New Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson Angles for Visionary Leadership
The piece argues Colonel Louis Johnson could be a capable defense secretary, noting his wartime admin work and readiness to press subordinates, while contrasting him with Forrestal. It suggests he is more civilian minded, team oriented, and reserves friendly, though Truman may have chosen a less qualified candidate. History may view him as good, not great.
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Louis Johnson
Colonel Johnson
James V. Forrestal
Mr. Forrestal
Defense
New York
America
Lewis and Mine Strike Strategy in Coal War
The piece outlines John L. Lewis pressuring miners to take two weeks off, risking layoffs and $60 million in wages, while aiming to push operators toward concessions when the June 30 contract expires. It questions Lewis’s motives, including pressuring for James Boyd’s Bureau of Mines appointment and possible tainting of labor law efficacy. It notes 75,000 railroad workers laid off and 45 days of coal stock above ground.
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Lewis
James Boyd
U. S. Bureau of Mines
Boyd
John Lewis
Congress
John L. Lewis
Senate
Washington Evening Star Opinion: No Mandate for Civil Rights Drive
The piece argues Truman cannot dictate to Congress and that his so called mandate from Virginia Georgia and Texas is not a real mandate. It notes three defeats Wallgren rent control and civil rights filibuster and urges the President to seek agreement with Congress rather than confrontation.
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Washington Evening Star
Truman
Virginia
Georgia
Texas
Wallgren
Congress
Senate
Reminding Wall Street About Coal Monopoly Power
The piece argues a single coal company could shut mines, provoking public backlash and swift government action. It notes 470000 miners and 62000 workers idle, two weeks lost wages around 73 million, blaming a monopoly of labor and a lone decision by one man rather than a strike.
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Federal Bureau of Mines
Orchard City charity fund aided by Grove Lime Co
One year ago in 1948 M. J. Grove Lime Co of Stephens City donated 6000 dollars to the Winchester hospital fund. Apple Blossom Festival princesses were chosen: Joan Swink Betty Baldwin Barbara Harris Nivea Rodriguez and Martha Fratz.
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M. J. Grove Lime Co
Stephens City
Winchester Hospital Fund
Joan Swink
Betty Baldwin
Barbara Harris
Nivea Rodriguez
Martha Fratz
Japanese positions near Bismarck Sea face collapse
Allied air attacks bomb Vienna while Japanese lines in the Bismarck Sea fringe show signs of crumbling. Robert Grove is named president of the JBI. Mrs. Frank Hack, ill for two weeks, returns home on S Washington St.
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Bismarck Sea
Pacific
Vienna
Robert Grove
Frank Hack
S. Washington St
Leonard Sirbaugh Announces ABF Trail Division for Children
Ten years ago in 1939 Leonard Sirbaugh announced a new fully divided ABF Pink Petal Trail for children. British cabinet weighs Czech crisis as France seeks balance against Germany. Winchester Evening Star plans to sponsor a marble tournament.
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Leonard Sirbaugh
ABF
Prance
Germany
Winchester Evening Star
Warren County property assessed in Frederick County claims
Citizens allege at least 10000 dollars of their property is assessed by Frederick County. King Hiram Lodge hosts a banquet with Rev. J W Colbert addressing in the lodge room where McKinley was made a mason. Hon James Hay, seventh Virginia district congressman, is discussed as House minority leader.
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Warren County
Frederick County
King Hiram Lodge
J. W. Colbert
McKinley
James Hay
Virginia
House
Power to Decide Gone
Hal Boyle laments the modern American indecision and fear of making choices. He contrasts past decisiveness with a society that treats decisions as risky and prefers passing the buck, illustrated by war, daily life, and a tongue in cheek tale of Wong Tu.
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Cassino
Minnesota
Wong Tu
Wong
Happiness Or Animal Existence In Gospel Insight
Earl L. Pougins argues happiness versus mere existence, claiming true happiness comes from the Gospel formula. He frames life as a spiritual synthesis and says sacrificing worldly pleasures to gain the spiritual is the paradoxical path to lasting contentment.
Anemia in Pregnancy Still A Puzzler to the Doctors
Medical study on 260 pregnant women shows iron intake and absorption are not the main causes of anemia. Researchers from the University of Chicago find iron therapy, vitamins, or blood injections can help some, but no definitive cause or cure established. Iron absorption rises during pregnancy, yet red cell dilution thins blood as fetal needs grow.
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Talso and
Dieckmann
University of Chicago
How's Your I Q Based on 100 Questions
A quiz scoring excerpt notes daily results from 9 10 correct to 4 correct. It asks 10 questions about history geography law language math and common knowledge with page 2 providing answers.
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United States
Beechcroft mystery deepens with Sophy’s confession
In the Dean's Den Mrs Sophy reveals fears and tiny clues about the Beechcroft shooting and Henry Lander case. Tim pressures her to speak while Molly B and others weigh motives and possible suspects as police arrive to reexamine the evidence.
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Henry Lander
Beechcroft
Sophy Brandt
Tim
Mark
Sandy McGregor
Sophy
Sam
Tilly
Grant
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Winchester, Virginia
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President Truman
Mr. Lewis
Wall Street Journal
JBI
Susan Reid Williams
R. Gray Williams
Pell Theatre
Washington
Francis Payne
Berryville
PTA
Hal Boyle
Earl L. Pougins
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King Features Syndicate
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Scott
R. J. Scott
Weasel Kirs Fo
Japan
I. Q
Charles A. Lindbergh
Fanetil Hall
Earth
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Emilie Loring
Little Brown & A Company
Molly B
Lander
Landers
Sam Farr
Hollywood
New England
Romney
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Debby
Mark Taylor
Misa Johnson
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McGregor
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