Soviet Peace Bid Faces Narrow Path at Conference
The Soviet Union rejects participation in the 11 power conference to draft a Japan peace treaty, citing the Council of Foreign Ministers role while inviting other nations to join. The piece argues Moscow seeks only a Moscow made peace, delaying European and Far East recovery, and notes Senator Taft’s 1948 presidential bid with an eight state western tour planned for fall.
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Soviet Union
Moscow
Europe
Far East
Taft
North Carolina ties for secretary of war record
Before Kenneth Co. Royall's appointment, no North Carolinian had held the role of secretary of war. The Tar Heel state has produced several naval secretaries, with five having held the office. Only New York equals this distinction.
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Kenneth Co. Royall
North Carolina
New York
North Carolina Navy Secretaries in U S History
The article notes most North Carolina navy secretaries served 1829 to 1857 and few are remembered. The lone exception is Josephus Daniels, head of the navy in World War I. It suggests Republican rule 1861 to 1929 limited broader NC naval leadership contributions.
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North Carolina
Josephus Daniels
Average Intelligence Decline Warning Sparks Debate
Roanoke World News comments on alleged decline in population intelligence amid cultural shifts and sensational media, arguing that comics films radio and literature influence public discourse and behavior.
Parson Recalls Greased Swimmer Tried to Escape
A Charlotte pastor recounts marrying a distance swimmer noted for greasing herself head to toe to slip away, but she failed to escape.
At a Crossroads Baldwin warns of uncertain tone
Hanson Baldwin notes the United States faces a pivotal moment as signboards appear in an unclear tone and point in many directions, signaling differing paths ahead.
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United States
Hanson W. Baldwin
Political overtones in subsidy debate dominate Richmond piece
The Richmond News Leader argues federal aid and subsidies have become political tools rather than fiscal policy. It says rivalry shifts from thrift to waste and from leaving money with taxpayers to returning it in ways that please lawmakers, describing the maneuver as political not fiscal.
Gloomy Moment in History Revisited
A reflection on a Harper’s Weekly note from 1857 describes Europe’s unrest in France and Russia and America’s fear of moral decay amid a rush to wealth. The piece contrasts past gloom with present resilience, noting the nation’s recovery from crises and wars.
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Harper’s Weekly
Elliot Sees Not Lost But Worried Generation
The Milwaukee Journal reports poet Elliot believes this is a very worried generation not the lost one. He suggests earlier generations did not worry enough, contributing to present anxieties without claiming despair.
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Elliot
Apple harvest to bring 350 workers to the county
I Fred Stine reports the county will bring about 350 workers for the apple harvest. A straw rick on George H Eagle farm was burned. Charles Edwards of Route 3 Berryville died in a crash on the Gaylord overhead highway bridge. L O Hope, Berryville station telegrapher, still uses a Remington typewriter bought rebuilt in 1910. Max Brown of Millwood caught a 2012 lb catfish in the Shenandoah.
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I. Fred Stine
George H. Eagle
Charles Edwards
Route
Berryville
Gaylord
L. O. Hope
Berryville N. 42 W
Max Brown
Millwood
Shenandoah
Record Bloom Expected at Poston Home Tonight
A large night blooming cereus at Mr. and Mrs. W L Poston 14 N Kent St will be in full bloom tonight with six blossoms, a plant record per Mr Poston. First Lieut Julian B Lindsey, just returned from Tienstin China, gave an engaging report of the fighting in China to the Winchester Rotary club.
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W.L. Poston
N. Kent St
Strike breaker Dewey Batt assaulted in Hagerstown
Dewey Batt of Winchester, employed as a strike breaker, was beaten by nine men in Hagerstown. R L Jodrey, a well known fruit grower, visits Boyd Richards on South Washington Street while inspecting orchar ds nearby.
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Dewey Batt
Winchester
Hagerstown
R. L. Jodrey
Boyd R. Richards
Washington St
Reverend Dame and wife visit Miss Ward in town
Rev William M Dame and his wife from Baltimore are visiting Miss Minnie Ward here. A back belonging to Robert Orrick pulled out with no driver from Cumberland Valley depot last night as the 8 o'clock train arrived.
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William M. Dame
Baltimore
Minnie Ward
Robert Orrick
Cumberland Valley
Price Tag On Life A Wise Comedian Lesson
A well known actor once heatedly argued with a clerk and threw a vase until he checked the price tag. The gag shows audiences how counting cost influences choices from happiness to endings like divorce. The piece cautions that every action has a price, urging careful judgment.
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A reader quiz asks seven questions on WWII Denmark Nazi occupation year Pun jab capital India ATC Army unit Taft Hartley false true Indonesia republic island group Stoke on Trent painter Stuart portrait Washington English grammar correction Russia Anglo French Soviet ministers plan Marshall Iona burial note Scottish kings mentioned on Hebrides isle of Iona.
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Denmark
Punjab
India
ATC
Indonesian Republic
Stuart
George Washington
Stoke-on-Trent
Russia
Marshall
Fly Population At All Time Low In State
BLACKSBURG July 29 This year's garden and field crops show little insect damage says J O Rowell entomologist for the Agricultural Extension Service Rotenone the standard insect control material for home gardens seems to be plentiful and has been used unostentiously Its continued use he believes will raise assured bountiful fall gardens The fly population of the State is at an all time low with county farm and home agents advocating spraying with DDT in dairy barns and other farm out buildings on window screens and rubbish heaps.
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Blacksburg
J. O. Rowell
Agricultural Extension Service
Pirates slain by Chinese naval force off Kwantung Coast
Canton China July 29 report says a Chinese naval amphibious force killed about 100 pirates in a clash off the Kwantung Coast. The navy signal station released the account today detailing the engagement and casualties.
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Canton
China
Kwantung Coast
Navy
Mil cooperative chief hurt in horse trampling
Benjamin H. Welty president of the Interstate Milk Produce Cooperative Assn was in satisfactory condition at Waynesboro Hospital after suffering a broken vertebra when he was trampled by a horse at his home.
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Waynesboro
Benjamin H. Welty
Interstate Milk Produce Cooperative Assn
Waynesboro Hospital
Picnic for Philathea Class at Baptist Church
The Philathea Sunday School class invites members to a park picnic supper at 6 p.m. tomorrow. Buses will leave the church at 4 p.m. 6:15 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. for transport.
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Philathea Class Baptist Church
Sg Park
Union push to cut freight trains sparks cost and safety fears
Union leaders call for shortening freight trains to about half their length arguing for lower costs, but critics say the plan doubles trains and locomotives, raises accident risk, and requires hundreds of millions in new yard and facility spend. They also seek daily pay for incidental service across multiple classes, ensuring higher wages and more jobs.
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