Sword of Juan Gallego Unearthed in Kansas Museum
The sword of Juan Gallego, a Spanish captain who came with Coronado in 1541, was found in the Kansas prairie and cleaned for display at the Topeka museum. Inscriptions in English read Unsheathe me not without cause and Sheathe me not without honor, later mocked by a boy who offered a cruder modern translation.
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Juan Gallego
Kansas
Coronado
Juan
Kansas Prairie
Topeka
Truman shifts focus to foreign policy in reelection era
A column argues President Truman leads a political shift from domestic to foreign issues, mimicking Roosevelt’s wartime strategy. It notes Democratic candidates rebuff his fair deal, cites Connecticut races around McMahon Benton Bowles, and discusses Republican dynamics, including Nixon Warren Dewey and MacArthur views.
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Washington
Truman
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Senate
Hose
Capitol Hill
Britain
Connecticut
Brien McMahon
Joint Atomic Energy Committee
William Benton
Chester Bowles
Bowles
Benton
McMahon
New
GOP
Richard Nixon
California
Earl Warren
Nixon
U.S. Senate
Warren
V.P
James Roosevelt
Crown Prince
Thomas E. Dewey
House
Douglas A. MacArthur
Formosa
Japan
MacArthur
Spirit Voice Guides Quiet Bidding Across Deep Faith
In a column dated Wednesday October 25 1950 the writer quotes a spiritual maxim about listening to an inner voice as a source of wisdom. The passage frames faith and spirit guiding choices with a call to heed the inner imperative.
Navy Says Navy Is Ready to Move in Pacific
The piece questions Navy Secretary Matthews claiming the blue water service is ready. It notes advances in anti submarine warfare, reinforced Pacific fleet, and strong carrier strikes and amphibious operations to Inchon. It warns against overstatement while acknowledging progress and momentum.
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Russia
Navy
Matthews
Matthew
Pacific
Korean
Inchan
When New Meets Old In History’s Amusing Clashes
A Kansas Historical Society note via Kirke Mechem shows how traditions of history handed down through generations create a blend of humor and occasional tragedy, shaping the saga of America as viewed through modern civilization.
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America
Kansas Historical Society
Kirke Mechem
Court test of Virginia poll tax suit in Fourth Circuit
Chief Justice Parker names a three judge court to hear Arlington Negro woman's suit to compel registrar to register without paying the capitation tax. The piece discusses constitutional powers on election qualifications and the Fifteenth Amendment.
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Virginia
Parker
United States
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
Arlington
Congress
Supreme Court
John P. Raskob A financier who backed Al Smith
John P. Raskob rose to public view as Al Smith’s campaign manager and briefly as Democratic national chairman. He earned fame for finance and industrial roles with Du Pont and General Motors, pioneering installment financing for auto buyers. The anti Smith ally Bishop Cannon attacked him as chamberlain of the Pope.
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John P. Raskob
al Smith
Bishop Cannon
Smith
Raskob
du Pont
General Motors
Reverend York to Lead First Sermon at Stephens City
News items note the Rev C A York arriving from Bridgewater to preach his first sermon as pastor of Stephens City Methodist Church this Sunday. Citizens near Winchester plan dedication of a new Round Hill Community Center.
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C. A. York
Bridgewater
Stephens City Methodist Church
Round Hill
Winchester
Leonard Goode
Berryville
Good
Mary Edwards
Five Years Ago Edwina Manuel Dies After Car Crash
Edwina Louise Manuel, 15, daughter of Mr and Mrs Irving H Manuel of 5025S Loudoun St, died in Martinsburg Hospital from injuries after a car carrying five others was struck by a hit and run truck near Bunker Hill. Junior Evening Star names Howard Hart and Virginia Grant as Handley High seniors’ best looking boy and girl.
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Frank Lovett
Winchester
Frederick
Helen R. Taylor
George R. Taylor
E. Leicester St
Harry M. Crim
Handley Faculty
Christian Endeavor Societies
United Brethren Church
Edwina Louise Manuel
Irving H. Manuel
Loudoun St
Martinsburg
Bunker Hil
Evening Star
Howard Hart
Virginia Grant
Handley
SVA Tops Battletown for 6 0 Victory on Gridiron
Fifty years ago SVA defeated the Battletown boys of Berryville 6 to 0 despite a valiant effort by Captain Crown. The City Council building committee decided to buy a new clock for Rouss City Hall tower upon completion.
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SVA
Battletown Boys
Berryville
Crown
Rouss City Hall
Banthine Offers New Hope In Peptic Ulcer Treatment
A new drug Banthine is described as highly effective in treating peptic ulcers, reducing pain and aiding healing without immediate surgery. Sixty five patients showed rapid relief, with three requiring later operation due to extensive blockage. diet gradually reintroduced as treatment continues. The article notes ongoing study and cautious optimism about wider use.
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Herman N. Bundesen
M.D
Hodgkin’s
Rainfall totals and monthly averages for period
Reported rainfall for the 24 hours ending 7 a m today includes trace of October rain and 2.67 total inches. Year to date rainfall reaches 35.04 inches, with the 37 year average at 36.56 inches. Monthly averages from 1912 to 1949 show January 2.50 February 1.92 March 2.86 April 3.09 May 3.77 June 3.78 July 3.81 August 3.93 September 2.58 October 8.34 November 2.42 December 2.42. Statistics courtesy of tabantee.
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Tabantee
Strength For The Day By aril L Douglass D D
A tree expert evaluates a dying tree and advises the judge to dig around it and mix peat moss into the soil then cover with peat moss to retain moisture. This promotes root growth which leads to top growth, the core formula presented.
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Aril L. Douglass
D. D
How's Your I Q Memory Genius or Very Superior Guide
A short instructional piece presents an IQ scoring method from 100 questions with daily averages. It then asks readers to turn to Page 2 for correct answers and poses a question about the Holy Name Society’s religious affiliation.
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Holy Name Society
In Mountain Hospital Sally and Perry Clash Over Mehitty
Perry confronts Sally about Miss Mehitty’s influence on Phil’s sudden improvement. Sally warns of rising nurse and patient resistance to old remedies while hinting at conflicts with Jay and Steve. Perry plans to leave Pineville after Dr. Litton’s arrival, wary of Jay’s reaction and the wedding fate ahead.
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Sally
Perry
Miss Mehitty
Sanna
Mehit
Phil
Phooey
Old Mehit
Jay
Philip
Dr. Litton
Litton
Pal
Steve
Arcadia House
King Fi
Hayden
Argus
Sally Victor
Sally V
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