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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1949

Page

5

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Congress investigates textbooks amid communist probe

The House Un American Activities Committee plans a literature check, asking about 100 schools to list commonly used textbooks. Backed by Sons of the American Revolution, the inquiry targets alleged pro communist propaganda in education and considers future investigations if material warrants.

Washington House American Activities Committee Sons of the American Revolution Florida un-American Activities Committee Spe Rep. Woods Georgia Library of Congress Wood Rep. Nixon California United States Edmund Ezra Day Cornell George F. Zook American Council On Education Wellesley College Milared McAfee Horston

FASTEETH Makes Loose Teeth Feel Firmer

An improved alkaline powder is sprinkled on plates to hold them firmer and more comfortable. It soothes gums and helps avoid embarrassment from loose plates. Get FASTEETH at any drug store.

Battle at Sea and Big Fish Effects

The article suggests gunfire does not kill fish and that water explosions, not sound, affect fish behavior. It notes sound in air transmits only slightly to water and hints that fishermen overestimate gunfire impact. It also promotes Sealtest timing and Cocoanut Ice Cream as June flavor of the month.

Dejected suitor dies in Russian roulette after marriage refusal

John R. Transue, 20, shot himself in a one man game before his former sweetheart aged 16 in Montgomery County. Coroner Dr. Frank J. Broschart ruled accidental death, finding no intent to kill himself. Transue, an Army private, had returned from Florida and proposed to the high school girl near Gobblers Knob.

Washington John R. Transue Montgomery County Frank J. Broschart Transue R. L. Transue Miami Florida Gobblers Knob

Boyd Drug Co promotes T-4-L foot fungicide claim

An advertisement for T-4-L from Boyd Drug Co touts a strong penetrating fungicide that reaches embedded germs on contact. The quick drying liquid is said to take hold instantly and promises a refund of 40 cents if not pleased within one hour.

Boyd Drug CO

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