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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1948
Page
9
The Department notes currency life varies with many factors and cannot be exact. It cites that the five dollar notes and silver certificates deemed unfit in fiscal year 1948 suggest an average life of about 16 months. South America is described as about 4500 miles north to south and 3200 miles east to west.
The county school board approved a uniform pay scale for elementary and high school teachers with no merit raises and no race distinctions, calling it temporary pending an appeal. The King George board seeks federal court approval to consolidate Negro high school facilities with Fredericksburg and Stafford.
Russia again expressed objections to certain concrete proposals presented to Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov yesterday by representatives of the United States Britain and France.
Twenty-five small butcher shops in the Los Angeles area plan to close today due to buyer resistance to high meat prices. Philip Melnick, secretary of the Meat Dealers' Assn of Southern California, said more shops may suspend operations for one or two months, aided by a telephone campaign aimed at housewives to curb meat purchases.
In Lynchburg on August 7 Leo the Lion killed a leop ard during an improvised bout just north of town. The fight cost King Bros. circus a $450 leopard and a painted circus truck when the heavily loaded vehicle overturned on a steep incline as brakes failed. Rescue crews righted the truck as Leo remained inside.
The gunwale name derives from strong rails to withstand muzzle loading cannons on old ships. Starboard likely comes from Vikings placing the steering oar on the board side. The Virgin Islands, about 50 islands, were discovered by Columbus in 1493.
In a dramatic animal encounter, Leo leapt on a smaller adversary and secured victory with a decisive grip around the leopard’s windpipe, turning the skirmish in his favor.
The Till-Used horse initially named Breadalbane Colt was jostled by competitors in early races. Owner August Belmont renamed him The Till-Used, under which he rose to fame.
Industries seek expense reductions amid rising costs. U S steel subsidiaries seek 40 percent rail freight cuts from Pittsburgh to New York and Detroit as rail rate hikes loom. California Packing buys Hurff Co to cut Eastern competition from transport costs. Copper stainless steel and pig iron costs rise. earnings hint at softer results for U S Steel and Chrysler.
A remark argues that a free enterprise system must resist domination by any single nation or alliance. It asserts that no group can sustain a new empire through economic strength or military force, stressing shared global balance and restraint.
The Danube remains cut at Linz Austria as Russian forces block non Soviet shipping. The blockage has left about 700 Danubian vessels idle and empty, influencing postwar river transportation and American interests.
The report outlines proposals for occupation zones in Austria and a German role in Danubian affairs. Secretary Cannon urges willingness to hear each other while the United States pushes for area agreements. Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Vishinsky resists broad US proposals, risking a stalemate in committee talks.
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