Forest Lands In Virginia Need More Protection And Development
Guest editorial by William A. Wright, chairman of the Virginia Conservation Commission, argues Virginia must expand and safeguard its forest lands. He cites vast acreage, declining growth, and the impact on industry, jobs, and regional economy from continued overcutting and wasteful practices by small landowners. He urges a wise plan to increase wood volume from 75 to 90 percent and preserve trees for future production.
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Virginia Conservation Commission
Virginia
Ned
Virginia seeks larger tree nursery and marking services
William A. Wright urges expansion of forestry programs to grow timber on idle lands. The Conservation Commission requests funds for a 10 000 acre Camp Perry tree nursery near Williamsburg to raise 10 to 12 million seedlings annually and to expand marking and fire prevention services for small forest owners.
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Division of Forestry
the Conservation Commission
Forest Service
Virginia
Virginia Forest Service
Charlottesville
Conservation Commission
Camp Perry
Williamsburg
The
State Game Commission
William A. Wright
Va. Conservation Commission
Truman seeks Kuter Civil Aeronautics Board chair role
President Truman nominated Maj. Gen. Lawrence Kuter for the Civil Aeronautics Board chair but asked for special legislation to let him retain active military pay. Senate Armed Forces Committee twice rejected the request, citing inequitable pay and risks of militarizing civilian government. Senator Byrd outlined reasons, praising the committee’s stance against the trend.
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Truman
Civil Aeronautics Board
Laurence Kuter
Air Force
General Kuter
Kuter
General Ruter
Senate Armed Forces Committee
Byrd
Washington
Senate Committee
Portland man indicted for Currie murder in December
George R. Ridgewell of Portland Maine has been indicted for the murder of Seaman Frederick Currie who was slain last December. A Gulf Oil Co plant fire today was controlled by local companies preventing serious damage.
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George R. Ridgewell
Portland
Frederick Currie
Gulf Oil Co
Strength For The Day By Earl L. Douglas
The piece compares King David’s breach in Jerusalem to every person’s inner vulnerability. It argues no one has perfect security and urges trusting in God’s power rather than overprotective, constant defenses. The essay ends by stating reliance on the Eternal provides protection.
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David
Jerusalem
God
Eternal
Russians Refuse UN Call on Commander in North Korea
Seoul report says Russia rejected a U N Korea commission request to pay a courtesy call on the Soviet commander in Russian occupied northern Korea. The commission may leave without entering north Korea to prepare for a national election, the source noted.
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Seoul
Russia
United States Commission On Korea
Korea
North Korea
U.N. Assembly
Voice of the People on war danger and Pope Pius warning
The Evening Star editorial calls for unity to end suffering from war and urges honest effort to rehabilitate the world. It cites Pope Pius warning against hostile propaganda and notes a dangerous turning point as Europe faces economic and social chaos. It warns against a Communist aim of world empire.
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Pope Pius
Europe
Herod
Wide World
How's Your IQ Quiz Page 2 Answers
A playful Q and A asks about Pocahontas as the Rolfe wife, US Sweden ties via ambassadors, Tatra car origin, Omega position in Greek, violin strings, asphalt solubility, rabbit dentition, King George VI birthday, Louisiana nicknames, and the five senses in a quick test.
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John Rolfe
United States
Sweden
Italy
France
Czechoslovakia
Omega
George VI
Pelican
Nearby Pig Farm Held Not to Damage Residential Property
William P. Bigler of Gates Mills backed out of a $26 500 purchase in Chesterland from Arnulf G. Rose due to odor from a nearby pig farm. Common Pleas Judge Julius Kovachy ruled the neighborhood odor to be imagined and ordered Bigler to complete the deal, finding the property healthful and pleasant as represented.
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Cleveland
William P. Bigler
Gates Mills
Chesterland
Arnulf G. Rose
Bigler
Rose
Common Pleas
Julius M. Kovachy
Bigier
Rumor and Inference Cloud Limited by Bare Facts
A fragment notes that rumor grew through speculative inquiry and imagination but was not supported by the available evidence. It highlights how preliminary reports can become distorted before verification. The passage emphasizes caution in drawing conclusions from incomplete data.
Funkhouser Heads Sheep Breeders Assn Leaders Named
Staunton January report outlines five ram sales for the Valley Northern Virginia Purebred Sheep Breeders Assn with a new Warrenton sale joining Monterey Staunton Orange and Winchester. Last year 205 ewes sold at an average of 60.50 dollars. New officers include C. C. Parkhouser president J. A. Armstrong vice president and George W. Litton secretary.
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Staunton
Virginia
White Post
Clarke County
J. A. Armstrong
George W. Litton
Blacksburg
More Than 8 000 Clarke County Citizens Read The Star Daily
Clarke County residents increasingly rely on The Star with over 8 000 readers daily. The paper reports steady circulation gains across communities including Osage, Jamaica, and Centerline, highlighting local coverage and community updates.
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Clarke County
STAR
Cleaners to Bowl Martinsburg Keglers
Peoples Cleaners remain second in the Blue Ridge Major bowling league just seven points behind the Keglers. They won two games and pinfall from Recreation of Frederick last week. Peoples Cleaners posted a 672 game, the week's top score in the league.
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Peoples Cleaners
Blue Ridge
Recreation of
Frederick
Civilian Marine Enrolments Sought
Joseph Butler and Sgt. Garland Peck will be in Room 118 of the Post Office building 2 to 5 p.m. tomorrow to enroll former Marines and others in the Civilian Marine Crops. Eligible youths aged 17 to 32 may join regardless of prior service. veterans may enter the Reserve with their discharge rank.
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Joseph Butler
Garland Peck
Unions Bar Wage Boost in Rail Peace Accord
Three unions representing about 125000 railroad workers refuse a 15 34 cent hourly raise despite a settlement accepted by 175000 conductors switchmen and others. Threatened strike could affect 90 percent of workers, while railroads stand against unwarranted wage increases and rule changes.
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Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Arene A
7Th America
Rasacandt
Switchmen’s Union of
North America
Eee Swi
Bea
Gene Sy Ee
Se Board
United States
Winchester girl Brenda Carter joins Royal Women's Navy in Washington
Five years ago in 1943 Miss Brenda Carter of Winchester England left for Washington to be sworn into the Royal Women's Navy. Handley High basketeers defeated Berkeley Springs High a second time 31 to 8.
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Brenda Carter
Winchester
England
Washington
Royal Womens’ Navy
Handley High
Basketeers
Berkeley Springs High
Middletown Tax Suit Set For Trial Tomorrow
Ten years ago in 1938 Mayor C R Anderson was taken to the local hospital suffering pneumonia. The Middletown tax suit will be heard tomorrow in trial justice court.
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C.R. Anderson
Middletown
Trial Justice Court
Two Army Pilots Land Near Town as One Heads to Washington
In 1923 two Army pilots landed on H. B. Dunlop farm just east of town one pilot plans a visit while the other continues to Washington. A 24 member jury panel has been summoned for Ernest Green who faces a murder charge.
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H. B. Dunlop
Town
Washington
Ernest Green
Mayor Williams receives $1000 for banquet expenses
1898 report notes Mayor John J. Williams got a $1000 check from C. B. Rouss to cover costs of the banquet in his honor next week. Other items recount George Kurtz and Mack Noonan’s rough trip from Timber Ridge after a funeral, and Frank Lewis, a young colored boy who disappeared with a horn from a negro band in Martinsburg, was arrested while attempting to play it.
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John J. Williams
C. B. Rouss
George Kurtz
Mack Noonan
Timber Ridge
Frank Lewis
Martinsburg
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Scotts
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Earl L. Douglas, D. BD
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Evening Star
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Funkhouser Heads Sheep Breeders Assn
Cleaners
Keglers
Fred Neher
Jesse Seine
Taans
Passeng
Saeteeete Throu
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Eernings
Interstate Commerce Commission
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