One Sided Air War Dispatches From Hong Kong
The piece notes the Chinese Nationalist air arm’s weakness while observing Kai-shek’s air force. It claims observers report unopposed Nationalist raids along the coast and major cities with little anti air defense. It questions Soviet-Russian support and China’s morale amid ongoing bombardment and strategic losses.
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Hong Kong
Kai-shek
Tellies
Mndrale
France
Russia
China
Politburo
Red
Mao
Best Prop of All In These Days of 604 Surpluses
The nation faces food surplus amid wasteful potatoes while consumers shift to meat poultry and other farm products. Per capita meat intake exceeds 148 pounds yearly up from 126 a decade ago and pork consumption rises from 56 to 74 pounds. Chicken consumption has grown by about a third since the 1930s.
Reader imagines Harry Truman borrowing to fund vast budget
Current Opinion argues the Truman budget mirrors a bank loan to a heavily indebted neighbor. It presents household-style questions about income versus outgo, social programs, tuition, aid to relatives, price supports, and television, concluding Congress would bear the repayment burden.
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Mr. Truman
Rising standard of living uplifts farm economy and prices
The article argues a rising living standard strengthens Americans and farm prices more effectively than artificial supports. Modern farm licensing boosts production via fertilizer, machinery, and breeding. Consumption trails behind improvements, but Americans eat higher off the hog, boosting households' grocery purchasing power.
News of Other Years From the Files of the Star
One year ago Mortimer Harkins Sr died in a fire that gutted his home at 204 Millwood Ave. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Robert DuBrueler in Mid town. Fire destroyed a tenant house on Charles A Pine’s farm. A Negro family of 13 lost clothing in the blaze. Pfc Harry R Denny, son of Mrs Joseph S Denny and the late Senator J S Denny of White Post Clarke County, died in Germany March 8. Ten years ago county residents saw many does venturing from the mountains. Fred Larrick mayor Middletown said six councilmen would seek reelection. Women’s Auxiliary Loudoun St Presbyterian Church held its annual all day meeting with Mrs Daniel Leatherman elected president.
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Mortimer Harkins
Millwood Ave
Robert DuBrueler
Middetown
DuBrueler
Coreen
Stickley
Charles A. Pine
Pfc
Harry R. Denny
Joseph S. Denny
J. S. Denny
White Post
Clarke County
Germany
War Department
Big
Fred Larrick
Middletown
Loudoun St. Presbyterian Church
Daniel Leatherman
Woman's Democratic Club opposes proposed child labor amendment
Mrs. Martin Wisecarver addressed the Women's Democratic Club about the proposed constitutional child labor amendment and the club's sentiment was against it. Milton D. Albin, lifelong resident and Civil War eyewitness of the Battle of Kerns Town, died here.
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Martin Wisecarver
Women's Democratic Club
Milton D. Albin
Kernstown
Denny Appointed Steward at Virginia School for the Deaf
Joseph F. Denny of this city was appointed steward of the Virginia School for the Deaf Dumb and Blind at Staunton with a salary of 1200 dollars.
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Joseph F. Denny
Virginia School For the Deaf, Dumb and Blind
Staunton
Bi partisan revolt by freshmen in Congress over executive indifference
Washington reports a spontaneous, bipartisan protest by young congressmen against White House and federal departments. They accuse labor and interior chiefs of contempt toward lawmakers and claim aides block information and jobs until funding rises. Potatoes trigger Brannan joke amid broader conflicts over Fair Deal and subsidies.
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Washington
Congress
House
White House
Capitol Hill
Maurice J. Tobin
Oscar Chapman
Interior
Truman
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Boyle
Mr. A
Mr. Truman
Eczema Care Advice for Infants and Diet Tips
A feature on infant eczema outlines relief strategies focusing on nutrition and cautious elimination of foods. It notes milk wheat and eggs as common triggers but warns against removing all three, suggests milk substitutes may help, and emphasizes vitamin supplementation and physician supervision. It adds home environment tips and mentions possible treatments from oils to light therapy.
Poem by George M. Lane on a waiter and a fish ball
The piece cites Harvard Latin professor George M. Lane 1823 97 writing a poem about a waiter refusing to serve bread with a fish ball based on an actual experience. The verses describe a waiter calling for one fish ball and a guest asking for bread while the hall erupts.
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George M. Lane
Harvard University
Rainfall Statistics For Period And Averages
Present and past rainfall data show 24 hour rainfall ending 7 a.m on March 8. Year to date rainfall is 1.07 with 5.84 for 1950. Average annual rainfall over 37 years is 36.54. Monthly averages from 1913 to 1949 list Jan 2.50, Feb 2.92, Mar 2.86, Apr 3.00, May 3.77, Jun 3.78, Jul 3.81, Aug 3.93, Sep 2.58, Oct 3.34, Nov 3.47, Dec 2.42. Courtesy of Research.
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Research
How's Your IQ Based on 100 Questions Nine to Ten Correct
A quiz test outlines daily scoring from 9–10 correct for Memory Genius down to 4 correct for Good. Page 2 promises correct answers. Sample questions cover Swiss subdivisions, Adenauer, Pentecost, Bricker’s state, AA, Hachaliah Bailey, grammar, race stereotypes, Monrovia, and cooking greens.
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Konrad Adenauer
Bricker
U. S. Senate
A. A
Hachaliah Bailey
Monnrovia
Inez and Gerry Plot Behind Susan in Dark Room
Gerry and Alicia argue in a tense scene about loyalties and a secret involving Lester. Gerry contemplates returning to Susan with an apology while Alicia holds firm, hinting at a dangerous game of cat and mouse.
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Gerry
Alicia
Susan
Lester
Fury and Fear at the Barton Estate Unleashed by Max
Alicia confronts Gerry as Lester threats loom and a vicious dog named Max attacks. Gerry uses Army training to fend off the danger, turning a tense moment into a brutal struggle that leaves Alicia fearful and the scene abruptly paused with a telephone ring.
Strength For The Day By Ear And Crutchless Living
A column recounts a woman who loses crutches after a fall yet rises and walks, illustrating how reliance on crutches or inherited wealth can limit people. It contrasts physical aid with spiritual strength and urges using inner powers when trials arise. The piece then offers trivia Q A about languages Basque difficulty and city name origins, noting Jack Dempsey’s nickname The Nonpareil and facts about his life.
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Winchester
Predericl
Clarke
North Kent Street
Virginia
H. F. Byrd, Jr
National Representatives DeLisser, Inc
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New
News
Associated Press
Winche
Dar
Wy Va
The
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Harry Truman
United States
Harry S. Truman
the Star
BY Ray Tucker
Acheson
Charles F. Brannan
House Banking and Currency Committee
Commodity Credit Corporation
Brent Spence
Kentucky
Mr. Brannan
By Herman N. Bundesen, M.D
H. M
Features Syndicate, Inc
Scotts
R. J. Scott
U.S
New Guinea
AXE Children OF
Papua
I.Q
Switzerland
Kingsridge
By Alice Ross Clover
Steven King
Mr. Barton
Henry
Max
L. Douglas
D. D
God
Louisville, Ky
Louis XVI
King
Jack Dempsey
Ireland
Dempsey
Portland
Oreg
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