Television aids introduction of Blossom Queen in Shenandoah festival
Television coverage for the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester is under consideration. A May 28 event schedule includes a Washington TV show devoted to the celebration and previews of past festival films with Margret Thors as Shenandoah XXII.
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Winchester
Philip Whitney
Blue Ridge Mountains
Whitney
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Margret Thors
Shenandoah XXII
Miss Thors
Hugh Peters
John Carl Morgan
Department of Publicity and Promotion
Sta
South Carolina
Virginia
American Broadcast Co
T. E. Turner
Standard Oil Co
Jeanette MacDonald
Gordon MacRae
Mr. Morgan
Winchester Festival
Public hearing set on B&O passenger service cut May 9
State Corporation Commission in Richmond schedules a May 9 hearing on Baltimore and Ohio Railroad request to discontinue passenger trains Nos. 54 and 55 between Brunswick and Strasburg. Officials cite light passenger and mail traffic and annual losses around $30,000. Winchester and Harpers Ferry connections draw concerns and pledges to publicize new schedules.
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State Corporation Commission
Richmond
Baltimore and Ohio
Brunswick
Strasburg
Winchester Council
SCC
Chamber of Commerce
Harpers Ferry
Bank Holdup Suspects Kidnap Cops Tie Them to Trees
Lisbon Ohio April 14 Three gunmen kidnapped two Weirton West Virginia police officers, drove them to Hanoverton Ohio, and handcuffed them to small trees. After rescue, descriptions matched suspects in yesterday Bank of Follansbee robbery. one kidnapper jumped from a moving car during the ride.
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Lisbon
Weirton
W. Va
Hanoverton
James Herman
Allen Russell
City Hall
City May Share Fluoride Program In Virginia District
Virginia dentists announce continued sodium fluoride treatment for schoolchildren if federal funds remain, with Winchester as next stop in the Seventh district. The plan, part of a $1 million national program, targets grades three through seven and has shown about 40 percent effectiveness in preventing tooth decay.
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Congress
U. S. Public Health Service
Winchester
Ralph B. Snapp
Virginia Dental Assn
Roanoke
Virginia
Public Health Service Unit
Snapp
Clarke County
Charlottesville
Waynesboro
Berryville
Boyce
Robert Miller Jr
Front Royal
J. M. Hughes
Richmond
Dr. Snapp
Orville van Deusen Sr
B. M. Knight
William Clement
R. H. Kerlin
T. C. Powers
D. Blanton Allen
Wage Raise Ends Newspaper Strike
The AFL pressmen and stereotypers in Washington halted a strike that began Monday. One hundred forty press men and fifty stereotypers received a six dollar weekly raise and reduced hours. The pressmen sought eight dollars more than a seventy nine dollar ten cent base plus a 35 hour week. settlement sets thirty six and a quarter hours. The stereotypers asked nine dollars more than seventy eight sixty. they gain a shorter Saturday night period but no total hours change. Both groups win three week vacations for five years of service.
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Washington
AFL
Scared Shark Attacks Beach Bather at Mira Mar
A shark leaped onto Mira Mar beach in Tampico on April 13 after U S naval practice gunfire and depth charges frightened it. Bathers attacked the shark with sticks and clubs, killing it before it could return to the sea. The injured man was hospitalized.
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Tampico
Mex
U. S
Miramar Beach
Bond Forfeiture Sought in Baltimore Shoplifting Case
Commonwealth's Attorney Dabney Watts said an order will be entered to show cause why Helen Palmer of Washington should not forfeit a $1000 cash bond posted for Irene Shivers of Baltimore. Shivers faces grand larceny charges after two dresses valued at $89.50 and $69.50 were allegedly concealed under clothing at Lovett's. Palmer posted the bond and later disappeared after paying in cash. police suspect a professional shoplifting ring.
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Commonwealth
Dabney Watts
Helen Palmer
Washington
Irene Shivers
Baltimore
Lovett
N. Loudoun St
Palmer
Guo
Ernest
Shivers
GOP Senators Split on Basic Party Policies
Washington April 14 a split among senate Republicans over policy emerged at a closed meeting Senator Malone of Nevada urged the party to stop emulating the Democrats and stand for something Senator Taft chairman of the policy committee warned that opposing all public welfare legislation would put the party in an indefensible position with voters Tobey and Morse liberals backed Taft while Bricker offered differing views continued on page 12 column 1
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Washington
Senate
Truman
Malone
Nevada
Taft
Ohio
GOP
Republican Party
Tobey
RNH
Morse
R-Ore
Ohioan
Senator Bricker
Impressive Easter music at Braddock Street and Winches ter churches
Winchester churches prepare elaborate Easter rites with Braddock Street Methodist and Winchester Presbyterian among planners. Braddock Street Methodist will present a candlelight service After He Had Risen at 7 30 directed by Mrs Hoye L Riley with organist Mrs Helen Woore Hirth and pastor Dr Wm Archer Wright. Soloist Marie Garber will sing Hosanna.
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Winchester
Braddock St
Jesus
Hoye L. Riley
Helen Woore Hirth
Wm. Archer Wright
Bach
Beethover
Handel
Marie Garber
Terretta Elected Executive VP At O'Sullivan's
Paul Terretta, a VPI chemical engineering graduate and former VP in charge of production, is named executive vice president of O'Sullivan Rubber Corp. Winchester plant. The board reshuffled top posts after stockholders re elected directors, with Terretta joining a veteran leadership team including R. J. Funkhouser and W. S. Winterson. Terretta, a 1945 Army veteran, has lived in Winchester with his family since 1945 and holds a 1936 VPI diploma.
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O'Sullivan Rubber Corp
Winchester
Paul Teretta
VPI
James N. Mason
Terretta
O'Sullivan
O’sullivan
R. J. Funkhouser
Charles Town
Robert B. Grove
Mr. Terretta
A. C. Halvosa
W. S. Winterson
P. L. Hockman
A. V. Portheim
D.O. Grim
Winterson
O'Sullivan Corp
New York
New England
Halvosa
Portheim
Czechoslovakia
Europe
Grove
Hockman
Janis Mullenix
Hagerstown
Maryland
Carolyn
Dorthea
Terrettas
National Ave
Martinsville man named Henry County schools chief
Clarke county school board in a special session appointed George W. Burton of Martinsville as superintendent of schools. He will assume office July 1 succeeding Archie F. Robertson who led the post 20 years. Robertson will announce future plans later.
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Clarke County
George W. Burton
Martinsville
Archie F. Robertson
Berryville
Robertson
Clarke
A. Garland Williams
Julian Everly
John O. Hardesty
Gertrude Watkins
G. Kenneth Levi
Board of Supervisors
Pittsylvania County
University of Virginia
Henry County Schools
Easter flowers and local notices collide in parade and shop deals
A jumble of notices shows a Fire Company call for parade participation with a deadline of April 23, while a Winchester anniversary sale offers 300 potted lilies for $2 each. Also listed are florals and candy shops with contact numbers and promotional lines for Easter.
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Winchester
Hen Lays Six Eggs In Day in a Miracle Claim
Gravesend report says C. L. Woodbine’s 16 month old Rhode Island Red and Light Sussex cross hen laid six eggs in 24 hours for the third time. He notes the extraordinary feat as a possible record and a poultry firm cites 44 days as the prior context.
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Gravesend
Eng
C. L. Woodbine
Rhode Island
Sussex
Woodsine
Congress Approves ERP Compromise Bill After swift votes
Congress approves a $5,580 million European Recovery Program compromise to fund 15 months of Marshall Plan aid, with $1,150 million for the ECA by June 30 and $5 million in the next year. Senate and House action was by voice vote and now goes to President Truman for signature.
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Washington
Congress
House
Senate
White House
Truman
Europe
Senate House
Taft
Ohio
Appropriations Committee
Bridges
R-Nh
Ferguson
R-Mich
Cordon
Rore
Paul Hoffman
Economic Cooperation Administration
ECA
Festival Tickets Now On Sale For Local Events
Tickets are available at Molden Electric Co for grand feature parade reserved seats firemen’s parade pageant seats and dance admission with tax included. Also listings for lawn chairs poultry delivery and a public sale of Flora LaFollette Household Goods event on April 16 at 323 Fairview Avenue.
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J. W. Baker
S. Braddock St
Headley’s
Tate Ie
Molden Electric CO
Flora Lafollette
Fairview Avenue
Truman urges continued power to regulate time payments
President Truman told reporters he wants Congress to keep government controls on time payment buying beyond regulation W, amid debate over ending controls that could boost lagging sales. Officials note a record drop in business loans during the first week of April despite optimism for a rebound.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Mr. Truman
Federal Reserve Board
Snyder
Midwest
New England
Frederick County Frederick Corn Hybrid Contest Entries Closing
The Frederick County corn hybrid contest closes tomorrow for 4 H and FFA members. Sponsored by Farmers and Merchants National Bank and the Ray Robinson estate, the event sets entry rules requiring contestants to be 15 or older and bona fide 4 H or FFA members in Frederick county. The minimum acreage for each contestant is specified.
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4-H
FFA
Frederick County
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Ray Robinson Estate
John T. Wolfe
Wolfe
Ham Plentiful and Eggs Shortage Debated This Year
Easter shoppers see hams plentiful with prices down a few cents per pound in many stores while eggs rise slightly due to artificial shortage claims. Lamb remains pricey from last week, and produce items show mixed moves with early watermelons and green corn arriving amid generally improving supplies.
Truman Sees U S Deficit Near One Billion
President Truman said the government may run a deficit of about one billion dollars this fiscal year. He cited a $600 million VA appropriation and higher veterans benefits as key causes while Congress weighs tax increase options to avoid larger deficits.
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Washington
Truman
Veterans Administration
Congress
House
Senate
Lee
Seabright Installed as Commander of Winchester VFW Post
Glenn Seabright was installed commander of the Winchester VFW post last night by W L Woodell Staunton state adjutant. Also taking office for the coming year were Douglas Butler senior vice commander Elwood Willey junior vice commander Richard K Eddy quartermaster Dr B B Dutton post surgeon George Taylor chaplain Marshall Kreamer post advocate Raymond Golightly officer of the day Roland White service of Continued on Page 12 Col 2.
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Glenn Seabright
Winchester
VFW
W. L Woodell
Staunton
Douglas Butler
Elwood Willey
Richard K. Eddy
B. B. Dutton
George Taylor
Marshall Kreamer
Raymond Golightly
Roland White
Major temblor rocks Seattle Tacoma area
The governor quoted a tentative damage figure after a violent shock at 11 55 am PST. Reports from Red Cross, state patrol and other agencies noted injuries and widespread damage. No. 8 intensity quake caused collapsed chimneys, shattered plate glass, and damaged buildings including the Capitol. Two deaths were reported in Olympia as chimneys and debris fell.
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Arthur B. Langlie
Washington
Red Cross
State Patrol
Fox Isand
Tacoma
Vancouver
Victoria
B. C
Oregon
Salem
Seattle
John Calkins
Olympia
Capitol
Noesai Sound
Nazi War Plotters Get Prison Terms
The 19 high Nazi officials and diplomats were found guilty of aiding aggressive war, plunder, and murder in a U S war crimes trial. Baron Ernst von Weizsacker received seven years in prison, as courtroom proceedings mirrored past convictions of top leaders.
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Verona
Baron Ernst von Weizsaecker
Vatican
Foreign Ministry
Hitler
Cezchoslovakia
W. C.transon
Hermann Goering
Hilliard’s
Piccadilly St
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Fort Steuben Bridge
Steubenville
Toronto
East Liverpool
George Betz
State Highway Patrol
Chicago
Dental Assn
By Jack Bell
O'sullivan’s
J. N. Mason
Henry County
New Clark
Rouss Fire Company
Engine House
Gale's
Brook's Pharmacy
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Appropriations
W. B. Snider & Sons
Berryville Ave
Hower
Hodgson and Brown
North Loudoun St
Arthur M. Jackel
Frederick
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Butter & Eye Merchants Assn
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The
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Ralph Trigg
Commodity Credit Corp
CCC
Educer
Agriculture Department
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Pacific Northwest
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D-Nc
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C. W. West
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