State Dept must edit Voice of America scripts
Current Opinion argues the State Department bears responsibility for Voice of America content. It condemns crude broadcasts that mock states and groups, calls for direct editing by federal staff, and urges Congress to ensure proper oversight and prevent foreign audiences from receiving disparaging material.
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Staunton News-Leader
New England
Texas
Nevada
Las Vegas
Reno
Brigham Young
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
United States
Radio
Moscow
Voice of America
America
Senate
State Department
National Broadcasting Company
NBC
Uncle Sam
aThe State Department
Congress
Voice Program Controversy Sparks Debate
A brief exchange references a stance that certain individuals have no place on a program like The Voice, signaling controversy over judging criteria and audience expectations. The remark prompts discussion about inclusion and standards in televised talent competitions.
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The
Voice
Oil shortage prompts halt on home oil heaters
Interior Department urges immediate stop to installing oil burning heaters in private homes as winter shortages loom. John L. Lewis issues new wage demands renewing the chance of a miners strike in July while above ground coal stocks are depleted by a recent pension strike.
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Interior Department
John L. Lewis
Florida
California
Population race in Virginia cities shifts Portsmouth’s standing
The Portsmouth Star notes Portsmouth may rank third after annexing part of Norfolk County raising population to about 91 800 but warns this status is insecure. Arlington County seeks city incorporation toward 120 000 and Roanoke would reach 100 000 if annexation succeeds, possibly dropping Portsmouth to fifth.
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Portsmouth Star
Virginia
Portsmouth
Norfolk County
Arlington County
Roanoke
Roanoke County
Candid Comment on Rivers and Buttons
A Wall Street Journal columnist contrasts people to rivers and buttons, noting that what is inside shows at the mouth while some people slip up when pressed. The piece uses a sharp, aphoristic tone to reflect on human behavior and public perception.
Severe hail devastates Timber Ridge apple crop in 400 acres
News from 1947 recalls a severe hailstorm destroying about half the apple crop on Timber Ridge’s 400 acres. It notes Jerome L. Stern's overnight stop in the city, a Frederick County supervisor slate, a high 93 degree day, and a Frederick Clarke All-Star win over Stephens City.
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Jerome L. Stern
City
American Legion Post
Paul H. Griffith
Winchester
Frederick County Board of Supervisors
Earl Bailey
Mercury
O'Leary
Frederick Clarke
Stephens City
Victory Out Of Defeat Inspires Perseverance
Earl L. Douglas D ED. discusses turning losses into strength and discipline. He recalls John Paul Jones aboard the Bonhomme Richard who, after defeat, declared I have not yet begun to fight and captured the Serapis, illustrating victory out of defeat.
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Vitory
America
John Paul Jones
Jones
River House Tenants Face Major Apartment Redo
Quentin Reynolds and River House residents on a dead end street beside the East River learn the 710 apartments will be remodeled into about 170 suites. The blocky brick building, valued at around 10 million dollars, houses units ranging from nine to eighteen rooms.
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Quentin Reynolds
River House
Children echo in Britain's embassy as Franks family arrives
Giggling clatter of children fills the marble halls of Britain's embassy in Washington for the first time since its 1930 construction. Caroline and Alison Franks, daughters of Sir Oliver Franks and Lady Franks, are the first youngsters to reside in the vast Massachusetts Avenue residence. Melbourne, Australian bagpipe band of 25. Twelve are pipers and 13 are drummers.
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Great Britain
Washington
Caroline
Alison
Cherubic
England
United States
Oliver Franks
Anks
Vosnemeres
Massachusetts Ave
Melbourne
Bull breaks loose at Market yard scales in city
A bull weighing 1715 pounds broke loose at the Market yard scales and ran wild through the city causing alarm. The incident disrupted traffic and drew a crowd as authorities corralled the animal.
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Scales
Market Yard
City
How's Your I Q A Classic Brain Teaser Page
A quiz page presents ten questions testing general knowledge from WWII terms to geography science and history. It includes Blitzkrieg origin, baseball commissioner, Alcatraz location near a west coast city, liquid quart ounces, singular of criteria, largest Canadian city, South American diplomatic break with Soviet Russia in 1948, quadrennial conventions interval, Brooklyn Bridge river span, and the thrift apostle on a U S half dollar.
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Alcatraz
Canada
South America
Soviet Russia
Brooklyn
Manhattan
New York City
Apostle of Thrift
U.S
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