U S plans labor team to mold Greek unions against communism
The Labor Department outlines a $300 million Europe aid program to project American union democracy into Greece. Aimed at countering communism, officials envision sending a labor team to promote democratic unions, drawing parallels to U S unions and leaders while asserting the strategy could erode Soviet influence.
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United States
Greece
Europe
Labor Department
Washington
Harry Bridges
Longshoremen’s Union
Michael
National Transport Union
James Caesar Pretrillo
Musician’s Union
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Joe Stalin
Senate Taft committee to open hearings on business slump
A Taft led Senate House committee will begin hearings June 23 on prospective business trends through January 1. An independent Dun and Bradstreet survey of 506 respondents shows a drop in production and sales the second half of this year with higher costs and unemployment likely. Despite mixed views, the average businessman sees his own sector as fair while others look bleaker.
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Senate House
Taft
Dun and Bradstreet
A GOOD SCHOOL BUS RECORD
Virginia closes school year with no bus disaster though a Henry county girl was struck after alighting. Law forbids passing a halted bus on a highway and is sound though enforcement by strangers is weak. The state could post warning notices at state lines for tourist drivers.
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Henry County
Virginia
State Department of Motor Vehicles
Rainfall Totals for June Through 7 A.M.
The report shows 24 hour precipitation at 0.76 inches. June to date rainfall totals reach 3.89 inches. The average rainfall over 34 years stands at 36.30 inches for comparison.
How's Your I Q Quiz Answers Page 2
A quiz page asks seven questions about history art and people from a historical issue. Questions cover the Stars and Stripes maker, a Capital News Club dinner, Treasure Island and others, the first flag stars, a German France reference, living ex presidents, Matt and Jeff, Paavo Nurmi, alligator eggs, and line dimensions with monthly precipitation data.
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Philadelphia
Capital News Club
Washington, D. C
Truman
Treasure Island
Dr. Jekyll
Mr. Hyde
Champs Elysees
Arc de Triomphe
Paris
Bordeaux
U. S
Matt
Jeff
Paavo Nurmi
Flag Day Call to Renew Allegiance Amid Internal Threat
A wartime exhortation urges Americans to reexamine the flag and reaffirm unwavering allegiance. It warns of an internal threat and calls for renewed pledge to the nation and its emblem on Flag Day.
Rules Under Which We Live Labor Reform Debate
The New York Times cites that history shows groups seize power under existing rules and must be checked. The editorial argues labor, like capital a century ago, risks monopoly and dictatorship unless unions accept responsibility and the closed shop is rejected in a free society.
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The
New York Times
Make Me As One Of Thy Hired Servants Parable Reflection
The piece retells the prodigal son parable focusing on the shift from "Give me" to "Make me" as turning toward the Father. It argues true repentance comes when one asks to be made anew rather than granted indulgent favors, framing humility as the noblest human reply.
Winchester civic leaders reshuffle after long service
Andrew Bell resigns after twenty five years as secretary of the Winchester chamber of commerce. Mrs A C Halvosa elected president of the Civic League.
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Andrew Bell
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
A. C. Halvosa
The
Civic League
Local farmer Ellis H Tevalt dies at 57 in Mt Falls
1942 obituary notes Frederick county farmer Ellis H Tevalt, 57, died at his home in Mt Falls. Local golf results show Front Royal beating Winchester 16 to 11 with listed Winchester players. Park Nine edged Winchester Wholesalers 2 to 1 in a 10 inning game, Houghton allowing one hit.
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Ellis H. Tevalt
Frederick County
Mt. Falls
Front Royal
Winchester
O'Linger
Grim
Peters
Arnold
F. Glaize
Sjostrom
Bosserman
Bridgeforth
Slavin
Brad Beverley
Minnegerode
J. B. Beverley
Largent
Goode
Fowle
Parker
Rhodes
Pifer
Park Nine
Winchester Wholesalers
Houghton
Allen B. Gray resigns from city electoral board chair
Ten years ago in 1937 Allen B. Gray resigns as chairman of the city electoral board. Supervisors appear ready to back Sheriff J. W. Newcome’s plan to ban Sunday beer sales countywide, but Commonwealth Attorney Burr P. Harrison says the move would likely clash with ABC Board powers.
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Allen B. Gray
J. W. Newcome
Commonwealth
Burr P. Harrison
ABC Board
Winchester officer injured in motorcycle collision on Valley Pike
Twenty five years ago in 1922 Charles Clark former Winchester policeman was seriously injured when his motorcycle collided with a truck on Valley Pike. Merton Kremer tells council his heirs will donate city land to open the northern Braddock Street extension.
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Charles
Clark
Winchester
Valley Pike
Merton W. Kremer
Kremer
Braddock Street
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Esmen
Tyrfany
Moscow
I.Q
N. Loudoun
Bayliss & Patterson Contractors
N. Cameron St
Dial
Winchester Research Laboratory
Chatmore
Blondie
U. S. Patent Office
Glamor Girls
Don Flowers
Nichols
Triangle
Phelps Dodge Refining Corporation
Mt Street
N.Y
Michigan Ave
Chicago
Joe's Gym
Muscle
Chic Youn
Henry
By Carl Anderson
Secret Agent X-9
Charmaine
Big Sister
Etta Kett
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Riverview Club
Linda
Patent Office
Les Furgrave
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Muggs and
Skeeter
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Mirri
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