Marshall to Fly Directly to Peiping in Peace Effort
Marshall in urgent peace mission will fly Tokyo Peiping then truce headquarters to press Sino American talks. He cancels Shanghai meeting with T V Soong and plans to join the three member committee with substitutions to pursue a truce between Nationalist and Communist forces amid Manchuria fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Peiping
Ee Marshall
Tokyo
Truman
China
T. V. Soong
Shanghai
Washington
Chou En-Lai
Manchuria
Associated Press
Spencer Davis
Mukden
Changchun
Changshan
Inquiring Reporter Opinions on Britain's Loan Request
Readers respond to Congress considering a 3 750 000 000 loan to Great Britain. Mrs Giles B Cook supports aiding Britain, citing global trade. O L Jamison opposes, favoring lend lease instead. Miss Gertrude Stump favors the loan for Britain's sacrifices. James Orndorff backs collateral guarantees. Lisetta Lazazzera noted among contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Great Britain
Congress
Giles B. Cook
Stonewall Ave
O. L. Jamison
Cen
Gertrude Stump
Western Union
James Orndorff
Stephens City
America
Government Moves to Restore Wartime Food Controls
Washington reports a new drive to ease the food squeeze by restoring wartime controls on butter bread meat and black markets. OPA and the Agriculture Department reimpose bans on whipping cream and limit butter fat in ice cream while boosting dairy farm subsidies to stabilize prices and supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chester Bowles
Senate Agriculture Committee
OPA
Agriculture Department
Mved
Senate
Small Business Committee
Leonard E. Hurtz
Omaha
Dairy Industry Committee
Forest Fire Under Control Near Waynesboro Virginia
A large forest fire in Augusta county Virginia, fanned by 30 to 40 mile winds, burned about 4000 acres but was reported under control by morning. About 300 firefighters and volunteers led by Hunter H. Carth worked through the night to hold the line near the Waynesboro dump area with help from Waynesboro High schools and Fishburne Military Academy crews. Continuous vigilance was planned to prevent renewed spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staunton
Augusta County
Virginia Forest Service
Pat Mees
Forest Service
Hunter H. Carth
George W. Dan
Charlottsville
Waynesboro
Fishburne Military Academy
Waynesboro New Hope
Glen Kirk Church
Construction Hoch halted by CPA over three week rule
The Civilian Administration said more than 3,000 construction jobs halted for violating a three week old building limitation order. The CPA compliance division notified builders that work must not resume without specific authorization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CPA
Washington
Sens Deetet
Auth
Adequate Fire Protection for the County Is Subject of Meeting Here
The Legislative and Rules Committee of the County Board of Agriculture met with Frederick County representatives to seek a county fire control plan. They planned a follow up with Friendship Fire Co and named a study committee to recommend corrections, noting $125 allocations for Middletown and Stephens City. Proposals included a Winchester housed fire truck manned by city firefighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Agriculture
Landon B. Whitere
Frederick County
Friendship Fire Co
Whitacre
Stewart Bell, Jr
C. Irwin Cather
Edwin R. Marker
G. H. Lemley
County Board of Supervisors
Middletown
Stephens
L. B. Sirbaugh
E. Earl Shade
Clearbrook
W. H. Lawrence, Jr
Clearbrook Woolen Company
le France
Brucetown
Clarke County Line
Bunker Hill
White Hall
Winchester
Board of Supervisors
OPA Grants Price Increase To Makers Of Apple Butter
Washington reports the OPA approved a price increase for makers of jams jellies apple butter and fruit preserves to cover a half cent per pound rise in sugar costs. Retail prices may rise slightly with a one pound jar up about one cent and processing costs up one and a half to two percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
OPA
Fickle Spring Raises Worries for Local Fruit Growers
In the upper Valley of Virginia fruit growers fear frost damage as temperatures swing from 82 to mid fifties. Apple trees are in full bloom and a light frost is forecast for the northwest, with some orchards in low areas reporting losses but optimism for a good crop overall. The five day outlook calls for 4–6 degrees above normal with limited rain across districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Middle Atlantic States
New York
Ohio Valley
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
War Department Blamed For House Draft Extension Bill
Senator Edwin C. Johnson labels the War Department responsible for a chaotic draft extension bill passed by the House. He seeks a six weeks extension to July 1 and criticizes the departments handling of military manpower in a bristling letter to Secretary Patterson. The Senate debates a cooling off period while considering a full year extension or the House plan, with pay raises for Army Navy Coast Guard and Marines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edwin C. Johnson
D.colo
War Department
House
Patterson
Colorado
Department
Congress
Senate
Elbert D. Thomas
Utah
Senate Military Committee
Thomas
Kesmen
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Butte Relaxes After Strike Riots In Copper City
Riots in Butte Montana ease after three days of vandalism as Sheriff Al Mcleod credits volunteer veterans and CIO miners unit for calming the town. Police guard homes threatened by calls. 109 special deputies authorized. juveniles in custody for alleged rioting as crowds disperse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Mont
al Mcleod
CIO
International Union of Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers
CSO
McLeod
Truman Signs Bill Targeting Coercion of Radio Broadcasters
President Truman signed a federal offense bill to prohibit coercion of radio broadcasters. Sponsors said the measure aims to curb practices by the AFL musicians union led by James C Petrillo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
AFL Musicians Union
James C. Petrillo
New York Stylists Prep Festival Queen Court Attire
Apple Blossom Festival officials announce gowns and street ensembles for Queen Shenandoah XIX and maids. Designs by New York fashion houses use navy wool and imported wools from Virginia Woolen Co. in white green and pink shades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Court
Shenandoah XIX
Nancy Anderson
Secretary of Agriculture
Tom Bald
Tee No Ane
Dans Cne
Virginia Woolen Company
Queen's Street
Middletown to Have Theater
H C Borden and son G Wil son Borden of Middletown plan a theater structure measuring 55 by 75 feet with a south entrance to the store. The auditorium will be 30 by 80 feet on the south side and will seat about 350 persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Borden, and Son
G. Wilson Borden
Middletown
Opening Notice for Tae April 16 at Cobe Prop and Restaurant
Opening notice lists Tae and J R i Cobe Prop and Restaurant with a date of April 16. The fragment references a public or notice item likely about a property or business event. Further readable details are limited in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tae
Detroit marksman hits center with penny from 30 feet
John Milligan, 34, of Detroit, shown holding a penny struck dead center from 30 feet during pistol practice with Detroit police. He scored 87 of 100 with a slingshot while others averaged 70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Tell
John Milligan
Detroit
Mich
Detroit Police
Complete List of Apple Festival Princesses Named
Mrs. B. B. Dutton announces the full slate of Apple Blossom Festival princesses for May 2 and 3. The group includes students and alumnae from Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania colleges and horticultural societies, led by Frances G. Nininger and Lucinda A. Fulton with many others listed.
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Apple Festival
Ora E. Robinson
Mary Washington College
Martha Wells
State Teachers Colege
Anne H. Early
Mary Baldwin College
Ferne L. Hughes
Greenbrier College
Virginia Lee Grant
Handley High School
Jean L. Woodson
Averett College
Carolyn Bonham
Marion College
Janet H. Eustis
Southern Seminary College
Miriam M. Atwood
Blackstone College
Norma J. Hudson
Fairfax Hall Jr. College
Betty R. Bloch
Westhampton College
Gloria Dorsey
The
Virginia Woolen Company
Dance Draws Ire of School Officials
Detroit April 16 The Lincoln high school revue Salome stirs controversy after a rumor suggested 16 year old Beverly Cort would be expelled for a scanty performance. Principal Walter Bradley denies expulsion and urges class return while sponsors protest the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Lincoln High School
Salome
Beverly Cort
Walter Bradley
Beverly
Bradley
Stella Hoski
Byrd Declines Candidacy For Senate Re-election
Senator Byrd of Virginia announces he has not filed for re-election to the United States Senate subject to the August 6 Democratic primary. The veteran lawmaker, in office since 1933, signals ongoing plans about party nominations while mentioning Republican opponent prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Byrd
D-Va
United States Senate
Virginia
Senate
the Parsons
Lime Lime for white waking.
An entry for W. B. Snider & Son notes lime products used for whitening. The line hints at a catalog or advertisement with a date-like sequence (4-16-16-21) suggesting a listing or pricing reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Snider & Son
Subject of Coal Strike Enters OPA Extension Hearing
In a Senate Banking Committee hearing on extending OPA beyond June 30, Chester Bowles said coal price increases would follow wage stabilization policies with no roundabout methods. He noted price changes hinge on the wage stabilization board. Taft urged broader controls, Bowles warned of backlashes if controls are lifted, and Morse pressed for clear assurances OPA will function fairly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chester Bowles
Senator Capehart
R-Ind
Senate Banking Committee
Junion
Capehart
Bowles
Wage Stabilization Board
Senator Taft
R-O
Taft
OPA
Torrow
Maine Woods
Rip Coote
Morse
R-Ore
Truman
Congress
Srmenariat
Cedaemrran Oelice
Ois
Janitor Hermann Murphy in Oakland Hospital After Head Injuries
Police found 45-year-old Hermann Murphy in a one room apartment with severe head injuries and attempting to speak to a dead man nearby. He was in critical condition in a local hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Calif
Hermann Murphy
Byrnes says Spain has not invited investigators
Secretary Byrnes announced the State Department has not yet received any invitation from Spain to send investigators into the country. No formal request has arrived as officials monitor diplomatic exchanges and potential moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Byrnes
State Department
Spain
Gold rush sparks London scramble over Odendaals strike
London traders flood Western Holdings after South African mine reports a rich gold strike near Odendaals Rust. In New Jersey the U S Wasps drifted aground after breaking free from Bayonne moorings in 35 knot winds. In Iowa a John Morrell plant worker walked out in a one day protest over layoffs. In Harrisburg former Army sergeant Mau seeks tent access on state capitol grounds for his gubernatorial campaign caravan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Western Holdings, Ltd
Odendaals-Rust
New York
Bayonne
N. J
New Jersey
Navy
Ottumwa
CIO
John Morrell & Co Meat Packing Plant
Ed Pilliman United Packingouse Workers
Harrisburg
Army
Carl E. Mau
Edward Martin
State
Mau
Groom strike threatens early cancellation at Havre de Grace races
A groom strike at Havre de Grace Raceway jeopardizes today's program as only a third of entrants in the first three races are in the receiving barn. Entrants must be ready at least two hours before post time, but many stalls remain vacant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havre DE Grace
U N Security Council Postpones Russian Iranian Case Action
The United Nations Security Council delayed consideration of the Russian Iranian case amid calls for immediate discussion. President Lie and council members pressed for debate while Stettinius and Gromyko argued over whether the matter should stay on the agenda, amid Iranian-Soviet accord claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United Nations Security Council
Trygve Lie
F Council
Thesembly
I Council
United States
Stettinius
Russia
Gromyko
Iran
Dutch Troops Report Casualties in Indonesia Clashes
Batavia reports Dutch forces killed more than 70 Indonesian Nationalists in two engagements near yesterday. Three Dutch soldiers were killed in the fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Erlands
Duta Soliers
Welcome Home Veterans Receive Discharges in Erie Star Post
Former residents of Frederick and Clarke counties and Winchester who served their country are resuming civilian life after receiving discharges. Thomas P. Madigan and Meade Dorsey are named among those honored in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick and
Clarke Counties
Winchester
Erie Star
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Benjamin F. Davis, III
B. F. Davis, Jr
Col. H. Donnely
Third Army Service Comand
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Ebner Davis
Major Davis
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Goliath
Senator Byrd
J. W. Davis
U.N
Security Council
Thomas P. Madigan Meade Dorsey
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