British Information Chief's Wife Speaks At Clarke Club
Mrs. Paul H. Gore-Booth, wife of the British Information Service director in Washington, spoke to Clarke County Woman’s Club about England US understanding. She outlined service duties to dispel myths, boost trade and tourism, and described plans including London tourist trips and belt tightening after wartime. The club also announced new officers and chairs, with April federation plans and local program goals.
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Paul H. Gore-Booth
British Information Service
Washington
Woman's Club
Clarke County
England
United States
U.S
Korea
London
New York
James Lindsay
Agnes Calloway
Woman's Club of
Joel D. Griffing
George Burton
Sarah Line
Chamblin Punkhouser
Edward P. Berlin
C. E. Miley, Jr
Ralph M Ware
Graham Dougherty
American Home Department
William Cameron
Falls Church
Doug Carter
Target Practice Accident Claims Young Girl in Lightfoot
Jane Madison six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Madison of Lightfoot died in a local hospital after a stray bullet struck her while her brother practiced target shooting. The incident occurred when Jane darted in front of the target during a home range session in Williamsburg area.
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Williamsburg
Jane Madison
Jane
Carl Madison
Lightfoot
New Army Policy Cuts Active Duty Time for Korea Veterans
The Army will release three months earlier for soldiers on involuntary active duty after Korea rotation. The change shortens total required active service from 17 months to 14 months.
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Washington
Korea
UDC Chapter Plans May 27 District Meet Hostess
Turner Ashby Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will host the Fourth District meeting May 27 at the Presbyterian Church in this city. President Mrs Wyatt Richard led the session and reports covered memorial windows for Lee and Jackson to the National Cathedral in Washington and a planned Headquarters Building in Richmond. Plans name Mrs John F Weinmann of Little Rock as chairman for the 1955 cornerstone event and Historian Mrs R Bruce Slonaker read excerpts from the Historian-General's 1952 message.
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Turner Ashby
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Herbert Larrick
U. D C
Wyatt Richard
Lee
National Cathedral
Washington
T. J
Stonewall) Jackson
U. D.C
Jackson
Richmond
John F. Weinmann
Little Rock
Ark
R Bruce Slonaker
Five Virginia Congressmen Seek Renomination
Five Virginia congressmen announced plans to run again for Congress. Rep J Vaugh an Gary of the Third District revealed his candidacy yesterday. Others Renomination: Robeson First, Hardy Second, Abbott Fourth, Stanley Fifth. Robeson may face opposition and two names were floated as possible rivals in the Newport News area.
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Associated Press
Virginia
Rep
J. Vaughan Gary
Gary
Congress
Robeson
Hardy
Abbott
Stanley
Newport News
Virginia Fisheries Commission
Charles M. Lankford Jr
Stanleys
Garner
Daily Crossword Across and Down Clues From a Dated Page
A crossword puzzle list with Across and Down clues ranging from Water in Latin to Girl s nickname, including various language hints and dense wordplay. Clues cover items from common nouns to proper nouns and abbreviations, inviting solution of a themed or standard puzzle.
Truman Biography Details Rise From Haberdashery to President
In a new book based on Truman materials, the former president recounts leaving a haberdashery to enter politics with Mike Pendergast's backing. He discusses debts, Jackson County judgeship, and a career path shaped by Kansas City political ties while defending his record and connections.
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Washington
M. J. Pendergast
Truman
President
William Hillman
Eddie Jacobsen
Mike Pendergast
Eddie
Jackson County
Two for the Book Mr President and Truman on Pendergast
In Jackson County Mike ran Democratic affairs and sought to influence Truman. James A. Farley pressed Pendergast to push Truman toward Barkley for Senate majority leader, but Truman says he was pledged to Harrison and quotes Pendergast praising his own dealmaking and loyalty. He recalls Pendergast’s prime as a clear thinker and notes a 1936 breakdown that harmed him.
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Mike
Jackson County
James A. Farley
Pendergast
Truman
Sen
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
Jim
United States
Truman recalls era of Tom Pendergast and political reform
The president describes his early county post under Pendergast in 1927 and claims grand juries found no corruption. He recalls aiding a congressional district plan, then being maneuvered in 1934 to win a Senate seat on a new deal platform amid Kansas City political dynamics.
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Truman
Tom Pendergast
Senate
American Girl 'Perfect' Says Fashion Designer
Rome based designer Schuberth claims American girls are taller slimmer with perfect busts due to active lifestyles. He argues Italian and French women cannot fit clothing as well because of body differences. He emphasizes American style traits and sartorial fit.
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Rome
Schuberth
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