Va Telephone Workers Urge Opposing Byrd
The Virginia Federation of Telephone Workers with about 4500 Chesapeake and Potomac employees in Virginia asks its members to oppose Senator Byrd for labor policy opposition. The council cites his actions during the Virginia Electric and Power Company strike threat and his stance toward railroad labor measures.
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Senator Byrd
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Federation to Study Reform Plan for VFTW Efficiency
Columbia to be considered at a Washington meeting in December. Thomas W. Stone of Richmond was named chairman of a committee to study the federation and propose a streamlined plan for greater efficiency. Allen B. Doughty of Norfolk William Harvey of Lynchburg Mrs Mae Fulwider of Roanoke and Mrs Nan Kennedy of Richmond will serve with him.
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Thomas W. Stone
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Allen B. Doughty
Norfolk
William Harvey
Lynchburg
Mae Fulwider
Roanoke
Nan Kennedy
Jet mail carries first flight from Schenectady
Air mail was flown in jet planes for the first time, with mail expected to reach Washington an hour after takeoff. The expedition marked the opening of General Electric's new flight research lab, focused on turbine engines for fighters and bombers.
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Schenectady
N. Y
Washington
General Electric Flight Research Laboratory
Difference between a bill and a joint resolution
A joint resolution is the work of both Houses of Congress and requires the President's approval. Upon enactment it has the force of law. For practical purposes the two are hard to distinguish, though joint resolutions are less common and deal with temporary or minor matters.
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Congress
Make It a Million Enlist in the Regular Army
Winchester Virginia urges readers to enlist in the new Regular Army Ground Forces offering training in 200 skills for a successful career in or out of the military. It cites over 750000 already enlisted and directs readers to Army Camps Posts or Recruiting Stations for full details.
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U. S. Army
Liberian honor for Dr. George W. Harley
Dr. George W. Harley of Ashville, South Carolina, medical missionary in Liberia, receives the Knight Commander of the Liberian Humane Order of African Redemption from President Tubman for outstanding service. He oversees the Ganta mission near the French West Africa border and has served as physician, teacher, pastor, and health official among many roles.
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George W. Harley
Ashville
S. C
Methodist Church
Liberia
Africa
Tubman
Humane Order of African Redemption
Dr. Harley
Methodist
Ganta
French West Africa
Peabody Museum
Howard University
Intelligence test question on Bible languages
The paragraph asks in what countries the listed Bible languages are spoken as mother tongues. The languages include Cebuano, Commercial Kikongo, Ilamba, Ilocano, Japanese, Karre, Panayan, Russian, Tagalog, Haitian Creole, Bulgarian, French, German, Greek, Italian, Polish, Chinese, and Korean.
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American Bible Society
Personnel Changes in Virginia National Parks
The National Park Service announces leadership shifts in Virginia parks. Jean Carl Harrington moves to Richmond as archaeologist after serving Colonial National Historical Park. Edward A Hummel becomes Colonial National superintendent, replacing Harrington. Oscar F Northington Jr moves from Petersburg to Fredericksburg, with George F Emery set to lead Petersburg National Military Park starting July 1 after Navy service.
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National Park Service
Virginia
Jean Carl Harrington
Colonial National Historical Park
Richmond
Edward Aaron Hummel
Fredericksburg
Spotsylvania County Battlefields Memorial
Eaierns Military Park
Harrington
Colonial National
Oscar Fitzallen Northington, Jr
Petersburg National Military Park
Hummel
George F. Emery
Veterans Know Your Rights Home Law Book Ad
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GI Bill eligibility for RCAF veterans affirmed
The notice states that an American citizen who served with the Royal Canadian Air Force in World War II is eligible for GI Bill educational benefits if otherwise qualified. It advises applying to the nearest Regional Office of the Veterans Administration for detailed information.
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J.M. A
RCAF
Veterans’ Administration
Bog of Allen Becomes Ireland's Major Turf Industry
In Clonsat near Portarlington County Offaly the $20 million Turf Development Board project modernizes peat extraction. Electric baggers weigh 45 ton machines at 60 feet, output 120000 tons yearly, with seven units cutting bog oak, and collect across the bog to elevators near Portarlington for distribution. Workers earn about $12 weekly plus keep. Portarlington prospers as families earn up to $48 weekly.
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Wexford
Eirie
Great Central Plain
Ireland
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Eire
Clonsat
Portarlington
County
Offaly
de Valera
Turf Development Board
Shannon
Fans Switch Allegiance To Phillies In Stunning Season Shift
Baseball fans rally behind the Philadelphia Phillies as they threaten to climb out of the NL second division. The Phils, on a 17 of 23 run since May 29, split a doubleheader with the Cincinnati Reds before a crowd of 33,949, while the Red Sox and others vie for standings atop their leagues.
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Tom Yawkey
Boston Red Sox
Bob Carpenter
Philadelphia
Phillies
Blue Jays
Phils
Flaming
Cincinnati Reds
Jim Tabor
Pennsylvania
Ray Mueller
Gradyation
Reds
Charlie Schanz
Red Sox
Cleveland Indians
Boston
Bill Zuber
New York Yankees
Red Wing Restaurant seeks beer wine license in Winchester
The undersigned will appear before the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board on Tuesday July 1 1946 to apply for a license to retail beer and wine over 3.2 percent at Red Wing Restaurant 15 West Boscawen Street Winchester Virginia for consumption on and off premises Carl M Lewis proprietor
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Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Red Wing
W. Boscawen St
Winchester
Carl M, Lewis
GI Joe the Boston Bull Terrier Barks At Night
Washington June 24 A Boston bull terrier named GI Joe again barked in the middle of the night prompting owner Earl Goodwin to rise. Previously burglars stole two mattresses and two small rugs. last night the living room rug disappeared from Goodwin’s downtown residence.
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Washington, D. C
GI Joe
Earl Goodwin
Dowtown
Goodwin
Thelves
Ungrateful Skunk Incident in Lynchburg Picnic Tale
Walter C. McGill, during a Sunday school picnic in Lynchburg Virginia, tried to help a skunk by freeing its head from a jar with a rock. The skunk defended itself and struck, leaving McGill injured. the article recounts the misunderstanding and the ensuing misfortune.
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Lynchburg
Walter C. McGill
Benefits of GI Bill for WWII veteran in Fleet Reserve
A World War II veteran who transferred to the Fleet Reserve in March is entitled to GI Bill benefits. The exact benefits depend on service length and status, including education, home loan, and subsistence provisions, with eligibility determined by discharge status and active service credits.
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Fleet Reserve
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