Hatoyama Signals Bold Move Toward Communist Ties
Prime Minister Hatoyama outlines a swift program to lift travel limits and allow strategic goods sales to communist countries. He proposes economic missions and trade bodies to promote commerce with Russia and Red China, arguing strong self defense will prevent revolution. The plan mirrors past expectations of a gradual shift toward the communist mainland.
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Hatoyama
Japan
Russia
Red China
Washington
Yoshida
Squelch This Untruth About Right to Work Laws
The U S Chamber of Commerce reports right to work statutes in 17 states do not deny labor rights. Virginia declares public policy that work eligibility shall not be denied for union membership. The law forbids denying work based on union affiliation.
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Labor
Mitchell
United States Chamber of Commerce
Virginia
Opposed Wiretaps in New York Crime Fight
State Supreme Court Justice Hofstadter warns against broad use of wiretaps in bookmaking cases while endorsing arms-length, narrowly defined safeguards. He favors increasing police strength over unchecked surveillance, stressing privacy and the need for prior court orders. The piece cites bar association concerns and balance between crime fighting and civil liberties.
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New York City
State Supreme Court
Hofstadter
Police
New York State
Justice Hofstadter
Association of the Bar of the City of
New York
England’s postwar comeback boosts world peace prospects
The article recalls Britain’s recovery from wartime ruin to economic strength. It notes reduced rationing, rising industry, and booming exports. Britain paid its US debts on schedule and aims for no new loans, asserting resilience and a stabilizing role in global affairs.
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England
Britain
United States
That’s a Woman for You real estate gag
A real estate agent shows an old farmhouse to a woman prospect who sketches plans and says she could improve it. She adds wistfully that she once felt the same about her husband, implying a humorous reversal in taste and judgment.
News of Other Years From the Files of the Star
Items from 1954 and 1950 recall events in Richmond and area. Governor Stanley sworn in. Handley Judges beat Shepherds Town 51 to 37. cadet Butler parade entrant. local social notices. WWII service awards and POW news. Winchester Park Association beat Leesburg Independents 40 to 38 with Hobert top scorer.
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Thomas B. Stanley
Richmond
Handley
Shepherds‘town
Gilbert Line
Katherine Loulise
Herbert Willis
Ed Willis
Jack Butler
VPI
Saber and Blade
Butler
Robert Butler
George H. Murphy
Watson Avenue
Ida Kline
East Baker Street
Winchester Park Association
Leesburg “Independents
Hobert
Charles Roseman
Monroeville
Jig
Abe Levin
M. I. Kibler
Ridgeway
Baltimore
Pvt Calvin K Owens Visits Parents in Grimes
Pvt Calvin K Owens of Camp Wheeler Georgia visits his parents Mr and Mrs Holmes Owens at Grimes. Mr and Mrs Fred Pope of Berryville were seen in the area as the text ends.
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Calvin K. Owens
Camp Wheeler, Ga
Holmes Owens
Grimes
Fred Pope
Berryville
Notices of Local Deaths and Travels
Mrs. Susan Henkel widow of Dr Godfrey Henkel died at her home aged 95 Mrs B C Shull of Marlboro returned home after months in the West Mr Randolph T McGuire of Farmers and Merchants National Bank spent several days in Baltimore
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Susan Henkel
Godfrey Henkel
B. C. Shull
Marlboro
West
Randolph T. McGuire
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Baltimore
Strength For The Day By Earl L Douglas
The text notes that biblical saints were flawed yet transformed as examples of effort toward improvement. It cites Jacob Moses David Peter and Paul to illustrate imperfect members becoming spiritual saints through striving. A saint is defined as a sinner aiming to grow closer to God.
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Jacob
Israel
Moses
David
God
Peter
Paul the Apostle
How's Your I. D. A 100-question scoring guide
A reader quiz outlines a 10 day scoring plan for a memory based test titled How's Your I D It lists daily averages and grading bands from Memory Genius to Good with page 2 directing correct answers including questions on US China treaty Easter Yellowstone Roosevelt cabinet Indian artifact Luke gospel language DC jurisdiction Liechtenstein DP stands for?
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Yellowstone National Park
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Liechtenstein
Upper Rhine
Moral Failures in Biblical Leaders and Resilience
The text argues that Jacob Moses David Peter and Paul are shown with their flaws rather than idealized. It says biblical writers reveal them as they are and uses this to urge readers not to dwell on failures but to rise again after falling. It emphasizes choosing to start over after moral lapses.
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Jacob
Moses
David
Peter
Paul
Sniper's Bullet Misses George Hormel in Los Angeles
A sniper fired at George Hormel 26 at his apartment, the bullet entering through a window. Hormel, scion of the Hormel meat firm, had just been acquitted a week earlier of marijuana possession and claimed he was framed by narcotics officers.
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Los Angeles
George Hormel
Hormel
Police Find Bundle of Marijuana Cigarettes in Car
Officers reported finding a bundle of 13 marijuana cigarettes in his car, detailing the seizure as part of the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ficers
Supersize beds length set for tall users
The new bed standard for tall people is 6 ft 10 in from end to end after expert studies. Manufacturers and mattress makers have noted the change as the American male height has risen with generations, with men over 6 ft increasing 70 percent since 1918 per Army records.
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Army
Rainfall Summary for January to December 1955
Rainfall in the past 24 hours ending 7 a m shows none. January rainfall to date is .31 inches, as is the 1955 year to date. The 42 year average rainfall is 36.94 inches. Monthly averages from 1912 to 1954 list January 2.50, February 1.94, March 2.95, April 3.1, May 3.92, June 4.89, July 3.73, August 2.82, September 2.66, October 3.24, November 2.59, December 2.51.
Fiesta & 5 St 60s Feet Complication Report
A fragmented item notes a measurement of 139.95 with 60s feet and a 4 5 designation linked to Fiesta and a group referenced as 5. The readable details are sparse and no clear event or outcome is given.
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Winchester Evening Star
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Frederick and
Clarke
H. F. Byrd, JR
National Representatives
East 44Th Street
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W. Va
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New Directions
New York Times
House of Commons
Bennett Cerfin
Vality Mi
the Star
Ralph Pope
Earl Orndorff
Hehe
Earl L. Douglas
D.D
I. D
China
Larus
Jos
Wee
Jay
Schewels
Cere
Ony A , i
Schewel Furniture
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