Writers' Freedom Sparks Monopoly Controversy
A fierce debate over writer freedom arises as James M. Cain supports a proposed American Authors Authority to copyright all writer output. The plan, backed by parts of the Authors League and the American Writers Association, risks controlled markets and silencing independent writers who refuse to join.
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James M. Cain
Screen Writers Guild
Cain
American Writers Association
American Authors Authority
Authors League of America
Authority
Weather scientist Solves Global Demand for Snow
Vincent J. Schaefer, GE scientist who created a snowstorm last November, reports widespread demand for weather manipulation. Requests range from California ski areas to Hawaii farmers and a Buffalo movie lot seeking a controlled blizzard for filming.
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Vincent J. Schaefer
General Electric
Legion
California
Switzerland
Oregon
Arizona
Hawaii
Chile
Australia
Schaefer
Buffalo
N. Y
Mall
Byrd Sees Truman Budget Cut Possibility
Senator Harry F. Byrd of Virginia, an independent Democrat, says the Truman budget can be cut by 5.5 billion dollars or more. The opinion notes that economy news has improved, contrasting earlier wartime concerns with current fiscal prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Mirror
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Byrd
Return to American Sanity Prompts Government Waste Push
An editorial argues that reducing government waste will lower income taxes and curb payroll costs. It lauds Senator Byrd and 80th Congress members for proposing deep budget cuts, including removing up to a million joyriders from civilian payrolls. Prices and taxes are falling, signaling improved economic climate and a shift away from lengthy social experiments.
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Byrd
80Th Congress
Virginija
Cruel and Unusual Punishment Upheld in Re-execution
The Louisiana case of Willie Francis ends with the U S Supreme Court ruling that re execution is not cruel and unusual punishment. The majority says cruelty refers to the method, not humane efforts to extinguish life. Francis faces death for murder. his lawyers argued re execution violated the Constitution.
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Norfolk
Willie Francis
St. Martinsville
Louisiana Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Louisiana Court
Francis
Supreme Court
Strength For The Day Whistling And Singing
The piece contrasts Paul and Silas in Philippi singing in prison with modern cheerful resilience. It argues that happiness through life events differs from biblical triumph by faith. It emphasizes prayer and praise over shallow optimism when facing trials.
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Paul
Silas
Philippi
Leer Tootsea
Philippian
Philippian Prison
How's Your I Q Seven Quiz Questions On Page Two
The page lists ten quiz prompts asking about Crimea seacoast water body Celt racial name of Trish and other people Irrawaddy River country Mankato state copra beer distilled beverage composer of End of a Perfect Day recent death Gulf of Taranto water nation and National Gallery of Art city.
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Crimea
Trish
Irrawaddy
James R. Edmonds, Jr
American Institute of
Mankato
Gulf of Taranto
U.S
National Gallery of Art
Post Operation Bed Exercises Boost Recovery
Doctors advise early mobilization after surgery to prevent complications like blood clots pneumonia and lung fluid buildup. Dr. G Mosser Taylor and colleagues developed simple in bed exercises started 24 to 48 hours post op, three repetitions each, with modifications for individual patients.
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G. Mosser Taylor
Los Angeles
Taylor
Handley Bequest Spurs Public School Plan in Winchester
Post graduate students from Columbia University conducted an educational survey in Winchester. They recommended establishing a good public school with vocational features funded by the Handley bequest, accepted by the Education Board of New York for guidance, with plans moving toward court approval to finalize the residuary provisions of Judge Handley's will.
Virginia Tech JV to Play Greenbrier. Several Conference Idle
Virginia college basketball schedules are sparse as mid term exams close most Virginia campuses. Virginia Tech junior varsity meets Greenbrier Military Academy in Lewisburg as Hampden-Sydney shows last night in Blacksburg. NC State, UNC win in the Southern Conference.
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Associated Press
Virginia
Virginia Tech
Lewisburg
Greenbrier Military Academy
Jayvees
Hampden - Sydney
Bilacksburg
South Carolina
Davidson
Charlotte
North Carolina State
Furman
Chapel Hill
North Carolina
Jim Hamilton
Gamecock
Frederick County Officials Salaries and Daylight Saving Adoptions
The Frederick county Board of Supervisors approved the State Compensation Board salary scale for county officials. The Frederick county School Board scheduled clocks to advance one hour on February 9 for daylight saving time. The Victory Book Camp opened in Winchester and Frederick county with Mrs. L. M. Allen as chairman.
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Board of Supervisors
Frederick County
State Compensation Board
Winchester
L. M. Allen
Miss Page Qualifies As Administratrix In Clarke County
In Berryville Virginia on January 28 Miss Virginia Nane qualified in Clarke County Clerk's Office as administratrix of the personal estate of Mrs Fanny Power Page widow of the late Rev Thomas Carter Page of Berryville. She took the oath and posted a corporate bond. Appraisers named were Ralph M Ware Lewis Stolle A B Hummer W D Burter and Ss S Thomas. Heirs at law include Virginia N Page Katherine B Page and Philip Powers Page.
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Berryville
Virginia Nane
Clarke County
Fanny Power Page
Thomas Carter Page
Ralph M. Ware
Lewis Stolle
A. B. Hummer
W. D. Burter
Ss. S. Thomas
Virginia N
Katherine 8. Page
Philip Powers Page
Evanston, Il
Bermuda Trip Planned by Local Couples
Ten years ago in 1927 Mrs. Victor Arthur and Mrs. James Miller prepared for a lengthy voyage to Bermuda. Also reported that two Army fliers died when their bomber crashed into a mountain near Front Royal amid dense fog.
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Victor Arthur
James Miller
Bermuda
Front Royal
Knickerbocker Theatre Collapse Kills 108 in 1922
In 1922 the Knickerbocker theatre in Washington collapsed under snow weight, causing 108 deaths and 130 serious injuries. This report recalls the disaster and its toll on the city.
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Knickerbocker
Washington
First Monthly Conference of Pastors Meets Feb 2
The first monthly conference of the past ors of Winchester churches will be held at the home of Rev. W. L. Seabrook on Tuesday February 2.
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Winchester
W. L. Seabrook
Grain futures edge lower at Chicago open
Chicago grain quotations show slight declines as profit taking begins the board session. Wheat and corn futures hover near early prices while oats move down and lard rises to about 21.87 for September.
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Chicago
Handley School Built 1923 Under Judge Harrison Ruling
Court ruling allows city to use legacy funds for Handley School construction and law expenses. Handley building began 1921 with $834000 original fund, 1925 Douglas School added $50000. Site on Equity Improvement land. Building committee members named, architect W R McCormack from Cleveland followed University of Virginia motifs. Contractor J L Crouse Greensboro. First faculty and first graduating class listed.
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Thomas Harrison
Handley
Cea Iles Oue
Douglas School
Handley School
Equity Improvement Company
H. F. Byrd
Handley Board
Stewart Bell, Sr
W. R. McCormack
Cleveland
Ohio
University of Virginia
J. L. Crouse
Greensboro
North Carolina
Family reunion under Gray, a Washington suburb
Lydia visits Kirby in a restored Florida suburban home where Kirby and Wade reveal they are married with Alan cared for by Kirby. Lydia learns of Kirby’s new life, Theo’s tension remains, and Wade plans to return to base with an officer as Kirby anticipates her future.
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Washington
Lydia
Alan
Theo
Kirby
Mother
Raphael
Celia
Boston
South America
Andrew
Wade
Relj
Chris
Florida
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New York
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Tony Zale
Rocky Graziano
Grazano
Frank S. Hogan
Ruben
Cowboy) Shank
Denver
Graziano
Morton
VMI
Lexington
Arthur W
Slick) Morton
Louisiana State University
LSU
Virginia Military Institute
Allison T
Pooley) Hubert
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Miss Page
Andrew Bell
Bessie L. Corkey
Potts Hale
L. 8. Hale
Bess Nicholas
Gertrude R. Peery
Garland R. Quarles
Onene
Dorothy Emily Cammer
Bertha Ridgeway Carter
Hilda May
March Frances Best
Anna Mae Snake Sara Elizabeth Tanquary
the Handley Trust Fund
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