Full Democratic vote urged by State Central Committee
The Democratic State Central Committee resolves to focus on getting out a full Democratic vote on November 2, with no pledge to favor congressional nominees or the national ticket. It rebuffed Truman and States Rights advocates and offered no enthusiastic support for the president or his platform.
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Petersburg
Democratic State Central Committee
State Committee
Truman
States Rights
Mittee
Virginia Democrats face a dilemma on party loyalty
The state committee weighs a controversial stance on whether a Democrat can vote for another presidential candidate while keeping party status. The resolution mirrors broader tensions within Virginia politics as Democrats seek leadership and two party continuity amid election day uncertainties.
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Democratic Party
Doctor Custer Opens Office Here in Mayo Link
Dr. Moneford D. Custer Jr formerly with the Mayo Clinic at Rochester Minnesota opens an office in the local area. Mrs. C M. McCall departs to join her husband in Paimebary Sumatra.
Captain John Smith Retires From PRR After 41 Years
In 1943 the PRR conductor John Smith, with over four decades of service, retires as Allied forces shift operations. German forces evacuate Naples after destroying harbor facilities. Major W. O. Riley, son of G W. Riley, takes command of the 65th Flying Training Detachment in Decatur Alabama.
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John Smith
PRR
Naples
W. O. Riley
G W. Riley
65Th Flying Training
Decatur
Ala
Maurice M. Lynch Honored With Testimonial Dinner Plans
Ten years ago in 1938 Maurice M. Lynch, 84, renowned Winchester bar dean and Frederick County figure called the Grand Man who has never grown old, was the subject of plans for a testimonial dinner. Jeanne Miller hosted Amherst Street honors for Get Together Club members.
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Maurice M. Lynch
Winchester
Frederick County
Jeanne Miller
Amherst St
Get Together Club
Mrs Field and family leave for Rochester after visit
Mrs Arthur M Field and her two children depart after a summer with her mother Mrs R T Barton to return to Rochester New York. Mrs W A Baker will go to San Francisco to attend the Womans Auxiliary of the American Legion as national committee woman from Virginia.
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Arthur M. Field
R. T. Barton
Rochester
N. Y
W. A. Baker
San Francisco
Womans ‘Auxiliary of the American Legion
Virginia
Wrist injury after spill at Darktown wedding riot
Fifty years ago in 1898 Mrs. Charles Murnan slipped and injured her wrist during a Darktown wedding celebration that nearly erupted into a riot as guests lingered to celebrate. An officer had to seize a revolver to quell the disturbance.
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Darktown
Revolver
Strength For The Day By Ear
Religious doubt causes deep distress yet faith provides peace. The piece cites Newman Wesley Francis of Assisi Dwight Moody and others whose experiences showed heartwarming assurance and acceptance of God. It argues belief as the basis of happiness and security in life.
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Apologia
John Henry Newman
John Wesley
London
Francis of Assisi
Dwight L. Moody
How's Your I Q A Quiz From The Bendix Page
Ten questions test memory and reasoning from a vintage sheet. It asks about a cross country air race winner compass receptacle ship bow, Truman Detroit campaign day, grammar correction, a seaplane, a Shakespeare quote, Hotel Stevens city, WAVES initials, and Windsor Castle chapel.
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Boston
Mass
New York City
Philadelphia
Washington, D. C
Truman
Detroit
Mich
Navy
Stevens
Windsor Castle
Special Subscription Offer for School Team Readers
A local newspaper promotes a daily Star delivery to school teams with a special subscription rate. The pitch emphasizes convenience for students and coaches and urges rapid signups.
Welcome Relief From Stomach Gas and Sour Taste
A vintage medicine advertisement claims 888 Tonic increases gastric juice flow to aid digestion and reduce gas. It asserts non organic stomach weakness links to anemia and promotes happier, healthier daily function with millions sold.
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Happy People
Present and Past Rainfall Averages by Month
Average annual rainfall over 35 years from 1913 to 1946 totals 36.20 inches. Monthly values: January 2.46, February 1.94, March 2.91, April 3.02, May 3.67, June 3.92, July 3.82, August 3.76, September 2.57, October 3.31, November ?, December 2.28.
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Winchester, Va
National Representatives DeLisser, Inc
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Charles Murnan
Elgin
Lord Elgin
DuraPower
Elgin de Luxe
L. Douglas
D. D
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Glamor Girls
Don Flowers
Leora
Ring Features Syndicate, Inc
Blondie
U. 8. Patent Office
Chic Young
Henry
By Carl Anderson
Phil
Darling
BY Mel Graff
Secret Agent X-9
Big Sister
John Tell
U. S. Patent Office
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Etta Kett
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Rita
Doug
Muggs and
Skeeter
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Junior
Jove
Chatmore
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