Ministers Clash In Three Hour Moscow Reparations Talks
Moscow April 1 ministers of foreign affairs held a blunt three hour session on German reparations and industry levels without reaching a decision. An agreed statement said discussions covered only those topics and would resume tomorrow as Marshall considered meeting Stalin to press for a negotiable compromise or to push onward with other questions.
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Moscow
Biter
U.S
Marshall
Stalin
Russia
Rusia
V. M. Molotov
Christaans Defy Violence In Holy Land Worship
In Jerusalem on April 1 devout Christians held Holy Week services despite fear and tension from recent underground violence. Hundreds, led by Catholic priests, prayed at the chapel of the flagellation where Jesus was scourged and crowned with thorns, amid Franciscan convent mosaics and relief paintings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Palestine
Christ
Golgotha
Jesus
Holy Land Officials Gather To Arrange To Pay Damages
In Jerusalem on April 17 smoke rose from Haifa oil dock ruins 36 hours after an underground attack destroyed about 4 million dollars of oil and equipment. Palestinian officials convened again to discuss reparations while a British spokesman said the community will pay but detailed plans were not drafted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Haifa
Palestine
Easter Flowers at Weber & Sons Nursery
Weber & Sons Nursery advertises Easter flowers with contact at Martinsburg Pike 2 miles north of Winchester Route 11 and phone number 4080.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weber & Sons Nursery
Martinsburg Pike
Winchesett
Truman Seeks One Year Extension of Rent Controls
President Truman asked Congress to extend rent controls for one year beyond June 30 1947 citing a severe housing shortage and vacancies near zero to under one percent in 88 cities. He noted ongoing housing demand and supported maintaining eviction protections and rent ceilings during the extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Congress
House Banking Committee
Congress de Saartine
Pediter
Office of
Bureaus of Labor Statistics
Vandenberg Connally Split Over Greek Aid Terms
The split between Senators Vandenberg and Connally over the Greek Turkish aid bill surfaces as a committee study begins on President Truman’s plan to extend 400 million dollars in financial and limited military aid. Vandenberg prefers UN authority to halt U S action in the Mediterranean, a move Connally may oppose. Other committee members weigh the proposal with mixed signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Connally
Tex
Vancenberg
United Nations
Mediterranean
General Assembly
Security Council
Nations Committee
Vandenbars
Congress
Truman
Greece
Turkey
Smith
RNJ
George
D-Ga
Hatch
D-Nm
Missouri Publisher Visits Historic Virginia Spots
Joseph Pulitzer president of the St. Louis Post Dispatch met Governor Tuck in Richmond on a tour of Virginia landmarks. He eyed the Jefferson designed Capitol, St. John’s Church where Patrick Henry spoke, and the home of Chief Justice John Marshall. Pulitzer traveled with his son and daughter and planned a trip to Charlottesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Joseph Pulitzer
St. Louis
Post Dispatch
Tuck
Virginia
Capitol Building
St. John's Church
Patrick Henry
Pulitzer
John Marshall
Charlottesville
RFC loans under Senate Banking probe urged by Maybank
Senator Maybank calls for a broad inquiry into RFC loan practices with focus on a proposed $80 million bond connection to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. In Washington two men were detained and a third sought after a 13 year old girl alleges rape by three men who offered a ride home, with two arrests made near a Northeast parking lot after police report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingtoon
Maybank
D-Sc
Senate Banking Committee
RFC
Tobey
R-Nh
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Washington
Northeast
John J. Wolfe
Eleventh Precinct
FBI to continue tracking draft evaders despite law dead
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover announced that agents will persevere in pursuing all willful draft evasion cases arising under the selective service act. Since 1940 the bureau has investigated 598,506 cases and secured 15,458 convictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Gton
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Four white men flogged a couple in Lithonia
Dekalb County Police Chief Edward L. Foster reported that a Negro man Aggie Herndon, 46, and his wife Lottie, 40, were taken from their home by four unmasked white men who flogged them severely. The woman was shot in the foot. The motive given was an accusation of theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lithonia
Dekalb County
Edward L. Foster
Aggie Herndon
Lottie
Hartley Urges Urgent Bill On Telephone Strike
Chairman Hartley of New Jersey pushes a quick House vote on a bill to block next Monday’s threatened telephone strike. House leaders see the measure as less urgent and expect slim chances for passage this week due to an Easter recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hartley
R-Nj
House Labor Com Together
Six Year Old Lad In Vain Attempt To Save Girl
Six year old Jerry Nichols rushed into busy Main Street to save Kathlen Morris, a three year old girl, but both were struck by a trolley. Kathlen died. Jerry lost his left hand and remained unconscious after being trapped beneath the undercarriage. The incident occurred in West Orange New Jersey as bystanders watched.
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West Orange
N. J
Jerry Nichols
Kathlen Morris
Orange Memorial
Jerry
Main Street
Kathleen
Beth
Matilda Wohlzemuth
Bryan Morris
Spain Monarchy Bill Aims To Name Franco Successor
Madrid April 1 report says Franco proposed a decree to declare Spain a monarchy despite a vacant throne for 16 years and outline a succession council to name the next ruler. The plan would require Cortes approval by two thirds and sets conditions for a future king or regent.
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Madrid
Francisco
Spain
Cortes
Franco
Pranco
United Nations
Council of
Generalissimo
Enrique Cardinal Play Denier
Council of the Kingdom
Alfonso XIII
Battle Says Coal Shutdown Just Another Strike
John D. Battle of the National Coal Association warned that the six day work stoppage called by John L. Lewis will cost the nation about 8,000,000 tons of bituminous coal. He argued the mourning period will not curb production and criticized Lewis for disrespect toward government.
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Washington
John D. Battle
National Coal Association
John L. Lewis
Interior Department
Lewis
Ramsburg Place Closing Out Sale in West Virginia
A closing out sale includes 41 head of cattle and poultry gear at Ramsburg Place located 44 miles south of Arden on the Arden to Gerrardstown road, West Virginia. Real terms cash, April 4, 1947 at 12 30 p m. Also notes on corsages, a flower shop ad, a modern nine room house for sale on East Piccadilly Street, and a Ford club coupe offered by Pine Motor Co.
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Ramsburg Place
Arden
Gerrardstown
W. Va
E. Piccadilly St. Immediate Ee
Harry H. Willis
Pine Motor Co
March Weather and Orchard Update from Winchester Lab
March was cold and dry with only 1.44 inches of rain. A B Groves reports apple buds dormant, peaches swollen but colorless, sour cherries inactive, early plums progressing yet unbloomed, and most orchardists applying dormant sprays.
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A. B. Groves
Winchester Research Laboratory
Groves
Wallace Predicts Truman Policy Brings Trouble
Former vice president Wallace accuses Truman's policy of unconditional aid to anti Soviet governments of uniting the world against America and dividing the nation. He argues containment shifts US resources to oil interests and warns banks and arsenals will push costs onto the public. Elliott Roosevelt also speaks, urging revitalization of the Democratic Party before 1948.
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New York
Henry A. Wallace
Truman
America
Wallace
Elliott Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Five Day State Weather Forecast
Five day outlook shows temperatures about two to four degrees above normal. Wednesday turns colder Thursday and Friday, then warmer Saturday and Sunday. Rain expected Wednesday and again Saturday totaling about one third inch.
Qualification Deadline Set For Election
Virginia party leaders are reminded by the State Board of Elections that the general election qualification deadline is seven days after the August primaries. Nominees for the General Assembly must be certified by August 12. Marvin L. Gray issued the notices before handing the office to Levin Nock Davis, the new secretary.
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Richmond
Virginia
State Board of Elections
General Assembly
Marvin L. Gray
Levin Nock’ Davis
State Board
Gray
Raritan National
Davis
State Division of
Motion Picture Censorship
For Sale Seven Room Brick Dwelling at Valley Ave
Brick seven room dwelling with two baths and all modern conveniences for sale. Lot measures 57 by 200 feet at 1731 Valley Ave. Contact phone 4705 after 5 p m. Also listed city delivery service offering delivery anywhere in the city for 20 to 25 cents, phone 5311.
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1731
Valley Ave
Death of King George of Greece Prompts Congressional Admonitions
Washington April 1 The death of King George of Greece drew congressional admonitions urging the Greek people to resist a Communist bid to take control. Lawmakers doubted it would affect President Truman's 400 million dollar Greece Turkey aid bill, while noting Prince Paul’s expected succession maintains monarchy control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George
Greece
Truman
Turkey
Athens
Paul
Loring Kackley Takes Clarke County Clerk Post
Loring Kackley assumed the duties as Clarke County Circuit Court clerk after qualifying before Judge Elliott Marshall. He succeeds J Edward Thoma who resigned after 14 years. Kackley administered the oath to Harold Potts Berryville attorney named trial justice by Judge Marshall. Thoma will wind down his duties into mid April.
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The
Star
Err
Clarke County
Elliott Marshall
J. Edward Thoma
Harold Potts
Berryville
Marshall
Thoma
H. K. Benham
Winchester
Colgate Darden to resign as William and Mary chancellor
The Richmond News Leader reports Colgate Darden Jr newly elected president of the University of Virginia will resign this spring as chancellor of the College of William and Mary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daden
Richmond
Richmond News Leader
Colgate Darden, Jr
University of Virginia
College of William and Mary
Showdown in Committee Over Construction Restrictions
A showdown vote was planned on legislation to repeal government controls on construction. Chairman Wolcott argues freeing construction will boost home building while Rep. Patman warns the bill harms veterans by favoring profit over housing and could divert materials to racetracks and road houses.
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Ae Ee
Wolcott
R-Mich
Patman
D-Tex
Walcott
Delegate W Seldon Washington Withdraws From Re election
Alexandria Virginia official W Seldon Washington announces he will not seek another term in the House of Delegates. Elected in 1944 he has served two terms in the General Assembly.
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Alexandria
W. Seldon Washington
House of Delegates
General Assembly
Truman Signs Seven Month Sugar Rationing Extension
President Truman reluctantly signed a seven month sugar rationing extension as Congress approved a 90 day broader power extension for a trimmed list of items. The plan keeps 20 pounds of sugar per person over seven months and preserves control to October 31 with new administration in place to manage rationing.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
United States
Clinton P. Anderson
Prgram
OPA
Greece monarch is dead amid political turmoil and exile
King George II of Greece died during a period of intense political tension over the monarchy as his 45-year-old brother Prince Paul prepared to take the throne. The monarch had suffered heart ailment and months earlier returned from London amid debate in Washington over the Greek question.
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George II
Paul
Mundt
Rep. Mundt
R-Sd
Paul Porter
Greece
George
Economous- Gouras
London
Washington
United Nations
Constantine
Alexander
A . Hisile
John Mextaxas
Germany
Harrison Outlines Valley Farm Needs in Speech
Harrison told the Harrisonburg Rockingham County Chamber of Commerce three farming needs in the Shenandoah Valley. Erosion prevention better markets and accessible roads are essential for farm prosperity. He urged rural road improvements and stronger farm to market links plus widespread electricity to boost modern agriculture.
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Harrisonburg
Shenandoah Valley
Burr Harrison
Rockingham County
Friendship Fire Company to Meet and Auction Sale Noted
Regular monthly meeting of Friendship Fire Company set for Thursday night April 3 1947 at 8 00 PM in the Company Hall A U S Navy sponsored wartime Pacific films will be shown Refreshments will be served An auction sale at 10 30 AM with afternoon and evening sessions announced Address S Braddock Street Second Floor Headley's Auctions Also contracting for rock oak bark priced at 820 00 per short ton delivered to Williamsport Margla
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friedship Fire CO
Friendship Fire Company
U. S. Navy
Pacific
S. Braddock
Williamsport
Margla
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R-Oid
Senate Foreign Affairs Committee
Acheson
Loring Kackley
Clarke Clerk
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