British planes given escort after Berlin clash
Berlin April 5 British commander Gen Sir Brian Robertson announced fighter escort for British planes into Berlin until Soviet pilots halt attacks. A Viking transport carrying 10 passengers and four crew, including two Americans, collided with a Soviet fighter near Spandau. both aircraft fell near a national prison area.
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Berlin
Germany
Brian Robertson
James
Spandau Inoational
Handley High School wins district one act tourney
Handley high school was declared winner of the district one act play tournament Saturday at Harrisonburg and will compete in the state contest April 24 in Charlottesville. Cast included Donald Duffey Catherine Stephenson Robert Hall and Ca Marshall. Directors were Mrs J Hall and Miss Chris Caravasos. Covington was the only other high school entrant. Winchester participated for the first time since the war. The play Medcrafts The 1st Dress Suit was originally shown last January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley High School
Rrisonburg
Aharlottesville
Handley
Medcraft
Donald Duffey
Catherine Phenson
Robert Hall
Ca- Marshall
J. Hall
Chris Caravasos
Dley
Covington
Winchester Democrats Open Polls for Mayor and Six Council Seats
Polls open at 6 a.m. as Winchester Democrats nominate incumbent Mayor Dr. C R Anderson and six council seats for the June 8 city election. Ten candidates seek the six council posts with two incumbents in two wards and independents not fielding a ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
C. R. Anderson
Percy Miller
A. Lee Coble
Reuss
Friendship
Harold Rowe
George Smith
Joseph Butler
Carson Dettra
Coble
City Hall
Sarah Zane
Fred Brumback
William M. Richards
Claude Smalts
A. Lee Miller
Rouss
Clarke county votes down 34 cent school levy
About 50 residents attended the Berryville board meeting as Clarke county supervisors defeat a proposed 34 cent per $100 assessment increase for the general school levy by a 30 to 7 vote. The session focused on the budget for the year ending June 30 1949 with further action expected after lunch. Numerous local speakers urged opposition to the levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke County
Board of Supervisors
Berryville
Red Cross Fund Drive Surpasses Goal in Winchester County
Winchester Frederick Cross chapter reports total donations of 13 652 from about 200 volunteers under General Chair Arvin Weaver. Major gifts include 4209.75 from coin and industry and 3594.50 from special gifts with significant support across districts and divisions.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Cross
George Sawers
Sanders
Arvin Weaver
Osely
Paul Anderson
H. McCormac
Luray to Host NVVFA Convention June 16 18
Northern Virginia Volunteer Firemen’s Assn executive committee met at the George Washington hotel and left details for the first annual convention to the Luray fire department. The event runs June 16 to 18 with a kickoff meeting, business sessions, grand parade, and contests such as reel racing hose coupling and ladder raising.
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Northern Virginia Volunteer Firemen’s Assn
George Washington Hotel
Luray Fire Department
Luray
Rouss
NVVFA
Taylor Barr
J. Everette Will
Frank Stoutamyer
Fran
Robinson
Reuss
O'Sullivan Rubber Co
South End Fire Co to Meet Monday Evening
The regular monthly meeting is moved to Monday evening March 5th at 7 30 for important business. After the meeting a picture of Troop No 9 tour of Canada will be shown and refreshments served. Jr Capt Harry Rainsberger signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End Fire CO
Troop No. 9
Canada
Harry Rainsberger
Wanted girl to sew banners for festival
Help wanted for sewing banners for a festival. Apply Singer Sewing Center. Ethel B. Rinker.
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Apply
Singer Sewing Center
Ethel B. Rinker
Apples Escape Damage in Sunday Morning Freeze
Sunday freeze spared most apple crops with only minor damage in low spots. Dr. A B Groves of Winchester Research Laboratory cited temperatures near 20 degrees in low orchard areas but reported overall prospects remain strong for apples, peaches, and sour cherries despite localized losses.
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A. B. Groves
Winchester Research Laboratory
Dr. Groves
Senator Byrd
Moore and
Dorsey
Ralph Dorsey
George Burwell
W. D. Burter
Hale Haven
Carl
Douglas Hicks
Stephens City
Middle Road
Elbertas
York
Hicks
Fred W. Ridings Hill
Layton H. Stockdale
Albin
Stockdale
Elbert
West Virginia
Apple Pie Ridge
J. W Hancher
J. W. Smith
Ten Thousand Dollar Theft At Jewel Box Jewelry Store
A weekend theft at the Jewel Box on 151 N Loudoun appears highly professional as over ten thousand dollars in watches rings wallets and silverware vanished. Manager Jack Sporkin said front door was locked this morning but a metal rear door was ajar. Police suspect inside access with a skeleton key and are reviewing stock ledgers with Wendell Barney the public accountant assisting.
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N. Loudoun &J
Jack Sporkin
Sporkin
Louise Collis
Richard Nail
Boyd
F. M. Punk
Warren Rudolph
Wendell Barney
Italy Nears Grave Hour in April Elections
James Marlow reports from Washington on Italy’s April 18 parliamentary vote that will decide between communist influence and a strong government. He notes Mussolini's era, the 1946 republic, and the formation of a permanent government with a two-house parliament, Senate and Assembly, awaiting the voters’ choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marlow Washington
ABC
Mussolini
Italy
Republic
Senate
Rowe for City Council Campaign Ad Raises Tax Protests
A political ad urges voters to support Harold Rove for City Council in tomorrow’s primary. It condemns recent rises in water sewer and property taxes and opposes auto tags and parking meters.
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Deitra Tomorrow
Rowe
Harold Rove
Harold Rowe
Troops Kill 20 In Quelling Alexandria Mobs
In Alexandria Egypt on April 8 a police strike sparked deadly violence. Seven policemen and 13 civilians died, scores injured, over 100 buildings burned as troops fired on mobs. The strike and looting threatened Prime Minister Nokrashy Pasha's government amid agitators from political opponents.
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Alexandria
Egypt
Nokrashy Pasha
Farouk
Cairo
Suez Canal
Wisconsin voters weigh three GOP presidential hopefuls in tight primary
Wisconsin voters head to the polls to decide among General Douglas MacArthur Harold E. Stassen and Gov. Dewey for 27 delegates to the GOP National Convention. Campaigns pledge to tough stance on communism with echoes of Moscow policy. Nebraska, Taft, and Democratic races follow as campaigns race to influence outcomes.
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Jack Bell
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Russia
Gert
Douglas MacArthur
Harold E. Stassen
Gov
Dewey
MacArthur
Moscow
Nebraska
Taft
Stassen
Sen
J. Howard McGrath
Butte
Mont
Middletown 4-H Club Planned With Local Leaders
Middletown area youths from Stephens City Opequon and Middle Road plan a 4-H club meeting at the grange hall. Chairman Byron Brushback sponsors the event with Agnes Shirley and John T. Wolfe assisting. Membership age range 10 to 21.
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Middletown
Stephens City
Opequon
Middle Road
Grange
Byron Brushback
The
Agnes Shirley
John T. Wolfe
Square Dance at Crystal Caverns Ballroom April 7
Stephens City hosts a 9 PM square dance at the Crystal Caverns Ballroom with music by Herbert Smoke and His Boys and caller Shorty Billmyer. Also mentions awnings, seamstress wanted, used sprayer for sale, and a political note urging votes in the primary.
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Stephens City
W.F.W
Crystal Caverns
Herbert Smoke & His Boys
Shorty Billmyer
Crosby to Head Winchester Apple Blossom Parade
State Senator Harry F. Byrd Jr. announced Bing Crosby will serve as grand marshal of the Feature Parade at Winchester's Apple Blossom Festival. Crosby accepts at the invitation of parade director George Sanders with support from Sen. Raymond R. Guest of Front Royal. He and Mrs. Crosby will stay with the Guests.
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Harry F. Byrd Jr
Bing Crosby
Winchester
Crosby
George
Byrd
Raymond R. Guest
Front Royal
Sen. Guest
Warren County
Sen
Sanders
Jacob Devers
Army Ground Forces
Guest
Virginia Power Hints At Brownout Over Coal Strike
VEPCO president J G Hollaclaw warned a power brownout in Virginia could occur if soft coal mines do not shut down within a few days The State Corporation Commission and federal authorities discussed coal and power issues Dowis said he would confer with VEPCO officials The company could supply essential needs for at least six weeks if brownout imposed
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Richmond
Virginia
J. G. Hollaclaw
Vir Electric and Et Co
Fed
Itzclaw
VEPCO
State Corporation Commission
L. McCarthy Dowis
SCC
Washington
Holtzclaw
Lewis
John L. Lewis
The
United
Rep Barr Harrison Hospitalized After Major Operation
Washington April report says Congressman Burr P Harrison underwent a major operation at Echors hospital after an emergency changed his plans from Winchester. His office says the procedure was serious but not life threatening and he is expected to stay about two weeks with a month of quiet recovery.
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Washington
Burr P. Harrison
Echors Hospital
Auction Sells 20-Year-Idle Buggy From Late Isaiah Roe
A 20 year idle buggy once owned by county revenue official Isaiah Roe sold for 50 cents at auction and was resold to Jesse Whitacre who towed it behind his truck to his Gore area farm. The sale, conducted by John Herrell, raised about $800 for Roe’s estate.
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Isaiah C. Roe
Philip Williams
Jesse Whitacre
Near Gore
Williams
Wiliams
Whitacre
Prince
Fan
Dewey
Gypsy
Glory
Joe Williams
Winchester
Isaiah Roe
W. Erle Edwards
John Herrell
Roe
Gainesboro
T. E. P. Clark
Roy Clark
Kernstown
Coleman Dunn
For Sale Bean Sprayer Model 58 MT with 500 gallon tank
Advertisement notes a first class bean sprayer for quick sale. Model 58 MT sprays 35 gallons per minute, 4 cylinder Continental motor, mounted on truck, telephone 3401. Also a vote solicitation for city council by Carson C. Dettra praising efficient government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Armstrong CO
Winchester
M. & W. Seamtress
Pingley & Carpet Cleaners
Oeta
Chevrolet
Pine Motor Co
Ab.c
Worrow
Harold Rowe
Carson C. Dettra
Modern age Shoppe Offers Clearance on Fashions
The notice promotes a clearance sale on suits coats and dresses with reductions up to one third at Modern age Shoppe. A candidate Harold Rowe cites tax increases water sewer and property taxes and opposition to city auto tags now that parking meters exist.
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Ted
Bulletin
Andley
John Kater
B. F. Arthur Jr
James Ritter
Robert Bell
Sanitary Dairy
Smith
Army Medical Corps
US Marines
VPI
Apple
Snapp’s Foundary
Rouss Fire Company
Braddock St
Lee Coble
Chanticleer Inn
C. I. Brumback and Sons
William Richards
Winchester Real Estate
J. Lee Miller
Revere
Ben Belchie
C. P. Marks
A. C. Vosa
Emma Parks Robinson
Stock Yard
Protor Corps
Umback
Stonewall
Grover Teets
Shawnee
Loraine Marker
Back Creek
Ellsworth
F. L. Sargent Sr
Dan Lupton
John Rosenberger
Weaver
Red Cross
Veterans Administration
Luray Firemen
Communistic Party
Virginia Power Company
Rep. Barr. Harrison
Harry Allamong
Turner H. Anderson
Gore
Nance
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