Truman Criticized for Subsidizing British Socialism
The editorial condemns U S policy of funding Britain’s Labour government, arguing it extends aid to a socialist regime that harms free enterprise and burdens American taxpayers. It aligns with Churchill’s view that continued subsidies push England toward totalitarianism and ruin.
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Great Britain
Truman
Britain
America
United States
England
Winston Churchill
Socialist Engand
Important Experiment at Booker T. Washington Memorial Trade School
The Roanoke Tribune notes an experiment in Negro education at the Booker T. Washington Memorial Trade School in Roanoke. It aims to train in industrial and agricultural skills and open doors of opportunity for learners at all levels, continuing Booker T. Washington’s work to raise Negroes to higher ground.
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Booker T. Washington Memorial Trade School
Roanoke
Roanoke Tribune
Booker T. Washington
Roanoke Journal
Memorial to Booker T Washington Glorifies Life of Ex-Slave Leader
The piece reflects on Booker T Washington as an exemplary memorial to a former slave from Franklin County Virginia who rose by merit. It discusses the evolution of footwear from Civil War era right and left lasts to modern flexible soles and varied sizes, noting how innovations in tanning and lasts improved comfort and support over time.
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Booker T. Washington
Franklin County
Virginia
The Profit Share Of A Major Auto Maker In 1948
Current Opinion argues that a leading auto maker earned 9.4 cents per dollar of sales in 1948. It breaks down the cash benefits: employees received about 6.37 dollars for every one dollar of revenue, government about 2.18, and owners only 1.00. It notes that customers paid roughly half as much more than forty years earlier, while profits sustain the company and payrolls.
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The
Warren Sentinel
Postwar Regulators Accused of Building Racetracks
The article argues that after the war government planners claimed private enterprise would focus on essentials while veterans faced hardship. Regulators allegedly used government materials at bargain prices to construct racetracks, surprising some observers. The piece criticizes calls for expanding official power as a remedy.
Virginia court declines order to release state funds for school work
The Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals refuses to order the release of state retirement funds for local school construction. The item mentions Miatic Mrs. Norman Hall at 24 W Piccadilly and notes Mrs. Hall is the former Betty Rucy.
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Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Miatic
Norman Hall
W. Piccadilly
War Bond drive head Clarke county pick Ed. B. Jackson
Ed B Jackson of Berryville is named to head the War Bond drive in Clarke county. Adso claims 300 American troops in China, while Steffiield Line Berlin reports a tight news blackout on development. Boennawer notes many items from 1941 to 1944 amid Allied efforts in Italy and other theaters.
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Boennawer
Steefiied
Berlin
Adso
China
Worthington Lowe and Suappuftos arrive in New York
Ten years ago in 1929 the retired C Worthington Lowe and Marshall Suappuftos arrive in New York after fleeing Paris while Samuel Sumpson Clarke, a county farmer, dies at Winchester hospital after a long illness.
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C. Worthington Lowe
Marshall Suappuftos City
New York
Paris
Samuel
Sumpson
Clarke County
Winchester Hospital
Robert Conrad American Legion to Campaign for Flag Courtesy
The Robert Conrad American Legion post plans a campaign to encourage proper courtesy to the flag. A moonlight dance at Castleman’s Ferry is on this week with many local couples expected to attend. A Ford touring car was found abandoned at Rouss Springs.
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Robert ¥. Conrad
American Legion
Castleman’s Ferry
Rouss Springs
Colt Ridden in City for First Time Stirs Crowd
A young colt, unfamiliar with city sights, caused a panic as it reared and bolted. It dumped under a rider, then fled through streets until a long chase ended with the animal finally being caught.
Taft Versus Stassen Heads 1952 Republican Pick
A Washington analysis by T. M. of San Jose weighs 1952 GOP fate. It ranks Senator Taft over Harold Stassen in a Taft Stassen duel for the nomination, noting Taft's Ohio strength and Stassen's opportunism while examining countervailing factors.
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Washington
T. M
San Jose
Cal
Taft
Ohio
Harold E.stassen
Minnesota
Pennsylvania
H. Stassen
United States
Warren
California
Dewey
Ike Eisenhower
Ske
G. I
Douglas McArthur
Joe Martin
Leo Saltonstall
Vandenberg
Supreme Court
Taft vs.Stassen
Willkie
Stassen
Guy Gabrielson
Mr. Stassen
GOP
Philadelphia
Robert R McCormick
Chicago Tribune
Organized Labor
Rockefeller Guest House Sparks Family Wealth Debate
Hal Boyle critiques John D. Rockefeller III building a guest house for relatives and jokes about inviting the Squeegee clan from Corntop Iowa. He imagines absurd renovations and pranks to humorously warn against overbearing philanthropy and family obligations.
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Hal Boyle
New York
John D. Rockefeller 3d
John D. Sr
World Health
John D. Jr
United Nations
John D
Young Rockefeller
Rockefeller
John D. 3d
Flap
Roscoe
Squeegee
Boyle
Corntop
Iowa
The Dreamer Leonardo da Vinci and the Dream of Flight
An essay on Leonardo da Vinci drawing an airplane five centuries ago and the prophecy inscribed beneath it There shall be wines. It notes his foresight and the need for dreamers to drive progress while plodders handle the routine work.
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Leonardo de Vinci
Leonardo
How's Your I Q? A 100 question daily scoring guide
This item outlines a 10 day IQ style test with daily scoring. It lists grade bands from Memory Genius to Excellent Good and directs readers to Page 2 for the correct answers. It poses sample questions about 5 percenters and a radio team nickname, and notes Germany’s 1939 invasion of Poland and early declarations of war.
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Germany
Poland
Great Britain
France
Parsley’s long history as a food flavoring
Parsley has a long history as a food plant and was noted by Theophrastus in the 4th century B C It was used as a garnish and flavoring by ancient Greeks and Romans It came to the Americas from Europe in the 17th century
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Theophrastus
Europe
The Clock at North Station and a Spring Homecoming
Kit and Audrey wait for a train on a spring evening and cross paths with Furse on the ride home. Audrey’s flashy purchases expose money troubles while Kit anticipates a family reunion with Marvell and resists Aunt Fanny’s ideas.
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Kit
Symphony
Fanny
Ben
Colcord
Marvell
Audrey
Wes
Legion
Peter
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D. D
I. Q
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R. J. Scott
Amele We
Tibet
Cate Inc
Frank Murphy
Noah
Daniel
Reykjavik
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Colcord Academy
Holly School
Sophie Stanowoski
Andrew
Aunt Fanny
Parker House
Uncle Ben
Poldi
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Mrs
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Cambridge
Mead & Company
Joy
Walden Pond
Nedda
Gardiner Museum
Cannerarias
Ung
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