Virginia Governor Tuck’s Inaugural Address
Governor Tuck, at noon today, took the oath as Virginia’s Fifty-Third Governor. The Halifax lawyer with 24 years in public service and roles in the House, Senate, and as Lieutenant-Governor emphasized democratic ideals, limited federal influence, and a strong push for education, public health, and agriculture to boost Virginia. He urged tax discipline, state control over schools, and efficient administration while warning against federal grants that come with strings.
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House of Delegates
State Senate
Capitol
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Bil
Washington
General Assembly
Tuck Seeks Ongoing Improvement Of Virginia Government
The speaker argues Virginia should remain a great agricultural state and continually improve its governance. William M. Tuck is described as sincere capable and industrious and expected to serve Virginia with enduring effort and earn citizens gratitude.
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Ernor
Virginia
Bill” Tuck
William M. Tuck
The Doughboy Ideal In War History And Modern Infantry
The piece honors Ernie Pyle and the infantryman, tracing the role of foot soldiers from Manassas to modern warfare. It notes casualties around 75 percent in the European theater across wars, praises mobility, supports from artillery and air power, and the enduring valor of the ground fighter.
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Danville
Ernie Pyle
Manassas
Local Hero Pete Himelright Killed in Belgium Action
Telegram reports Lt Richard E Himelright known as Pete killed in action in Belgium on December 26. Also a fast moving fire destroys the seven story General Clarke Hotel in Chicago injuring and killing several. Admiral Richard Byrd, recipient of the Legion of Merit, becomes UVa’s 145th WWII war honoree.
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Richard E. Himelright
Pete
Belgium
General Clarke Hotel
North Clark Street
Chicago
Loop
Admiral Richard E. Byrd
Roosevelt
University of Virginia
United States
Emory O Rodgers Joins Winchester Police Force
Five years ago Emory O. Rodgers, 22, of Boyce Virginia, was appointed as a new member of the Winchester Police by Chief C W Hollis. He fills the vacancy left by Officer E J Ward who had resigned earlier. State Senator Aubrey G Weaver of Front Royal said he backs Colgate W Darden Jr of Norfolk for Governor. Major George Klims, former Austrian lieutenant living in Winchester, was ordered by the U S Army to report to the 2nd Corps Headquarters in Fort Delaware as a Major in the Field Artillery.
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Emory O. Rodgers
Boyce
Winchester
C. W. Hollis
E. J. Ward
Aubrey G. Weaver
Front Royal
Colgate W. Darden, Jr
Norfolk
George Klims
U. S. Army
2Nd Corps
Ten Years Ago Hauptman Given 30 Day Reprieve
A 30 day reprieve was granted Bruno Hauptman who was sentenced to die for the Lindbergh kidnapping case in New Jersey. A $50,000 estate from T. J. Williams, former woolen mill owner, was disposed of in his December will. Elizabeth Virginia Hausenfluck and Joseph Grover Christian were married by Rev. E. T. Clark.
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Bruno Hauptman
New Jersey
Governor Trinkle Proposes $23 733 407 Budget for Next Biennium
Governor E Lee Trinkle backs a $23,733,407 annual budget for the coming two-year period. R Gray Williams will deliver an address on Robert E Lee as a national asset at the Bellevue Stradford Hotel in Philadelphia on January 19.
Prye Confederate veteran and city gardener dies at home
Thirty years ago James M. Prye a Confederate veteran and noted city gardener dies at his home on South Main street. A bill is introduced in the Assembly proposing a Woman's College at the University of Virginia. Allies are repulsed.
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Gardner
South Main Street
Assebly
University of Virginia
Local notes reflect various small-town items
Forty five years ago Ludden Bowers of Clearbrook shows a London Twist model gun used to shoot ten squirrels with four. The Rouss Hook and Ladder Company holds annual election but retains Henry Schneider as captain. Robert Doran wins a $100 horse for $1.73 in a Clarke county raffle by John.
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Ludden Bowers
Clearbrook
London
Rouss Hook and Ladder Company
Henry Schneider
Robert Doran
Clarke County
John
Byrnes Emerges as Key U S Foreign Policy Figure in Moscow Talks
The piece argues Secretary Byrnes dominates postwar diplomacy with Russia and shapes American policy, backed by President Truman, amid shifts in UNO moves and domestic focus. It notes Byrnes lacks extensive diplomatic training, relies on political compromise, and faces congressional concern over his methods.
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World Organization
UNO Assembly
Byrnes
Privatley
UNO
Truman
Harding
Charles Evans Hughes
South Carolina
Ben Cohen
Cohen-Corcoran
Cohen
The Voice of the People on nationalization and labor
An observer notes a trend toward nationalizing economic and social controls. The discussion centers on unions and General Motors with fears of labor monopoly and a shift in American democracy. The piece pleads for loyalty and traditional statesmanship amid changing systems.
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Evening Star
Organized Labor
General Motors
Congress
General Motor Corp
How's Your I Q Seven Quiz Questions Page 2 Answers
A list of ten quiz questions covering World War II era topics. Questions ask about Medal of Honor recipients, weather records, Pearl Harbor testimony, Maurice Chevalier, the Anglo Russian pact, poker hands, Captain Colin P Kelly, warrant officers, sugar ration, and milk versus cream.
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Union
Pearl Harbor
Walter C. Short
National Committee
Maurice Chevalier
Colin P. Kelly
Army
Toward Zero The Eternal Triangle in a Seaside House
Lady Tressilian hosts a tense dinner with Thomas Royde, Kay, Audrey, and Nevile as the love triangle tightens under her roof. Audrey fears ruin, Nevile courts Kay, and Thomas wrestles with old loyalties while Hurstall and Mrs Spicer sense a trap around the house.
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Tressilian
Nevile
Thomas Royde
Audrey
Kay
Dobbin
Mary Aldin
Hurstall
Mrs. Spicer
Murder Plot Tangles A Lodge at Gull's Point
In February a plotting plan unfolds toward murder at Gull's Point the home of Lady Camilla Tressilian. Nevile Strange Kay and Audrey clash over romance and loyalty as September nears with tensions mounting among guests at the seaside inn.
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Camilla Tressilian
Nevile Strange
Camilla
Kay
Ary Aldin
Nevile
Audrey
Andrey
Thomas Royde
England
Adrian
Ron
Tn June
Treves
Easterhead
Sperintendent
Battle
Scotland Yard
Jim
Thomas
Mevile
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