Virginia Ranks 12th in 1946 Construction Value
The Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce reports Virginia at 12th nationwide in 1946 construction dollars with a total of 220 million. California leads with 1.4 billion, followed by New York 733 million Texas 687 million Ohio 602 million and Illinois 548 million. Overall 10 billion in 1946 construction, one third residential and two thirds nonresidential.
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California
New York
Texas
Ohio
Illinois
Bureau
Winchester Salutes General Devers at Festival Parade
The community welcomes General Jacob L. Devers famed U S Army Ground Forces commander. As Grand Marshall of tomorrow's festival parade he brings long service and a buoyant personality, inspiring pride and admiration among Winchester residents.
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Winchester
Jacob L. Devers
Devers
U. S. Army
Allied Forces Headquarters
Registration figures show lobbying persists under 1946 act
The piece notes 544 lobbyists registered under the 1946 lobbying law, earning from $65,000 a year to nothing. It argues lobbying will continue as long as governments exist and that the registration will mark advocates as special pleaders rather than end lobbying itself.
Byrd Denounces 400 Million Greco Turkish Aid Vote
In a Senate speech on April 22 Senator Byrd explained his negative vote on the 400 million emergency grant to Greece and Turkey. He argued the aid was only a beginning, questioned administration transparency, and warned it could undermine the UN Charter and fuel communism. He condemned unilateral action and urged strengthening the United Nations.
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Senate
Byrd
United States
Greece
Turkey
Britain
Russia
Soviet Russia
United Nations
House
Congress
Marshall
Festival Preparations Highlight 19th Annual Event
The city welcomes the 19th annual festival with committees and citizens finishing preparations. Out of town press members were hosted at a luncheon at the George Washington Hotel by the festival committee.
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George Washington Hotel
Captain Beardall to Crown Apple Blossom Queen
A 1937 note states Captain J R Beardall is chosen to crown the Apple Blossom Queen. A new road project advances with asphalt topping toward Berkeley Springs near the West Virginia line.
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J. R. Beardall
Here
West Virginia Line
Berkeley Springs
Odd Fellows Anniversary Observed with Elaborate Ceremonies
A local fraternal celebration marked by elaborate ceremonies as members of the Odd Fellowship lodge gathered to commemorate an anniversary. Attendees included lodge officers and community supporters, with remarks on charity and fellowship.
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Odd Fellowship
Judged in the Sunlight A Sermon on Sincerity and Self-Examination
The sermon compares a police lineup to Paul's idea that believers should live so their inner thoughts and motives can be judged in the sunlight. It argues that God continually sees the heart and tests every person, demanding thorough self-examination to withstand divine scrutiny.
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Uearch
Paul
St. Paul
God
Quiz questions on history and geography from Page 2
A set of seven trivia prompts covering topics from politics and astronomy to history and natural wonders. Questions include who holds the Jefferson Day dinner, the Gaelic name for Ireland, the famous ancient lighthouse site, and the month Lincoln was assassinated.
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Chicago
War Labor Board
Ireland
Milton Reynolds
Abraham. Lincoln
U. S
Lake Places First In College Track Meet
Lake G E Lake son of Mr and Mrs M W Lake 47 Race Street Winchester a Lynchburg College freshman won the shot put with a 38 1 2 inch throw at the meet against Hampden Sydney College and Lynchburg. Hampden Sydney won the meet 76 1 2 to 49 1 2.
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Godfrey E. Lake
M. W. Lake
Race Street
Winchester
Lynchburg College
Hampden-Sydney College
Lake
Hampden-Sydney
Fretwell Shuts Down Elks As Baptists Win 8-1
Jack Fretwell pitched a three hit game leading the Baptists to an 8-1 victory over the Winchester Elks on the Sen Seng Road diamond. A return game between the two teams is set for Tuesday May 6.
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Jack Fretwell
Baptists
Winchester Elks
Senseng Road
Former Chaplain Accepts Pastorate at Shenandoah Parish
The Rev. Auburn F. Bowers, honorably discharged as an Army chaplain after terminal leave, has accepted the pastorate of Shenandoah Lutheran Parish serving Fairview St Luke and Lebanon churches. He arrived late last week and led his first sermons on Sunday.
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Auburn F. Bowers
U. S. Army
Shenandoah
Plans For Mt Hebron E U B Church Repairs
A special meeting for all interested in repairing Mt Hebron E U B Church on Route 522 near Whitacre Virginia is set for May 13. Attendees are invited to bring necessary tools and contribute to the improvement plans.
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Mt. Hebron E. U. B
Route 522
Whitacre
Middletown Minks Open Season Sunday Afternoon
The Middletown Minks begin their baseball season Sunday in Strasburg at 3 p.m. James Judy and Pat O’Leary are set to share mound duties for the Minks, with Buddy Cooley and Red Rinker in the opposing lineup.
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Middletown Minks
Strasburg
James Judy
Pat O'Leary
Minks
Buddy Cooley
Red Rinker
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