George Bragg of Middletown died of pneumonia after two young men sat with a sick friend and drank all of his medicine. Dr Edward Hott a veterinary attended a horse with a broken leg belonging to C E Moss of White Hall.
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C. E. “Moss
White Hall
Fuel Oil Shortage Pretty Well Licked, Industry Head Says
Eugen Holman president of Standard Oil Co. (N J) says the East will have the fuel oil shortage pretty well licked for the rest of winter as of February 15 enough tankers will move stored supplies from Gulf ports. He warns gasoline will be tight this summer due to fuel oil refining speed ups but the situation should not be critical. He projects next winter fuel oil will not be as bad and that supplies will stay tight for two to three years though the industry should be able to lick it.
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Eugen Holman
Standard Oil Co
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Gulf of Mexico
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How's Your IQ Quiz from a 20th Century Test
A reader quiz offers ten questions with scoring bands from Poor to Genius based on correct answers. Topics include octopus arms, an Army resignation for sports, Democratic and Republican convention sites, a blood saying, anniversary gifts, Balkan nations, a Palestine freighter explosion, shellac source, Victor Hugo, and spider classification.
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Pennsylvania
Rumania
Yugoslavia
Balkan
Jersey City
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Rainfall totals and averages from Winchester data
Present and past rainfall figures report 24 hours ending 7 am with February and yearly totals. Historical 85 year average stands at 36.20 inches with monthly means from 1913 to 1946 including January 2.46 and December 2.38 inches. Statistics courtesy of the Winchester Research Laboratory.
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