Six-Point Famine Relief Plan Outlined by Agriculture
The Department of Agriculture proposes a six point famine relief program in coordination with Canada and the United Kingdom. It focuses on increasing grain shipments abroad and prioritizing urgent areas. Measures include reducing domestic flour and wheat use to 75 percent of 1945 levels, limiting inventories to 21 days, buying oats for shipment, and offering a 30 cent per bushel bonus for wheat and corn delivered under the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United Mins Om Seo
Secret of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Commodity Credit Corporation
Clarke Red Cross Plans Food Program
Clarke County Chapter of the American Red Cross will run an intensive educational program to urge Clarke residents to conserve vital foods sent to Europe. A school poster contest with prizes will be displayed by a local artist, and representatives will speak at May club meetings and schools to stress saving foods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Clarke County
The
American Red Cross
Clarke
Europe
Middletown School Teacher Resigns
The seventh grade teacher Miss Ethel Garber of Bridgewater resigns effective last Friday. Substitute Mrs. A. M. Dyke of Reliance will finish the term in Middletown grades.
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Middletown
Ethel Garber
Bridgewater
A. M. Dyke
Reliance
Winchester District Plans Return of Dr Bryant as Superintendent
A resolution at the Winchester District Conference asks for Dr R O Bryant to be returned as District Superintendent for a sixth year this fall. The meeting, led by Rev T J Hawkins, noted Bryant’s five years of leadership and reported district Crusade progress and church accessions across congregations.
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Winchester
The
Methodist Church
Licenee Bishx
John Teter
Montague Avenue
Man Held in Norfolk County for Assault on 13YearOld Near Riverdale
Otis Jones a 35 to 40 year old Black man is in Norfolk County Jail charged with raping a 13 year old girl near Riverdale School last Tuesday night. He was identified by the victim after police lined up four suspects and by a 13 year old boy who witnessed the incident. Jones admitted not being registered for the draft. Authorities say he is also held for the FBI.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Norfolk County
Otis Jones
Riverdale
Jones
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Frank H. Wilson
Johnston Says Immediate Price Control Needed to Avoid Crash
Atlantic City April 30 Eric Johnston president of the United States Chamber of Commerce warned that wiping out federal price control now would plunge business back into the doghouse within a week. He spoke before about 2 000 businessmen at the chamber's 34th annual meeting. Johnston opposed the National Association of Manufacturers call for immediate elimination of OPA after June 30 and noted a split among chamber directors. He urged a October 31 1946 date for ending controls and cautioned that sudden price freedom could trigger boom and bust as prices spiral.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Eric Johnston
United States Chamber of Commerce
U. S. Chamber
Johnston
National Association of Manufacturers
OPA
National Chamber of Commerce Iself
Woman Dies After 40 Foot Fall At Riverton Lime Plant
Mrs Ina Virginia Hockman 40 foot fall in the Riverton Lime and Stone Company building proves fatal a few minutes after 9 am. She fell through a railinged opening marked forbidden to employees with no one nearby. Funeral services set for 3 pm tomorrow at Bennett's Chapel Methodist Church with interment in Bennett's Chapel Cemetery.
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Ina Virginia Hockman
Granville Hockman
Riverton
Riverton Lime and Stone Company
Government To Help Situation Continues Focus on Aid
President Truman met with top aides to review the food shortage as prices rise in key markets. Congress moved to allow private relief shipments of packages and medicines to Germans and Japanese in occupied areas.
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Truman
Anderson
Dean Acheson
Patterson
John L. Sullivan
Navy
Congress
Senate
House
Climax Word Origin From Greek Meaning Step or Ladder
The term climax derives from the Greek word meaning a ladder or staircase. It traces to a sense of ascending structure culminating in a peak or high point.
500-Word Love Letter Leads To Court Action
In New London Connecticut Julio Recanato a 40 year old father of ten was placed on probation for three months after a breach of peace charge. A 22 year old unnamed woman complained he harassed her with a 500 page love letter and insistently pursued her after meeting at her workplace. He rode beside her bus on a motorcycle and beckoned her to ride on the tandem seat. Judge Richard F Corkey ordered probation and the man promised to stop harassing the woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Conn
Bed Tee
Julio Recanato
Richard F. Corkey
Dept. Sergt
Frank J. Philopena
Philopena
Unamed
Recanato
Corkey
Producers to Set Aside 20 Percent of Creamery Butter Output
The Agriculture Department ordered producers to reserve 20 percent of May creamery butter for sale to the Navy and other war agencies. The program continues through June with June’s percentage to be announced later. No butter will be exported.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Navy
Negotiations Fail as Illinois Miners Plan Strike
Springfield April 30 President John Marchiando of the Independent Progressive Mine Workers announced contract talks with the Coal Producers Association of Illinois had collapsed. He said Illinois locals totaling about 18,000 members will not work after midnight tonight.
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Springfield
John Marchiando
Independent Progressive Mine Workers
Coal Producers Association of
Ilinois
Illinois
Special Service At Full Gospel Tabernacle
Rev Zezzo announces a special service on Wednesday evening May 1 at 8 o clock at the Full Gospel Tabernacle 455 North Cameron Street. Guest speakers will be Rev J W Sitton and Rev Mrs Sitton from the Assemblies of God headquarters Springfield Missouri. Sitton a World War veteran has traveled 100000 miles for the armed forces. Public invited.
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M. N. Zezzo
Assemblies of God
North
Cameron Street
J. W. Sitton
Springfield
Sitton
Rev
Highland Prayer Service Wednesday at Highland Chapel
The Rev J H Ducknall announced this morning that the prayer service for Highland Chapel will be held Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Prayer Service
J. H. Ducknall
Highland Chapel
Wage increase urged for non ferrous workers in strikes
A government fact finding board recommends an 18 1 2 cent per hour raise for 37 000 workers in the non ferrous metals industry now hit by strikes. The proposed hike matches a settlement reached April 19 between Anaconda Copper Mining Co and CIO United Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers, tied to a dispute in Butte Montana.
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Washington
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
CIO International Union of Mine, Mill and Smelter
Butte, Mont
Muscle Rub Promises Instant Relief for Pain Sufferers
Advertises Muscle-Rub as quick relief for rheumatic and neuralgia pain. Claims strong benefits for sore muscles, cramps, and invigorating massage. Encourages purchase at Miller's and other drug stores with a refund offer if not amazed by results.
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Miller's
Gin Returns to Ration List for May Drastically
The ABC Board in Richmond Virginia announces gin, previously on the ration free list, will be limited to two fifths a month starting tomorrow at whisky rate. May ration remains as current. Brandy stays at one bottle daily, no coupon. rum unrestricted up to one gallon per purchase. Various whiskies available without surrendering a coupon.
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Richmond
ABC Board
Rye Bread Prices Rise Two Cents Says OPA
OPA raised retail rye bread prices by two cents per one pound loaf effective immediately. An agency official said white bread and other varieties may soon rise as bakers seek a one cent increase per loaf. The rye hike brings most one pound loaves to 11 or 12 cents and lasts at least until June 30 pending cost reviews.
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Washington
OPA
Parade Preparations For Firemen's Event On Thursday
Fire Chief William Argenbright urged all entrants in the Manners and Bicycle divisions to assemble at 6 30 p m Thursday on Cork Street from Cameron to Loudoun. They should be fully equipped to depart with the parade at its 7 30 p m start time.
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William Argenbright
Cork St
Cameron
Loudoun
Festival Programs Go On Sale In Winchester
About 8000 festival programs went on sale today at restaurants and newsstands and through Boy Scout delivery this evening and tomorrow. Shenandoah Wholesalers distribute the 25 cent programs, with circulation gratis by all sellers. Officials ask buyers to mail the programs to friends out of Winchester to publicize the local apple industry.
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Shenandoah
Winchester
Berryville Officer Named to State Selective Service Post
Lt. James E. Owens of Berryville will replace Captain Chester D. Harding of Richmond as Chief of Quota and Calls, Manpower Division, at Selective Service Headquarters. Owens returns from the Pacific where he served with the 38th Division and saw action in Leyte, Bataan and Marines.
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James E. Owens
Berryville
Chester D. Harding
Richmond
Joel D. Griffing
Owens
United States
Pacific
Leyte
Bataan
Marines
Police Court Voids and Costs In Winchester Session
Police Court in Winchester heard Beverly Ellis charged as petty larceny with 90 days and costs. John Stewart faced drunk and disorderly charges with $10 and costs. Judge John V. Rice presided over the morning session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
John v. Rice
Beverly Ellis
Arecee
John Stewart
High Ranking Army Officers to Attend Apple Blossom Festival
Major General Harold N Gilbert will head a delegation of army celebrities to Winchester for the Apple Blossom Festival. Also visiting will be Major General Manton S. Eddy, Major General James M. Gavin, Lt Colonel Jack C. Gault, Lt Colonel Edward E Robinson, and Colonel Austen N. Wilson, all noted for positions in Military Personnel Procurement and the 3rd Army Command.
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Harold N. Gilbert
Dwight D. Eisenhower
U.S. Army
Joseph A. Johnson
Army
Winchester
Manton S. Eddy
3Rd Service Command
James M. Gavin
82Nd Airborne Division
Washington
D. C
Jack C. Gault
Patton
Edward E. Robinson
3Rd Army Command
Austen N. Wilson
3Rd Military Area
County Tomato Growers Forum Highlights Planting and Fertilizer Advice
H Bruce Ardlan of Virginia Tech led an open forum with tomato growers and canners in I Fred Stine's office. He urged certified Georgia plants, early set on cloudy or cool evenings, and careful watering. Discussed two planting patterns, 4 by 4 and 3 by 5 foot spacings, with 10 day spray intervals after set, but not after bloom. Emphasized manure and phosphate applications, 3-12-6 fertilizer, limited cultivation after early growth, and crowded projections for county acreage under 400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Bruce Ardlan
I. Fred Stine
Georgia
House price council extension bill fuels voter sentiment
Report notes widespread constituent dissatisfaction over drastic curbs in the price council extension bill before the House's 10 day Easter vacation. Republicans worry about the action taken under their leadership as they seek to gauge public mood at home.
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Grass Roots
Price Council
House
Drew sentenced to life for fatal stay case in Norfolk County
Claude Donald Drew of Snow Hill North Carolina was sentenced in Norfolk county circuit court to life imprisonment for the staying of his wife Nellie James Drew aged 38 on January 2.
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Portsmouth
Claude Donald Drew
Snow Hill
N. C
Norfolk County
Nellie James Drew
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Braddock Street
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New Market
W. S. Tongue
World Service
Orphans Home
R. H. Davis
Virginia
Walter C. Bangle
Carroll Goodridge
Eugenes. Kerrick
Carroll H. Palmer
Lawrence L. Schreck
Josiah A. Andrews
John L. Hawse
J. Owen Long
James Wallace Rush
McGaheysville
Nolan M. Canter
Harrisonburg
Bruce Slaven
Golden Cross
Ray M. Tamkin
Strasburg
A. C. Halvosa
Harry M. Canter
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Edinburg
Front Royal
Gainesboro
Keezletown-McGaheysville
Luray
Marshall
Mt. Jackson
North Frederick
Toms Brook
Warren Riverton
White Post
Maret Street
Montague
Baker & Anderson Electrical CO
Westinghouse
Zezzo
Army Air Forces
W.ns
Sea
Selective Service
ESSEX
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Hill’s
TOY & Novelty Store
N. Loudoun St. Winchester
New York Stock Exchange
E. Main St
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Abbott. Proctor & Paine
King OF the Gamblers
Coteies
Icky
Gert
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Handley School
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