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Dewey Stassen Debate on Outlawing Communist Party in Portland
Thomas E Dewey and Harold Stassen plan a Portland Oregon debate on outlawing the Communist Party Dewey will argue against the ban while Stassen defends it The piece urges caution over restricting political freedom and warns of dangerous precedents in a democracy The debate aims to illuminate long range and immediate implications of such a move
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Compromise Candidates Surface in Historic Nomination Pattern
The piece surveys Oregon primary tensions among Dewey Stassen and Taft delegates, notes Van Denberg as possible compromise choice, and reviews 40 post Civil War conventions including seven dependably resolved by compromise. It cites Bryan 1896 Wilson 1912 Cox 1920 as prior preconvention leaders.
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Vandenberg
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Historic nomination ballots reveal shifting leads and deadlocks
The account traces nomination contests from 1888 Harrison to 1940 Willkie, detailing ballots, vote counts, and key shifts. It notes Harrison’s rise on the eighth ballot, Harding’s late emergence, and McAdoo Smith deadlock versus Davis, with Willkie securing the nomination by the sixth ballot and early Dewey vs Taft dynamics.
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Employee Rules From 1870 Highlight Harsh Work Hours
Current Opinion notes employer mandates from 1870 detailing store hours from 7 a m to 8 p m with Saturday until 9 p m. It condemns smoking and liquor use and prescribes leisure activities for workers. It contrasts then with modern 40 hour weeks, vacations, and unemployment support.
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Hamlet and Headlines in Baton Rouge Inaugural Echoes
The article recalls a Baton Rouge inauguration with a new governor Long, university ceremony, free treats, and pledges of increased pensions and a veterans bonus. It contrasts Earl Earl with his brother, criticizing Earl as a weaker, less imaginative demagogue copy.
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Winchester Sgt. Ritter Named to FBI National Academy
News from 1947 notes Winchester Police Sgt. Joseph C. Ritter chosen to attend the July session of the FBI national academy. C. E. Staples chair of Frederick County Board of Agriculture said the May 23 meeting would focus on schools. President Truman was summoned to be at his 94-year-old mother's bedside as her condition worsened.
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Joseph C. Ritter
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Frederick County Board of Agriculture
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Middletown High Set Commencement for June 2
Police act to curb roaming dogs after bites. Mrs Albert H McCormick mentions organizing American War Mothers chapter in Winchester. The note also records Middletown high school commencement date set for June 2 and a 1943 reminder of enforcement on stray dogs.
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Middletown High School
Albert H McCormick
Winchester
Ralph Embrey Wins Marble Tournament at Virginia Ave School
Ten years ago in 1938 Ralph Embrey won a marble tournament at Virginia Avenue School. A fire destroyed a large bank barn on the Ralph DeBrueller farm near Middletown. M. E. Bristow of Richmond spoke as a guest at a Clearing Horse Association meeting for Frederick Clarke Warren Shenandoah and Page counties.
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Handley High Eyes State Baseball Titledream
In 1923 Handley high school is given a strong chance to win the state baseball championship. A proposal to consolidate the B and O railroad with several other lines is approved by the B and O president. Winchester baseball club is incorporated.
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B. and O. Winchester Baseball Club Incorporated
Barnard Redman Injury in Bicycle Dog Collision
A 1898 report notes Barnard Redman slightly injured when a bicycle and dog collided head-on. The item mentions Taylor Hahn and a goden eagle measuring 4 ft 4 in to be killed. Dr. Hunter McGuire, brother of Dr. William P. McGuire of this city, joined General Fitzhugh Lee's staff.
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Blossoms Bloom In Japanese Cherry Branch Communion Scene
In a 1943 Easter service during World War II, Earl L. Douglas describes cherry branches from Japan placed beside the Communion Table. The heat causes buds to bloom, delivering a visual sermon that the cross opens into life and the faithful can trust God to turn despair into praise.
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Quest IQ test and 1948 court notice summary
A mixed page item presents a ten question IQ style quiz with scoring and a separate 1948 Virginia circuit court notice in Frederick County. The notice, issued May 1 1948 by Master Commissioner Dabney W Watts, requires publication for four weeks and details estate proceedings for John B Bywaters deceased with hearings set June 4 1948.
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Lucy Dodson Bywaters
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Rainfall totals and averages for Winchester area
Present and past rainfall figures cover 48 hours to May 21 1948 with year to date total 4.19 inches. The 35 year average annual rainfall is 36.20 inches. Monthly averages from 1913 to 1946 are listed for each month with values ranging from 1.94 inches in February to 3.92 inches in June. Courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.
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