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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1949

Page

12

Interesting Pacts About Our Presidents

Novel up to date booklet offers a 56 page illustrated guide with essential facts on every president from Washington to Truman. Includes electoral vote tables and a condensed political history. Order for 25 cents postpaid via The Winchester Star Information Bureau in Washington DC.

Washington Truman United States Winchester Star Information Bureau Eye St N. E Washington, D. C

Rental Control Officials Warn Cities Go Slow

Kenneth A. Campbell of the Southeastern regional housing expediter cautions cities to weigh factors before using the local option to decontrol under the 1949 act. He notes decontrol is final and federal controls cannot be reimposed, while the expediter may reimpose in decontrolled areas if needed. He cites over 100 decontrol actions since April and warns against lifting controls where housing demand exceeds supply. Virginia is in the Southeastern region.

Kenneth A. Campbell Southeastern Campbell Tighe Woods OHE Virginia

Collins and Almond Seek Reelection in Virginia Primary

Lieutenant Governor L Preston Collins and Attorney General J Lind say Almond filed to run again. G Alvin Massenburg chair of the State Democratic central committee said notices petitions and papers were received. Primary set for August 2.

Newport News Virginia L. Preston Collins J. Lindsay Almond G. Alvin Massenburg State Democratic Central Committee

Motto of the Confederacy as stated

The Confederate States motto was Dee Vindice meaning God Maintains. The phrase signifying divine protection appeared in Confederate symbolism and warrants.

Confederate States Confederacy

Television Schedule Headlines for Washington Stations

A listing of broadcast lineups across WNBW Channel 4 WTTG Channel 5 and WMAL Channel 7 featuring news weather cinema and variety programs from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM including Kukla Fran and Ollie Meet Mrs Markel Boxing and Theatre of Vision with anchors Ken Evans and Fulton Lewis Jr among others.

Abe-West Rt Mbs-East Kiddies Eepesoahe Nbe Iaveu Thomas Ewe Ebee Lewis, Jr Alan Y Mrs. North Cbs Abe Bob Hope We the People CBS Television John Steele Fibber Molly Cbs News Rex Maupin Cbs Korn Abe Mr. and Jane Ace Abe Newsareel Variety Ebs Abe West Washington Kukla Fran Ollie Robert Ripley D. C Walter Compton Bob Wolff Ted Steele Mrs. Markel WMAL Frontier Theater Telestars of Tomorrow Channel 3 Ken Evans Bill Brundige Fulton Lewis Jr Theater of Vision Weee People Suipe Barry Wood

City Bus Service To Run Regular Schedule During Parades

Winchester City Transit Lines will follow its regular schedule as far as possible during both days of the Apple Blossom Festival. Manager George Blythe will confer with local police on parade operation instructions and any route or schedule changes will be announced. One additional bus will be in service.

Winchester City Transit Lines George Blythe

Phone Rate Hike Approved for Two Firms

The State Corporation Commission approved rate increases for Inter-Mountain Telephone Co. of Bristol and Roanoke and Botcourt Co. of Botcourt County.

Richmond State Corporation Commission Inter- Mountain Telephone Co Bristol Roanoke Botcourt Co Botcourt County

Free rides for children at Apple Blossom festival plaza

Sol Nuger owner of Winchester Amusement Co announces rides for the Apple Blossom Festival at the courthouse plaza starting daylight tomorrow. The merry go round ferris wheel and kiddie plane will be ready by mid afternoon with free admission for children from 3 30 to 6 pm. About 90 percent of operators will be the same as 1947 1948 and the firm will tour Washington Berryville and other dates through July 4 before a month on the Eastern Shore and return to wind up the season.

Sol Nuger Winchester Amusement Co Courthouse Plaza Nuger Head Nager Berryville Washington

Slayer Given Life Charge In Tenant Farmer Kill

A 12 man jury convicts a slayer on a life sentence after the death of James G. Brown a tenant farmer. The case details include the murder charge and trial proceedings.

James G. Brown

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