Fair Play Is Needed in Names of Accused
The Richmond News Leader argues that public branding of individuals as Communists requires solid evidence. It cites the Judith Coplon espionage trial, notes hearsay and anonymous sources, and urges protecting a citizen’s good name until proof is presented.
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Richmond News-Leader
United States
FBI
Boston University
Frederick
Communist Party
Judith Coplon
March
Secretary Gray Named Secretary of the Army
President Truman selects Gordon Gray to head the Army bringing youth vigor and hard work. Gray served as Assistant Secretary of War for eighteen months and previously as North Carolina State Senator and newspaper publisher. He is 40 and regarded as straightforward and clear headed.
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Truman
Gordon Gray
Gray
North Carolina
United States Infantry
North Carolina Senate
North Carolina Votes Bonds for Roads and Raises Gas Tax
This week North Carolina moved to issue 20 million dollars in road bonds while boosting the gasoline tax from six to seven cents per gallon, a rate Virginia already surpassed. The move marks a rare large bond issue for North Carolina in recent decades and follows a regional shift in highway financing debates.
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North Carolina
Virginia
North Capaina
Richmond Times- Dispatch
Harry F. Byrd
Old Dominion
Virginia Roads Outshine North Carolina, Debt-Free
The Times Dispatch cites a U S Bureau of Public Roads report comparing Virginia and North Carolina. Virginia has 9 000 miles of primary roads to North Carolina 10 000 and far more broad four and three lane highways while North Carolina trails in hard surfaced secondary roads and overall road quality. Virginia carries no road debt, financed pay as you go, whereas North Carolina bears a hundreds of millions bond debt including a newly authorized issue.
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The
Times-Dispatch
Jeremiahs
Virginia
Carolina
United States Bureau of Public Roads
North Carolina
Authoritative stance on banning Communists from teaching
The piece endorses a National Education Association and American Association of School Administrators commission report that Communists should be barred from teaching. It argues academic freedom does not justify allowing Communist members to instruct, urging teaching the ideology only in a loyal, critical context.
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Staunton News-Leader
National Education Association
American Association of School Administrators
Commission
Missionaries of Destruction
Moscow
Handley graduation medals sisters Wanda and Margel McKee
Wanda and Margel McKee win medals at Handley graduation exercises. Betty Jean LaFollette earns a B A from Wilmington College. William Williams weds Ruth Feeley. Miss Helen Louise Gatewood weds William Coffin Jr. Ralph Judy hits winning homer as Middletown tops Williamsport 4 3. Russian advance north of Leningrad and Carenton foothold seized by American forces.
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Wanda
Margel McKee
Handley
Mr. Williams
Alfred Williams
Ruth Feeley
Betty Jean LaFollette
Russell LaFollette
Morningside Drive
Wilmington College
Carenton
Leningrad
Ralph Judy
Homer
Middletown
Williamsport
Helen Louise Gatewood
William Coffin Jr
Craig Wood and Byron Nelson clash in 1939 Open playoffs
Ten years ago in 1939 Craig Wood and Byron Nelson began a second bitter 18 hole playoff in the National Open. Bill Louthan Handley’s handsman recovers from appendicitis operation.
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Craig Wood
Byron Nelson
Bill Louthan
Handley Handsman
Ward and Goldsmith Elected Mayors in 1924 Berryville Vote
Local 1924 election records J. E. Ward elected mayor without opposition while John 5. Goldsmith also wins the mayoralty. Social note lists Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Cooley hosting a birthday anniversary party for Mrs. Cooley. The item mentions supporters of pig pens in Berryville.
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J. E. Ward
Joseph H. Cooley
Cooley
Berryville
John 5
Goldsmith
Citizens complain of shinny play on streets before homes
Report from 1899 notes citizens complain to police about young boys playing shinny on street fronts near residences. George Rinker rebuilt his barn at Reliance after last winter’s fire, housing several head of stock. Hugh Grant, once in business with James Moling, is now living in the West.
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George Rinker
Relia Nce
Seveal
Hugh Grant
James Moling
Imported Melodies From Abroad Shape American Pop Hits
George Tucker surveys how foreign songs repeatedly become American hits. He lists famous tunes from England France Ireland and Germany and traces melodies borrowed from Chopin Debussy and other masters fueling the top tune polls and popular culture.
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New York
France
Italy
Czechoslovakia
Britain
South America
Isle of Capri
Isle of Capri,” “ Barrel Polka”, “Moonlight Madon- Hand, Madame,” “Lili I2lene
Malaguena
Galway Bay
Siboney
Bella
Marie
England
Switzerland
Ireland
University of Dublin
Paris
Artie Shaw
Mexico
Cuba
Berlin
How's Your I Q A Quiz for Daily Scoring Facts and Trivia
A dated quiz offers 10 questions with multiple choice themes on historic events and U S geography. It asks about Lincoln’s death location the meaning of shore leave in the Navy census frequency questions and Pulitzer Prize trustees among others.
Arthritis Needs More Research and Treatments
The article reviews arthritis as an inflammatory joint disease with unknown causes and limited cures. It notes gold therapy helps about one in three patients temporarily, often within one to three months but not permanently, with relapse possible. Salicylates reduce pain and swelling. gentisic acid offers similar benefits with fewer stomach issues and no tinnitus. Medical supervision is advised to slow progression and improve comfort.
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Charles Ragen
Columbia University
King
Strength For The Day In Defense Of Belief
Earl L. Douglas, D. D. addresses atheists who question the unseen world arguing that unseen realities like electricity thought love and friendship reveal a larger universal order. The piece suggests the seen world may be a small part of existence and warns readers to prepare for future judgment.
Maid of Athens identity linked to Theresa Macri
The familiar title Maid of Athens used in the poem by Lord Byron refers to Theresa Macri, daughter of an English Vice-Consul.
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Athens
Lord Byron
Theresa Macri
Clarke Recreation Program Set to Open Wednesday
Clarke County recreation program opens Wednesday with a playground at Berryville and a Berryville pool. The effort is run by Mr and Mrs J E M Dowell, students at William and Mary College, who have been hired for the summer.
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Clarke County Recreation Pngram
Millwood Colored Shoe
Josephine City School
Job Rixey Moore
SAVE TRAVEL TIME And TAXES Shop in Your HOME COMMUNITY
A local home commerce push urges residents to shop locally to cut travel time and reduce taxes. Community leaders highlight small businesses, neighborhood support, and regional benefits from keeping spending within the area.
Valley of Vanishing Riders
Chip Halliday, Singin Sam, and Hope Brennan flee Tumblerock after a deadly night. They suspect Alessandro paid for Ute Kincade’s death and plot separate but nearby hideouts while seeking safety near a schoolhouse. Dawn finds them resting as Hope brings breakfast and plans more riding to gauge activity.
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Hope
Chip
Tumblerock
Ute
Sam
Singin
Gopher Joe Gravelly
Ute Kincade
Alessandro
Kincade
Seton Alessandro
Grasshopper Gulch
Figgerin
Neros
McAllister
Dodd, Mead & Company
Kips Features Syndicate
Tate
Hope Brennan
Chip Halliday
Argu
Samp
Chip Ro
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