Virginia school program talks raise needs for all districts
Senator William N. Neff led a meeting outlining educational priorities including better pay and retirement for teachers full-day elementary schedules improved health education modernized school plants smaller pupil loads more books and materials expanded guidance 12 month consolidation and closer electorate ties plus federal aid and bus route reductions. Also listed were vocational courses for regional schools efforts to rehabilitate handicapped and broader Negro education facilities.
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William N. Neff
Abingdon
Neff
Ace
Shaffer Heads Poultrymen
Wil mece R Shaffer was installed as of the 19th annual convention of the Virginia State Federation on October 20 in Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Wilmece R. Shaffer
Virginia State Federation
Scientists classify electronics as a more versatile tool
Researchers label electronics a highly versatile tool surpassing prior expectations in practical applications. They note broad utility across fields and potential for future innovation, highlighting adaptability and expanding use cases.
Local Officials Appointed to Administrative Roles
The text lists several appointees including Ray Firestone, H. St. Eppes, and R. Frasier as secretary and executive, with others installed in various posts. The fragment references a group of officials taking positions and confirms at least these named individuals among the newly appointed administrators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Firestone
Ident H. St. Eppes Ot
Efsecretary
R. Frasier
Parity Price Support Voted For Six Basic Crops
Congress clears farm bill paving parity support for six crops at 90 percent of parity next year. Wheat cotton corn tobacco rice and peanut would be covered with 90 percent parity when no price or surplus controls apply. Egg soybeans flaxseed change noted with future parity rules and Senate labor cost consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Senate
Pastor Urges Closest School Attendance Policy
An education field discussion before the State Board of Education includes D Ninninger Roanoke County schools urging local control and school placement by home proximity. Beale backs a statewide teacher salary minimum and accelerated building. Mrs Frank Cecil of Dublin PTA supports rapid construction.
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State Board of Education
D. Ninninger
Roanoke County
Beale
Giles
Pulaski County
Frank Cecil
Dublin Pta
Dublin
January Congress Session Faces Heavy Schedule
Congress adjourned after a long 289 day session with a heavy January return ahead. Key issues include extended European recovery and foreign arms aid, civil rights, health insurance, Taft-Hartley repeal, and draft extension. Members celebrate President Truman's note on a hard but worthwhile session.
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Congress
Capitol Hill
Truman
House
Rayburn
Barkley
Senate
Ocean
Brannan Farm
State of the Union
National Science Foundation
Europe
Portraits of Women on U S Currency
The only woman portrait printed on United States currency is Martha Washington. Other depictions exist but are not actual portraits.
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United States
Martha Washington
Elks Recruit 117 New Donors For Winchester Bloodmobile
The Winchester Frederick Red Cross blood program set a new daily record with 218 pints collected on the bloodmobile visit Tuesday.117 first time donors and 101 repeat donors were recruited by Winchester Ellis, with Elks club volunteers among participants.
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Winchester-Frederick
Red Cross
Winchester Ellis
Washington
Earl Crowser
Red Cross Volunteer Services
Esday
Frederick County
Winchester
West Virginia
Employes of
National Fruit Product Co
Novick Transfer
Post Office
Oe Virginia Power Co
Butiler’s Packing House
Chapman Motor Co
O'Sullivan Rubber Co
Valley Service Station
The
Elks Club
Florence O. Clark
Jesse B. Lewis
Wendel R. Barney
Courtfield Ave
Ben Belchie
Tennyson Avenue
Margeret
John) Cain
Fairmont
Multiple Estate Real Estate Sales Listed for Frederick County
A sequence of public sales scheduled through November includes Nellie L. Jamison on Oct 22 at Frederick County Court House for farm property, Georgia Darlington at 517 N Cameron St for beer stock, the WW White estate on Oct 22 at the county courthouse, W B Snider Estate on Oct 29 for real estate, commissioners for Orndorff Estate on Nov 5 for real estate on N Loudoun St, commissioners for Cloverdale Farm on Nov 8 and 12 for four parcels near Opequon, and George Helsley Greenspring on Nov 11 with a community sale, plus Harry Bucher on Nov 12 for household goods livestock and machinery.
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Nellie L. Jamison
Frederick Court House
Georgia
Darlington
Cameron St
Beer O
White Estate
Gecasenen
Orndorff
Court House
N. Loudoun St
Cloverdale
Frederick County Court House
Opequon
George Helsley
Greenspring
Harry Bucher
Mt. Falls
Diphtheria Clinics Run Across County Schools
Diphtheria clinics were held yesterday at Gravel Springs and in Middletown with preschool children in attendance. The event offered toxoid serum and other vaccines as county health nurse Winifred Ondorf assisted the physician in Stephens City.
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Gravel Springs
Middletown
Stephens City
Winifred Orndorff
Postwar Aid Drive Faces Slower Action in Congress
President Truman's Point Four program for developing backward areas failed to secure major requests and lagged in key efforts. Officials feel the honeymoon with Congress is over as high speed action on foreign affairs slows, especially for large sums abroad without a stark Russia conflict.
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Truman
Russia
Answers to the Daily Quiz
Correct responses listed for page four questions. Subjects include West German Republic, Pediatrics, John P. Marquand, January 1950, Burma, No, Perambulator, and Liechtensteich.
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West German Republic
Pediatrics
John P. Marquand
Burma
Liechtensteich
Conveying Thanks to All Participants in Achieving This
The message expresses gratitude to all who participated in achieving this result. It acknowledges collaborative effort and recognizes collective contribution across teams and individuals involved.
Walter Shade Elected to Braddock Street Board
Walter Shade has been elected to lead the Braddock Street Board of the Nerve Church. Other officers named are A. J. Bowen as vice president and L. Glaize as secretary. A committee will be announced on November 7.
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Walter Ae
Nerve Church
A. J. Bowen
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James P. Carlton
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Gladys
James River
Jamestown
James- Scotland
Northern Neck Electric
Vmi
Fairbank
United States Bureau of Public Roads
Shaffer
John W. Rosenberger and Co., Inc
S. Braddock St
Order of the Golden Rule
Coleman Dunn
Georgie Darlington
Snider & Jolliffe
Martinsburg Pike
BY Jack Bell
Sara Churchill
Britain
London
Anthony Beauchamp
Sea Island
International Soundphoto
Elks
Louise Duncan
Fairmont Ave
Roy Harper
Malden’s Electric
Russell Steed
Braddock St
Thomas W
Red) Anderson
Ross St
Daniel M. Babb
Millwood Ave
Harry Butler
W. Clifford
Wm. F. Conkey
Ronald L. Staire
Parkview
Wilbur R. Johnston
E .Piccadilly
Robert F. Manuel
Montague
L. Molden
Loudoun
Noble C. Pierce
Springcrest
J. Kenneth Robinson
Merriman’s Lane
Rosie M. Ruffner
Marlboro Rt
Wm F. Schenck
S. Washington
Frances B. Lee
Purcell Ave
Mary J. Snapp
Hayfield
Frances W. Snyder
W. Cork
Charles M. Zuckerman
Battle Ave
Stewart Bell Jr
Margaret Ryan
Washington D. C
Frederick
Virginia
Landon B. Whitacre
County Board of Supervisors
Zerex - Zerone
C. I. Brumback & Sons
N. Cameron St
Chapman
W. Boscawen St
Pine Motor CO
I. Dodge
Plymouth
Walter Shade
Braddock St. Board
Glaize & Bro
Heatwole Motor CO
N. Braddock St
Berryville
Rosemont Circle
Tommy D. Lockhart
Loudoun St
Universal Jeep
Lamp Motor CO
Smithfield Ave
Hallowe'en
Hill’s
Northern Virginia Power Company
OF City Property
Con
East Lane
William B. Snider
J. H. Yost
Purina
Checkerboard
North Cameron St
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