Winchester Welcomes Distinguished Citizens
Winchester hosts two eminent visitors, Sam Rayburn, Speaker of the House, a long-time Texan congressman and second in line to the presidency, and Admiral William L. Strauss, chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, Richmond native and World War II service veteran. The Star extends a welcome to both figures.
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Winchester
Sam Rayburn
House of Representatives
Congress
William L. Strauss
Richmond
Atomic Energy Commission
Secretary of the Navy
Virginia Military Institute
Smorgasbord on Budget Airs Stirs Free Enterprise Debate
The piece notes two U S airlines winning a fight to keep economy class meals plain and cold while Scandinavian rivals offered lavish smorgasbord plates masked as standard sandwiches. The International Air Transport Association approved limits amid irony about welfare-state restrictions and free competition.
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U. S
International Air Transport Association
Louis M. Hacker Receives Columbia Economics Review Note
Louis M. Hacker, professor of economics at Columbia University, has a notable academic distinction noted in the university publication. The feature highlights his scholarly contributions and ongoing research in economic theory and policy analysis.
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Louis M. Hacker
Columbia University
Oscar for Minds Proposed as National Laureates
A magazine piece argues for annual national prizes in arts letters and sciences with awards up to 25000 or 50000 dollars. Proposer urges official ceremony in Washington, a decorative ribbon, and a permanent exhibit building to honor American intellectual giants alongside celebrities.
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Congress
Washington
Editorial Digest From 40 Newspapers Here Weekly
Below we publish the most interesting editorials culled from the daily intake of forty newspapers. The digest highlights diverse viewpoints, capturing debates on policy, society, and governance with concise, readable summaries.
When Statesmen Won't Negotiate
The piece criticizes Russian refusals to discuss German unification and eastern Europe while quoting Pierre Laval on avoiding important issues. It notes historical consequences for Laval and France and argues settlements require facing all components of unresolved disputes.
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Europe
Berlin
Pierre Laval
France
Laval
Unkind Animal and a Humorous Misheard Tale
A Sunday school tale ends with a child recounting a joke about a shepherd and a sick lamb. A girl recalls her father telling a neighbor he "put his shirt on a horse and lost it" causing quiet amusement.
Baltimore and Ohio Apple Blossom Special Brings 700 Plus
The Star notes that over 700 passengers rode the B and O Apple Blossom Festival special train to Winchester despite rain. A Firemen parade with 120 units proceeded successfully while Martinsburg police report six Perfection Garments Co officials beaten amid a strike.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Winchester
Martinsburg
Perfection Garments Co
Clarence Orndorff
Strasburg
Orndorff
Priscilla Altizer
Local float winners and wedding notice in 1948 legion page
Ten years ago the Conrad Hoover Post American Legion won first prize for an artistic float at the Festival and Robinson Cold Storage won first for a commercial float. Miss Virginie Watkins wed Roland Mitchell, with Mr and Mrs Richard Walton visiting in Clarke County at Mounteln View. guests included Mrs R C Carter.
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Conrad Hoover
American Legion
Robinson Cold Storage
Virginie Watkins
William Bell Watkins
Roland Mitchell
Roy G. Mitchell
Michell
Richard Walton
Kinestown
R. C. Carter
Mounteln View
Clarke County
Byrd to Enter Naval Academy in June 1908
Fifty years ago Richard Evelyn Byrd Jr passed mental and physical exams and would join the Naval Academy at Annapolis in June. The Martinsburg Evening Journal marked its one year of publication with H F Byrd as president and general manager. W E Jones named captain of the Friendship reel team with Raymond Forney as trainer and Fred Forney as secretary. Other staff included Arethuy Ritter pipeman and Benjamin Cline and Fred Forney as brewers.
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Jordan KE Kn
Star
Pennsylvania Ramblers
Charles J. Blair, Jr
Blair, Sr
Danville
Richard Evelyn Byrd, Jr
Naval Academy At
Annapolis
Martinsburg Evening Journal
H. F. Byrd
W. E. Jones
Friendship Ree
Raymond Forney
Fred Forney
Are Thuy
Ritter Pipeman
Benjamin Cline
Recession Debate Grows Over Tax Cuts and Unemployment
Washington commentary describes a divided stance between President Eisenhower and congressional leaders on a tax cut as unemployment remains high. Figures show 5.1 million unemployed despite a small April drop, raising questions about whether the economy is improving.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Sen
Lyndon Johnson
Texas
Senate
House
Rayburn
Cays
Secretary of Commerce
Meany
Doctor speaks on diabetic diets for middle aged patients
Dr Herman N Bundesen explains that many diabetics, especially older adults, can manage with diet alone. Avoid sugar and sugar sweetened foods, limit bread to three slices daily, and include fresh fruits, vegetables, moderate meat and dairy, plus small portions of pasta or noodles.
Strength For The Day By Earl L Douglass
The essay reflects on Washington during the Yorktown campaign consulting Governor Nelson of Virginia about artillery targets and Nelson’s home as a focal point. It contrasts Nelson’s sacrificial spirit with Hancock’s pompous reputation and notes Hancock urged burning Boston while owning much of it. It ends with a musing on humanity’s flaws and virtues.
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Yorktown
Washington
Nelson
Virginia
Cornwallis
Thomas Nelson
John Hancock
Congress
Massachusetts
Boston
Hancock
How's Your IQ Quiz Statem
Memory based IQ quiz with 100 questions over 10 days. Scoring labels include Memory Genius Very Superior Excellent Good and assigns daily results. Includes questions on Booker T Washington biblical figures St Lo WW2 capital of Pennsylvania Jack London and more with an answer key note.
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Pennsylvania
Jack London
South America
Fish offers lean protein and key minerals
The passage notes fish provides lean protein with lower fat than other proteins and supplies minerals like calcium and iodine, benefiting those seeking lower fat intake.
Worry Clinic Names Meanings Behind Baby Names
Dr George W Crane discusses how names derive from roots and lists masculine given names with their meanings. He notes parental pressures toward strong, heroic or masculine connotations and suggests naming choices inspired by historical figures and biblical names.
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Norma
George W. Crane
Norma J
Percy
America
Lord Faunt
Butch
Mike
Steve
George Washington Crane
Philip
Judith
Daniel
David
Samuel
God
Stephen
Recordings of Medieval Tunes Praised by Musicologists
Beverly Merrill leads a New York firm recording medieval melodies for a planned ten album set. The project, praised by scholars, aims to resurrect forgotten sacred and court music from England and Europe.
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New York
America
Beverly Merrill
Europe
Miss Merrill
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