Boom spending to be examined by Senate panel
Senate War Investigating Committee will probe wartime boom spending in automotive aircraft aluminum and shipbuilding industries before issuing recommendations to curb future fraud. The panel also targets failures in chemical mortar shells linked to casualties in the Battle of the Bulge and plans a major post hearings probe to fix responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mead
D-Ny
Senate War Investigating Committee
Garsson Munitions Combine
Waitt
Alden H. Waitt
Army
Erie Basin Metal Products Inc
Garsson Combine
Tacoma
Wash
Paul A. Olson
Rep
Coffee
D-Wash
McGranery
Olson
Mitchell
Senate
Magnuson D-Wasl
Brehon Somervell
Army Service Forces
Magnuson
Somervell
U N Atomic Body Calls On Scientists To Solve Problem
The United Nations Atomic Commission convened its 12 nation scientific panel to break the stalemate between Russia and the United States. After a three hour session Soviet delegate Gromyko challenged international inspections, prompting Mexican delegate Nervo to urge scientists to advise on effective controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations Atomic Commission
Russia
United States
Ondrei A. Gromyko
Luis Padilla Nervo
World Court May Hold Congress In Session Longer
Washington August 1 A Senate dispute over compulsory jurisdiction of the World Court and House conflict over Social Security tax extensions may delay adjournment. Senator Barkley signaled flexibility on timing if the World Court resolution advances in the Senate. Morse pushed to drop anti poll tax bills in favor of compulsory jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World Court
Washington
Senate
United States
House
Barkley
U. S
Morse
R-Ore
United Nations Court of International Justice
Farm Bureau News Fights Union Efforts in Editorial
The Virginia Farm Bureau News denounces A F L organizing drives among tobacco farmers tenants and laborers in Pittsylvan ia County arguing union groups raise farmers costs and price inflation. It urges unions to focus on producing ample supplies so prices stay affordable and warns government price controls fail without full production.
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Richmond
Virginia Farm Bureau News
Farm Bureau
A. F. of L
Pittsylvania County
Congress
12 Chinese Reported Killed In U S Clash
The No 8 Marine Corps reports 12 Chinese killed among 300 in a southeast Peiping convoy clash. A Yenan broadcast claims over 60 Marines and 80 Chinese troops clashed in a village with Communist troops identified. Marine casualties include one officer and two enlisted men. Chinese wounded unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peping
Peiping
Yenan Radio
New China News Agency
Eighth Route Army
Nanking
Marine Corps
President Truman urges economy in all federal departments
President Truman called for cutting federal expenditures to the lowest possible level due to the inflationary situation. He issued the directive in a letter to heads of executive departments and agencies and announced a White House budget news conference set for tomorrow at 3 PM EST.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Tnou Pes N
White House
Bradstreet Dunn Weekly Index Of Food Prices Up
The Dun and Bradstreet weekly index rose four cents to 5.24 for the week ended July 30 from 5.20 the prior week and 4.10 in 1945. The index matches the week of Jan 8 1920, but remains six cents below the all time high of July 31 1919. Advancing foods included wheat corn rye oats hams bellies lard butter steers hogs and lambs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dun and Bradstreet
Final clearance sale and community events ad
Local ads list stores announcing final clearance sales including clean ers and hats with discounts 50c to 1. Modern notices show a yard party at Kernstown Presbyterian Church on Friday August 2 at 6 p m with fried chicken desserts and ice cream. A lawn party benefit for Hodgson and Brown is set for August 6 at the Catholic Church if rain indoors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buzzella’s
Kernstown Presbyterian Church
Hodgson & Brown
Ridgeway Roller Rink Reopens After Remodel
Ridgeway Roller Rink reopens with hours from 8 30 to 10 30 p m after a complete remodel and redecorating. New price 35 including all taxes.
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Ridgeway
Wiener’s Dress Sale at Colonial Kitchen
A brief notice describes a Wiener’s dress sale at Colonial Kitchen offering fresh fruit ice creams including strawberry peach banana and red raspberry flavors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiener
Colonial Kitchen
Nourse Nominated to Lead New Economic Advisory Council
President Truman appoints Edwin G. Nourse, council chairman designate, to head the newly formed Economic Advisory Council under the Full Employment Act. International context noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookings Institution
Edwin G. Nourse
Truman
Economic Advisory Council
International
American Farmer and Ship Sink Off English Coast
The 8258 ton cargo vessel American Farmer sank about 400 miles west of the English coast after a collision with the William J. Riddle. The Riddle took aboard all personnel including the master. The ships were American owned and operated by the War Shipping Administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William J. Riddle
Riddle
War Shipping Administration
Coast Guard
London
New York Port of Embarkation
Clarke County Election Officials Named for August Primary
Clarke County Electoral Board lists 9 precincts with judges and clerks assigned for the August 6 primary. Polls open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. per Section 152. marks a change effective June 19 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke County
Evelyn C. Levi
M. L. Levi
Shenandoah
Irvine Price
Geo. S. Johnston
Howard Hough
Tyson Hough
Shade Moore
Millwood
Ed Read
W. C Jones
E. L. Alger
E. F. Kent
C. E. Wisecarver
Morgan's Mill
H. Lee Stickles
W. H. Trussell
A. C. Moore
Luther Thompson
W. W. Carroll
White Post
Benj. Romine
Geo. R. Green
J. C. Digges
W. T. Chamblin
Walter Denny
Bread price rise eyed as decontrol proceeds
The government plans public hearings by August 12 on restoring price ceilings for bread and flour and weighing a penny loaf increase. OPA and Agriculture officials study subsidy elimination and whether wheat price rises justify higher ceilings to offset costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
OPA
Agriculture Department
Roy L. Thompson
Paul Porter
Porter
Police Chief Reverses Tickets to Include Taxes
Olympia Washington. August 1. Police chief Roy Kelly discovered he violated the law by printing entertainment taxes on tickets. He recalled the tickets and reordered them with the tax wording to make them legal.
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Olympia
Wash
Roy Kelly
Double or Nothing Rare Applies To Hospital Opening
In Rochele New York a new hospital opened last Saturday and officials promised the first baby born would be the staffer’s child. The stock arrived Sunday morning and brought twin girls as the first births at the institution.
Rainfall Below Average Across Local Area
An early thundershower dropped .35 inch of rain soaking soil while clouds suggested more could come. Total for 1946 reaches 16.88 inches, well below normal for this date. July rainfall ended at 2.89 inches versus 3.82 expected, with August average at 3.76 inches.
Regular Meetings For Sarah Zane and Friendship Fire Co
The Sarah Zane Fire Co. and Friendship Fire Company announce their regular monthly meetings. Sarah Zane requests all members attend Friday at 8 p m. Friendship Fire holds an 8 o'clock session this evening for member attendance.
Truman Dissatisfied with Palestine Division Plan
President Truman said he had discussed the Palestine issue with Secretary Byrnes in Paris and would not comment beyond yesterday. Churchill urged U S aid for a semi partition plan, while Truman reportedly planned to reject the scheme to divide the Holy Land into Arab and Jewish zones. Attlee returned to London as the Palestine crisis continued to unfold.
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Washington
Truman
Byrnes
Paris
Palestine
Atlee
London
Winston Churchill
U. S
Churchill
House of Commons
Herbert Morrison
Britain
Holy Land
Cntral
Attlee
Rouss Fire Co. Sets August Meeting Reminder
The Charlie Rouss Fire Co. announces a regular monthly meeting for Friday evening, August 2 at 8 o clock. All members are urged to attend. Signed by C. Dettra, President.
Marlboro Sale Promos at N and P Style Shoppe
On August 10 1946 Marlboro shoppers saw continued reductions at N and P Style Shoppe with bargains including fried chicken ham ice cream and other items as the semi annual sale continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlboro
Byrd Seeks More Sugar for Virginians
Senator Harry F. Byrd announced he is seeking additional sugar for Virginians to meet canning needs amid a critical shortage. He reported that in the past two weeks 32 cars carrying over two million pounds have been shipped into Virginia and pledged to continue efforts until adequate supplies arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry F. Byrd
Membership Plaque Awarded by Winchester Kiwanis
The Winchester Kiwanis club received a membership movement plaque yesterday for increasing members in the first half of 1946. John Warner served as president when Lt. Governor Rhodes Lewis of Arlington presented the plaque. Lewis spoke at the luncheon about the Atlantic City convention and changes to the constitution and bylaws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Kiwanis Weh
Rhodes Lewis
Arlington
John Warner
Lewis
Atlantic City
French Line of Demarcation Under Attack
At Paris on August 1 Yugoslavia rejected the compromise on Trieste arguing against a French line demarcation between Italy and Yugoslavia. Edward Kardelj, Tito’s delegation spokesman, attacked the proposed border while the U N has yet to assume authority and two thirds rule for treaty decisions looms amid divisions among the Big Four and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Trieste
Foreign Ministers Council
United Nations Authority
U. N
Edward Kardelj
Marshal Tito
Italy
Yugosria
V. Molotov
Grekk
United States
Russia
Britain
France
Yugoslavia
Ukraine
Czechoslovakis
Adia
Ethiopia
China
Nabcentia
Netherlands
Bis
Thane
Geclines
Ace
Danube
Greece
Albania
Balkan
Congress Deadlock Blocks Social Security Bill Move
Washington August 1 Congress failed to advance social security legislation as Rep Jenkins Ohio objected blocking a House conference move by Ways and Means Chair Doughton North Carolina. The delay fuels doubt Congress can adjourn as planned.
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URITY
Washington
Congress
Rep
Jenkins
Ohio
Doughton
DNC
Ways and Means Committee
House-Senate
Byrd Tuck Rally Highlights Virginia Senate Tilt
Virginia Democratic primary campaign heats up with Sen Harry Byrd and Gov William Tuck scheduled for Woodstock rally and Lynchburg addresses. Hutchinson banners Falls Church and High Land Springs as Meeks withdraws from the Glass Senate seat race citing lack of nomination prospects.
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Senator Byrd
Governor Tuck
Woodstock
Judge Meeks
Senate
Associated Press
Virginia
Martin A. Hutchinson
Richmond
Harry F. Byrd
Falls Church
Alexandria
Byrd
Lynchburg
Hutchinson
High Land Springs
William M. Tuck
Colgate W.paign
Sup Warden, Jr
Prince George
Mosby Social and Political Club
Altavista
Tuck
Lebanon
H Byrd
Newport News
Ashton Dovell
House of Delegates
Meeks
Edward Meeks
Amherst
Carter Glass
29Th Judicial Circuit
Howard Smith
A. Willis Robertson
L. H. Shader
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Meade
U. N. Atomic Body
Farm Bureau News
Federal Treasury
U.S
Bradstreet
Dunn
Pingley & Carper
Sarah Zane Fire CO
Loryn M. Crabill
Friendship Fire Company
Marion Anderson
China Clowe's
Paul Henry Spaak
James Byrnes
Left
Spaak
H. V. Evatt
Pan
Kiwanis Club
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