Supreme Court splits again on sound truck rules
The court, 5 to 4, upholds a Trenton New Jersey restriction on sound trucks while earlier ruling struck down a Lockport New York ordinance. Chief Justice Vinson shifts stance while Justices Frankfurter Reed Burton and Jackson dissent. The majority cites city size differences but offers weak differentiation from the Lockport decision.
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Administrative push to loosen labor political funds control
The proposed substitute to Taft Hartley would end the ban on political contributions by labor unions, arguing unions should spend treasury funds in politics. It cites May 1946 claims by A F Whitney of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and AF of L plans including a national weekly newspaper and radio to build a political machine.
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Presidential power over injunctions in labor disputes debated
Current Opinion argues about whether the President and Attorney General correctly claim inherent power to obtain federal injunctions against strikes. It notes Supreme Court history, Smith Connally Act limits, and Norris La Guardia Act revival, warning administration may mislead on Taft Hartley Act.
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Senates Fears Auto TV Endangering Pedestrians
A New York State Senator proposes a bill to outlaw television sets in private cars, arguing drivers watching programs could miss red lights and pedestrians. He says some motorists will want car TV and manufacturers will supply it, and emphasizes the danger behind the wheel.
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Biacier succeeds Eisenhower as Army chief of staff
Jaude Smalts and J. Lee Miller file for city council. Robert A. Whitten is named to head Knights Templar.
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U S Warships Bomb Jap Homeland First Time
Five years after 1944 reports that U S warships attacked the Japanese homeland for the first time while Allied forces repulsed German counterattacks below Rome. Virginia Ave students triumph in flag race from Handley in scrap drive.
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Roosevelt seeks extra relief funds in Congress action
Ten years ago in 1939 President Roosevelt requested Congress approve further relief money. Richard Grove is named president of the Kernstown 4-H club. Squire Jacob Parkers dies this morning.
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Miss Pannie Kennerly Dies at White Post
Twenty five years ago in 1924 Miss Pannie Kennerly died at White Post. British reaction followed rumors of a suspected Wilson Clemenceau compact amid political intrigue and public speculation.
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A Calorie Crusade and the Fat Man’s Burden
A humorous column on dieting and calories argues that weight shifts trigger tailor visits and social jokes. It praises calories over starch and envisions a future of fat free crunchy calories, predicting a clever young man will monetize this trend with great wealth.
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Sunday Film Hearing Set at Martinsburg
Martinsburg council will hold a public hearing on a proposal to legalize Sunday movies. Warner brothers operators of the city four motion picture houses urged an amendment to the ordinance once interpreted as banning Sunday shows.
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Strength For The Day Excerpt Warns Of Waste From Evil
Earl L. Douglas discusses how evil wastes energy time and strength in war and daily life. He cites medical and social costs and urges disciplined living to avoid brooding revenge and unworthy pursuits. The piece emphasizes opportunity loss and personal self-control.
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Cecil Rhodes
Satan
Healthful housing improves health and community
Health officers stress that housing type affects health and behavior. Poor conditions link to tuberculosis infant mortality and infections. Homes should be easy to clean warm dry and well heated. Crowding causes psychological issues and irritability. Better housing benefits communities and can spark a wave of improvements. A skin itch may arise from nervous issues circulation vitamin deficiency or ringworm requiring a dermatology study.
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Tatures Syndicate, Inc
How's Your I. Q. Mem ory Quiz Based On 100 Questions
A reader quiz promises daily scoring across ten days with exact correct answer rates for memory genius very superior excellent good. It lists ten sample questions on taxes the Vice President constitutional qualifications world geography historical documents Congress Tegucigalpa capital Tunisia blood circulation WWII magnesium bombs and ends with a driving speed tip for weather conditions.
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Martinsburg Names New Police Chief in Surprise Move
Charles E. Sullivan, 41, World War II veteran, becomes Martinsburg police chief after a city council surprise selection. Robert C. Stum remains captain. the change makes Sullivan the ranking officer, replacing a long-standing structure.
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Beechcroft party sours over hidden papers and secrets
Deb Randall endures a tense night at Beechcroft estate where whispers threaten a conspiracy about papers. Clive Warner and Tim Grant circle her as she battles an emotional relapse and questions a planned inheritance and marriage to secure the estate.
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