Armed to the Teeth and the World War Armies
A 1930s assessment shows global armies totaling tens of millions, led by China and the United States with Russia strong on land. It notes vast naval power for the U S, substantial air forces, and rising military expenditure far beyond 1938 levels, underscoring a tense, weaponized world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
United States
Russia
America
Britain
India
Yugoslavia
France
Growing Economy Seen Continuing After War, Study Finds
A three year Twentieth Century Fund survey led by economist J. Frederick Dewhurst concludes the American economy remains growth oriented rather than mature. It notes 1944 output 27 times 1850 and per capita income near 1 170 dollars with future potential to reach 177 billion in 1950 and 202 billion in 1960, barring demand and performance. It warns public investment in schools roads and industry could shape the path ahead.
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J. Frederick Dewthirst
Fund
America
Representative Flannagan to Retire From Congress in 1948
Current Opinion notes that Representative John W. Flannagan Jr. will not seek re election after his ninth term ends in 1948. He plans to resume law practice in Bristol with his son after leaving Congress. The piece places his retirement amid a wave of Virginia delegation turnover and names the remaining senior lawmakers Bland, Drewry, and Smith.
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Roanoke Times
John W. Flannagan, Jr
Congress
Flannagan
Bristol
Law School of
Washington and Lee
Flanagan
Virginia
House
Dave Satterfield
Vaughan Gary
Winder Harris
Ralph Caughton
Porter Hardy, Jr
Clifton A. Woodrum
J. Lindsay Almond, Jr
Tom Burch
United States
Thomas B. Stanley
House of Delegates
Willis Robertson
Senate
Burr Harrison
Bland
Drewryn
Smith
South Carolina Demonstrates Southern Stand On Lynching
The Baltimore Sun reports South Carolina, led by Governor Thurmond, is prosecuting 31 men tied to the Willie Earle lynching near Greenville on February 17. Local police failed to act, and the state prosecutes the case, asserting state sovereignty over such crimes.
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South Carolina
South
Thurmond
Willie Earle
Greenville
Pickens County
Prominent Clarke County Banker William A Bradford Dies at 84
William A Bradford a leading Clarke County banker dies at age 84. Other year notes mention his long service in local finance and community leadership. Roland Mitchell of Boyce bids 900 dollars for grand champion Aberdeen Angus at the Berryville show. Troopers Seale and Shifflett finish training in Richmond and are assigned to the Winchester area.
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William A. Bradford
Clarke County
Roland Mitchell
Boyce
Berryville
Troopers Seale and
Shifflett
Richmond
Winchester
Winchester Family Leader Mourns J Frank Eddy At 66
J Frank Eddy a member of a prominent Winchester family has died at age 66. Relatives report his passing as family and community reflect on his long service and local ties.
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J. Frank Eddy
Winchester
Frederick County Board Approves Budget and Tax Change
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors approved a budget totaling 178 243.30 with 119 684.41 for schools. The general tax rate drops from 55 to 50 cents while the school rate stays at 1.00. Present were C. I. Brumback chair, W. H. Braner, E. W. Adams, and C. M. Rosenberger.
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Frederick
White House visit extends fraternal invitation to President
Russell Cather, William Wagner and A C Slonaker visit the White House to invite President Harding to attend a May 26 gathering at Winchester Lodge No 21 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons. A delegation from Canton William McKinley Lodge Ohio joins the fraternal visit. President seems pleased. invitation to be considered. Possible auto routes discussed for city attendance.
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T. Russell Cather
William B. Wagner
A. C. Slonaker
White House
Winchester
Hiram Lodge
Harding
William McKinley Lodge
Canton
Ofbio
Giants Johnny Mize On Ruth Pace At Stage Of Season
Johnny Mize continues a home run spree for the New York Giants and reaches his 10th homer in 22 games chasing Babe Ruth’s pace. Mize also set a National League record with his 16th consecutive game scoring streak as the Giants move into third place.
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Giants
Johnny Mize
Ruth
New York Giants
Babe Ruth
Babe
Mize
Hank Wise
Wrigley Field
John
Boston Braves
Cubs
Chicago
Baseball scores from yesterday's National and American leagues
National League results include New York 5 Chicago 3 and Philadelphia 8 Cincinnati 4 with St. Louis 4 Boston 3. Brooklyn 3 Pittsburgh 1 and a night game, while American League has Boston 12 St. Louis 7 and Washington 2 Cleveland 0 with a night game and Philadelphia 11 Detroit 5.
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New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Boston
Washington
Cleveland
Detroit
Major League Leaders From AP National and American Leagues
National League leaders include Walker Brooklyn batting .357 with 25 runs and 28 RBIs by Torgeson Boston. Mize New York tops home runs with 10 and hits by Baumholtz Cincinnati. Pitching leaders Branca and Spahn 6 0 1.000. American League top hitters Mullin Detroit .429. Williams Boston 24 runs and 21 RBIs. Dillinger St Louis 37 hits. Williams leads homers with 8. Feller 44 strikeouts. Dietrich Philadelphia 2 0 1.000 with three others tied 1 0 1.000.
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Associated Press
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Brooklyn
Mize
New York
Torgeson
Boston
Baumholtz
Cincinnati
Ennis
Philadelphia
Robinson
Branca
Rowe
Spahn
Mullin
Detroit
Williams
Deer
Dillinger
St. Louis
Mullen
Yale
Feller
Cleveland
Dietrich
Dr Hawthorne Rolls High Game Of Season To Win
In Thursday mixed doubles Hawthorne rolled 158 and totals of 393 to lead his Grimes Golden to a close loss as Delicious takes two straight with Larrick and Armel high games. Staymans win two of three over Winesaps. Carper posts season first quadruple strike. Doubles feature Gore and Clevenger 817 while Hawthorne and Licklider post 794. Next week Delicious vs Yorks Grimes Golden vs Winesaps Staymans vs Bye.
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Hawthorne
Ed Clevenger
Ralph Gore
Pop Carper
South End
Carper
Allen Hawthorne
Marsden Licklider
Gore
Clevenger
Licklider
Strength For The Day Fireproof And Foolproof Insight
The piece reflects on crisis resilience with J P Morgan’s phrase and Holmes on fireproof universe. It argues human progress restrains destructive minds while acknowledging storms pass. It concludes the world cannot be destroyed, likening it to a fireproof, foolproof creation despite risks from reckless individuals.
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J. P. Morgan
Napoleon
St. Helena
Oliver Wendell Holmes
God
Zion Baptist Church Sunday Musical Program Highlights
Zion Baptist Church in Boyce hosts a Sunday program on May 18 at 8 p.m. featuring the Jordan Star Quartet of Baltimore with accompanists Mrs. Ham and her daughter. Reverend H. C. Johnson leads the church with Roxie Morgan as sponsor.
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Zion Baptist Church
Boyce
Jordan Star Quartet
Baltimore
Park Players Set to Face Westphal Hose in Martinsburg
Park Players depart Winchester at 12 30 Sunday with Mentzer poised to start against Martinsburg’s Westphal Hose Company. The game marks Park’s third of the season following a split series with Blairton. Players should meet at 12 30 at the Rouss fire hall for transport.
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Park
Winchester
Mentzer
Martinsburg
Westphal Hose Company
Blairton
Rouss
Quiz Qs From Page 2 Answers Please
Reader quiz asks seven questions on topics from vegetables to history and literature. It covers gumbo terms for vegetables, Liberty Bell origins, leap year status of 1900, F D Roosevelt middle name, a nationwide telephone strike date, Turkey vs Germany in WWII, Trafalgar hero, Mark Twain misassumptions, Mark Twain contributed works, and moss soil preferences.
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France
England
United States
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Turkey
Germany
Trafalgar
Berryville-Millwood to Host Upperville Baseball Tomorrow
Berryville-Millwood, with a 1 win 2 loss record, aims to raise its winning percentage to .500 against Upperville tomorrow at 2:30 p m on the Berryville high school diamond. Clarke fell 6-5 to Paris in Blue Ridge league action last Sunday as Paris scored the decisive run in the final frame after Berryville-Millwood tied it at five in the eighth. Jeffries earned the win, fanning 12 with two walks, and also struck out seven batters for Berryville-Millwood.
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Berryville-Millwood
Upperville
Berryville High School
Clarke
Blue Ridge Loop
Paris
Winnie
Winchester Teams On Legion Nine 1947 Schedule
Two Winchester baseball teams are listed in the 1947 schedule for the Charles Town Legion nine. The local American Legion team will play at Charles Town on Saturday July 5. The West Virginians will come here to face the Park nine on August 31. Park will also appear in Charles Town.
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Winchester
Charles Town Legion
American Legion
Charles Town
West Virginians
Park Nine
Park
Harpers Ferry Defeats Berryville In One-Run Game
Harpers Ferry high school nine defeated Berryville 9 to 8 on Tuesday. It marked a second one-run win this season over the Bobcats by the West Virginian team.
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Harpers Ferry High School
Beryville
West Virginians
Bobcats
Sim
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