Governor Darden And The Navy
The piece urges President Truman to nominate Col gate W. Darden for Under Secretary of the Navy after withdrawing Edwin W. Pauley. It extols Darden’s Navy knowledge, Capitol experience, Norfolk residency, Naval Academy Board service, and six years on the House Naval Affairs Committee, arguing he would restore presidential prestige and avoid controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colgate W. Darden
Darden
Navy
Congress
Norfolk
United States Naval Academy
Naval Affairs Committee
United States
House of Representatives
Virhe
Legislative Branch
Truman
Understandable Course of Medal Presentation Policy
President Truman told Senator Hawkes he would not change the rule barring White House presentation of medals to widows of servicemen killed in action. He cited the emotional strain on his work and the newspaper joins in sympathy with his position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Senator Hawkes
New Jersey
White House
Government drives to boost low priced clothing output
The Office of Price Administration and Civilian Production Administration launch a campaign to raise output of low priced shirts and dresses. By authorizing cotton textile prices and shifting looms to fabric production, they aim to stabilize supply and avert losses, though success depends on profitable garment manufacture and effective material allocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Price Administration
Civilian Production Administration
OPA
United States to Honor Turkish Ambassador With Missouri Return
Current Opinion notes the 45000 ton battleship Missouri will transport the late Turkish ambassador's body from the United States, with calls at Greece Egypt Italy and Tangier. The piece argues the gesture signals naval strength and memorializes Turkey while stressing demobilization and international influence.
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Turkey
United States
Greece
Egypt
Italy
Tangier
Missouri
Britain
Russia
News of Other Years: Obituaries and Honors
Arthur Frederick Rowe 91 died at home after six months illness. Mrs. Ethel Jolliffe Mr. Sammis Mrs. Ellsworth Johnson and Rev. Robert A. Whitten to judge best skit on Why X-ray. Cpl William L Walsh earns medal for superior work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Frederick Rowe
Ethel Jolliffe
Sammis
Ellsworth Johnson
Robert A. Whitten
Cpl
William L. Walsh
Cadet Charles Harper Visits Parents After Course
Cadet Charles Harper son of Mr and Mrs Charles Harper arrived to visit his parents after completing a course at An acostia in less than a month and stood second in his class. Ben Belchie reports more than six men taking part in the fund drive for the 18th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival. Courtney Fauver edits Handley High School newspaper The Maroon and White Quill.
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Charles Harper
Anacostia
Ben Belchie
Courtney Fauver
Handley High School
Maroon and White Quill
Strength for the Day: A Soldier's Conversion Through Faith
In a wartime reflection Earl L. Douglas notes a soldier who, while atheist, is moved toward Christianity by a devout comrade. The kneeling Christian endures jeers as his boots are vandalized, then polished and placed at his bedfoot. The tale emphasizes loving enemies and doing good to those who hate you.
Do You Know It All A Quiz From a bygone Page
Seven quiz questions are posed here from a historical newspaper page. Topics include the original colonies and Johnny Appleseed, plus statements about warrants, pensions, Fairbanks, and Columbus with brief true false or factual prompts.
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Johnny Appleseed
England
House of Rothschild
Eleanor Roosevelt
Douglas Fairbanks
Louisiana
Christopher Columbus
America
Crocus bulbs pulled by children prompt plea for respect
A resident laments children pulling crocus bulbs and flowers from a private lawn. The writer notes these early spring blooms attract many, multiply over years, and asks why youngsters cannot respect others' property.
FASTEETH Advertises Secure False Teeth Solution
The ad promotes FASTEETH powder to stabilize dentures with a firm, comfortable grip. It claims no taste or nausea and an alkaline formula that helps control plate odor. Available at drug stores.
Community plea on plant misuse and youth responsibility
Mrs Claude urges neighbors in a local note that plants are grown for beauty and should not be picked and discarded. She argues parental teaching and youth responsibility can stop wanton damage and protect community property.
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Claude
Speeders Fined in City Police Court Night
Kansas City police supt Henry W. Johnson installed a gripe box in the traffic and safety office. In one night 187 speeders were cited in the police court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Henry W. Johnson
Traffic and Safety
Quick Relief From Symptoms of Distress Stomach Ulcers
Free book explains home treatment for stomach ulcers caused by excess acid. Over two million bottles of Willard treatment have been used for relief of distress from stomach ulcers and related symptoms. Available at Gaunt's Drug Store through Fred Boyd.
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Wittard’s
Tessa Weg
Fred
Boyd
Gaunt’s Drug Store
Offenders Submit Single Written Suggestion
A session allowed offenders to submit written suggestions to aid law enforcement. Only one suggestion was turned in, and a female participant contributed a partial input.
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Femi
Ebert marks 20th Buick agency anniversary in Winchester
Ten years ago Z H W Ebert began selling Buicks in Winchester and now celebrates his 20th anniversary as dealer. The notes also report the engagement of Miss Margaret Richards to the Rev Earls Owen and brief world affairs items regarding Germany Rhineland sanctions and Britain’s stance.
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ZH. W. Ebert
Buick
Winchester
Margaret Richards
Earls Owen
Italy
Germany
Rhineland
Prance
England
Grimes and White Hall Residents Marry at Snow Hill Farm
Vernon Hutton of Grimes and Ada McCormick of White Hall wed quietly at Snow Hill farm last Thursday evening. Governor Byrd says the General Assembly is paving the way for a better state. Twenty years prior, Frederick County led Virginia in apple production.
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Prederick County
Virginia
Vernon Hutton
Grimes
Ada McCormick
White Hall
Snow Hill
Byrd
General Assembly
Three-year-old Elva Meadows dies from hospital burns
A three year old Elva Jane Meadows died in a hospital from burns sustained while playing with matches. The 1916 General Assembly adjourned after passing a statewide prohibition act regarded as its most important legislation.
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Elva Jane Meadows
General Assembly
Acetylene Lights Spark Stephens City Demonstration
Forty five years ago acetylene lights were introduced in the home of G P Mayers drawing almost every resident of Stephens City. The eighth annual Farmers Institute opens with a session on practical farming. Captain J B Beverley is re elected president of the Fairfax Club.
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Stephens City
G. P. Mayers
Farmers Institute
J. B. Beverley
Fairfax Club
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