Foreign Aid Spending and Virginia Tax Burden for 85 Billion Plan
The president backs 85 billion in foreign aid with Virginia paying about 131 million, one third more than its entire General Fund budget. Virginia’s share dwarfs state relief outlays, with Winchester at 822 790 Frederick County 186 758 and Clarke County 323 061, all indicating a tax burden likely reaching one third of national income. The piece questions how much foreign aid can be funded before harming domestic growth and productive capacity.
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Virginia
William HM. Stauffer
State Chamber of Commerce
Winchester
Frederick County
Frederick
Clarke County
Clarke
The Flag Day Tribute to Old Glory
The essay recalls Flag Day as a simple emblem with deep meaning. It emphasizes the flag’s stars and stripes symbolize American ideals and freedom, urging greater homage from citizens as the flag’s spirit inspires citizenship and reverence.
Call for Annual Legislative Sessions to Ease Backlog
The Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch argues annual sessions could reduce the heavy bills load. It notes 1,200 bills in a 60 day biennial session and cites potential reforms like a two-phase yearly schedule and broader use of general law. It mentions Michigan approving annual sessions and the Social Security Act expansion affecting state and municipal employees.
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General Assembly
Harry Byrd, Jr
WALC
Assembly
Michigan
Congress
Sweet uses of adversity in a waitress tale
A hostess recalls a regular, disagreeable customer who scarcely tips. She struggles to please him and contemplates seating him away from others. The waitress objects, arguing his presence makes her other customers pity her, which doubles their tips.
Congress strengthens control over foreign policy in bold shift
Washington lawmakers push for greater oversight of international affairs amid probes into MacArthur dismissal and Far Eastern policy. They press for transparency on overseas spend, inform public on policy shifts, and challenge White House and State Department in shaping anti Communism leadership.
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Washington
MacArthur
America
White House
State Department
Pentagon
United Nations
Capital Hill
Congress
Secretary of State
Legislative Branch
Far East
Middle East
Europe
Senate
House
Britain
France
United States
Russell Committee
George
Georgia
Byrd
Virginia
Truman
H. Alexander Smith
New Jersey
Vandenberg
Budget hike approved by Frederick County Board of Supervisors
The 1950 51 budget calls for a 20 cent increase in the tax levy. Longwood College honors graduates include 22 students with high marks. Miss Farley Massey heads to New York for a Girl Beaut orientation before sailing to Great Britain aboard the SS Georgia. Local servicemen welcomed home include Ritter Schultz Burteler and others. Theodore Arthur elected district chairman of the Shawnee Boy Scouts. Betsy Anderson returns home from Dellentin Memorial Hospital. Station organizers named Grover Schlack Thomas Rosenberger and Walter Anderson. Twenty three School Boy Patrol members receive certificates led by Gilbert Helsley as captain.
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Frederick County Board of Supervisors
Mies
Helen Kaknis
Gus Kaknis
Longwood College
Farley Massey
Wiliam FP. Massey
North Washington Street
National Girl Beaut Office
New York
Georgia
Great Britain
Star
Douglas D. Ritter
Henry A Schultz
Frank Burteler
KE. B. Mitchell
Howard M McDonald
Ernest B. Mitchel
Robert L. Chaplin
Lewis C. Baer
Leelonaly
Harald L. Mallory
Theodore P. Arthur
Shawnee
Boy Scouts
Betsy Anderson
Meredith R. Anderson
South Bradbad
Dellentin Memorial Hospital
Harry L. McCann
Grover Schlack
Rt. 2
Thomas Rosenberger
Hayfield
Walter Anderson
White Hall
School Boy Patrol
Gilbert Helsley
Robert Kellas
Finis Danley
Ross Knee
Jesse Hockman
Jay Lowden
Thomas Pine
Willie Dunham
Lee Hollar
Frederick White
Charles Cone
Arch Jones
Robert Pingley
Alton Cooper
Elmer McFarland
Robert McKee
Kenton Albin
Lindy Clevenger
Richard McIntyre
Albert Taylor
Clifford Strawderman
Billy Hughes
Eugene Russiere
Middletown Mayor Larrick to lead QR aircraft warning station
Mayor Fred Larrick of Middletown was chosen to organize a QR aircraft warning station. The plan involves coordinating local volunteers and liaising with regional authorities to improve airfield safety and alert procedures.
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Fred Larrick
Middletown
Runaway Horse Causes Injury Near Stephens City
J Frank Marley of near Stephens City is in serious condition at Memorial Hospital after a runaway horse jumped on the hood of his car, breaking the windshield and causing severe injuries. A Martinsburg marriage license was issued to Howard Hunter Haymaker and Margaret Rebecca Eagle, both of Martinsburg. Samuel J Swimley, 81, died at his Brucetown residence.
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J. Frank Marley
Stephens City
Memorial Hospital
Mr. Barley
Martinsburg
Howard Hunter Haymaker
Margaret Rebecca Eagle
Samuel J. Swimley
Brucetown
T H Sprint Exhibits Six Foot Wheat Stalk
T H Sprint displayed a six foot stalk of wheat at his East Water Street store, drawing curiosity from passersby and customers as a notable local agricultural specimen.
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T. H. Sprint
East Water Bt
Certain Operative Procedures Call for a Spinal Anesthetic
Across fifty years spinal anesthesia rose and fell in popularity. It provides immediate pain relief and muscle relaxation, but carries headaches and rare paralysis risks. Today inhalation anesthesia is preferred, yet spinal may suit long cases or high risk lungs.
Rainfall Figures For June And Year To Date
Rainfall in the past 24 hours was 1.33 inches ending 7 a m. June rainfall to date totals 4.24 inches. 1951 rainfall to date is 20.27 inches. The 38 year average is 86.73 inches. Monthly averages show June about 3.91 inches and July 3.84 inches with other months listed.
How's Your 1.0 Memory Quiz Scoring Help
A reader quiz on memory scoring shows 10 days of 100 questions with bands from Memory Genius to Good. It includes questions about the Walker Cup, West Point, monsoon cobras, Great Lakes, mercury freezing, Jack Dempsey, tepee meaning, sun type, and a General nickname.
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Robert E. Lee
West Point
India
Great Lakes
Mercury
Jack Dempsey
Nicknam
The Halo On The Head Of The Penitent Thief
An art critic notes a painter’s subtle touch of a halo around the penitent thief beside Christ. The piece uses halo as a symbol of holiness, inviting readers to reflect on personal piety and whether they show signs of growing halos in daily life.
Emergence of halos in those who love God and neighbor
The author argues that every person who loves God and others bears an emerging halo, if one is careful enough to discern it. It questions whether we entertain many thoughts or perform generous acts as signs of such a halo present in life.
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Blair House
Enteres Syndicate
God
Trial Justice Court Fines Reported by Judge W. Erle Edwards
Over the past three days Edward O. Norris of Akron paid 640 dollars for over gross truck weight. Frank N. Super Jr of Pittsburgh 450 dollars for over gross. Nelson G. Harris of Berryville pleaded guilty to sere brakes and paid 10 dollars. William L. Jenks of Berryville fined 10 dollars for no inspection and no operator license. Rennie W. Borrer of 227 Liberty Ave pleaded to improper rights with 5 dollar fine. Raymond Phinney of Washington DC received 12 months to serve three morifs with balance suspended and 12 months probation with a 1000 dollar bond for assault on Earl Dillie Wharton and Elva Phinney. trespassing 25 dollars suspended on 12 months probation. Samuel R. Shiley of White Post charged with reckless driving and fined 10 dollars.
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Edward O. Norris
Akron
Frank N. Super, Jr
Pittsburgh
Nelson G. Harris
Berryville
Sere Brakes
William L. Jenks
Rennie W. Borrer
Liberty Ave
Raymond Phinney
Washington, D. C
Earl Wharton
Dillie _ Wharton
Elva Phinney
Samuel R. Shiley
White Post
Lucky the Bride synopsis sparks career dream and love clash
Julie Thorndyke graduates and seeks radio work while fiancé Cy plans a comfortable future. An audition with a local station excites her, but she hides the job from Cy as she navigates a budding romance with Jeff Douglas, and the sense of a life planned against her ambitions.
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Fate Thorndyke
Leonard
Julie
Carey
Jeff Douglas
Juxtaposed plans test Julie and Cy in family drama
Julie Thorndyke plans to keep her new job quiet while Cy faces his own pressing duties. Carol questions honesty and Kate’s disapproval adds pressure as Dad juggles tuna orders and an hour of help. The scene ends with Cy's arrival.
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Mom
Pop
Katie
Kate
Carol
Julie
Dad
Mr. Thorndyke
Tog
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