Truman begins fall term as President of United States
The piece notes Harry S. Truman entering his first fall term amid strong election odds and vows to govern for all the people. It lauds his candor simplicity and human qualities while quoting Arthur Krock on his directness and generosity toward others.
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Harry S. Truman
United States
President Truman
Truman
Arthur Krock
New York Time
Washington Bureau
Truman’s Leadership Question Asks For Steady Course
The speaker calls for strong leadership from Mr. Truman, praising his patriotism but doubting his ability to chart a course that advances the core American philosophy of government. The remark frames leadership as essential to guiding policy and national direction.
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Truman
Paul Owens elected Laymen's league president Cork St church
Paul Owens is elected president of the Laymen's league of Cork Street Christian church. The Winchester American Legion post plans to organize its own boxing team as stated by past post commander L. E. Hill. Chanters elect Miss Doris Whitehurst president. Mediterranean British troops enlarge bridgeheads above Garigliano River and seize three villages while Minturno comes under assault. Allied forces in Western Burma repel another Japanese counterattack as U S bombers strike French Indo China docks and rail targets. British coastal batteries engage a German convoy in the Dover Strait near dawn.
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Paul Owens
Mediterranean
Fifth Army
Garigliano
Minturno
Gulf of Gaeta
Italy
East Asia
Burma
U. S
Indo-China
London
Dover Strait
Hampshire ewe births 21 pound lamb at Eston Franks farm
Ten years ago in 1939 a Hampshire ewe produced a 21 pound lamb at the Eston Franks farm. Dr Ralph Snapp and his wife spent a weekend with friends in Norfolk during that period.
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Hampshire
Eston Franks
Ralph Snapp
Norfolk
Coldest Winter Night Records in Winchester Area
The 1924 report notes Winchester at two degrees above zero with county readings at absolute zero in several spots. Frank Shiley wed Grace Morgan in Hagerstown. Winchester Chamber of Commerce tallies car and truck licenses at 29,894,600 dollars. Kiwanis Rotary joint committees and the Federated Council of Church Women plan to organize a Children’s Home Society appeal led by Dr. Walter Cox.
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Winchester
Frank Shiley
Grace Morgan
Hagerstown
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs
Federated Council of Church Women
Walter Cox
Children’s Home Society of Virginia
Eulogies and Weddings Highlight 1899 Local Notes
Fifty years ago Richrd S Parks of Luray eulogizes Robert E Lee at a birthday service. Sarah C Kern and Maitland Rielly of Summit Point W Va wed at the Episcopal church. Walter Capper baggage master at Cumberland Valley station is bed bound after a back strain. Worthy Parker formerly of this city now Chicago has his photo published as a member of the city championship high school football team.
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Sarah C. Kern
Maitland Rielly
Summit Point
W. Va
Episcopal Church
Walter Capper
Cumberland Valley Station
Worthy Parker
Chicago
Mrs McMahon Seeks To Clear State Records
Mrs Rose S McMahon the former director of the women and children division in the State department of labor will appeal to the State director of personnel for an examination of her record and a review of the case after being fired for alleged disloyalty and insubordination. She denies the charges and says she objects to John Hall Jr the state labor commissioner. Hall has announced plans to retire within 30 days after a resignation was requested. No successor to Hall was announced.
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Richmond
Rose S. McMahon
Women’s and Children’s
State Department of Labor
State Director of
McMahon
John Hall Jr
Hall
Govend
Strength For The Day By Earl L. Douglas D D
A reflection on character under pressure noting that sorrow fosters virtue while success tempts weakness. The essay cites a Hungarian religious revival as evidence that hardship strengthens nations and individuals, arguing moral strength grows through adversity and faltering under comfort.
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Hungary
How's Your I Q based on 100 questions for 10 days
A quiz score guide outlines daily results from 9 10 correct answers to memory genius and very superior ratings. It asks ten presidential trivia questions and a follow up on whether honey is fatter than other sugars with statements about obesity and ancient remedies.
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U. S
Mississippi
Truman
Supreme Court
White House
Andrew Jackson
Andrew Johnson
Blair House
Grover Cleveland
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