Southern education revival highlighted at White Sulphur Springs conference
Critics view the Southern Regional approach as a model after World War II enabling cross state access to professional schools and reducing costs. The ten year anniversary of the plan shows more PhDs and wider university participation across the South with wider regional cooperation and potential national impact.
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White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Asheville
N.C
South
Washington
Virginia
Tennessee
New Englan
West
North American Newspaper Alliance
No Wheat Solution In Congress and White House clash over surplus grain policy
The surplus wheat cycle triggers vetoed bills and debated acreage limits. Administration seeks tighter controls or freer planting to lower prices, arguing higher prices spur efficiency. Critics warn dumped surpluses harm global markets and leave taxpayers with rising storage costs as stored wheat swells beyond domestic needs.
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Congress
Agriculture Department
United States
Asia
India
Superficial Reform versus Inner Change in Daily Life
A meditation on changing outward forms without altering inner truth. The text warns against reforming conduct while the heart remains the same and urges genuine change of mind and spirit rather than surface adjustments. It asks whether actions aim at deep, meaningful goals or merely improve appearances.
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Satan
Local society notes from The Star ten years ago
The Star recalls 1949 social events. Mrs. Terry W. English of Washington visited Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Baker. Rev. and Mrs. C. A. McDonald returned to Lexington after visiting Mrs. Daniel W. Lupton on Washington street. Mr. and Mrs. John Heltzel hosted dinner for newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Homer Conard, whose bride Beatrice Lonas was formerly Miss Beatrice Lonas.
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W. H. Baker
Terry W. English
Washington
C. A. McDonald
Lexington
Daniel W. Lupton
Washington Street
John Heltzel
Homer Conard
Conard
Beatrice Lonas
Hobdays as guests in Cross Junction visit
25 Years Ago 1934 reports Harold Hobday and wife from Berkeley Springs visiting J. S. Braithwaite in Cross Junction. County court room workers begun scaffolding for repaint and papering. The Capitol advertised Gary Cooper and Marion Davies in Operator 13.
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Harold Hobday
Berkeley Springs
J. S. Braithwaite
Cross Junction
County Court
Gary Cooper
Marion Davies
Braddock Street church class entertains at Mrs Hottel.s home
Fifty years ago in 1909 Miss Mary Strider’s class The Willing Workers of Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South were hosted to supper at Mrs William Hottel’s residence. First wheat of the season brought to Winchester Baker flouring mill. $1.15 a bushel paid for choice wheat. W Lee Fisher of Gray and Sheetz’s store traveled to Sabina Ohio for annual Wacelion Wik visit.
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Mary Strider
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
William Hottel
Winchester
Baker
W. Lee Fisher
Gray and Sheetz
Sabina
Ohio
Mosby Executes Federal Prisoners on Berryville Turnpike
The report recounts Mosby’s retaliation after Union forces hanged his men in Front Royal. It details executions along the Berryville turnpike, Custer’s role, and Mosby’s letter to Sheridan promising further reprisals, with rifles and crowds described and several named victims.
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U. S. Grant
City Point
Phil Sheridan
Army of
Grant
Mosby
Sheridan
Jubal Early
Fisher’s Hill
Sam Chapman
Piedmont
New York
Chester Gap
Front Royal
Chapman
Walter Frankland
Charles McMaster
Rangers
George Custer
McMaster
Custer
David L. Jones
Lucian Love
Tomas E. Anderson
Henry C. Rhodes
Rhodes
William Thomas Overby
Carter
Shenandoah River
Overby
Rectortown
Berryville
John Russell
Clarke County
Winchester
Powell
Rappaannock
Tgh
Richmond
Markin Time Verse Ambition by Luther Markin
The poet Luther Markin reflects on a lifelong wish to compose a verse that endures beyond his lifetime and the editors who shaped his work, hoping future readers will encounter his lines after both he and the editors have passed away.
Worry Clinic Advice on Breaking Bed Wetting Habit
Dr George W Crane explains enuresis as a common issue in children over four. He likens bed wetting to ignoring an alarm clock and prescribes self awakening with an alarm, possible two hour after bedtime, plus a final resort electrical shock device. He cites Tommy T aged 11 as example and offers a booklet via mail.
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Tommy T
Dr. Crane
Tommy
The Doctor Speaks on Hemophilia and Transfusions
Dr Bundesen explains hemophilia an inherited bleeding disorder mostly affecting males. Daughters are carriers sons often unaffected. Mutations create new cases yearly. Transfusions carry infection and risk though lifesaving. About 20 000 to 40 000 American men and boys affected today.
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Herman N. Bundesen
M.D
Police Find Missing Boy and Five Other Lost Children
About 30 officers searched Milwaukee after a 5 year old boy reported missing was found. Police located five other youngsters not previously reported missing and returned them to their homes.
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Milwaukee
Mrs. A. P
How's Your I Q Based on 100 questions in ten days
A quiz guide offers a daily scoring scale from 9 to 10 correct answers labeling you as a Memory Genius to Very Superior. It lists ten sample questions about symbols, innings, states, legality, lakes, pollen, roses, oil discovery, beverages, and presidential war powers.
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Oregon City
City of
Roses
U. S
Senate
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