Drawing The Line and West Germany Ambition
The Foreign Ministers of the United States Britain and France vowed to treat any attack on West Germany or Berlin as an attack on them selves and pledged to increase and reinforce their armies in Germany. Russia called it aggression but the Western stance centers on Berlin as a critical flashpoint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Britain
France
West Germany
Berlin
Germany
Russia
Neither Good Nor Bad On Communist Control Bill
The column weighs the Communist Control Bill as neither very good nor very bad, noting support from McCarran Mundt and opposition from Truman and Langer. It questions effectiveness and warns the administration’s stance may limit impact, while pondering enforcement and civil liberties. It closes with how Phillies fans wonder about World Series tickets if they win the flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
McCarran
Mundt
Truman
Langer
Roosevelt
Mr. Truman
Phillies
Phillies decide on single game ticket sales for series
The Phillies announce a move toward single game sales over strip tickets to cover the series. Officials estimate about 92 000 fans could attend with single tickets versus 23 000 under strip sales, costing the club about 15 000 for extra clerical help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Carpenter
Phillies
World city traffic statistics show LA among top for injuries
Current Opinion notes the Danish study World Cities Traffic with stark rankings. Los Angeles appears as a leading American city in injury rates per 1000 inhabitants, while Johannesburg tops fatalities per 100,000 and Bombay leads deaths per 100 vehicles.
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United States
Los Angeles
Cairo
Pittsburgh
Zurich
Copenhagen
Melbourne
Calcutta
Manchester
Montreal
Paris
Sheffield
Birmingham
Johannesburg
South Africa
Baltimore
Sydney
Vienna
Bombay
Amsterdam
Rotterdam
Detroit
San Francisco
Ewing Attacks Public Health Program Critics
In a heated exchange, Oscar Ewing, federal security administrator, labeled opponents of the government public health program stupid and dangerous. The writer counters that Ewing himself embodies the pejoratives, accusing him of socialism and misleading the public about its implications.
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Oscar Ewing
Federal Security Administrator
The
Ewing
Local Moose Delegates Attend State Convention in Norfolk
A. Ryland Conner and Meredith Royston Sr. served as Moose Club delegates at the State convention in Norfolk. Surgeons fought to save the left arm of 23 year old P. R. Perry of 116 Purcell Avenue after a severe car crash on the Martinsburg Pike.
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A. Ryland Conner
Meredith Royston, Sr
Moose Club
Norfolk
P. R. Perry
Purcell Ave
Martinsburg Pike
Community Notes From Grace Methodist and Local Events
Five years ago R A Kline was elected Grace Methodist Sunday School superintendent in Middletown, succeeding Herbert S Jones who retired after five years. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Stotler hosted a miscellaneous shower for friends. Miss Dorothy Moore sailed for the European Theatre of Operations as one of 100 Army Special Services girls to aid soldiers overseas. R T Bryarly was named head of the national defense committee for the local B P O E chapter. Rev J Paul Gruver of Roanoke was elected superintendent of the Virginia Conference United Brethren Church at Keyser.
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R. A. Kline
Grace Methodist Sunday School
Middletown
Herbert S. Jones
Lloyd Stotler
Thurman Moore
Dorothy Moore
E. Blackburn Moore
Army Special Services
R. T. Bryarly
National Defense Committee
J. Paul Gruver
Roanoke
Virginia
George Washington Hotel Composition Annual Meeting Report
At the annual meeting the George Washington Hotel Composition discussed plans, finances, and upcoming events. Directors outlined maintenance needs and potential renovations while committee chairs reported on guest services, staffing, and upcoming bookings.
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George Washington Hotel
City Council Eyes Water System Chlorinating Device
City Council president W. A. Baker announced that a chlorinating device is being considered for the local water system. At Rosenberger Miss Cordelia White, previously ill, is improving.
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W. A. Baker
Rosenberger
Cordelia White
Horse spooks buggy forcing overnight stay in Winchester
Joe Elwell spent the night in Winchester after his horse bolted and smashed his buggy on the way to Berryville. Bill Ridings displayed Jonathan apples kept in his cellar and some from the new crop, noting election activity.
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Joe Elwell
Winchester
Berryville
Bill Ridings
Jonathan
Gop
Conflict Ahead Between Marshall and MacArthur Shapes Defense
Washington weighs how General George C. Marshall and General Douglas A. MacArthur may clash after Marshall becomes Secretary of Defense. The piece notes their divergent views on Europe versus Asia, ties to politics, and potential strain with Eisenhower. It also cites Acheson’s embarrassment over MacArthur statements and concerns about India’s Nehru amid Cold War tensions.
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Washington
George C. Marshall
Douglas A. MacArthur
Truman
General Marshall
MacArthur
White House
Marshall
Arshals
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Eisenhower
Ike
Formosa
Dean Acheson
New York
Henry Wallace
James F. Byrnes
Wallace
Acheson
India
China
Nehru
Russia
Stalin
Scotts Scrap Book on Asia and decolonization
R J Scott argues western powers still look down on Asiatics and urge letting them work out their destiny, even via Communism. He notes India votes with Russia in UN on seven key Korea era roll calls, aiding Moscow more than the United States. Marshall’s 1947 China policy cited as guiding climate.
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India
Russia
United States
United Nations Security Council
Nehru
Marshall
How's Your I Q Score Guide From A Daily Quiz
A compact quiz feature lists 10 questions with scoring bands from 9 to 10 correct answers for Memory Genius down to 4 for Good. It asks about draft calls, Max Baer’s boxing champ, Sakhalin’s postwar transfer, the painted desert, Iran’s former name, a gross unit, a grammar correction, river locations, a bird species, and nationality law.
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Max Baer
Sakhalin
Iran
Brucellosis Causes and Diagnostic Methods
Brucellosis or undulant fever is a zoonotic disease from cattle sheep and swine. Diagnosis relies on blood cultures over seven days and agglutination or skin tests, with positive results indicating past infection or exposure rather than active disease. Treatments include antibiotics, manganese preparations for chronic cases, and resting, protein rich diet, plus vitamins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Fen
Rainfall Statistics and Averages from Winchester Research
Report summarizes rainfall over 48 hours ending at 7 a.m. today with trace to 950 inches and year-to-date 32.37 inches. It compares to a 37 year average of 36.56 inches and lists monthly averages from 1912 through 1949, courtesy Winchester Research.
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Winchester Research
Elks Use Special Apple in Apple Blossom Parade Float
Mt Hebron building dedication noted on June 22 as festival events included a feature parade. The Elks group showcased a distinctive apple on its float for the Apple Blossom celebration.
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The
Elks
Mt. Hebron
Origin of Blu Monday and Lent penitence symbolism
Historians say Blue Monday originated as the Monday before Lent when churches were draped in cloth to symbolize penitence, a grim mood linked to the pre Lent observance.
Hansom carriage inventor Joseph Hansom and design
The question describes a light wheeled covered carriage with an elevated driver’s seat behind and reins passed over the top. It was named for Joseph A. Hansom (1803 1882), who invented this vehicle around 1843.
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Joseph A. Hansom
Young Nurse Joins Ellender Memorial Hospital
Perry Kimbra, a young staff nurse from Atlanta, travels to the Ellender Memorial Hospital to care for Philip Ellender a wealthy, crippled patient. Dr. McKenzie assigns a one month trial and Perry meets Mrs. Ellender, a glamorous host who invites friendship. Perry battles insecurity and discovers a new life in a mountain village with a stern, protective physician.
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Perry Kambro
Atlanta
Adam Forrest
Cat
Perry
Anne
McKenzie
Allon
Dr. McKenzie
Registry
Philip Ellender
Ellender
Hayden
Ellender Memorial Hospital
Philip
Phil
Dr. Meenzie
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