Alaska development eyed as nation’s urgent task
W E Warne Assistant Secretary of the Interior calls Alaska the nation’s most urgent problem noting its vast size and sparse population. He cites forests minerals coal water power and a multi million fish crop while warning previous agricultural attempts failed due to lack of markets. The plan envisions highways airports and housing with funds from Congress unlocking major growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
W. E. Warne
U.S
Russia
Warne
Texas
Department of the Interior
Congress
Health program bills fuel federal control debate
Washington reports White House strategists push groundwork bills to advance a federalized medical program. Key measures include the Emergency Professional Health Training Act and the National Service Act of 1949, seen as steps toward broader welfare state aims, with passage shrouded in swift Senate actions and limited public debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Senate
House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
Dana Hudson
Atlanta
Georgia Nurses
Georgia Baptists’ Hospital
House Rules Committee
Miss Hudson
American Medical Assn
American Nurses’ Assn
New York
Hudson
Association
Lucile Perry
Washington, D. C
Division of Nursing
United States Public Health Service
Leonard A. Scheele
Misouri
Truman
Valorous Deeds Quietly Noted by Unseen Audience
A reflection on modest triumphs and the idea that true valor seeks no public boast. The text cites a biblical verse urging humility in brave acts and suggests an unseen audience watches every act of service.
Costs force sale and end of The New York Sun
The 116 year old paper collapses under rising costs and wages, merged with The World Telegram. About 1300 Sun employees lose their jobs as New York’s daily newspaper landscape shrinks to seven general papers. The Sun, founded by Benjamin Day in 1833, had a peak circulation around 300,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sun
Thomas W. Dewart
Dewart
World/Telegram
Benjamin Day
Charles A
the Sun
World-Telgram
New York Post
New York Journal-American
New York Times
New York ld-Tribune
Daily News
New York City
Virginia
New York
Gertrude Ederle
Babe Ruth
Truman Calls for Moderate Tax Increase for Economy
President Truman told Congress this week he seeks a moderate amount of new taxes to support economic goals. Senator George of Georgia remarked he wants a moderate increase in taxation as a balance between fiscal needs and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Fron
Georgia
Truman
Congress
Political Strategy Behind New Economic Advisers Report
The Fourth Annual Report to the President from the two man Economic Advisory Council, led by Acting Chairman Leon Keyserling, is seen as signaling the administration's political approach rather than pure economic analysis. It warmly endorses free enterprise while balancing social equity and incentives, framed as a strategic retreat from Marxism that could become a later flanking move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Nourse
Council of “Economic” Advisors
Leon Key- Serling
Congress
Union
Fair Deal
Keyserling
Dr. K
Pious Fraud and Quaker Joke About a Pocket
A pious fraud tells a Quaker of a poor relation’s misfortunes. The Quaker asks if the man felt the same distress in the right place in thy pocket. The exchange ends with a sharp moral quip on misaligned concern.
The Gracious Touch Note From a Grateful Banker
A banker writes that two fine favors are on deposit, accumulating interest and compounding, and may be drawn at any time from an account that will always have a balance.
California citrus loss eyed at over a million dollars
The Star reports citrus losses may exceed one million dollars. Winchester's three large cold storages hold about 380 000 bushels of fresh apples on refrigeration. Community notes include birthday honors and local office holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Lola Stinson
Boyce
Floyd Haines
Cur Hs Bly
The
Chanters
Missing Sgt Albert Seal Highlighted in Local Notes
Sgt Albert Seal was reported missing in ac David Hottle was elected president of the Fire Company for the fourth consecutive Miss Mary Lou Steele received a Civil Service Commission appointment to the Army Aid Corp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Seal
David Hottle
Mary Lou Steele
Army Aid Corp
Local Fire Company elects leaders and veteran roome
Marvin D. Weaver was elected president of the Rouss Fire Company for the seventh year. Loryn Crabill was reelected to a position. Apple Cider and Vinegar cieans was 29 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apple Cider and Vinegar Cieans
Marvin D. Weaver
Rouss Fire Company
Loryn Crabill
Irene Castle Gives Birth to Daughter on Jan 6 1925
Irene Castle, noted dancer and screen star, became the mother of a seven pound daughter. President Coolidge appointed Attorney General Harlan F Stone to the United States Supreme Court, succeeding Justice McKenna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Castle
Coolidge
Harlan F. Stone
United States Supreme Court
Mr. Stone
Justice McKenna
Haddox Elected Captain of Friendship Fire Company
J. P. Haddox was chosen as Captain and 8. R. Atwell as first lieutenant. Trustees named include Haddox Atwell Holmes Boyd Jr G. W. Kurtz and William L. Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Haddox
Friendship Fire Company
R. Atwell
Mr. Haddox
Mr. Atwell
Holmes Boyd, Jr
G. W. Kurtz
William L. Wood
Women will lead in science finance and servant roles
A columnist argues that the next fifty years will be dominated by women influencing science finance and the domestic sphere. He predicts less emphasis on athletics and politics, more on prestige affording affluence, and expanding use of husbands as providers as maids remain scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Politico
Rainfall Averages by Month From Winchester Data
Present and past rainfall figures show 24 hour and year to date totals for January 1950 and long term averages. Average annual rainfall over 37 years stands at 36.56 inches with monthly figures ranging from 1.92 inches in February to 3.93 inches in August, based on 1913 to 1949 data. Statistics courtesy of Winchester Research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Research
Fear Not the Battle Is God’s Says Jahaziel
The article cites Second Chronicles chapter twenty and the sermon by Jahaziel as a lesson for facing large challenges. It recounts Jehoshaphat’s alliance against Moab and Ammon, the Spirit’s empowering word, and Judah’s victory as proof that believers rely on God rather than themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jehoshaphat
Judah
Moab
Ammon
Jahaziel
How's Your I Q How to Score Based on 100 Questions
An instructional item explains a 10 day IQ style test with daily scoring ranges praising Memory Genius Very Superior Excellent and Good levels. It ends by directing readers to Page 2 for correct answers and lists five sample quiz prompts including senators state boundaries and Kansas political history.
Trivia Quiz Questions for American History Readers
A set of questions covering public figures and organizations. Q6 asks which Atlantic seaboard city faces severe water shortage, Q7 names Harold Russell's veterans group, Q8 seeks the org that maintains stud books for dogs, Q9 requests the composer of "Daughter of the Regi," and Q10 asks for the proposed MVA related to the TVA plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Seaboard
Harold Russell
Government expenditures exceed receipts by 1.811 billion
On July 1 1949 the Secretary of the Treasury announced that U S Government expenditures for the fiscal year ended June 30 1949 exceeded receipts by 1 811 billion dollars. The deficit includes 3 000 000 000 dollars charged against the Foreign Economic Cooperation Trust Fund and refers to actual money expended during the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Foreign Economic Cooperation Trust Fund
Whispering campaign rumors swirl over a mysterious note
In Emilie Loring's chapter forty four, Blake Sinclair and allies discuss a whisper campaign around Si and a head injury. Myles investigates a midnight rendezvous note aimed at a summerhouse garden, while love and past ties complicate loyalties as Tassie Trent guards her property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duffy
Gene
Tassie Trent
Nat
Myles
Kitty Saunders
Civi
Matilde
Hal Andrews
Miss Trent
Augustus
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wational Representatives sLisser, Inc
East 44Th Street
Associated Press
W. Va
BY Ray Tucker
Ewing Distributor
Federal Security Administrator
Oscar R. Ewing
Robert Crosser
Ohio
Europe
J. Percy Priest
Tennessee
Priest
John W. McCormack
Boston
New York Sun
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Ethel Edsall
the Readers Digest
the Star
California
Sarah Zane Fire Company
B. E. Rogers
Middletown
E. E. Rogers
Ellen Largent
B. W. Largent
Elizabeth Early Lickliter
Dudley Lickliter
Hal Boyle
Scott
Chang
Eng
R. J. Scott
Earl L. Douglas
D. D
I. Q
Jenner
U. S
Kismet
Arizona
Charles Curtis
Kansas
Emilie Loring
Chapter
Blake Sinclair
Shore Acres
Sinclair
Bi Pond
Eckhard
Northwest Mounty
Major Jaffray
Blake
Fran
King Fes
Hal
Miss Tassie
Ben Sargent
Andrews
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!