An Interesting Trio in Virginia Politics Faces Byrd Challenge
The Virginia spring reveals three figures Mr. F. P. Miller and his ally Moss A. Plunkett against Senator Byrd. Miller and Plunkett have lengthy defeat histories from Fairfax and other posts, prompting questions about their qualifications and why voters should elect embittered candidates.
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F. P. Miller
Senator Byrd
United States Senate
Miller
Bolling Lambeth
Bedford County
Byrd
Congress
Moss A. Plunkett
Commonwealth of Virginia
Fairfax
Albemarle County
John Stewart Battle
Battle
Active candidacy sparks jeffersonian dismay in democratic ranks
The Richmond Opinion argues W Averell Harriman is untested and unsuitable for the Democratic nomination. It criticizes Kefauver Kerr and Humphrey as weak alternatives, notes Stevenson is sidelined, and praises Richard Russell as the only serious challenger three months before the Chicago convention.
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Jefferson
Harriman
NRA
Moscow
Alben Barkley
Brien McMahon
Connecticut
Senate Atomic Energy Committee
Hubert Horatio Humphrey, Jr
Minnesota
Stevenson
Minois
Chicago
Georgia
Richard B. Russell
Carlson Avoids Taft Pitfalls on Korea Policy at Mock GOP Convention
Senator Frank Carlson of Kansas criticized Taft for labeling the Korea War as unnecessary while praising administration decisions. He argued the path from Yalta to Korea shows flawed leadership but stated the Republican line may pivot to support if Eisenhower is nominated, a stance that can be sustained.
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Kansas
Washington & Lee University
Robert A. Taft
Korea
Taft
Truman
Kansan
Yalta
Carlson
Dwight D Eisenhower
Birth of a Daughter for Mr and Mrs Lyndall Anderson Gore
News notes report the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Lyndall Anderson Gore. Betty Purtleb becomes Mrs Russell Feeley and George H Haines Jr and family visit from Bermuda. PTA posts and community happenings across Winches ter area detail local leaders and festival attendance. Reports also note a rattlesnake kill and PTA president election at Clearbrook.
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Lyndall Anderson Gore
Anderson
Betty Purtleb
George H. Haines, Jr
American Red Cross
Bermuda
G Regingld Haines
Russell Feeley
The
Gore Pta
Kernstown man's home saved after stove explosion blaze
C W Ritter escaped unharmed when a stove exploded causing a house fire at Kernstown. Neighbors aided during the blaze as firefighters arrived to contain the flames and prevent spread to adjacent structures.
NairWedding Guests and Illness Mentioned in Local Notice
Mr and Mrs John Nair hosted guests Mr and Mrs Jack Carroll of Fast Orange New Jersey. Miss Molly Adams was confined to her East Leicester Street home with mumps.
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Fhenandoah
Massie Hawthorne
Helen Miller Brown
Winester
John Nair
Jack Carroll
Fast Orange
New Jersey
Molly Adams
East
Leicester St
Winchester Republican picks council candidates fifty years ago
George Haines presided at a Winchester Republican Committee meeting to choose council candidates. In Fairmont Avenue, cow owners were warned by Ponce that stray cattle would be taken to the city pound.
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George Haines
Republican Committee of
Winchester
Fairmont Avenue
Ponce
Background on Korean War policy and Ike politics
The piece discusses confusion over U N involvement in Korea, Truman's push to aid South Korea, and U N pressure shaped by U S actions. It notes Eisenhower’s rising political profile, Truman’s support from allies, and Gerald L K Smith as a controversial public figure.
How's Your I Q Based On 100 Questions 10 Days
A quiz form offers a 10 day score scheme with daily results labeling Memory Genius Very Superior Excellent Good. It includes questions on geography history and literature and asks readers to turn to page 2 for answers.
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Adlair Stevenson
Jacob
North American
Rainfall Totals and Averages by Month for 1912–1951
Past 4 hours ending 7 a m shows no rainfall today and none in May. 1952 total rainfall stands at 17.22 inches. Average rainfall over 39 years is 36.79 inches. Monthly averages from 1912 to 1951 are listed: Jan 2.45, Feb 1.99, Mar 2.88, Apr 3.02, May 3.83, Jun 3.99, Jul 3.82, Aug 3.82, Sep 2.63, Oct 3.27, Nov 2.56, Dec 2.50 inches.
Causes of throat hemorrhage and emergency care
The article explains severe throat bleeding causes such as varicose throat veins, infections, or stomach disorders. It notes hospital care, blood transfusions, plasma, and medications like vitamin K, antacids, and thrombin as possible treatments, plus prompt hospital attention.
India democracy praised in letters to editor
A letter from Moni Youlik of the Government of India Information Service lauds India's democratic system and mass suffrage. It notes India's 360 million population, secular government, and constitutional framework, and expresses hope for mutual understanding with the United States.
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Republic of India
America
Asia
India
East
United States
United State
Mahatma Gandhi
Ameri
Philoophy
Government of India
New York
Moni ?Oulik
Government of India Information Service
Flames Destroy Home of Artist in Glen Allen
A seven room house belonging to Harold Gunnels, a private artist, and his family was destroyed by fire last night while they attended an open air movie. The blaze also consumed most paintings and possessions after telephone lines were burned out delaying the call to firefighters.
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Richmond
Glen Allen
Harold Gunnels
Flag for President of the United States woven in 200 shades
The flag is embroidered in 200 shades of silk, making it one of the most difficult flags to craft.
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United States
The Law of Habit and Its Power
The passage explains habit’s inexorable pull once started and its ease on repetition. It notes William James on nervous system changes with practice, cites skill mastery in piano, magic, surgery, and warns that neglecting duty or indulging vice strengthens bad habits. It urges preventing bad habits by not letting them begin.
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William James
Land ambitions loom in segregated South tale
Lincoln Calvert discusses modern farming for Black workers and building a model truck farm on Calvert's Folly with Leonie and friends. He envisions schools and economic uplift, while tensions flare over progress versus Southern tradition.
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Leonie
Lincoln
Calvert's Folly
Henri
Heloise
Lincoln Calvert
Cornell
Leome
Rupert Moley
King Featur
Mountains Await for Sophie as Family Plans Summer
In a talkative scene Sophie resists idleness while her relatives arrange a mountain retreat and a tea growing article. Leonie and Uncle Henri debate progress and travel, with Heloise urging politeness and consent.
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Henri
Sophie
Summerville
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