Meramec Caverns Plans Emergency Underground Refuge
The operator of Meramec Caverns in Missouri reportedly sought a loan from Reconstruction Finance Corp to convert caves into a national refuge in case of war. The idea envisions an underground government seat and a shelter for scientists and a selected group of youths, forming a modern Noahs Ark.
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Meramec Caverns
Missouri
Reconstruction Finanas Corporation
Meramec
Missouri Realist
Euthanasia Debate Across the Nation Amid Murder Trial
The case of Dr. Herman N. Sander in Manchester New Hampshire sparks renewed national discussion on euthanasia. Earlier mercy killings were admitted years later but prosecuted, with many unpublicized cases suspected. The law and morality conflict as attempts to revise statutes fail in Nebraska and New York.
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Herman N. Sander
Manchester
N. H
Nebraska
New York
Euthanasia Law Plan Proposed After Sander Trial
The Euthanasia Society pledges to press for a New Hampshire law allowing a sane adult with incurable pain to petition a court with physician verification. A board of two physicians and a lawyer would review the diagnosis and patient wishes before possible painless death. Medical opinion shows sharp division on the issue.
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The
Euthansia Society
New Hampshire
Sander
Truman Acknowledges Coal Crisis Blame Amid UMW Strife
Current Opinion warns that the coal shortage will worsen as the Taft-Hartley dispute rages. It accuses President Truman of delaying emergency action, failing to invoke Taft-Hartley, and letting miners ignore court orders, worsening steel, transport, and fuel shortages nationwide.
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United Mine Workers
Taft-Hartley
John L. Lewis
Harry S. Truman
Truman
Mr. Truman
UMW
Lewis
Byrd Tax Refund Bill Promises Taxpayer Relief in Virginia
Senator Harry F. Byrd Jr. proposes a simple refundable income tax bill for the 1950 General Assembly. It targets the general fund on unconditional budget appropriations and allows no sweeping amendments that would dilute its fiscal soundness.
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Harry F. Byrd, Jr
General Assembly
Virginia
State Treasury
Clarke County Recreational Association forms for summer play
The Clarke County Recreational Association was organized in Berryville courthouse to provide supervised summer play for schoolchildren. G. M. Canter chaired the steering committee. Front Royal legalized Sunday theatre and bowling. A bomber crew completed a non stop world flight in 94 hours after four refuelings. Castleman's Ferry bridge work halted due to earth slides endangering workers. John Staples of Stephens City, a sea…
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Clarke County
Castleman's Ferry
John Staples
Stephens City
Septegenarian
United States
Daily Mail
Winchester Police Vet Returns to Duty After Navy Service
Holmes Wisecarver, after two years in the U S Navy, resumes duties on the Winchester Police Force. Kingel Linaweaver, son of Mr and Mrs Bush Linaweaver of Stephens City, lightly wounded in action on Luzon February 7. Schecter, airport manager, reports theft of a Royal typewriter, a parachute, and 800 drill bits from his office.
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Holmes Wisecarver
U. S. Navy
Winchester
Bush Linaweaver
Stephens City
War Department
Kingel Linaweaver
Luzon
Schecter
Valley Clearing House Assn Meeting Notes
The meeting of the Valley Clearing House Association included local program committee members Frank Butsler and John L. Siost.
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The
Valley Clearing House Assn
Frank Butsler
John L. Siost
Winchester Leads Virginia Cities in Property Value per Capita
A Frederick County mass meeting endorsed Leslie D. Kline for reappointment as superintendent of Public Schools. The report shows Winchester has the highest per capita property value at 1722.33 dollars and the lowest city tax rate in Virginia.
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Leslie D. Kline
Frederick
Virginia
Winchester
Frederick County Notables Attend Banquet and Marriages Quietly
Capt. R N Trenary and Charles Grim finished a creditable portion of carpentering at Fairfax Club House. Capt. George H Kinzel, in charge of the Knights of Pythais banquet, was commended for the success. Clarke H Purcell and Miss Bertha Zeiler, both prominent Frederick County residents, were quietly married yesterday.
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R. N. Trenary
Charles Grim
Fairfax
George H. Kinzel
Knights of Pythais
Clarke H. Purcell
Frederick County
Bertha Zeiler
Wallace-Marcantonio wing threatens Democratic hopes in key states
Washington reports the Wallace-Marcantonio Progressive faction aims to purge its Moscow taint and enter statewide slates in New York, Pennsylvania and Illinois. The plan shifts to civil rights and tax reform, courting urban and labor voters and challenging Truman's strategy.
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Washington
Progressive Party
New York
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Wallace
Truman
Commonwealths
Russia
New “Party
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Franklin D. Roose
How's Your I Q Based On 100 Questions
A trivia quiz promising scoring bands from Memory Genius to Good based on 10 days of questions. It asks ten items on biblical birds, V S initials, WWI to WWII term origins, Fred Allen radio show, Philippines independence year, the meaning of Little Joe, Panama Canal Zone governance, parts from beef and mutton carcasses, gems named Great Mogul and Cullinan, and the age of the first U.S. census.
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Fred Allen
Republic of the Philippines
Panama Canal Zone
Army
U. S
Population Counts in Millions Stir Debate
Reporters note figures suggesting populations around 3 4 or 58 million, sparking discussion among demographers. The source cites unspecified methods and contrasts estimates from different agencies to explain the wide range.
Strength For The Day A Test Of Character
Robert Brown ing asserts worth comes from inner struggle. Those resisting temptation build strong character while easily swayed types show less merit. Persistent self-reform marks progress and avoids ruin, a path Jesus warned as the broad highway to destruction.
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Robert Browning
Jesus
Rainfall Totals and Monthly Averages Report
Rainfall records cover 24 hours ending 7 am with March total noted as 0.04 inches and year to date as 481 inches. Monthly averages list January 2.50 inches through December 7.43 inches, with values for each month and annual pattern provided by Winchester Research.
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Enna Eine
Winchester Research
Robbers Loot Home of Count Exelmans in Neuilly
Two robbers raided the residence of Count Exelmans in Neuilly and asked Madame Exelmans to keep some jewels. The Countess accepted a necklace from Princess Murat, but the pair escaped with remaining jewels valued at unknown figures.
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Paris
Count Exelmans
Napoleon
Neuilly
Madame Exelmans
Murat
Love and doubt on Kingsridge campus
Gerry braces against defeat and confusion as he and Susan reconcile after a tense moment. She declares love and beauty, urging him to accept truth. Sunday sermons on love, forgiveness, and healing echo in his mind as he returns to the Morgan household and the awaited, final hour.
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Senate
Scott W. Lucas
Ilinois
Charles F. Brannan
Everett P. Dirksen
Peoria
Lucas
Politics
Capitol Hill
Chicago
Myers
Pennsylvania
Truman
Mllinois
Adlai E. Stevenson
Gerry
Susan
Dr. Morgan
Mrs. Morgan
Morgan
Headmaster urges Gerry toward education and work study
On the train Gerry debates Dr. Morgan's advice to return to schooling or pursue work and study, while Susan and Alicia loom as emotional catalysts. Morgan lists contacts and warns about quack programs, and Gerry exits to New York where he unexpectedly spots Alicia and Frank Park, a fleeting reunion.
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Dr. Morgan
New York
Gerry
Susan
Davenport
Gerald
Kingsridge
Alicia
Alicia Brandt
Frank Park
Samovars Modernized with Aluminum and Electric Heat
In Moscow aluminum samovars are now manufactured to replace copper ones. The lightweight design halves the weight of traditional copper samovars. The article notes electric heating is available on some models, while samovars remain a staple of Russian tea culture.
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Moscow
Israel Sells Roses to U S and Britain
Israel reports growing demand for hardy winter roses and other flowers from the United States and Great Britain. The agriculture ministry said orders have been received and initial consignments have already been shipped by air.
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Tel Aviv
Israel
Ministry of Agriculture
United States
Great Britain
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