Should the United States Buy Greenland
The Petersburg Progress-Index urges Congress to explore purchasing Greenland from Denmark, arguing its strategic value as a U S military base. It cites Greenland’s role in defense links, bomber reach, and potential to deter or win in war, even if price nears one billion dollars.
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Russia
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Congress
The Nation's Strength and the Dignity of Man
Chief Justice Vinson, addressing the American Bar Association in Cleveland, cautions against views that reduce man to a mere automaton. He argues that human dignity is essential to the republic and within reach through education, industry, and society.
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Virginia's rough trend invites FBI warned caution
The column notes Virginia ranks high in aggravated assaults and murders but trails Alabama and North Carolina in violence. It jokes about southern rivalries while warning editors to avoid incitement and to heed FBI caution about escalating temperaments south of the border.
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FBI
Consumer boycotts curb price rises after WWI
The text notes public figures downplaying consumer resistance to rising food prices, then cites a 1919 1920 campaign that saw widespread store abstention. It highlights Justice Department anti steering and price fixing efforts under Wilson, and reports Massachusetts and other women’s groups urging nonpurchase of non essentials, with department stores reacting.
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Massachusetts Federation of Women’s Clubs
Department Stores
Horizon
Rainfall totals and monthly averages from Winchester Lab
The report lists present and past rainfall figures ending at 7 am with trace for Sept to date 1.29 inches and 1947 year-to-date 26.24 inches. It shows average annual rainfall over 24 years 36.30 inches and monthly averages from 1913 to 1946, with January 2.45, February 1.97, March 2.95, April 3.07, May 3.64, June 3.86, July 3.79, August 3.77, September 2.61, October 3.36, November 2.40, December 2.43 inches. Statistics courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.
Postwar price trends and consumer resistance discussed
The passage notes price reductions of 10 to 20 percent before autumn and a shift from post armistice boom to low mood. It argues high consumer income and demand cushion mood but warns that if postwar price trends repeat, consumer resistance could trigger a correction more than federal action.
Norfolk and Western Announce Roanoke Engine Terminal Plans
Norfolk and Western Railway announced plans to build a new engine terminal in Winston-Salem North Carolina and new engine shop facilities in Pulaski.
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Roanoke
Winston -Salem
N. C
Pulaski
Norfolk and Western Railway
Strength For The Day God Is In Control 1947 Reflection
A 1947 meditation asserts God controls time and fate. It urges faithful endurance through trials and reversals, declaring those laughing at religion will face divine judgment. The piece emphasizes confidence in divine protection and eternal sovereignty. It ends with a call to persevere on the journey with faith.
Veterans deem Winchester housing not bad despite limited registry
Veteran observers say housing in Winchester is acceptable and only 12 people are registered with the Veterans Emergency Housing Association. Today Judge Burr Harrison was qualified to run as a Democrat for Congress.
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Winchester
Veterans Emergency Housing Assn
Judge Burr Harrison
Congress
Realty broker J O J Green dies at North Cameron Street home
The city mourns the death of Mr J O J Green a noted realty broker who died at his North Cameron Street residence last night. Reports also indicate City Sergeant Taylor Barr will be inducted into the Army Signal Corps next week.
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North Cameron Street
Taylor Barr
Army Signal Corps
New Gray and Eddy Firm Opens Tomorrow Morning
Ten years ago in 1927 the new firm Gray and Eddy will open its doors to the public tomorrow morning at 9 o clock. R. A. Wall agriculture instructor at Middletown High School reelected president of the Frederick County Teachers Assn.
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Gray and Eddy
R. A. Wall
Middletown High School
Frederick County Teachers Assn
Mrs Andrew Carnegie Arrives for Valley Tour in City
Mrs Andrew Carnegie widow of the steel magnate is due by automobile tomorrow to start a valley tour. A drought now in its 24th day in Frederick County and nearby areas has nearly withered the remaining crops.
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Andrew Carnegie
Steclking
Frederick County
Fire traps Holt Hotel resident on second floor
In a Holt Hotel room a resident named John Dean narrowly escaped death as a fire trapped him on the second floor. Harry Stephenson has been appointed foreman of the Grand Jury now in session in the county. A Virginia University student, A J Tavenn er, writes home about his first impression of a football game he played in.
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Holt Hotel
Harry Stephenson
A. J. Tavenner
University of Virginia
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