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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1946
Page
1
Washington reports show Senator Mitchell criticized the National Association of Manufacturers for spending 385000 in its anti OPA campaign. The hearings covered OPA extension, propaganda costs, and production figures with responses from Wason and Potter.
The Conservation Commission will hold its spring session in Winchester on May 3 and 4 during the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival. William A. Wright chairs the meeting and division heads will report on the 1946 general assembly laws. Reports come from Dr. Arthur Bevin state geologist Donald Wallace water resources and power Randolph Odell parks George W. Dean forestry and George P. Arnold publicity and advertising.
Army and Navy veterans resume civilian work with Charles M. Dick returning to rural mail carrier duties on Routes 1 and 1a after Navy service at Bainbridge Maryland from February 20 1945 to April 3 1946. Former Master Sergeant Donald S Clowe with 48 months Army service now works at Valley Service Station after serving in the 10th Air Force in the CBI theater and with the 34th Red Bull Division at Pifer Printing Co. Employers invited to call the Star with veteran names newly employed.
Readable details point to a community gathering at Sarah Zane Fire Hall with unspecified timing noted as a recurring weekly event. No further concrete facts available due to fragmented OCR text.
Benjamin Harrison Elzey of the American Railway Express Company assists in the baggage room as 1,100 ex press workers walk out after an all day strike meeting. The union demands a 16 cent hourly pay rise and vows to stay in session until met, disrupting city rail terminals and docks.
A Western Air Lines transport on a passengerless test flight crashed into a house on Lankershim Boulevard in Burbank, killing three crew members. The Brychtar family escaped unharmed as the residence burned severely. The pilot reported a single engine before overshooting and requesting landing clearance. no engine fire was substantiated.
The Frederick County Fruit Growers Association will hold its regular monthly meeting Friday night at 8 o'clock in the County Agent's office. Walker C. McBond, president, announces A. H. Teske of V P I will report on fruit conditions in Virginia and nationwide. R. L. Winklepeck of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad will discuss the Clean Apple Club. Dr. Sarle of the U S Department of Agriculture will cover weather forecasts and I. Fred Stine will discuss the labor needs for current crop output.
Frederick County tomato growers and nearby areas, plus local canners, are invited to a Monday night 8 o clock meeting in the County Agent marketing Problems room. Principal speaker will be H Bruce Ardlan of Virginia Tech. County reports show more tomato plants will be set out this year than expected with additional plantings in areas hit by fruit damage.
Job listing from Carper Cleaners seeks a young man for dry cleaning work. Includes duties at the shop and potential on the job training.
Senator Taft criticizes a proposed three and three quarter billion dollar British loan. He argues it harms Allies and could forgive interest, raising US public costs. Senate leaders push for a final vote, while Bilbo voices opposition and Barkley warns of Bretton Woods implications.
Thomas Kennedy of the AFL United Mine Workers said the soft coal strike is the most airtight in union history as 450 delegates from 75,000 anthracite miners gather to push wage and contract demands. John L. Lewis will outline contract aims at the convention.
Forecast says 1946 rainfall in Winchester area is markedly below average with April totals under 0.5 inch to date and year to date at 5.68 inches. January 1.22 inches February 1.81 inches and March 2.22 inches, versus normal 2.49 1.97 2.97. Local expert Walter S. Hough notes drought conditions and impacts on farming activities.
Headleys Auctions promotes an antiques sale scheduled for April 18 19 22 and 24 with items to be offered at public auction. The notice emphasizes multiple dates and an upcoming sale event.
Gen Joseph McNarney in Frankfurt on April 24 ordered a crackdown on troops in Europe amid demobilization. He called for units to restore discipline, citing high AWOL rates, drunkenness, auto accidents, disease, and lax appearance and courtesy as indicators of deteriorating conduct.
A Milan paper received a tip claiming Benito Mussolini's exhumed body was moved south across the Po toward Caorso near Piacenza. Police blocked highways from Milan as Romita urged restraint while investigating the grave theft and noting a mysterious note from the Democratic Fascist Party.
President Truman will interrupt his vacation to attend funeral services in Washington for Chief Justice Harlan F. Stone. He also announced an emergency board to study a dispute between Railway Express Agency and 65,000 striking workers, effective at midnight tomorrow.
Washington report says the combined food board raised April cereal allocations for UNRRA from 363000 to 460000 tons. Fiorello LaGuardia calls the increase far short of the needs of famine threatened areas abroad served by UNRRA.
The United States Chamber of Commerce called for the termination of all price and rent controls by March 31, 1947. The move reflects postwar planning to ease regulatory measures on the economy.
Detroit born Shirle Beth Cannell, a one day old infant without a connection between esophagus and stomach, was flown to Detroit in an oxygen tank today in a bid to save her life.
City schools will close all day Thursday May 2 and Friday May 3 for the Apple Blossom Festival. Many students will participate in the pageant and other festival events. County school children will be dismissed at 12 noon Thursday and all day Friday May 3.
The 80th annual Winchester District Conference will convene Friday at 9:30 a.m. at the Edinburg Methodist Church. Rev. R Orman Bryant reports the district overpledged its quota by about $16,000 after the Crusade for Christian financial drive ended March 31.
Frederick County school superintendents announce a 37000 budget reduction by the County School Board to satisfy the Board of Supervisors. The board scrapped new buses, eliminated a 10 monthly teacher supplement, did not hire seven planned teachers, and struck $1200 for building repairs. A committee will meet supervisors to discuss a consolidated high school lot, school opens September 5 with staff meeting September 4, and Mt. Airy School painting will be shared with patrons.
Detroit March 24 workers at the Detroit Express Company terminal stayed away for a third day. AFL Express Company Workers prepare for a nationwide strike of 65000 with 12 01 a m Friday action. Local 2130 president Daniel Harrison said 12000 New York metro workers were ordered to halt operations at midnight Wednesday. The walkout follows a 10 cent hourly offer rejected by the union seeking 16 cents. Harrison said the national plan cites a similar dispute and alignments with recent railway raises approved by the mediation board.
Mrs. William Thompson won a swift divorce from an English ex sergeant who fathered quadruplets with Norah Carpenter. Judge Thomas M. Marshall issued the decree after a brief hearing. Thompson aims to bring Carpenter and the children to America, possibly by airliner, and hopes to marry her in Pittsburgh.
Following Chief Justice Harlan F. Stone’s death in Washington, Associate Justice Hugo L. Black of Alabama will serve as Acting Chief Justice pending Stone’s successor.
In Milan 2500 rioting inmates at San Vittore prison surrendered after four days of revolt led by Erzio Barbieri. Over 30 guards were freed unharmed. eight prisoners died. A shellfire blast damaged a tower as authorities pressed for an end to the siege.
In Detroit on April 24 a scuffle at the Stinson Aircraft plant saw about 50 supervisors and clerical workers confront a CID picket line. Four teen cars were damaged as pickets smashed fenders and sprayed acid on vehicles. Sheriff deputies and state police arrived, with a general alarm issued to maintain order. The detachment involved Local 786 CIO United Auto Workers.
Virginia farmers face frost damage but overall fruit prospects remain above average. Early potatoes and tomato plants were killed the night of April 17 18, with slight damage to strawberries and farm gardens. Small grain hay and pastures remain above average with favorable prospects for these crops. Tobacco seeds etc.
U S delegate Edward R. Stettinius Jr. signaled support for a United Nations inquiry into Franco Spain. He may seek Australian input to define scope while other major powers including Britain and Poland indicated backing. A delayed vote was anticipated as delegates weighed the Italian case and the likelihood of broader consensus.
The government will buy 60 million pounds of butter for the armed services and hospitals in May and June, following last summer’s 325 million pounds and a May-June purchase of 75 million. The move reduces civilan competition during peak production, but civilian butter supplies for fall and winter look tight due to lower total production and record consumer demand.
The Thrift Auto Store will close Monday and Tuesday and reopen Wednesday April 24 next to the A. B. C. Store. The notice appears in a local street listing with address 4-20-1p-41.
Collected especially for this sale by Miles B. Dean and augmented from our own collection. Begins 10 p.m. Thursday April 25 at 78 Braddock Street on the second floor. Headley’s Auctions.
A dated note from 1946 references plates and designations naming C. W. Hollis as Chief of Police. The fragment confirms the officer's title and relates to vehicle plate records circulating at the time.
A C Oates of Loudoun County seeks to buy a chestnut colt in Winchester Virginia. Contact via Street in Winchester for a private contract dated 4-24-10.
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