Suitcase bombs spur calls to curb diplomatic immunity
The Civil Defense Administration warns Congress that the USSR could smuggle atomic weapons into the United States and detonate them at any target. The piece notes diplomatic immunity complicates preventive actions and mentions a 1955 rewards act for information. It also surveys Indian land claims and costs, highlighting the Claims Commission’s shared-title rulings and possible government liability.
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Civil Defense Administration
Congress
Ussr
United States
Canada
London
Paris
Moscow
Treasury
Supreme Court
Justice Department
Claims Commission
Ohio
Commission
Perry W. Morton
Lands Division
Buying the U S Congress May Rue the Day in 1946
A 1946 analysis suggests that early campaign finance practices might haunt Congress as lawmakers debated funding and influence. The report notes rising costs, political pressures, and the long term effect on policy making and public trust.
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Congress
Editorial Digest Highlights From Daily Papers
A roundup of editorials from the 40 newspapers arriving daily offers insights on current issues, policy debates, and public sentiment. Analysts note common themes on governance, economy, social matters, and notables from varied regions.
Uncanny Isn't It Observation by H N Ferguson
A humorous note on how women seem to read rooms and people in ways men cannot. The piece reflects on instincts about trust, fashion, price awareness, conversation, disguises, and aging, framing these insights as witty, almost uncanny social perception.
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H. N. Ferguson
Cars Get Bigger Homes May Be Replaced By Garages
A Wall Street Journal briefing notes homes evolving to include larger garages as a preferred feature, signaling a shift in housing design toward integrated vehicle storage and living space.
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Wall Street Journal
Notable Local and National Notices in The Star
Frederick County Schools superintendent Robert E Ayler received the honorary State Farmer degree from the Papture Farmers of America at an annual rally in Blacksburg. Ness Blanca Danley of Los Angeles was visiting her parents here. Mrs Joseph Dorsey and daughter Elizabeth of Fort Belvoir visited Dr and Mrs Allen Hawthorne. Sheriff Jack Killingsworth of Polk county Missouri, kidnapped by Pretty Boy Floyd, was released after the outlaw abandoned a car and fled in another. he was left stranded. Mr and Mrs D F O Connell announced the birth of a son, Mrs O Connell formerly Miss Antonie Schwartz. Miss Cornelia Katherine Sutphin married Edward Haddox Koons, both of the city.
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Robert E. Ayler
Frederick County
Papture Farmers of America
Blacksburg
Ness Blanca Danley
Los Angeles
FP. W. Rawley
Joseph Dorsey
Elizabeth
Fort Belvoir
Allen Hawthorne
Jack Killingsworth
Polk County
Missouri
Floyd
Oklahoma
D. F. O'Connell
O'Connell
Antonie Schwartz
Cornelia Katherine Sutphin
Edward Haddox Koons
Miss Anne Arthur Tops Handley School Sixth Grade
Ten years ago in 1948 Miss Anne Arthur daughter of Mr and Mrs J P Arthur won the American Legion Auxiliary medal as the outstanding sixth grade girl at Handley School. Mrs Olive Hart Buck from Washington visited her parents Mr and Mrs M C Mart of Valley Mill Road. Sally Getzendanner hosted a skating party for friends at the Berryville rink.
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Anne Arthur
J. P. Arthur
American Legion Auxiliary
Handley School
Olive Hart Buck
Washington
M. C. Mart
Valley Mill Road
Sally Getzendanner
Berryville
Local notes from 1908 residents and visitors
Fifty years ago Andrew Bazzle returned home from St Luke s Hospital Richmond after surgery reported to have given him much relief. Miss Ethel Dicks of Winchester spent a week at Macedonia. Dr and Mrs E A Mumsten returned home after a five week visit to Indiana and Kentucky.
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Andrew Bazzle
St. Luke's Hospital
Richmond
Bazzle
Ethel Dicks
Winchester
Macedonia
E. A. Mumsten
Indiana
Kentucky
Washington talks on Adams Caesar’s wife affair
In Washington this week talk centered on Sherman Adams and Pompeia Caesar. The column argues Pompeia faced a double standard and questions Judge Hagerty’s moral ruling, urging consistency in handling power figures.
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Washington
Adams
Caesar
Sherman Adams
Mr. Adams
Boston
General Eisenhower
General Caesar
New York Times
Plutarch
Pompeia
Publius Clodius
Clodius
Sheraton Plaza
Eisenhower
Cicero
Judge Hagerty
James C. Hagerty
Harry Truman
IQ Quiz Practice Test 100 Questions
A vintage quiz item offers 100 questions to score over 10 days with daily bands from Memory Genius to Good. It lists sample prompts on geography leaders colors paper natatorium sound speed Bible money Casey Jones Roosevelts marriage and WWII command, ending with a cue about public opinion on a named figure.
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Monte Carlo
Principality of
Yalta
Casey Jones
Pres
Roosevelt
Delaware duPont
Europe
Railroads need policy shift away from roads and trucks
In a letter to The Star the writer argues government should withdraw subsidies and let railroads expand to handle freight and passengers. He calls for reducing truck traffic on subsidized highways, ending featherbedding, and boosting rail capacity while citing Wilson and Cleveland as New Jersey native presidents.
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Smathers
Woodrow Wilson
Virginia
New Jersey
Grover Cleveland
Caldwell
N. J
Dough From England Recalled By Uthy Ulz
Uthy Ulz discusses money as dough drawing on English schoolchildren who frequented bake shops in class breaks. The piece calls the decades “dough” and mentions a ROOK panel Hathy Wo Luy as context.
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England
Stuttering in Tots Normal Yet Habit Can Be Broken
Dr. Crane explains stuttering in toddlers is natural due to vocabulary growth. Parents should ignore the issue to prevent it from becoming a habit, while a neurotic home environment and hostility can worsen it. Techniques include voice pitch changes and tongue-biting for quick relief, plus a “Compliment Club” booklet offer.
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Anne
Moses
Demosthenes
King of England
Winston Churchill
George W. Crane
Anne P
America
Crane
The Doctor Speaks On Strokes And Prevention
Dr Bundesen explains strokes cause by interrupted brain blood flow and outlines prevention. High blood pressure treatment helps prevent strokes, early signs include brief weakness or visual trouble, and anti clotting drugs may avert impending strokes.
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Herman N. Bundesen
M.D
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