Construction Co Rents Old Mill for Headquarters
The H. C. Price Construction Co. rents part of the former Winchester Woolen Co. mill in Millwood as offices and a warehouse while establishing a Rockville to Charlottesville gas line crew. About 200 workers will move to Winchester by Aug 15 with space for 50 to 100 local workers and 15 to 20 furnished housing units sought. crew stays until around Jan 1, then joins Petersburg and Strasburg crews.
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Millwood
Winchester Woolen Co
H. C. Price Construction Co
Oklahoma
Price Co
Charleston
W. Va
Rockville
Atlantic Seaboard Corp
Virginia Gas Transmission Corp
Winchester
Ray Stokes
Stokes
Chamber of Commerce
Divorcee's Lips Carry Death Kiss For Policeman
In Southampton New York on August 6 police found officer Harold Winters shot in the kitchen while kissing Mary Zieman the divorced wife of Frank Zieman. The suspected killer Frank Zieman was found dead nearby from a self inflicted gunshot in his car in Bridgehampton.
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Southampton
N. Y
Harold Winters
Frank Zieman
Bridgehampton
Zieman
Winters
Mary
Winchester Editors War With Words
In 1814 Winchester rival newspapers the Gazette and the Constellation traded bold political taunts without violence. The Gazette threatened a horse whip against a rival signer, while the Constellation warned against disorderly street attacks and urged peace. Also notice a 1947 Studebaker Champion for sale by phone 3774.
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Winchester
Gazette
Poltroon
Constellation
J. Revell
N. B
Studebaker
Council of Europe Aims for a United European Union
Western leaders plan at Strasbourg to push practical steps toward European unity. Discussions focus on public works patents and social security with the prospect of an international European passport as part of a broader move toward a federal-like United States of Europe.
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Paris
Western Europe
Strasbourg
Council of Europe
Europe
United States of Europe
America
Organization For European Economic Cooperation
OEEC
Marshall Plan
Council
Britain
France
Belgium
Denmark
Ireland
Italy
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Norway
Sweden
Greece
Turkey
Austria
Iceland
Portugal
Switzerland
Estonia
Germany
Trieste
European Union
Committee of Ministers
Consultative Assembly
Senate Near Vote On Foreign Aid
In Washington the foreign aid bill faces swift passage after debate. An amendment by Senator Kem to bar recovery aid to nations nationalizing basic industries is ruled out of order. leaders expect final approval Monday and a conference with the House to decide remaining differences.
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Washington
Senate
Kem
R-Mo
Britain
Tydings
D-Md
Economic Cooperation Administration
ECA
Germany
Austria
Japan
Ryukyu Islands
Turkey
Greece
Congressional Watchdog
House
Senate House
Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting Set at Parish House
The Winchester and Frederick County AA group schedules an 8 p m open meeting Tuesday at Christ Episcopal Church parish house. Public invited especially those with an alcohol problem or seeking to learn how AA helps others. A program and Q A segment will follow.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Alcoholics Anonymous
Christ Episcopal Church Parish House
Union Vespers Start Time Moved Up
Beginning tomorrow vesper services on the lawn at the Friends Meeting house will start at 6 30 p m instead of 7 p m The change was announced by the Ministerial Association sponsors of the services Cork Street Christian Church will be in charge tomorrow with Rev Paul S Drumheller preaching on Our Poor Rich Protestantism
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Friends Meeting House
Ministerial Association
Cork St. Christian Church
Paul S. Drumheller
Legion to Name Virginia Department Head at Convention
In Danville on August 6, a Virginia American Legion convention names a commander for the coming year. Candidates Ralph Johnson and Chanel Stuart contend for the post as reports on Boys State and race relations unfold. Max Weinberg of Portsmouth wins the oratorical contest. debate over electing a Black vice commander passes 54 to 52. A plan to caucus district commanders stalls. A banquet and ball precede the final session tomorrow.
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Danville
Virginia Department
American Legion
Ralph Johnson
Coeburne
Chanel Stuart
Montross
Max Weinberg
Portsmouth
John Manahan
Negro Legionnaires
House May Stage Floor Fight Over Arms-for-Europe
Kee may urge the House foreign affairs committee to send the 1450 million arms for Europe program to the full House as is or with cuts. Republicans and Democrats call for reductions, arguing the sum is excessive and not all funds may be used before Congress reconvenes. The bill targets Atlantic Pact nations Greece Turkey Iran Korea and the Philippines with specified allocations.
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Washington
Kee
D-Wva
House Foreign Affairs ,Committee
House
Senate
Rep. Vorys
Ohio
Rep. Richards
Congress
Vandenberg
Rmich
Truman
Western
Europe
Greece
Turkey
Iran
Korea
Philippines
Musicians Help Rouss Cop Top Parade Prize
Rouss fire company won the top prize of 50 dollars at the Strasburg firemen's parade with its drum and bugle corps and color guard. Mount Jackson took first prize 35 dollars, Middletown placed for best appearing ladies auxiliary 20 dollars, and New Market earned 25 dollars. Other winners included Harrisonburg No. 1 35 dollars and Woodstock 20 dollars for best appearing fire department without band, while Stokes Bros. earned 5 dollars for best decorated float.
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Rouss
Strasburg
New Market
Frederick County
Middletown
Mount Jackson
Harrisonburg No. 1
Woodstock
Stokes Bros
Raymond Pitcock
Motorscooter— Garden Mumaw
South End
Winchester
Capon Valley Fire Dept
Wardensville
Spurt in Building Homes Eases Recession Pressure
In New York on August 6, business buying by firms and a surge in home construction eased recession strains. Experts like Earl R. Muhr of Louisville Trust Co. cited improved labor productivity, lower building costs, and higher consumer savings around 175 billion dollars. Economists projected mid-year stability through September with risks to employment and production later.
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New York
Earl R. Muhr
Louisville, Ky
Government Acts To Ease Credit As Loans Rise
The Federal Reserve Board cut reserve requirements to free about 1800 million for lending this month. The move, third this year, aims to boost loan funds while the government borrows to cover a growing deficit, with the fiscal year ending June 30 and a projected shortfall of over 3000 million.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Ivan Barb Wins Winchester Soapbox Derby Crown
Ivan Barb of Berryville won the Winchester Soap Box Derby title this afternoon topping Class B winner Jesse Yowell Jr. of Culpeper. Barb earned the right to represent the area in the All American derby on August 14 at Akron Ohio.
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Ivan Barb
Berryville
Jesse Yowell Jr
Culpeper
Akron
Two Explosions Injure Spectators At Nanticoke Plant
Two blasts at Baket & Sons factory in Nanticoke, caused by a gas stove and a second blast, injure owner and eight workers and several pedestrians who gathered at the scene. Six are reported in serious condition.
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Wilkes-Barre
Baket & Sons
Nanticoke
Peggy Miller
S. Braddock St
Headley’s
Youth Week Activities Planned at Braddock Street Church
Winchester youth groups announce a five day Activities Week August 28 to September 1 at Braddock Street Methodist Church. The program features daily suppers vespers classes and recreation with a focus on inviting youths from all Winchester churches to participate.
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City
Braddock St
Braddock
Methodist
Willow Lawn
Winchester
Isonally
Nancy Hurst
John J. Hawse
William A. Wright
Betty June Murat
Peggy Hattie
June Henshall
Dorothy Lichliter
Rodney Keller
Ronald Willey
Jack Hen
Congress Divided Over China Policy on Communism Threat
Congress grimly split over how to stop communism in Asia after the State Departments White Paper blamed Chiang Kai Shek's government for loss of China. Senators Bridges Magnuson Knowland McCarran and Dulles criticized or defended the report while urging actions to keep western China from falling to communists and to bolster anti communist forces.
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Washington
Congress
China
Asia
Chiang Kai- Shek
Capitol Hill
Red Banner
Bridges
R-Nh
Magnuson
D-Wash
Armed Services Committee
Chiang Kai
Knowland
State Department
Dulles
R-Ny
John Davis Lodge
Rconn
Johnson
D-Cole
Tremendous Ecuador quake kills hundreds in Ambato region
Four hundred bodies counted with hundreds more injured after a massive earthquake in the Am bato region south of Quito. Communication lines failed as rescue workers searched ruined towns including Ambato, Riobamba, and Latacunga for survivors and the injured.
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Quito
Ecuador
Ambato
Andes
Washington
Ambaton
Pelifeo
Quero
Pillaro
Patate
Galo Plaza Lasso
Chimborazo
Riobamba
Guano
Guayaquil
Luisa
la Merced
San Francisco
Salcedo
Latacunga
Aladenas
Pujili
Virginia Jaycees Meet in Winchester Three Day Gathering
The Virginia Junior Chamber of Commerce holds its 1949 50 first quarter meeting in Winchester hosted by the Winchester JCC with about 200 Jaycees and spouses expected. Events span Friday to Sunday with an executive committee and board sessions, a Saturday banquet featuring National VP William Gilchrist, and local officer forums at brunch on Sunday.
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Winchester Jcc
Virginia Junior Chamber of Commerce
St George Washington
York Inn
William Gilchrist
Cumberland
William R. van Buren Jr
Newport News
Ier Ni‘ Pent
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Ala
Sandra Lee Edwards
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Talbot Ellis
Little Sandra Lee
Edwards
Jewell Viree
W. H. Sessions
Sam
Market Street
U.S
Istanbul
Fargo
United States
Sixth Task Fleet
Coral Sea
Ted E. Landis
Charlottesville
Methodist Church
A. Purnell Bailey
Norfolk
Lynchburg
Joseph Reynolds
Randolph-Macon College
Methodist Virginia Conference
Arlington
College Assembly
Randolph-Macon Woman's College
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