Destiny May Come With Vote on Atlantic Pact
Washington columnist James Marlow examines the pending Senate approval of the Atlantic Pact, the implications for U S defense commitments to Western Europe, and the fierce Republican opposition led by Taft and Donnell. He weighs whether the pact alone suffices without the arms program to deter Russia and rally Europe.
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Western press exposes East German spy network
Berlin reports Soviet secret police recruitment in eastern Germany as Telegraf lists 300 East Germans alleged as agents for the MVD. The list supposedly vanished from Brandenburg MVD HQ months ago, sparking a frantic Russian search.
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Liquor Returns Legally to Kansas Bone Dry Stronghold
Topeka Kansas liquor will go on sale legally this week ending the dry era. Kansans voted to repeal prohibition and a state liquor control act closes the bone dry period. Licenses for more than 260 private stores are being mailed for package sales of intoxicants only.
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RIAS Broadcasters Target East German MVD Spies in Berlin
The U S military radio station in Berlin RIAS continued its twice weekly programs exposing alleged local German spies of the MVD in Soviet zone towns and villages. Allied intelligence officers say publicity on East German collaborators undermines the Socialist Unity party and hints at a purge in the communist leadership soon.
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Shop in Winchester A Summer Shopper’s Time Saver
A Winchester feature urges summer shoppers to plan ahead to save time and money. It highlights early lists, bulk buying tips, and local deals designed to streamline errands and reduce trips. The note emphasizes practical savings and refocused shopping routines.
French Communists Seek Alliance With Catholic Church
Paris July 19 French communist leaders signaled they would try to win Catholics to cooperate on political and labor fronts Maurice Thorez urged continued union with Catholics saying the Vatican excommunication would not stop their efforts Abbeville Jacques Duclos called the decree unacceptable and Catholics in France maintain a separate labor federation and few align politically with communists
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Luray Textile Mill Expands To Add 75 Jobs
An addition is under construction at the Luray textile division of Schwarzenbach-Huber Co. The expansion will eventually employ 75 more workers and will house machinery for nylon yard throw.
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No time difference along a longitude line at noon
There is no difference in time along a meridian. When the sun is directly overhead a given meridian, it is noon at every point on that meridian from pole to pole.
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Rainfall Averages and Totals from Winchester Lab Report
The record shows 24 hour rainfall to 9 am on July 25, 1949 at 3.10 inches and a year to date total of 23.68 inches. Average annual rainfall for 36 years stands at 3.42 inches, with monthly means for 1913 to 1948 listed from January 2.47 to August 3.82 inches.
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