Barkley attacks regulation in Dayton speech
Vice-President Barkley told Miami Jacobs College graduates that more government regulation is necessary and wanted. The Richmond News Leader counters that it is unnecessary and harmful, arguing the current rent and crop controls show the dangers of planned economy and bureaucratic excess.
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Richmond News-Leader
Barkley
Dayton
Ohio
Kentucky
Miami Jacobs Business College
United States of America
Man’s 11-word take on chiggers sparks debate
In a sharp online clash a single man claims chiggers are the worst pest ever, prompting readers to counter with a flurry of practical advice and mid conversation corrections.
Dr Darden Title Debate Reflects Press Etiquette
The Roanoke Times notes June 17 issue trends where Richmond Times Dispatch uses Dr Darden for UVA president. Ledger-Dispatch recalls Virginia papers avoiding honorifics, while Colgate W Darden Jr is cited by the New York Times. The piece argues title choice matters little to his work as UVA president.
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Roanoke Times
Richmond Times-Dispatch
University of Virginia
Darden
Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch
Virginia
New York Times
Colgate W. Darden Jr
Tuck
Alfred Zimmern
Ledger-Dispatch
Colgate Darden
Dr. Darden
Dr George H Murphy Joins Winchester Hospital Staff
In 1948 Dr George H Murphy joined Winchester hospital as pathologist and director of laboratories. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Lewis Hyde at 218 South Washington Street with Mrs Hyde the former Mary Sewall.
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George H. Murphy
Winchester Hospital
Lewis Hyde
S. Washington St
Franklin D. Roosevelt
War Witnesses and Local Notes From 1944
The entry notes Rommel throwing fresh reserves in Normandy while Russian forces push toward Minsk. Lion war bond sales total 94 525 dollars. Also mentions 1939 election of James F Ritter as president of the New York Veteran’s Association, Brush Creek incident injuring Mrs Maggie Shockey, Joe Louis defeating Tony Galento in four, and 1924 Democratic convention activity with Al Smith’s backing and a local wedding of Loring Cover to Margaret Deekens plus a Winchester carrier’s promotion.
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Erwin Rommell
Normandy
Minsk
Department of New York Veteran's Assn
James F. Ritter
Winchester
Brush Creek
Maggie Shockey
Joe Louis
Tony Galento
al Smith
McAdoo
New York
Loring Cover
Margaret Deekens
Cumberland
Robert Grim
Gotham It's Wonderful by Hal Boyle
A nostalgic NY column extols New York City as America’s most American town. It contrasts city life with other metropolises, praises democracy and growth, and notes the spirit felt in daily work and city poetry. Includes quiz-style questions and Roosevelt child note.
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New York
New York City
America
London
Paris
Calcutta
Shanghai
Rome
Athens
Cairo
Naples
Berlin
Moscow
Washington
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Baltimore
New Orleans
San Francisco
Boston
Empire State Building
Staten Island
Bronx
Notable Naval Academy Graduation for Wesley A. Brown
A spring event at the U S Naval Academy Annapolis marked Wesley A Brown graduating and receiving his commission as Ensign making history as a notable milestone. The text then begins a question about the carpet beetle.
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U. S. Naval Academy At Annapolis
Wesley A. Brown
Reading speed gain hinges on eye training in Winchester note
A June issue letter applauds Marjorie Van Water's Science Page article on faster reading but cautions this cannot work for all. It argues most reading difficulties stem from eye muscle imbalance best treated by Visual Training. Once binocular balance is restored, reading speed improves.
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Pentagon
Marjorie van Water
Winchester
Arthur M. Jackel O. D. Pronunciation Guide
Article presents guidance on pronouncing the name Arthur M. Jackel and the initials O. D. It notes the common mispronunciation and offers the recommended phonetic form.
Before You Leave On Your Vacation Be Sure Your Pets Are Cared For
Pet owners are urged to arrange care before travel with tips on boarding, pet sitters, and safety checks. Local shelters remind residents to plan in advance to prevent last minute gaps and ensure animals stay healthy while away.
Self Improvement Club at the High School
A reader recalls discovering a new Self Improvement Club in the high school auditorium led by Buzz Ellis the electrician. Hap Thomas explains the Friday meetings where each member gives a talk on their expertise and the writer plans to discuss running a newspaper next week.
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Buzz Ellis
Hap Thomas
Hap
Buzz
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Winchester Evening Star
Frederick and
Clarke
North Kent Street
H. F. Byrd, Jr
Lisser, Inc
East 44Th Street
Associated Press
W. Va
Betes
DR. OR ‘Mr.’ Darden
Best Buy
Omal
General Electric
E. Boscawen St
Anderson
Gotham
Hal Boyle
Vings
Number One
Buffalo
U. S. Army
United States
Spain
Henry Ward Beecher
Rhodes
I. Q
Shoecenter
Evening Star
van de Water
Arthur M. Jackel,o. D
WM. Rogers & Son
U.S
Rogers
Towle and International Sterling
N. Loudoun ST
Buskens
Reed
CHARM
Alti Glamour
Seventeen
Winchester Front Royal
Joe Marsh
United States Brewers Foundation
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