Freight rates hike faces OPA scrutiny amid rail concerns
The Association of American Railroads asks the ICC to grant a 25 percent general freight rate increase effective May 1, citing wartime costs and postwar conditions. An OPA official says the agency will not control rates but may intervene if the study shows inflationary pressure. The filing notes wage rises, higher materials costs, and declining traffic and revenue as key factors.
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OPA
He & Reprter
Interstate Commerce Commission
Association of American
ICC Yesteros
Commission
Eny
Holy Week Services In City Churches
Local ministers announce Holy Week services at Christ Church Centenary Church and Market Street Church. Christ Church plans Evening Prayer Wednesday at 5 p m and an Evening Communion Thursday at 8 p m. Centenary Church holds devotional services tonight and Wednesday at 7 45 with Rev S L Flickinger. Market Street Church schedules a Last Supper service with readings music and Sacrament led by Rev Dr L F Havermale.
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Christ Church
James B. Roe
Christ Episcopal Church
Centenary
Centenary Reformed Church
S. L. Flickinger
Market St
Stalemate in Coal Strife Persists as Labor Chief Seeks Breakthrough
Washington April 16 Secretary of Labor Schwellenbach redoubled efforts to end the deadlock between John L. Lewis and strike-bound soft coal operators. He told reporters no change in the stalemate had been reported and he had not decided whether to schedule a meeting tomorrow.
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Washington
Schwellenbach
John L. Lewis
War Department sets 2 1 2 year overseas service limit
The War Department declares a 2 1 2 year limit on overseas service for soldiers. A reenlistment in October 1945 and overseas from March 1946 implies a required stay abroad until the limit is reached, with no six month continental United States cooldown counted into the total.
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J.lk. A
War Department
United
Virginia Women Demand Continuation of OPA at Capitol
A Virginia delegation of housewives joined hundreds at the capitol to press for continued strong OPA. Representative Smith D Va endorsed continuation and funding and had consistently supported both. The Virginians left a letter for Senator Byrd asking his support after failing to secure a meeting.
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Washington
Virginia
Capitol
Smith
D-Va
Byrd
Senate
Readjustment allowance rules after military discharge
The answer states no readjustment allowance can be collected for the initial month of unemployment. To qualify you must be unemployed, register with and report to the U S Employment Service, and state you are ready and willing to accept suitable employment when offered.
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R.E.C. A
U. S. Employment Service
Murder Trial in Harrisonburg Seeks 20 Year Term
Defense in Harrisonburg murder case urged continuances and a venue change at hearings, but five motions for delay were denied along with a renewed bid for a change of venue. The trial continues as the case awaits Virginia Supreme Court action.
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State
Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Defense
Garner
Chambers
Mrs. Sarah Bott Dies in Ohio at 71
Mrs. Sarah Bott, 71, formerly of Mt. Olive in Shenandoah county, died April 12 in Helena Ohio. She was the last survivor of a 12 child Edmonson family. Survived by son H H Bott and daughter Mrs Alvin Blance Lindsay both of Helena with local nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday at 3 30 p m in Helena with burial there. Her husband C Bott predeceased her about 30 years ago. She had lived in Helena since then.
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Sarah Bott
Mt. Olive
Shenandoah County
Middletown
Helena
Frederick
Shenandoah
C. ®. Bott
Joseph Bott
Warren County
Redress Your Home With Slip Covers
Thrifty home-makers can extend furniture life with slip covers. Easy to make and colorfully fit ten and in delightful colors. Government booklet Slip Covers For Furniture offers simple instructions and material tips. Send ten cents postpaid with coupon to Information Bureau Winchester Evening Star.
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Furni
Workers Strike In Palestine Paralyzes Government Services
In Jerusalem on April 16 a general strike by Palestine civil service workers halted government functions. Police and workers remained orderly. no widespread picketing occurred. The only major protest formed at the Jewish Agency with hunger striking Jewish leaders pressuring for refugees at Spezia.
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Jerusalem
Palestine
Jewish Agency
Spezia
Clvil Service Workboth
Ers
Railroaders Seek Additional Wage Increase
Chicago April 16 An advertisement for a further wage rise of 14 cents was filed by 15 non operating brotherhoods covering more than one million workers on 130 carriers. The 1 050 000 workers plus about 200 000 related union members push the claim as far apart from the board awarded 16 cents versus their original 30 cent demand.
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Chicago
Scientists Work On Cancer Cure
Philadelphia researchers report an alcoholic extract that destroys tumors and induces immunity in inbred albino rats. Dr Paul Aptekman produced the extract at the Wstar Institute, aided by Dr Margaret Reed Lewis and Dr Helen Dean King. The work, prepared for the Journal of Immunology, is not yet ready for human use.
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Philadelphia
Journal of Immunology
Paul Aptekman
Wstar Institute of Anatomy and Biology
Margaret Reed Lewis
Helen Dean King
Frederick County News Network Launches 30 Reporters
The Star assigns 30 correspondents across Frederick County to cover every section, promising thorough local reporting and wide geographic reach.
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the Star
Frederick County
Father Who Deserted Family Is Shot by Son
A 16 year old Murray farm boy said he built a home for two younger sisters and a brother after their parents deserted them over a year ago. Juvenile court set the next hearing for June 3 as authorities investigate the shooting. The mother Ida Bell Manning has returned from Detroit and seeks custody. Red Cross official Bea Melugin described the farm as modest but neat and clean.
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Murray, Ky
Lopes
Perry
Mary
Gervis
Manning
Ida Bell Manning
Detroit
Bea Melugin
Red Cross
Murray
Block Plains to Send Merger Bill To Senate Floor
In Washington on April 16 a Bridges protest blocked the Senate military committee plan to send the Army-Navy merger bill to the Senate floor. The bill would unify the armed services under a single defense department. Senator Bridges urged unity without excessive centralization and sought further committee hearings. Senator Thomas agreed to another session for detailed analysis before final action.
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Block Plains
Senate
Washington
Bridges
Senate Military Committee
Gieiman Hilbert Thomas
Utah
Block Attempt to Halt Party Caucus
House Democrats reported they blocked a plan to postpone an official caucus to air grievances. They seek a resolution demanding impartiality from Democratic headquarters in candidate support and accuse Chairman Robert E Hannegan and aides of favoritism toward CIO aligned groups. Rep Paul Stewart said CIO influence is too strong and should be cleaned up.
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Washington
House Democrats
Robert E. Hannegan
CIO
Paul Stewart
D- Cla
City Garden Sunlight Limits Leafy Greens
A reader asks if vegetables can be grown successfully in a city garden with only a few hours of sunshine daily. The article notes shade tolerant greens like lettuce kale and related varieties can still yield in limited light conditions.
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