Embattled Libraries Face Censorship Threats at ALA Meeting
The American Library Association voiced alarm over rising censorship by pressure groups seeking to ban books. Librarians argued shelves should offer all sides of controversial questions, despite calls from patriots and religious groups. A proposal to form a professional librarian group to oppose undercover censors was discussed.
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Tions
Hitler
Czechoslovakia
Czech
America
Atomic advances promise practical uses as costs fall
Medical science is turning atomic by products into peaceful applications. Radioisotopes aid research on drugs metabolism infection and vascular function. Dr Shields Warren cites tests of radioactive iodine in thyroid cancer phosphorus in leukemia and gold in malignant processes as proof of progress toward peaceful use of atomic energy.
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Shields Warren
Boston
United States Atomic Energy Commission
Division of Biology and Medicine
Bladderpool weed threats farmers and lawn care
Farmers face ongoing battle with pests and weeds. Oklahoma reports a new weed named lot tidium vesicarium called bladderpool coffeebean and castlebean. It originated in the West Indies and spreads despite spraying efforts affecting gardens and orchards.
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Oklahoma
West Indies
Rainfall Averages for 35 Years at Winchester Lab
Present and past rainfall data show an average annual precipitation of 36.20 inches over 35 years from 1913 to 1946. Monthly totals are listed with Jan 2.46 inches, Feb 1.94, March 2.91, April 3.02, May 3.67, June 3.92, July 3.82, Aug 3.76, Sept 2.57, Oct 3.31, Nov 2.44, and Dec 2.38 inches. Data courtesy of Winchester Research Laboratory.
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Winchester Research Laboratory
Loco weed invades pastures spreading from coast to west
The plant, a tall legume with fern like leaves and two inch pods, spread from Florida into western pastures killing cattle. Scientists traced the cause of cow mortality to the weed and recommend periodic mowing to eradicate it.
Democratic Convention Faces Choice on Truman Nomination
Current Opinion argues the Democratic Party must survive and act as a check on Republicans. It warns against nominating Truman as a symbol of wartime confusion and urges preserving a strong, credible minority party to defend the two party system.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Sidney Hillman
Democratic Party
Wallace
GOP
Mr. Truman
Rail Probe Witness Testifies on WWII Freight Overpayments
Frank L. Barton chief economist of the U S Budget Bureau testifies before a House Expenditures sub committee in Washington as it probes alleged overpayments to railroads for WWII freight hauling. Railroads deny any overcharge.
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Frank L. Barton
House
Washington
International
Rural Affairs Institute at VPI Seeks Delegates
Miss Agnes Shirley announced room for three more delegates to attend the Institute of Rural Affairs at VPI beginning in Justice. Sheriff Byweters noted days until the sunlfrrd season opens as the Orange Virginia event drew a well attended crowd.
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Agnes Shirley
Institute of Rural Affairs
VPI
Sheriff Byweters
Orange
Winchester Faces Japanese Beetles First Time
Ten years ago in 1938 Winchester reported the first sighting of Japanese beetles with over 280 traps deployed citywide. Also noted is Szeged University faculty in Hungary breaking into a row causing a duel and possible further clashes. Hughes and companions paraded up lower Broadway in New York’s notable 1923 event.
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Winchester
City
Szeged University
Hungary
Hughes
Lower Broadway
Battery
City Hall
New York
Grimes VA project nears completion postwar notes
Fifty years ago in 1898 William Marple and assistants completed a building for F A Gratchen at Grimes Virginia. Spanish troops sought to take arms when deported from Cuba after capture at Santiago. A gramophone enlivened a Braddock Street Epworth League meeting.
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F. A. Gratchen
Grimes
Cuba
U. 8 S
Santiago
Epworth League
Braddock St
Strength For The Day By Earl 2 Douglas D D
The article argues health is a matter of character and daily habit. It compares personal care to vehicle maintenance and urges regular self checks, temperance, and avoiding excesses for lasting good health.
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Earl
Douglas
How's Your I Q A Quick Ten Question Quiz
A short quiz page asks ten questions on topics from spiders to history with answers on page 2. It includes a memory prompt and a reminder to read the ads today to shop on Friday to avoid Saturday crowds.
Divorce Suit Seeks Desertion Grounds in Winchester
In the clerk's office of Winchester Virginia on July 6 1948 Lorenzo J Williams filed a chancery suit for divorce from Ethel M Williams on desertion grounds. The defendant's address is unknown with due diligence shown. she must appear within ten days after publication to protect her interest. Corinne Barnet Deputy Clerk.
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Corporation OF Winchester
Virginia
Lorenzo J. Williams
Ethel M. Williams
Corinne Barne
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