Army Ordnance Shop Demo at Aberdeen Proving Ground
The Aberdeen Proving Ground display showcased three new developments a fragmentation missile with pinpoint accuracy a Bright Eyes tracking device and a tracing telescope reading aircraft timing. The Army stated details cannot be disclosed but praised rapid precise tracking and potential to shoot down missiles before impact altering views on long range weapons.
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Army Ordnance Shop
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Maryland
Army
Dining by Numbers Rules of Washington Hostess Etiquette
The Forrestal promotion to Defense Secretary shifts seating in formal dinners from sixth to third place, elevating him above Army and Navy secretaries who no longer hold cabinet status. Protocol now places him behind Secretary of State Marshall and Secretary Snyder, with the Air Force secretary and House members seated above the demoted cabinet members.
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Emily Post
Washington
James V. Forrestal
Navy
Mr. Forrestal
George C. Marshall
Air Force
House of Representatives
Current Opinion ADVANTAGES OF GOING BACK
A court order has broken a ten day longshoremen strike at Albany for the time being. The ruling directs restoration of work while a larger dispute is addressed. The dispute centers on labor conditions and wage terms affecting the port operations and local economy.
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Washington Star
the of Albany
ICC
Albany
New York
Longshoremen’s Union
Teamsters’ Union
Teamsters
First injunction under new labor law tests power
The piece discusses the National Labor Relations Board obtaining a temporary injunction to halt a strike at Albany ports tied to a longshoremen teamsters dispute. It argues the action restores public interest, rebukes militant union tactics, and contemplates a return to earlier judicial restraint after the new law.
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National Labor Relations Board
Labor Board
Traffic lights judged harmful in Virginia cities
The Charlottesville Daily Progress notes traffic surveys in Virginia show the State Highway Department agrees traffic lights do more harm than good except at busy arterials. It argues stop signs offer cheaper, safer protection at many intersections where two cars may meet, and only supports signals that truly aid flow or safety.
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Virginia
Charlottesville
State Highway Department
Strength For The Day by Earl L. Douglas D D
The writer urges quiet time with God amid daily bustle. He compares noisy surroundings hindering a phone call to spiritual life and says believers should withdraw regularly for worship to hear God clearly. He notes God speaks amid chaos but calls for deliberate quiet periods.
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God
Quiz questions from Page 4 answers section
A trivia list asks seven questions on presidential travel the Suez Canal the Tropic of Cancer and other topics. It includes Truman’s South American stop the status of Seattle and specifics on a Boston Public Library fund and Miss America 1947.
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President Truman
Seattle
Washington
Knutson
House of Representatives
Equator
Boston Public Library
Normandy
France
Atlantic City
Italy
Fall hay fever season and long lasting looms
Pall hay fever caused by ragweed pollen lasts from mid August to first frost. Some old family weaving looms endure for generations and a loom over 160 years old is still operated in North Carolina.
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North Carolina
Army reenlists 200000th veteran Elmer Trenary
Elmer 8. Trenary a combat veteran became the 200000th man to reenlist in the regular army. An estimated crowd of 5500 fans witnessed the opening of the Winchester Motorcycle Assn track. Mrs Abner Johnson chair of the Nurses Aid committee announced classes will begin soon at the Nurses Home. Meat shortages force the Hoffman Brothers circus to import meat from Baltimore.
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Elmer
Trenary
Winchester Motorcycle Assn
Abner Johnson
Nurses Aid Committee
Nurses Home
Hoffman Brothers’ Circus
Baltimore
Central Relief Assn. Board Plans Housing for Welfare Center
The Central Relief Association board moves toward building a site to house the proposed welfare center. R. A. Wall, agriculture instructor at Middletown High School, was selected from state instructors to attend the annual FFA conference in Kansas City.
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The
Central Relief Assn
R. A. Wall
Middletown High School
Kansas City
Five apple pickers injured in county after car sideswipes group
In a 1922 incident, five men employed as apple pickers in the county were seriously injured when a passing car sideswiped them. Mr and Mrs Melvin Greene return home on South Washington Street after a summer in Europe.
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Melvin Greene
South Washington St
Europe
1897 fifty years ago notes on local events
Frank Woodward returned from Clarke county with 172 squirrels. Dry weather cut Dr. John S. Lupton's apale crop to 1000 barrels. At the Holt hotel a group of young men gathered to pay respects to Cuban Gaiety troupe ladies. police dispersed the crowd.
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Frank Woodward
Clarke County
John S. Lupton
Holt Hotel
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Winchester Evening Star
H. P. Byrd, Jr
Evening ‘Star Publishing Co
Winchester
National Representatives DeLisser, Inc
44Th St
Star
West
Charlottesville Daily Progress
Earl L. Douglas
D. D
Scott
Africa
N Fisher
R. J. Scott
I.Q
Cloverdale Springs Company
Newville, Pa
Cee
Washington ST
Tommy D. Lockhart
Molden
Valley
Lupton Orchard Service
Conoco
Continental Oil Co
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