Hoover and Eberstadt urge tighter defense budgeting
Former President Hoover urged tighter defense budget controls before the Senate Armed Services Committee. Ferdinand Eberstadt proposed a civilian controlled overhaul with a chief comptroller and service comptrollers to save about 1.5 billion dollars annually and subject military budgets to civilian scrutiny.
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Senate Armed Services Committee
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Kenneth Royall
Army
Eberstadt
Secretary of Defense
Navy
Air Force
Cold War test at Paris on Germany future dispute
The article reviews the postwar cross‑border clash over Germany's fate. It notes Britain France and the United States repelled a Soviet attack via airlift and blockade and that the May 23 Paris meeting will test Western and Soviet positions on a unified Germany and Ruhr participation. General Clay is praised for groundwork.
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Britain
France
United States
Germany
Paris
Council of Foreign Ministers
Our Asia policy needs action on quotas and Guam law
The piece urges finishing the Asiatic exclusion repeal by completing the Judd bill to set quota bases for Asian states and advancing an organic act for Guam. It notes Guam’s draft act, the Navy’s role, and urges timely congressional consideration rather than burying these issues in channels.
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Germany
China
House of Representatives
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
Senate
Congress
Guam
Navy Secretary
United States Congress
Navy Department
Wallgren Poker Skill Irrelevant To Nomination
The Charleston Daily Progress notes President Truman withdrew Mon C. Wallgren's nomination for chairman of the National Security Resources Board. It argues Wallgren lacked other qualifications beyond poker talent, which some cited as a reason against his suitability, despite praise for his alertness and self-control.
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Mon C. Wallgren
National Security Resources Board
Truman
Washington
Wallgren
National Resources Board
Wailgren
Shenandoah Valley Manufacturers Meet on School Link
Miss Jennie Lou Miller marries Ralph Whitmore while Jean Miller and Jimmy Fauger win dance leads in Ewing Studio Nutcracker Ballet. The Shenandoah Valley Manufacturers Association gathers to discuss industrial ties with local schools.
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Shenandoah Valley Manufacturers Assn
Jennie Lou Miller
Ralph Whit
Jean Miller
Jimmy Fauger
Ewing Studio
Nutcracker Ballet
Shawnee Boy Scouts Camp Overnight at Handley Playground
Military action notes strong Hitler line fortifications falling to allies and Wake Island air strip readied, while Miller formerly of 1619 Valley Ave. is described as Starman in service. The report also mentions Shawnee district boy scouts camping overnight at Handley playground.
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Handley Playground
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Valley Ave
Berryville Noses Out by Upperville 6-4 in Final Game
In a 6-4 closing game Berryville falls to Upperville as Houghton pitches. Novick Co. issues 56 safety certificates to its truckers. DiMag and Dominic linked to the San Francisco Seals as big league chatter continues.
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Upperville
Houghton
Novick Co
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Dominic
San Francisco Seals
Strasburg scamps move to Artz Mill pole in 1924 tale
In a 1924 note, Strasburg youths roam toward Artz Mill to steal a telephone pole while carpenter Charles E. Layman injures ribs after falling through a Main Street floor. Welltown hosts a birthday anniversary party for Mrs. Georgia Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Smith.
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Middletown Bay
Artz Mill
Charles E. Layman Carpenter
Main St
Welltown
David Smith
Georgia Miller
Winchester Merchants Plan Earlier Summer Closings
A 1899 note records Winchester merchants agreeing to close one hour earlier at 7 30 pm during summer. Martinsburg bicyclers defeated Staunton in a local race. Jake Ebersole felled a tree yielding 36 fence rails 16 cords of stove wood and 4650 shingles.
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Winchester
Martinsburg
Staunton
Jake Ebersole
Nose Unveiling Drives Rise of Plastic Surgery in New York
In New York on May 20, Dr. Gregory Pollock describes a growing trend toward plastic surgery as more men than women seek facial changes. He notes a shift from hush hush to popular acceptance, with patients from varied professions viewing procedures as economic investments and self confidence boosters.
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New York
Gregory L. Pollock
U. S
Dr. Pollock
Chaney
How's Your I. Q. A 10 day quiz with 100 questions
A trivia test offers daily goals and a scoring rubric from 9 10 correct to 4 5 correct. It queries Dick Fowler Paul Revere consent eminent domain Sago northern hemisphere German American citizenship court representation Jutland war context.
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Dick Fowler
Paul Revere
Sago
Jutland
Trees to Avoid In Thunderstorms Advised
This article notes immunity claims for ash beech birch and maple trees but suggests safety depends on height and isolation. The advised plan is to stay away from trees during a thunderstorm to reduce risk.
Skin Cancer How Noticeable Prompt Attention Helps
A medical note explains skin cancers are often clear to spot and respond to early treatment. It outlines surgical removal as preferred in many cases with X ray or combined methods for hard to reach or aged patients, and cautions against incomplete removal risking recurrence.
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Strength For The Day By Earl L. Douglas
An essay echoes a campus hill scene with crew practice and students choosing honest work over favoritism. It likens walkers to those seeking opportunity without favors while critiquing craving for status in offices mills and colleges. It celebrates the open road and American self reliance.
Soviet World Aims Found Unchanged
The AFL declared that Soviet Russia has changed tactics but not goals, especially toward Germany. Speaking in Cleveland at the spring executive council meeting, AFL leaders said Germany and Europe, and mankind, hinge on Paris talks by the Big Four. If Britain, France, and the United States persist with Berlin airlift resolve, the world moves toward peace. otherwise appeasement risks reversal.
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Cleveland
AFL
Soviet
Russia
Germany
Executive Council
Europe
Paris
Big Four Council of Foreign Ministers
Britain
France
Berlin
International Committee
Russia and Bonn urged to join Paris talks on postwar Germany
A long report quotes labor leaders urging a Bonn run western Germany to take part in negotiations shaping Germany’s future. The AFL calls for Russia to return kidnapped German workers and free Nazi prisoners in concentration camps. A Q and A discusses quick charging car batteries and impact on plates, noting charging rate depends on battery state and that 300 minutes is a boost not full charge.
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Germany
AFL
Bonn
Paris
Russia
Remembering a Hard Gift The Quiet Strength of Hilde
Beatrice visits Hilde in a modest home, praising her cheerfulness amid hardship. They discuss security as love and work, noting Hilde’s sacrifices for children and marriage. Beatrice embodies a practical faith in opportunity, while Hilde cherishes simple, enduring ties.
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