Four U S Marines Freed by Chinese Reds Near Tsingtao
Four U S Marines captured on a Christmas day hunting trip in North China were released at Hiayang near U S Western Pacific Fleet HQ at Tsingtao. Officials said they are in good condition. A fifth Marine, Pfc. Charles J Brayton Jr., died from wounds and authorities seekdetails on the Christmas morning incident near Wangtan Yuen.
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Shanghai
U. S
China
Navy
Hiayang
U. S. Western Pacific Fleet
Tsingtao
Charles J. Brayton Jr
Help Keep Virginia Green Be Careful with Fire
Public safety notice urging vigilance with fire in Virginia throughout the year. Encourages cigarette disposal, campfire caution, and yard burn practices to prevent wildfires and protect forests and communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Green
Trio of War Dead Arrive for Reburial
Three Shenandoah Valley World War II dead, two from this city, arrive in New York aboard the US Army Transport John L. McCarley. The ship lists Pvt. James E. Berger, Mrs. Annie E. Berger of Winchester. Pfc. Mervel E. McCormick, Albert H. McCormick of Winchester. Pfc. Garnet L. Rinker Jr., Garnet L. Rinker Sr. of Woodstock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley
John Ll. McCarley
New York
Europe
James E. Berger
Annie E. Berger
Winchester
Mervel E. McCormick
Albert H. McCormick
Garnet L. Rinker Jr
Garnet L. Rinker
Woodstock
Answers to Daily Quiz
Answers to the quiz printed on Page 4 list the elephant as the first answer. The second is New York Yankees. Third is dryness. Fourth New Jersey. Fifth Kentucky. Sixth scientific study and treatment of speech defects. The date noted is 71, April 6, 1917. Additional entries include contract bridge, Baltimore Md, and True Hamlet ACT I Scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elephant
New York “Yankees
New Jersey
Kentucky
Contract Bridge
Baltimore
Sale Directory April 3 items and listed bidders
Auction notices run April 3 at 1 PM for Mrs. Elmer Erickson Millwood Virginia selling furniture and appliances. April 3 at noon estate of Mrs. Henry Pope at 24 East Monmouth Winchester selling furniture and household goods. April 7 at 10 AM Edgar Maple near Nain selling livestock farm machinery and household goods. April 23 at 1 PM Stuart M. Perry Rt. 50 west of Winchester selling registered Ayrshire cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Erickson
Millwood
Henry Pope
E. Monmouth St
Winchester
Edgar Maple
Nain
Stuart M. Perry
Body of Pfc Shade Returned for Reburial in Frederick
The body of Pfc. Homer Shade, son of Mr. and Mrs. Shade of Cross Junction, who died in France on July 27, 1944 at age 27, will be shipped to Frederick County for reburial.
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Homer Shade
Cross Junction
France
Frederick County
Pfc
Shade
Tech May Borrow To Build Dormitory
Virginia Tech officials report the board will discuss construction financing for a new dormitory to house 740 men. The General Assembly authorized 725000 dollars, with Tech to borrow 480000 to cover the total estimated 1205000 equal to project costs plus related expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacksburg
Virginia Tech
Board of Visitors
Roanoke
Walter S. Newman
General Assembly
Tech
Local Markets and Price List Highlights
Local market prices show No 2 red winter wheat at 2.25 per bushel and No 2 yellow ear corn at 2.10 per bushel delivered in city. Barley 1.65 per bushel and soybeans 2.40 per bushel. Feeds include egg mash 5.50 to 5.40 and cracked corn 6.25 per 100 pound bag.
Symptom in Children That Alarms Parents
A doctor explains that hematuria in children signals possible kidney bladder or blood disorders and requires prompt evaluation. Causes vary by age from nephritis to purpura leukemia and scurvy with adults facing additional possibilities like tuberculosis stones and prostate issues. The piece emphasizes early diagnosis and trusted medical guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone
King
Truman Weighs Next Move In Coal Strike
President Truman convened top advisers at 3 p.m. to map a course in the soft coal dispute. Attending were Attorney General Clark Labor Secretary Schwellenbach Interior Secretary Krug and Cyrus Ching head of the mediation service. A report to the White House faulted both sides for not agreeing on using a $32 million untapped fund to fund miners pensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Clark
Schwellenbach
Interior
Krug
Cyrus Ching
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
White House
White House and Justice Department Clash Over Strike End Order
White House and the Justice Department question the enforceability of a court order to end the miners strike. Officials say proving Lewis called the strike is difficult and enforcing an injunction could be time consuming and ineffective. Meanwhile 38 blast furnaces are banked as the 18 day coal walkout deepens. Cumberland shops announce 3134 layoffs Monday due to the stoppage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Justice Department
Lewis
Pittsburgh
Cumberland
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Small Farm Gains $10000 in Value in One Day
In South Boston on April 1 a 105 acre eroded farm belonging to Mrs Annie M rose from 5 to 15000 dollars after 200 volunteers used machinery to plow terrace lime fertilize and seed the land. A pasture was fenced and a farm pond built. The work equaled about five years of normal effort in a day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Annie M
16 European Nations Seek American Help for Recovery
Britain France Italy Norway Sweden Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg Portugal Switzerland Iceland Greece Turkey Ireland Denmark Austria seek American aid to build strength against Russia while committing to mutual cooperation. Spain is invited to join.
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Russia
Britain
France
Italy
Norway
Sweden
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Portugal
Switzerland
Iceland
Greece
Turkey
Eire
Denmark
Austria
Spain
Berlin under Four Power rule as Red bloc seals rails
In occupied Berlin Soviet checkpoints seal international rail and road routes, denying passage to Allied nationals and trains. General Lucius D. Clay orders US air forces to supply the city with food and passenger service via agreed air corridors, while Britain and the US maintain daily flights into Berlin.
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Moscow
Germany
Pravda
Communist Party
Lucius D. Clay
U.S
Army Air Forces
Berlin
Britain
United States
Increased Phone Rates in Effect in Virginia
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. subscribers in Winchester and Virginia areas begin higher charges. The State Corporation Commission authorized the March 27 rate hike adding 25 cents monthly for residence lines and 50 cents for business lines.
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Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co
Winchester
Virginia
State Corporation Commission
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Philco
Mrs
Gilbert Shade
Star
Gvucus
Pontiac
Herman N. Bundesen, M.D
Seairch
C. L
Features Syndicate, Inc
General Motors
Pontiac Engineering Division
Hydra-Matic
America
Pol. Glaize & Bro
North Cameron
I. Brumback & Sons
N. Cameron St
Tommy D. Lockhart
Loudoun St
Heatwolk Motor CO
N. Braddock St
Lamp Motor CO
Smithfield Ave
Jones
Order of the Golden Rule
Easy Terms
Pine Motor Co., Inc
Omps Funeral Home
Henry T. Goode
American Health Insurance Corp
Mgr
Dial
Rouss Ave
C. Ridgely
James Bowman
Jess
Kiracofe, Jr
Stephens City
Dodge
Industrial Laundry, Inc
Lee Hghway
Arlington, VA
Asa Rosenberger
Millwood Pike
Wochester
Geo. K. Russell Coleman Dunn Auctioneer
Mayo Brothers
R.R. A
Grove’s
J. W. Grove
Julian Shade
E. Boscawen ST
Winchester Seed CO
Barry's Farmers Hardware
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