Byrd Warns Russia Undermining United Nations Veto
Senator Byrd tells a Harrisonburg convention that Russia’s veto power paralyzes the United Nations. He urges a two thirds General Assembly override for Big Five vetoes and immediate congressional action to strengthen the UN and prevent collapse of world peace efforts.
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Russia
United Nations
Byrd
Harrisonburg
Ted
United Nations Organization
General Assembly
Congress
United States
All Nations
Organization of the United Nations
Ameri
T Ming
Senate
Attlee Plans Expansion of Production in the Colonial Empire
In a British discussion the government outlines plans to move away from existing rationing. Attlee signals cuts and reforms, including adjusting the gasoline ration and boosting domestic farm production, while pressing ahead with expansion in the Colonial Empire.
Mohair: Angora Goat Undercoat Regarded as Wool
Mohair comes from the Angora goat and is the animal’s wool undercoat. The fiber is known for its softness and luster and is used in luxury fabrics and textiles.
Man Dies in Shenandoah Brick Truck Crash
A crash on the road involving a brick truck from Shenandoah Brick and Tile Co. to a Silver Springs contractor left one man dead. Companion Rus sell Wisecarver was uninjured. The deceased, linked to the Wisecarver family of Winchester, was a member of the Opequon Presbyterian Church. Interment is planned at Mt. Hebron Cemetery with arrangements pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisecarver
Shenandoah Brick and Tile Co
Silver Springs
Russell Wisecarver
Louise Simpson
Rose Wisecarver
Jane Dowden
N. W. Smith
Walter Wisecarver
Winchester
Presbyterian Church
Opequon
Mt. Hebron
Omp
August sales directory for Hampshire region farms
Listings dated August detail auctions near Martinsburg Winchester and Hanging Rock. Sellers include Van Metre Farms Pingley Hurley Rosenberger Fries Sager Heitmuller Estate with cattle sheep calves furniture household goods horses hogs and farming implements announced for August 7 through 23.
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van Metre
Martinsburg
Charles Town
F. W. Pingley
Winchester
Curtis Hurley
Ridgeway
M. H. Rosenberger
Hayfield
Ayrshire
Guernsey
Chas. W. Fries
National Ave
Wm. B. Sager
Hanging Rock
U. S
E. C
Bill for National Science Foundation Vetoed by Truman
President Truman vetoed S. 526 a bill to create a National Science Foundation. He said the measure departs from sound principles and is too complex and unwieldy risking to impede rather than promote government science efforts. The proposal would have made the Foundation independent and abolish the Office of Scientific Research and Development.
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Washington
Truman
National Science Foundation
Congress
Office of Scientific Research and Development
Virginia primary results show close races and mixed gains
In Mecklenburg C. W. Clenton leads F. C. Bedinger by six votes. Richmond incumbents and new nominees include W. H. Adams and others with Oliver W. Hill narrowly out of the seven Richmond seats. Earl A. Fitzpatrick defeats Walter H. Scott in Roanoke 4 854 to 3 104 as party factions clash. Other close outcomes include L. A. Noland over Stanley S. Garner 5 461 to 5 067 in the 33rd district and Ben Chapman leading C. Carter Lee in the Roanoke county race 5 791 to 5 431.
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Robert J. McCandlish
Mecklenburg
C. W. Clenton
F. C. Bedinger
Richmond City
W. H. Adams
Albert ©. Boschen
Walter L. Hopkins
G. Edmond Massie
Charles H. Philins
Edward T. Haynes
W.H.C. Murray
House
Walter H. Scott
Scott
Fitzpatrick
Roanoke
Virginia Democratic
Scott and Bear
L. A. Noland
Stanley S. Garner
Newport News
Hampton
Elizabeth City
Warwick
Garner
Staunton - Augusta- Highland
Curry Carter
W. F. Young
Chapman
Ben Chapman
Roanoke County
C. Carter
Mosby G. Perrow
Russell E. Coleman
Alleghany
Bath
Craig
Botetourt
Rockbridge
Buena Vista
Clifton Forge
J. C. Carpenter
Eldon K. Crowder
Arlington
Charles R. Fenwick
Frank L. Ball, Jr
Answers to the Daily Quiz Page 4
The page lists correct responses to 10 questions: 1 George S Patton Jr 2 True 3 Cribbage 4 Dying without a valid will 5 Thirty eight 6 Was not 7 Joseph J Mansfeld D Texas 86 8 Milwaukee 9 True 10 Sixteen
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George S. Patton, Jr
True
Cribbage
Joseph J. Mansfeld
Frauleins Winning War Stirred Britain as Husbands Marry Germans
London reports a surge of British wives sending tearful pleas and letters to papers as German suitors gain ground. 5000 British servicemen reportedly applied to marry German girls while Lt Gen McCreery urged higher officer conduct amid moral concerns. The fringe debate notes German women seen as devoted to home life, with mixed receptions for German wives arriving.
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London
Germany
War Office
Evening Standard
Richard McCreery
Hamburg
Allied Control Commission
Thomas Bates
Brighton
James L. Morrell
Apple Crop Outlook for 1947 in Virginia and Nearby States
The 1947 apple crop in Virginia is projected at 3.5 million bushels, 27 percent of last year and 300,000 below 1945. West Virginia’s crop size is 47 percent of 1946, with Winesaps faring best in the 4-state belt. Pennsylvania leads in Stayman and Yorks, while Virginia and Maryland were hit hardest by May freezes.
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Grover O. Henshell
Kibler Lake
Robinson
Mary Robinson
Winchester
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Stephen Spanos
Donald Jones
Elbert Taylor
Henry Bartlett
Lewis Elbert
Wayne Spaid
Dick Owens
Stephens City
Clyde Wise
Warren Curry
Chester Duke
Front Royal
Horace Leight
Grimes
C. L. Robinson Ice and Cold
Arrow Wrecking Company
Cather
Thomas D. Cather
Glaize
Virginia
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Pennania
Piedmont
Yorks
West
Appalachian
Staymans- Golden Delicious
Grimes Golden
Romes
Brewster Questions Hollywood Like Proposal Before Committee
John W. Meyer testifies he spent 97 821 59 dollars of Howard Hughes Aircraft Company funds on promotion of two war time contract planes. Meyer says he entertained army officers and government officials and has little interest in Hughes enterprises beyond that.
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Hughes
Ferguson
R-Mich
Meyer
Hughes Flying Boat
James G. Hall
Elliott Roosevelt
Aircorps
Roosevelt
United States
Hall
Subcommittee
John W. Meyer
Howard Hughes Aircraft Company
Senate War Investigating Committee
Hughes’ E
Father of band music in America named for Reeves
John Philip Sousa called David Wallis Reeves the father of band music in America. Reeves, the March King, directed the American Brass Band in Providence from 1866 until his death on March 8 1900 at age 62. Reeves led a Rhode Island institution for over 30 years.
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John Philip Sousa
America
David Wallis Reeves
Reeves
Providence
Rhode Island
Winchester Fire Leaves Charred Ruins and Assistants
A packing shed fire on Kent Street triggered a blast thought to involve ammonia pipes. Firefighters, National Guard, Red Cross, and hundreds of volunteers aided evacuation, cooling, and feeding operations as charred debris and twisted steel remained after the blaze.
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Kent St
Robinson Co
National Guard
Red Cross
Winchester
Zeropack Losses Reported in Glaize Structure
Local manager Herbert Wessendorp disclosed Zeropack company lost machinery and supplies stored in the Glaize and Brother structure. The damage assessment was made available today.
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Zeropack Company
Glaize
Herbert Wessendorp
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New York
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W. Jr
Lee Boyce Cudd
Cudd
International
Atlee
Bugs
Corrigan
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Rosenberger
Braddock St
Col. Hall
Brewster
Hollywood
Winchester Service
N. Cameron St
Molden Electric CO
Loudoun St
Rhodes Drug CO. Braddock
Boscawen
Cheney
Glaize & Bro
North
Cameron ST
Tommy D. Lockhart
Bayliss & Patterson Contractors & Dealers
N. Cameron
Chapman Motor CO
W. Boscawen St
Omps Funeral Home
Evelyn Ryan
Handley School
ESSO
Kernstown
Cote
Cpi
Bani S
Mamett A
Goodsyeak
Buncutter Tire CO
S. Braddock
Berkshire
Duroc
Jersey
Eee
Hampshire
Poland
China
Fred Stine
Chicago
Rest Church
Morris
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