Dewey withdraws from 1952 race reshaping GOP fund drive
Washington report notes Dewey’s refusal to run boosts GOP morale and funds as National Chairman Gabrielson rebuilds reserves and targets congressional elections. Democrats plan large fundraisers led by Boyle and McGrath, projecting substantial cash while party figures push "fair deal" policies amid tax and deficit debates.
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Washington
Thomas E. Dewey
Republican Party
GOP
National Committee
Willkie
Mr. Dewey
Manhattan
Albany
Henry A. Wallace
Harold L. Ickes
Glenn Tabor
Gabrielson
Dewy
Capitol Hill
Truman
Boyle
Truman Remarks On Oil Industry Finance
The article notes President Truman’s expected statement that a well financed oil industry does not require special government aid, citing depreciation policies intended to spur discovery and development during oil scarcity. It discusses how deductions were meant to align with plant costs and aggregate deductions.
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Truman
Smoking and Life Span The Riis View in Current Opinion
Roger Riis argues tobacco use damages life expectancy citing Dr. Raymond Pearl and Andrew Salter. Data show higher mortality among smokers with 300 men aged 30 revealing 66 non-smokers, 61 light smokers, 46 heavy smokers reaching age 60. He cites four billion dollars spent yearly on tobacco and notes nicotine’s deadly potency.
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United States
Raymond Pearl
Johns Hopkins
Pearl
Andrew Salter
Dr. Pearl
Quote on forgiveness and judgment from a 1950 issue
A brief editorial-style reflection quotes a proverb about forgiving oneself while judging others. It emphasizes a single personal rule and admonishes not to judge others harshly. The line evokes moral guidance typical of mid-century opinion pages.
Percentage Depletion Debate Faces Congress in 1950
President Truman plans to urge Congress to curb or end the 27 14 percent depletion deduction for oil and gas income taxes. The issue, long argued as a subsidy, awaits full study and hearings early next year, as lawmakers weigh the impact on revenue and energy supplies.
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Trunan
Congress
81St Congress
Senate
Treasury
Roosevelt
Firemen Parade Director Reelected In Winchester
One year ago John A. Boyd was reelected director of the Firemen's Apple Blossom Parade. Winchester Chamber of Commerce urged forming a Winchester-Frederick County health unit. Mr and Mrs Delmar Larrick of White Post entertained with a turkey dinner. United States First Army infantry and tanks opened a general assault on the German bulge into Belgium, gaining on a 30 mile front. Sgt Joseph Hoover, son of L C Hoover of Hayfield, was wounded in action in Germany. Sgt H Melvin McFarland, 22, was awarded the Air Medal for meritorious achievement.
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John A. Boyd
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Winchester-Frederick County
Delmar Larrick
White Post
United States First Army
Bulge
Belgium
Joseph Hoover
L. C. Hoover
Hayfield
Germany
H. Melvin McFarland
Hand–ball team highlights amid epidemics and raids
Ten years ago Russian bombers raided southern Pinland. An epidemic of measles and scarlet fever breaks out in Clarke County schools. Playing their best game to date, the Hand-
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Pinland
Clarke County
Individuals to lead economy battle over government spending
Opinion urges citizens to curb personal spending and save for national gain. It argues true economic victory comes when individuals choose restraint over local or regional interests and move from asking what they can get to what they can do without.
Eclipse of the Sun Ends New York Sun After 116 Years
After 116 years the New York Sun ceases publication, its name and circulation lists sold to Scripps-Howard's New York World Telegram, forming The World Telegram and The Sun. The move mirrors other cities where papers fall to rising costs and labor and paper charges. The sunken truth remains that unbiased information guards democracy.
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New York Sun
New York
Sun
Scripps-Howard
Handley Centered as Judges Fall to Fredericksburg Yellow Jackets
Ritter of Handley High School led scoring as the Judges were defeated 35 to 23 by the Fredericksburg Yellow Jackets. University of Chicago ended intercollegiate football, with President Robert M Hutchins saying the school would not fund a winning team.
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Ley
Yellow Jackets
Fredericksburg
Ritter
Handley
University of Chicago
Robert M. Hutchins
Washington piano tuner arrested on liquor charge
Twenty five years ago a Washington D C piano tuner was arrested by Officer Thomas Boyd and charged with drunkenness and possessing a pint of liquor in his over coat pocket. He claimed the liquor arrived there by unknown means. Mrs Robert T Barton spoke at the American Legion Auxiliary monthly meeting.
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Washington, D. C
Thomas Boyd
Robert T. Barton
American Legion Auxiliary
Local ads and remodel plans from 50 years ago
An old notice highlights Horsey and Atwell clothing store advertising the best one dollar white shirts. Architect Frank H. Jackson of Washington arrives with working plans to remodel the Hable storeroom at the corner of Main and Water Streets.
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Horsey & Atwell
Frank H. Jackson
Washington
Main and
Water Streets
Friday the 13th superstition and its hold on daily life
In a discourse on superstition, the author contrasts faith with the urge to placate the devil and notes how rituals—from evergreen Christmas decor to hat handling in hotels—shape behavior. The piece cites Ernie Pyle and others, mentions show people and gamblers, and ends with a personal anecdote about bubbles in tea signaling money.
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New York
Primo Canera
Ernie Pyle
Frances
Rainfall totals and monthly averages from historical records
Presented data show 24 hour rainfall to 7 a.m. 43 and January to date 0.68 inches, 1950 to date 0.68 inches. Average annual rainfall across 37 years is 36.56 inches. Monthly averages (1913-1949) are: Jan 2.50, Feb 1.92, Mar 2.86, Apr 3.09, May 3.77, Jun 3.78, Jul 3.81, Aug 3.93, Sep 2.58, Oct 3.34, Nov 2.47, Dec 2.42. a oai at Aa Fi.
Does God Care About Our Needs In Hard Times
L Douglas D D writes that God cares in all circumstances from prosperity to poverty and health to disability. He argues biblical evidence shows God is for us, never against us, and his heart is tender toward humanity in trouble and pain.
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God
Christ
How's Your I Q How To Score Based On 100 Questions
A historical quiz item presents a 100 question scoring guide over 10 days. It notes daily averages where 9 or 10 correct marks Memory Genius 7 or 8 Very Superior 5 or 6 Excellent 4 Good and directs to page 2 for the answers. The first question asks if Nitroglycerin the explosive is sometimes used medically with true indicated.
True or false trivia from a 1949 source
This quiz asks 10 true or false items on topics like Holy Year interval moon obscuration coin size sunlight season cattle stomachs Congress convening second session 81st, Menzies in Australia Bonn headquarters and naval vessels reference Jane Joan or Jane's.
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Robert Gordon Menzies
New Zealand
Australia
Union of South Africa
Bonn
Jane
Joan
Mystery of the Digbys Gallery Intrigue Deepens
Eckhard recalls a storm night intrusion at the Digby Gallery while pursuing a painting he believes needs better lighting. Morrison Grove, a missing enamel box, and Apostle spoons are part of the unraveling puzzle as Sin clair and Major debate the intruder’s identity and motives.
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Myles
Eckhard
Gene Sargent
Sinclair
Si Pond
Miss Sargent
Digbys
Morrison Grove
Gene
Blake Sinclair
Shore Acres
Fran
Blake
Sip
Morrie Grove
Simond
Johnny
Betsy Digby
Emilie Loring
King Fey
Mysterious bike chase amid storm in Sunnyside tale
A narrator recalls a stormy night pursuit involving a dark figure, a bicycle, and a box of blotters. Crashes, chills, and a late escape shape a tense sequence as the trail leads toward Sunnyside and a risky plan to contact Simond.
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Simond
Sunnyside
Rocky Point
Caesar
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