Voice of America debate shapes policy funding
The piece weighs Congress’s handling of the State Department information program and its shortwave Voice of America broadcasts. It notes a $13 million appropriation against a $16 million request, questions proponents and opponents, and argues the program is not vital or harmful but worth trying to promote democracy.
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State Department
the Voice of America
Benton
Kent Cooper
Associated Press
United States
Debate Over Hawaiian Statehood and Veterans Rehabilitation
The piece weighs Hawaii's admission to statehood amid debates on distance and economy, noting opposition in the House and cautious Senate sentiment. It also highlights Navy rehabilitation efforts for veterans with amputations, citing Mare Island data that 90 percent find civilian work after training, reducing costs and boosting productivity.
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Island
Hawaii
Congress
Hawaiian Islands
Senate
House
Navy
Mare Island Navy Yard Rehabilitation Center
Four Speech Readings Mark July Fourth Tone in War Weary Era
The New York Times contrasts Truman at Monticello and Eisenhower at Vicksburg, noting their calls for peace and freedom in a critical postwar moment. It stresses democracy, consent of the governed, and a world economy while warning that nations must cooperate to avoid mutual destruction.
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New York Times
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Monticello
Thomas Jefferson
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Eisenhower
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Navy Prosthetic Innovation Aids Veterans But Fails Civilians
The Navy produces lighter, cheaper artificial limbs using aluminum and plastics via mass production, improving balance and reducing fatigue for returning service members. Civilians lack access as no clinics match Navy amputee centers, leaving many without comparable care and future prospects.
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Navy
Cattle Trade At Virginia Livestock Market Surges
Brown Lovett reports over 1000 head of cattle changed hands in a single day at the Virginia Livestock Market. Winchester prepares to install a new fire alarm system soon. John Leighton Stuart, father of Rev. John L. Stuart Jr of Stephens City, was named by President Truman as the new U S ambassador to China.
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Hawaii
Alaska
Puerto Rico
House of Representatives
Virginia
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Bland
Gary
Brown Lovett
Winchester
John Leighton Stuart
John L. Stuart, Jr
Stephens City
Pres. Truman
U. S
China
Valley Airways trains fliers for Army Air Corps in 1942
In 1942 Valley Airways, Inc. begins training pilots for the Army Air Corps. The local market for early apples has fallen off due to a strict sugar ration affecting canning.
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the Valley Airways, Inc
Army Air Corps
Police find 1883 silver dollar linked to Jamestown official
Ten years ago in 1937 a police officer recovers an 1883 silver dollar stamped with the salary note of Thomas Collins of Jamestown Dakota Territory. A fire yesterday destroyed two large barns on A G Lockes property north of Strasburg.
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Ernest Dove
Thomas 8. Collins
Jamestown
Dakota Territory
A .G. Locke
Strasburg
Pigeons Return Home After 17 Mile Flight In Virginia
In Buchanan Virginia eight homing pigeons owned by William Hillyard and S Braddock Jr completed a 17 mile three hour flight to their home loft. Local Boy Scout troops 1 2 and 3 depart today for Cedar Creek camping. Samuel Crisman elected new driver for the Friendship Fire Company.
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William Hillyard
S. Braddock Jr
Buchanan
Cedar Creek
Samuel Crisman
Friendship Fire Company
Strength For The Day By Ear Aims At Public Ideals
In Aris tophanes style a discourse on communism is presented arguing universal equality and common property. The piece mocks a society where wealth is shared and private ownership ends, envisioning a city turned into one large house with open access and no need for money or lawsuits. History repeats this theme in each generation.
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Aristophanes
Adams visit centers in Gainesboro and area
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Adams from California visit Adams' father in town. Local visits include Delphia DeHaven Ruth DeHaven and son Bobby. Jean Dorsey and Jean Carol Dillsburg Pa.. Neta Miller Delmas Sewell Winchester. Mary Ramey Mary Lou and Thomas Davis Winchester return from vacation in Virginia West Virginia Tennessee North Carolina. Virgil DeHaven and H C Lamp share hospitality in Shepherdstown.
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Gainesboro
Robert Adams
California
Rainfall Totals and Averages From 34 Year Period
Present and past rainfall figures cover 24 hours ending 7 a.m. July 30 and year-to-date totals. The 34 year average annual rainfall stands at 36.30 inches. Monthly averages from 1913 to 1946 include January 2.45, March 2.95, April 3.07, May 3.64, June 3.86, July 3.79, August 3.77, September 1.97 or 2.61, October 3.36, November 2.40, December 2.43. Data courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.
Glamour Girls Paralyzed Threat Sparks Caution
In a sharp warning sign, observers urge vigilance as a dangerous figure follows a glamorous group. The plea emphasizes monitoring his movements and potential risk, noting the peril of underestimating the suspect.
Old Dominion Firemen's Convention and Winchester Nine Lead League
The 11th Annual Firemen's convention is held here amid town festivity. Winchester Nine appear poised to win the league pennant with 5 wins 2 losses, ahead of Edinburg at 3 and 3.
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Old Dominion
Winchester Nine
Edinburg
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