Spirit of Jefferson backs Virginia return for three counties
The Spirit of Jefferson newspaper endorses Philip Gabler's call for a plebiscite in Jefferson Berkeley and Morgan counties to decide rejoining Virginia. It argues the three eastern Panhandle counties were misled 92 years ago and urges their return to the Mother State, praising Jefferson’s citizens.
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Spirit of Jefferson
Charles Town
West Virginia
Philip F. Gabler
Winchester-Frederick
Gabler
Panhandle
Jefferson, Berkeley
Morgan
Jefferson
Berkeley
Virginia
Ltar
Jefferson County
Commonwealth of Virginia
College graduates are pairing for more children
After a ten year study the Population Reference Bureau reports that college graduates still have below replacement fertility but show improvement. In 1936 couples out of college averaged 1.02 children ten years after graduation, now 1.73, a 70 percent gain in two decades.
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Population Reference Bureau, Inc
Washington, D. C
Polio Vaccine Debate: Parents Face a Gambled Choice
The editorial urges parents to vaccinate children with the Salk polio vaccine, noting a high expert consensus on its safety and effectiveness. It mentions a minority calling for delay to improve the vaccine, but argues the risk of vaccination is far smaller than natural polio infection and urges timely decision by families.
Education and family size in religious colleges discussed
The article notes fertility rates differing by religious groups and education level. It cites a 2.15 to 2.19 children per couple replacement range, with Catholic colleges at 2.62 and Protestant couples lagging, while educated individuals are not guaranteed higher reproduction due to economic factors.
Died in Tennessee Former Virginia Chief Justice
News notes list Preston W. Campbell former Virginia Chief Justice dying in a Johnson City Tennessee hospital. Other items mention Joan Macy Orville marrying Raymond Daniel Saxe Jr. and local youths winning contests including a Soap Box Derby and model plane competition.
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Preston W. Campbell
Virginia
Johnson City
Edward W
Cather
Roy A. Cather
Ralph White
LeRoy White
Bill Carpenter
Sam Purtlebaugh
Colonial Beach
Japan mobilizes civilian volunteers for home island defense
Radio Tokyo says Japan has begun mobilizing civilian volunteer workers both men and women into combat corps to resist expected invasions of the home islands. Cpl. Ralph Shutts, in service since 1942, is stationed in England. Mrs. Kenneth Combs hosted a gathering in his honor.
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Japan
Radio Tokyo
Ralph Shutts
England
Kenneth Combs
National Education Association approves tobacco free school periodicals
In Columbus Ohio the National Education Association passes a policy allowing only selected school periodicals without tobacco ads. The House backs conference reports on veterans pension pill. Senate approval pending. Crim moves toward Ithaca Correll University. Yeakley promoted to engineer. Whitacre named principal Gaithersburg High School. The Star marks ten years with July 4 1905 issue. Winchester Times slated for discontinuation after next issue.
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National Educational Association
Columbus
Ohio
House
Senate
Vance Yeakley
Cumberland Valley Railroad Company
Ira Whitacre
Prinipal
Gaithersburg
Gaithersborg
the Star
Winchester Times
Labor Leaders Warm to New Unemployment Contracts Face Opposition
Washington reports many labor leaders view Walter Reuther’s semiannual unemployment compensation plan skeptically. Union strength may wane as states must amend statutes, reducing gains from Reuther Ford General Motors deals. Southern states resist wage changes while automation and aging workers pose employment challenges.
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Washington
Walter P. Reuther
General Motors
Reuther
Strength For The Day By Earl L. Douglas
The piece urges self encouragement but emphasizes aiding others. It notes many face hard times and stresses that small acts of kindness, courtesy and interest can lift others and also brighten the helper’s outlook.
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Earl L. Douglas
D.D
Moving coal by pipeline powered mix with water
Coal is transported as a slurry by combining pulverized coal with water to form a liquid mixture. This slurry is pumped through pipelines similarly to oil, enabling remote and efficient movement of coal.
Rainfall Totals and Averages for 42 Year Span
Rainfall data shows past 72 hours ending 7 a.m. today with no July rainfall to date and 1955 rainfall to date at 17.61 inches. Average annual rainfall over 42 years from 1912 to 1954 is 36.94 inches with monthly averages listed for January to December.
You Needn't Feel Old Don’t let age slow you keep up with younger
A 73 year old health official shares how diet and vitamins sustain energy and vigor. He praises high protein low fat meals, notes vitamins minerals and amino acids prevent weight gain, and advocates supplements for lifelong vitality.
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Board of Health
Chicago
Buses began in Paris with the omnibus in 1828
The first omnibus ran in Paris on January 30 1828. M Baudry coined the term omnibus meaning anyone may ride. Public favor grew after a Duchess de Berry rode.
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Paris
A M. Baudry
How's Your I Q The Memory Quiz Challenge
A scrambled quiz asks about scoring based on correct answers over ten days with daily tiers from Memory Genius to Excellent. It includes multiple choice prompts on seraph plural whale whipple-tree biblical terms and Great Lakes facts, plus names of famous generals.
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Hyalea
Florida
Lake Superior
Great Lakes
New York
Brazil
Argentina
Blue Ribbon Origin Tied to Garter Order
The phrase blue ribbon marks first prize tracing to the Order of the Garter, the highest English knighthood. It originated from the blue ribbon worn by members of the order, signaling exceptional achievement or honor.
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Order of the Garter
The Boss of Broken Spur Chapter Ends in Tragedy
Kerry Riordan confronts Tim Larrabee, Tim pulls a gun, a shot rings out, and Tim falls dead. Christie confronts Kerry with distrust as he bears the burden of guilt and deception. Kerry is taken to Broken Spur, feverish and desolate, pondering a future ruined by violence.
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Reuther
Ford
Tim
Waynes
Kerry Riordan
Tim Larrabee
Larrabee
Riordan
Kerry
Jim
Dad
Lita
Tim Piten
Ace
Christie
Tum
Christié
Kerr
Slash Crew
Rictor
Broken Spur
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Winchester
Frederick and
Clarke
National Representatives
BeLisser, Inc
East 44Th Street
New York City
Associated Press
W Va
Washington Evening Star
Leonard A. Scheele
The
United States Public Health Service
Interstate Commerce
Ness
Dr. Scheele
Public Health Service
Raymond Hausenfluck
Gladstone Crim
George Washington Hotel
Ithaca
N. Y
Correll University
By Ray Tucker
American Federation of Labor
Congress of Industrial Organizations
United Mine Workers
White House
Capitol Hill
Michigan
Scott
R. J. Scott
Lake Huron
Lake Ontario
AX Rem Wust
Huron
Africa
Vy Herman WN
Bundesen, M.D
Good Brands
Natures
Saredenete
Ines
Nice
Death
Rob
Sandy
Nick Bummer
King Ventures Syndicate
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