Five new councilmen eyed after Democratic primary
In yesterday's Democratic primary an estimated 582 ballots were cast, about one sixth of eligible voters. No mayoral candidate emerged. six council seats open. Incumbent Percy Miller likely reelected. A Lee Coble narrowly failed renomination. Top First Ward nominees were Harold Rowe Carson Dettra and Miller. Second Ward leaders Claude Smalts Lee Miller and Fred Brumback.
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C. R. Anderson
Tenitizens
Percy Miller
A. Lee Coble
Harold Rowe
Carson Dettra
Pery Miller
Claude Smalts
Lee Millr
Fred Brumback
Rouss Nd
Joseph Butler
George Smith
Sarahane and
City Hall
A.ce Cable
William Ricards
Sarah Zane
Lee Miller
Smalts
Brumback
Coble
Richards
City All
Miller
Brumck
Cable
Percy der
Demrats
Rouss
Hind Rowe
Dettra
Reuss
1St Ward
CS & i
Carson Dettrg
G. H. Smith
2Nd Ward O
J. Lee Miller
Lee Coble
W. M. Richards
Apple Full Bloom Date Not Tied to Freeze Incidence
A 16 year record shows no clear link between apple tree full bloom dates and frost events. From 1932 to 1947 bloom ranges stretch from early April to early May with freezes occurring scatteredly after bloom. The data suggests weather up to May 10 largely determines frost impact.
American Aid Plan Splits Italian Labor Ahead of Election
Rome reports that the Marshall Plan is causing splits within the Italian General Labour Confederation ahead of the April 18 parliamentary elections. The federation's 6 million members face a choice between American aid and Soviet alignment, with a minority urging reconsideration of the plan and protests against a strike called by the executive committee.
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Rome
Italy
General Labor Confederation
America
Russia
Confederation
Executive Committee
Clarke School Plans Go Forward Despite Tax Rate Hold
Clarke county school board will operate next year with similar locally raised funds after county supervisors refused a 34 cent tax increase. A 15 cent special levy for construction nets about 7500 annually for a 180000 Berryville elementary and a 14000 Boyce vocational shop, financed over 20 years. Bids will be sought and buses and pay raises debated. Road improvements were approved for several secondary routes with state highway input.
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County Board of Supervisors
Clarke County School Board
Beryville
Boyce
Berryville
Board of Supervisors
Frank Fawcette
State Highway Department
State Department of Highways
Clay Hill
Ewart Johnston
Townsend Burwell
S. M. Lane
Geo. Greenhulph Jr
Youth Group forms chapters in the Valley states plan
Allied Youth, Inc. moves to establish chapters in Winchester Berryville and other nearby towns. W Roy Breg former executive secretary outlined the temperance program emphasizing wholesome recreation and scientific facts, guiding individual choice. He spoke at Warren County high school Randolph Macon academy Handley school Woodstock and Harrisonburg with Berryville groups requesting a visit.
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Allied Youth, Inc
Winchester
Royal
Berryville
Loy
W. Roy Breg
le Valley
Breg
Braddock Methodist Church
Winches
al- Youth
Warren County High School
Randolph Macon Academy
Handley School
Woodstock
Harrisonburg
RMA
Handley
Police Use Machineguns Against Nurses in Cairo Hospital
Cairo officials report 200 male nurses seized control of Egypt's largest hospital with 25 wounded and 200 arrested after clashes with police using machine guns and tear gas. Smoke rose from hospital laboratories as authorities blamed strikers who demanded higher pay.
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Cairo
Egypt
Boyd couple gifts five bed ward to Winchester hospital
Dr and Mrs P W Boyd donate 11000 to the Winchester Memorial hospital building fund to equip a five bed ward unit 341 on the third floor of the medical building. Boyd a founder and longtime surgeon at the hospital is praised for wartime service and ongoing civic support by W Nelson Page memorial gifts committee chairperson.
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P. W. Boyd
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Boyd
Winchester
W. Nelson Page
Building Fund
Lewis Seeks Court Ruling to End Coal Strike Order
In Washington on April 7 John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers face a contempt citation for defying the order to end the coal strike. Lewis petitions a federal court to throw out the restraining order, with a Monday hearing set before Judge T Alan Goldsborough who also weighed a preliminary injunction. Officials say the action delays the effect of the temporary order as the strike enters day 24.
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Washington
Clark
John L. Lewis
The
United Mine Workers
T. Alan Goldsborough
Lewis
Goldsborough
Justice Department
Department
UMW
State Tennis Fete At Charlottesville Week of June 21
The state tennis tournament for boys and juniors will be held in Charlottesville during the week of June 21. Matches will take place on the Ashton courts at the University of Virginia with dormitory lodging for players. Transportation and meals are the only costs. Eligibility: juniors must not have reached 18 before January 1, 1948. boys must not have reached 15 before that date. Entry information from Charles Barham Jr. chm. tennis tournament committee, Chamber of Commerce, Charlottesville.
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Charlottesville
Astor
University of Virginia
Charles Barham Jr
Chm
Chamber of Commerce
Corn Contest Targets 100 Bushel Yield in Frederick County
Frederick county hosts a corn contest with $250 in prizes led by County Agent I. Fred Stine and Gainesboro Gore instructors James L. Givens. The event rewards two top clubs and multiple individuals meeting rules such as 2 acres minimum, age 13 plus, and project completion by December 1. Entries total 40 4 H and FFA youths with Middletown Stephens City FFA among participants.
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Frederick County
I. Fred Stine
Gainesboro
Gore
James L. Givens
Usda Council
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Ray Robinson
FFA
Middletown-Stephens City
Card of Thanks from Ward One and Ward Two Candidates
Voters in the First Ward are thanked for their votes and confidence in yesterday’s polls. Carson Dettra pledges to do his best to serve. The Second Ward thanks voters for their support in yesterday’s primary and Claude Smalts commits to serving to the best of his ability.
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Second Ward
Claude Smalts
Hoffman Named To Head European Recovery Program
The Senate confirmed Paul G. Hoffman to direct the European Recovery Program by voice vote, four days after the $53 billion plan was enacted. President Truman had named Hoffman, formerly president of Studebaker Corp., for the post.
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Washington
Senate
Paul G. Hoffman
Western
Europe
Truman
Hoffman
Studebaker Corp
House Committee Backs 70-Group U S Air Force Plan
The House armed forces committee endorsed a resolution for a U S Air Force of 70 combat groups. Rep Andrews says copies will go to President Truman, Defense Secretary, and Speaker Martin. The subcommittee approved the measure yesterday and the full committee today without change.
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Washington
House Armed Forces Committee
U. S
Rep. Andrews
R-Ny
Truman
Defense Arrestal
Martin
R-Mass
House Armed Services
Railroads seek passenger fare half cent boost
Eastern railroads ask the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to raise passenger fares about one half cent per mile. The proposed scale would be three cents a mile for one way coach fares, up from 2 12 cents, and four cents on Eastern lines. Round trip and multi ride rates would rise proportionately. Commutation rates stay unchanged. The Eastern Railroad Presidents' conference cites annual operating cost increases of at least 400 million dollars since 1947.
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New York
Eastern
Interstate Commerce Commission
Eastern Railroad
Inflation Controls Request Too Late Declared by Wolcott
President Truman consults Dr E G Nourse on inflation risks in preparedness and aid programs while House banking chair Wolcott notes revived controls would be futile if sought now. In Washington the clash over domestic economy curbs reflects wartime fiscal pressures and political timing.
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Washington
Truman
E. G. Nourse
Congress
Wolcott
House Banking Committee
White House
Martinsburg Pike
Atomic Warheads On Guided Missiles Secretly Tested
Honolulu reports a secret set of atomic weapons tests at Eniwetok Atoll by a high level American science military team. Observers say two test types are planned: warheads on guided missiles for short flights and air dropped atomic bombs.
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Honolulu
Eni Work Atoll
Bing Crosby to Lead Apple Blossom Parade in Winchester
Winchester townspeople buzz as Bing Crosby is named grand marshal of the Apple Blossom Festival Feature Parade. Handley high school glee club and a crowd of supporters, including Diane Hurst and Nancy Lodge, anticipate Crosby sighting and possibly a song or horse ride through the parade.
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C. Vernon Eddy
Rotary
England
Duke of Devonshire
United Grand Lodge of Masons
Winchester
Eng
Charles Hofer
Eddy
Handley Library
Bing Crosby
Handley High School
Glee Club
Bing
Ralph Hardy
Handley
Diane Hurst
Dorothy Lichliter
Robert Dale
Frankie Lemley
Jimmy Brown
Nancy Lodge
N. Braddock St
Stassen Gains Wisconsin Delegates On Path To Nomination
Harold E. Stassen's Wisconsin primary results pushed Gen. MacArthur toward a weak showing for delegates and analysts speculated MacArthur might quit. With 2619 of 3138 precincts reporting, Stassen led the at large slate while Kohler Jr topped all with 192 007 votes and Greenley trailed at 168 962.
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Jack Bell
Milwaukee
Harold E. Stassen
Wisconsin
Gen. MacArthur
Dewey
New York
MacArthur
Stassen
Milwaukee County
Walter J. Kohler Jr
George Greenley
Fred R. Zimmerman
Ate
Rep. Miller
R-Neb
Washington
Miller
Lansing Hoyt
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Friends
Sup
Virginia doctor among 16 charged with income tax evasion
Dr. George G. Snarr of Winchester and 15 Virginians were indicted by a Federal grand jury on evading income taxes. The charges cite underreported incomes and underpaid taxes for 1941 through 1944, with specific totals of reported versus actual incomes and amounts due. Judge Sterling Hutcheson issued bench warrants for the indicted.
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Richmond
George G. Snarr
Winchester
Sterling Hutcheson
Tuck Blasts Truman Civil Rights Program
Governor Tuck denounces President Truman's civil rights plan in a Richmond address. He questions the legislation's justification and vows Virginia will not accept education grants as enforcement. He attacks vote-chasing liberals and criticizes federal anti-lynch measures as an overreach into state prerogatives.
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Richmond
Truman
Tuck
Virginia
South
Civil Rights Committee
Gov. Caldwell
Florida
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