Air Secretary warns Russia could deliver A bomb here
Symington says Russia nearly ready to strike with atomic missiles and planes. Testimony by Gen Fairchild warns of atomic attack and urges 24 hour US air defenses. Radar screens, coastline flight screening, and a revived civilian air spotter network are planned to reduce surprise risk.
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Symington
Russia
Midwest
Muir
Fairchild
Air
House
U.S
Air Forcs
Citizen solves wheat surplus problem in Kansas town
Morris Coover of Kinsley Kansas, a businessman and farmer, urges citizens to apply minds to national issues. He contends that large wheat surpluses threaten his region if left unaddressed and encourages active problem solving.
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Morris Coover
Kinsley
Kans
Coover
Coover's loaf to lift wheat demand and aid markets
Coover proposes boosting wheat use by adding 16 percent more wheat to bread. A bakery reports 75 percent sales rise, with potential to boost U.S. consumption by 100 million bushels. The plan originated without Washington or group leaders.
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Coover
Washington
Eden Angers Labor With Steel Bill Demand
Current Opinion argues Eden overstepped by pressing Labor to declare steel and iron plans now. It warns such frictions could topple the Labour government and trigger an early election, while noting the iron and steel act delays and broader budget stresses ahead.
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King George
Eden
Labor Party
Labor
Churchill
Lord Woolton
Britain
Ministry of Health
Winchester VFW post welcomes new commander and officers
Glenn William Seabright was elected commander of Winchester VFW post with Douglas Butler and Elwood Willey as vice commanders. Other officers include Richard Eddy quartermaster Dr. B B Dutton surgeon George Taylor chaplain Marshall Kremer post advocate Raymond Golightly officer of the day Bland White service officer James Himelright legislative officer and Elmer Lauck adjutant. A girl was born to Mr and Mrs Edward Jenkins of Middletown. Mrs Jenkins is the former Maydla Orndorff. A $75 000 fire occurred at the Montana estate in Clarke County. Kitty Baker of Handley High was named Princess Handley and Tom Ritter was elected Handley basketball captain and season high scorer with 73 points.
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Winchester
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Seabright
Douglas Butler
Elwood Willey
Richard Eddy
B. B. Dutton
George Taylor
Marshall Kremer
Raymond Golightly
Bland White
James Himelright
Elmer Lauck
Edward Jenkins
Middletown
Jenkins
Maydla Orndorff
Montana
Clarke County
Kitty Baker
Handley
Tom Ritter
Dettra Raised to Fire Co Leader After Hottle Death
Charles C. Dettra was elevated from first vice-president of Rouss Fire Co succeeding David F. Hottle who died ten days earlier. Mr. and Mrs Pred Jenkins of 426 Kerr St announced the birth of a daughter at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Jenkins was Katherine Kane of this city. Mrs William Steward of 4148 Cameron St received her first word in almost a year from her husband Pvt William M Steward a war prisoner of the Germans.
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Rouss Fire Co
David F. Hottle
Pred Jenkins
Kerr St
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Jenkins
Katherine Kane
William Steward
Cameron
William M. Steward
Five Million Dollar Legion Drive to Aid Disabled WWI Vets
Capt. Frank Wray of Berryville announces an Americal Legion plan to raise five million dollars to care for World War I veterans. The group also named J B Haldeman Andy Bell L R Dettra and John C Cather to select a site for a proposed cannery. Handley girls basketball team lost to Harrisonburg 22 to 9 at home.
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Berryville
American Legion
Virginia
Legion
Haldeman
Andy Bell
L. R. Dettra
John C. Cather
Handley
Harrisonburg
Commissioners named to Frederick County assessment board
David S. Glaize of Winchester and A. R. Rinker of Gainesboro were named to the Board of Commissioners of Assessment. The March term of the Frederick County Circuit Court opened Saturday with Judge Thomas W. Harrison presiding.
Western Allies Wary as U S Strains in Cold War
Analysis notes growing strain on anti-Russian coalition as Truman Acheson policy and naval air cuts raise fears abroad. Washington talks of defense weakness amid Moscow pressure across China Southeast Asia Balkans Middle East and Eastern Germany.
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Secretary Acheson
William J. Donovan
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Moscow
Mr. Acheson
Kremlin
China
Southeast Asia
Balkans
Middle East
Germany
Stalin
Reds
India
Philip Jessup
Washington
Britain
United States
Russia
Understanding Pernicious Anemia And Its Causes
The article explains anemia as a symptom across disorders, distinguishing secondary and primary forms. It notes iron deficiency as a common secondary cause and describes chlorosis in young women. It mentions bleeding, weight loss, waxy skin, and nervous system effects, and highlights liver feeding and vitamin B12 as treatments. It ends with stray reader questions about a dry cough in a child.
Rainfall Statistics For March And Yearly Averages
Present and past rainfall figures show 24 hour precipitation at 7 am none. March totals to date are .31 inches with 1950 year to date at 5.08 inches. Average annual rainfall over 37 years is 36.56 inches. Monthly averages from 1913 to 1949 list Jan 2.50, Feb 1.92, Mar 2.86, Apr 3.08, May 3.77, Jun 3.78, Jul 3.81, Aug 3.93, Sep 2.58, Oct 3.34, Nov 2.47, Dec 3.43 inches. Data courtesy of Winchester Resource.
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Seourtesy
Winchester
How's Your I. Q. Quiz from a 1950s Test
A quiz prompts readers with ten multiple choice questions on politics science and history plus a note on the Enola Gay bomber. The page invites checking Page 2 for the correct answers and classifies scores into Mem ory Genius Very Superior Excellent Good.
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Washington, D. C
Nightmarish memories drive Kingsridge drama forward
Frank frets over discomfiture and relief as memories of Alicia haunt him. Audrey remains wary while a Judge protects her and loyalty to a friend surfaces. Fractured love and past mistakes push him to reclaim his life, including hurts to Susan and Audrey.
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Frank
Audrey
Alicia
Fergusons
Susan
Engagement Plans Brighten Lives In Riverside Romance
Alicia and Gerry celebrate their engagement amid family scrutiny and future hopes. He reassures her as they plan a life together near home with prospects of shared work, education limits, and a calm, promised future.
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Alicia
Gerald
Lester
Susan
Fusan
Gerry
Lester Brandt
Austen
New York
Donald
Don
Kingsridge
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