Westward Migration Drives Growth Across California Oregon and Washington
Census estimates show California Oregon and Washington added 3 981 000 people from 1940 to July 1 1947 a 40 9 percent surge. The national population rose 8 9 percent to 143 434 000 with California alone reaching 9 812 000 and climbing toward Pennsylvania's 10 512 000.
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Pennsylvania
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Arkies
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Virginia
Mice Test Polio Drug Brings Tentative Hope
Columbia University reports a new sulfa type chemical halted polio virus in mice. Researchers caution humans may respond differently and progress may be slow, but the breakthrough offers a glint of hope in the struggle against viral diseases.
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Columbia University
Retired Vice Admiral Oldendorf Recalled for T Crossing Feat
The article recalls Vice Admiral Jesse Barrett Oldendorf famed for crossing the T to win the Surigao Strait battle in 1944. It notes General MacArthur opening a major campaign on October 20 after months of preparation from his headquarters.
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Jesse Barrett Oldendorf
U.S.N
Surigao Strait
Philippines
MacArthur
Islands
Admiral Oldendorf’s Pacific Triumph at Surigao and Leyte
The passage describes Admiral Oldendorf thwarting two Japanese fleets approaching Leyte in the Philippines. His forces damaged and sank several ships in Surigao Strait and San Bernardino Strait, marking a decisive Allied victory that ended Japanese naval threats in the area. Oldendorf’s achievement fulfills a direct aim once desired by Admiral Halsey.
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Leyte
Philippines
South China Sea
San Bernardino Strait
Samar
Surigao Strait
Surigao
Oldendorf
Capitalism sustains freedom amid global systems says Adams
Phelps Adams of the New York Sun argues capitalism offers abundant goods and broad freedom while communism seeks equal scarcity. He cites Notre Dame data showing income concentration and global share of resources, then notes iron curtain athletes seeking sanctuary post London Olympics as a critique of oppression.
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Phelps Adams
Washington
The
New York Sun
University of Notre Dame
Adams
London
Czechoslovakia
England
Canada
United States
Virginia post anchors 1947 Legion banquet delegates
The Coured Hoover Post American Legion held a banquet for its 1947 senior and junior baseball teams. Miss Lucy Kurtz was honorary president of the Virginia division and delegates to the UDC annual convention named were Mrs Sager Mrs Calvert and Mrs Slonaker.
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Coured Hoover Post
American Legion
Lucy Kurtz
Virginia
B. J. Sager
Clara Calvert
Bruce Slonaker
UDC
Miss Davies Returns Home After Philadelphia Trip
A special council meeting was called to discuss a primary cost estimate of about 50 000 dollars for a local project. Miss Marjorie Davies returned home after a two week stay in Philadelphia.
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Marjorie Davies
Philadelphia
Giscuss Prim.ory
Mrs Atha Watson Steele dies in Stephens City home
Atha Watson Steele age 19 dies at her Stephens City residence. Clean sweep of series marks opening of League C bowling season with notable performance by local bowlers.
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Atha Watson Steele
Stephens City
Injury Report From 1923 Dome Explosion At Rouss Station
A 1923 report recalls Charlie Sherman injured when an air dome of a pump exploded at Rouss pumping station. J B Beverley Jr is noted as elected eminent commander of the Winchester Knights Tem lar.
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Charlies Sherman
Rouss
J B Beverley Jr
The
Winchester Knights Templar
1898 Miss Nina B Dean Sprains Ankle At Home
Nina B Dean slips at her Stephens City home and badly sprains her ankle. Prof Thomas Beardsworth plans to reopen music classes for the winter term soon. Eady Bros of Enterprise Printing Co work on a Winchester directory.
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Nina B. Dean
Stephens City
Thomas Beardsworth
Eady Bros
The
Enterprise Printing Co
Winchester
Clarke County farmers rate U S 13 hybrid corn top pick
In Clarke County trials thirty five farmers visited local corn demonstrations. W W Lewis and J W Picott note hybrids best suited include U S 13 Illinois 200 U S 262 Funks 6218 Pioneer 373 White Indiana 750 Pioneer 510 and Funks 515W. Most favored U S 13 for 120 to 125 day maturity and overall adaptability.
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Clarke County
Wilton Singhass
Noble G. Fisdler
J. Wilmer Carpenter
Berryville
Orrie Royston
Boyce
Arthur Shiley
White Post
W. W. Lewis
VPI
J. W. ‘Icott
U. S
Illinois
Pioneer
Indiana
U.S. 13
Funks
Be Careful All the Time Every Time You Are Driving
A cautionary note urges careful driving habits at all times. The message emphasizes constant alertness behind the wheel to prevent accidents and injuries on the road.
Patient With Anemia Needs Thorough Study by Doctor
Anemia diagnosis means reduced red cells and hemoglobin efficiency. Causes include injury or prolonged infection and poor protein use. treatment centers on high protein diet and possible whole blood injections. Infections may reduce cell numbers. injuries keep cells normal in size and color. Thorough study and eye exam advised for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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U.S
Ireland
Cragey Hill
Dewey Registers to Vote in New York City
Gov Thomas E Dewey and his wife registered to vote at the Board of Elections office in New York City securing his qualification to vote in November. The Republican standard bearer appeared confident as he completed the formalities with his wife by his side.
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Thomas E. Dewey
Board of Elections
New York City
I Q Quiz and History Questions From a historic page
A scan of a quiz style page asks ten true false and short answer items about presidents, the Nassau National Gallery gift, insurance, and a math puzzle. It includes a passage contrasting Buddhism and Christianity.
Strength for the Day by Earl L Douglas D D
The piece surveys life optimization theories and critiques repressing systems like Stoicism and Buddhism. It notes Stoic aims to endure life’s buffets while detaching from affection and emotion, contrasting with other moral guidance on achieving well being.
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Earl L. Douglas
D. D
Seneca
Epictetus
Addition Platted For Berryville By Richard A. Goode
A nine acre triangular tract southeast of Berryville designated the Helen L. Smith addition has 29 building lots. It is bounded by Blue Ridge Street Lock's Mill Road and Route 7 and was platted by Richard A. Goode and recorded with the county clerk.
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Berryville
Helen L. Smith
Richard A. Goode
Blue Ridge Street
Lock’s Mill Road
R. 7
Inquest Continues On Robert Underhay Case
Beatrice Lippincott testifies about the deceased using the name Enoch Arden and details of a ration book. Rowley Cloade confirms her account while David Hunter challenges evidence and Major Porter identifies the body as Robert Underhay in a Warmsley Vale inquest.
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Enoch Arden
Capetown
No. 4
David Hunter
Robert Underhay
Rowley Cloade
Beatrice
Warmsley Vale
Africa
David
Robert
Mr. Hunter
Rosaleen Cloade
Major Porter
Porter
Gordon Cloade
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