Church Membership Figures in the United States
Federal Council of Churches releases totals showing Baptists 14.2 million Methodists 9.9 million Lutherans 5.1 million Jews 4.6 million Episcopal 2.8 million Catholics largest overall with Catholics concentrated in the Northeast and Midwest Less than half of the 40 million Americans are church members prompting a challenge to clergy and laity.
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Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
Northeast
Middle West
Russsia
Poland
New York
Vanishing Wheat Stock Sparks Growth Fear for 1946
The disappearance of 60 million bushels since July 1 lowers the potential carryover in the United States to below 200 million bushels by next June 30. A shortfall could force reliance on the new crop after two decades. Europe awaits American donations as demand remains strong despite possible crop failures.
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United States
America
Europe
Feet On The Ground Bobby Soxers Face Flat Feet
Dr. Earl C. Elkins of the Mayo Clinic warns that bobby soxers risk flat feet as moccasins and sandals replace heels. He notes wartime acceptance of men with fat feet showed resilience, but cautions the generation’s footwear could worsen arches and cause sledrunner feet.
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Earl C. Elkins
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Minnesota
To Morrow
Elkins
Flat Foot Debate Prompts Indian Footwear Retort
The piece parodies Dr Elkins by contrasting regulation down to earth footwear and youthful arch resilience. It notes moccasin history as Indian footgear and predicts tomorrow’s flat footed wives will dismiss the warning with a querulous "Tell it to the Indians."
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Bobby-Sozer
Elkins
Court orders retrial in Dorchester murder case
A Maryland Court of Appeals opinion reverses a lower court ruling on two Black youths convicted of murder in Telstrobe. It directs a retrial, citing need for impartial juries and uniform sequestration practices, emphasizing protection of individual rights in criminal cases.
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Telstrobe
Theira
Dorchester County
Wicomico County
Court of Appeals
C. Gus Grason
Grason
Vch Ee
Court of Me
Services for Dr. W. D. Smith to be held Thursday
The retired Episcopal minister Dr. W. D. Smith has died. Funeral services will be Thursday morning at Handley. In other news the Warren County High School defeated Handley 41 to 24. John Duvall acted as auctioneer for a Miller School Parent-Teacher Association box social.
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W. D. Smith
Warren County High School
John Duvall
Parent-Teacher Association
Miller School
Winchester official to attend Collegiaal Chapter event in Blacksburg
D. J. Howard assistant state supervisor of agricultural education will present at the Collegiaal Chapter event of Futurepeers in Blacksburg Sunday. A $1,000 Pot of Gold award is reported received by Mrs. C. A. Cammer. Miss Genevieve Garner, Apple Blossom Queen of 1939, will wed Mr. John Currie Jr. of Texas.
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D. J. Howard
Winchester
Futurepee Recure Runers of America
Blacksburg
C. A. Cammer
Genevieve Garner
John Currie, Jr
Texas
Ten Years Ago Deep Transportation Aids Debated
Report notes severe transport disruption as schools shut when buses fail. State funds diverted from liquor profits face preservation actions. A plan requests 50 million for farm aid and new taxes to cover substitute AAA costs. Congress weighs bonus payments and further study.
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Aeteee Aonere
Congress
Zimmerman resigns as manager of Baker's Store Winchester
T. E. Zimmerman has resigned as manager of a large ree sere at cepted a Baker's Store Winchester. Mrs. Robert P. Brill formerly of Win leav a sur eeo Perty for their son Raymond.
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T. E. Zimmerman
Prices rise as war looms in Europe and poultry show honors noted
Thiry years ago prices on clothing began to advance as war in Europe loomed. W Pletcher won honors at the Capital Poultry and Pigeon Show with exhibitors praising their entries.
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Advanc Clothiers
Europe
W. Pletcher
Capital Poultry and Pidgeon
Fire consumes new shop in Middleburg injures none
A fire destroyed a recently opened shop in Middleburg belonging to H F. Stephens. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours but no injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation by local authorities.
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Middleburg
Prederice County
William Cla
Marlboro
V. A
Letter from Virginia reader supports Pfc Heisna appeal
A Virginia reader urges action for Pfc Joseph E Heisna of Wallington New Jersey. The letter argues self defense justified killing two enemy soldiers and asks the public to appeal for clemency. The writer frames the case within wartime brutality and ends with a prayer for the serviceman's spiritual life.
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N. Kent
the Star
K. B. Grubbs, Jr
Winchester
Pfc
Joseph E. Heisna
Wallington
N. J
Jesus
How's Your I Q? Seven Quiz Questions from Page 2
A quiz page lists ten questions on topics from the UN Security Council to Chopin and Nazi events. It asks about permanent Security Council members, Maine’s capital, postwar steel output ceilings, Goethe’s role, UAW-CIO president, sound speed in water, Lord President, Chopin’s first name, Reichstag arsonist, and whether rifle bullets pierce alligator hide.
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U S
United Nations
Security Council
Maine
Goethe
Uaw-Cio
Council
Chopin
Religion as the driving force in history and service options
The piece argues religion shaped medieval progress and asks why humans strive for ends. It cites Adams on religion as humanity's governing force and notes that inductees may request special service branches if aptitude and need align, though no guarantee is given.
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Adams
L. W
Armed Services
Beware of the Wolfpack Pocket Thieves in Hong Kong
Hal Boyle describes a modern pickpocket gang at ferry piers using a wolfpack tactic. A six-member troupe targets crowded streets as Chinese jacketed youths, aged 12 to 18, trail the victim with lookouts, feint attempts, and quick flanks while police watch. Boyle recounts narrowly dodging several thefts and the gang’s strategic formations.
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Hal Boyle
St. Louis
Saigon
Boyle
Atom Scientist Hahn Returns to Bern After Detention
In a brisk Q and A style note, Dr Otto Hahn the German atom scientist who recently won the Nobel Prize is reported to have returned to Bern after being held in Bri Veil custody since spring 1945. The passage contrasts detective like headlines with a casual remark about petty criminals, framing the postwar scene.
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Otto Hahn
O. D
Dr. Hahn
Bern
Hypoglycemia causes and remedies outline
A 1946 King Features Syndicate article summarizes hypoglycemia symptoms such as trembling sweating and dizziness explains it is a warning sign not a disease and discusses possible causes including pancreatic tumors liver and pituitary issues. Treatments vary from sugar administration to addressing underlying causes with diet and glandular extracts.
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Jerome W.W. Conn
University of Michigan School of Medicine
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