Byrnes Defies Soviet Push in Conference Rules Debate
Secretary Byrnes rejects Soviet bid for a mandatory two thirds vote on conference recommendations. plenary session endorses British compromise allowing both two thirds and simple majority votes to pass peace treaty rules with weight for major allies. Byrnes condemns Soviet rhetoric as loose talk and defends allied participation in postwar decisions.
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Russia
En Ministers Council
Poland
Czecho
Ukraine
F. Byrnes
Byrnes
Postwar Voices on Peace and Nation Participation
A fragment reflects a call to prove worthiness of sons and daughters and to pursue peace. It questions why nations that won the war must endure intermittent struggle over their right to participate in shaping the peace process.
U. S. Delegation Heads to Copenhagen for Food Conference
The White House said U S delegates to the international food conference in Copenhagen next month will have a free hand and open minds on proposals for a world food board. Presidential press secretary Charles G Ross stressed that the cabinet has rejected nothing and approved nothing, and the matter was discussed informally at a cabinet meeting.
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Washington
White House
United States
World Food Board
Charles G. Ross
Pro
Food Board
Truman
Copenhagen
Midshipmen And Cadets To Take Bloodsworth Island
Three hundred fifty second classmen from the United States Military Academy joined the Navy’s group aboard the Okanogan for joint amphibious training with Annapolis cadets. They sail to Little Creek, Virginia to stage a mock assault on Bloodsworth Island in Chesapeake Bay using a large array of ships.
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West Point
N. Y
United States Military Academy
U. S
Okanogan
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Clarke County Realty Transfers Landmark Property Rolls On
Clarke County deeds show L H Roy and others transferring parcels in Boyce and Millwood to multiple buyers including Martin and Ellen Michelson and John and Margaret Zombro. The filings include right of way agreements with Northern Virginia Power Company affecting several named owners and farms such as Chapel Hill Farm.
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L. H. Roy
Martin S. Michelson
Ellen W. Michelson
Boyce
Virginia Avenue
Als
Greenway
Nora Ellen Neville
Frank B. Neville
Haywood Leake
Gladys Virginia Leake
Millwood
Clarke County
Northern Virginia Power Company
J. E. Stuart
Vivian M. Stuart
A. D. B. Byrd
T. N. Byrd
Ashton -Tavenner
Edward W Devereux
Jessie C. Dearmont
Conway
Margaret C. Russell
David R. Donovan
Chapel Hill Farm
J. H. Funkhouser
Katie C. Funkhouser
Harry W. Boyd
Blockade Of Palestine Immigration Discussed By Britain
London reports Britain plans land air and sea measures to stop unauthorized Jewish immigration to Palestine. The foreign office asked Russia and Romania to halt embarkations from Constanza and other ports. A ship waits in Romanian waters and 1500 immigrants aboard were denied landing at Taifa Harbor. The Mediterranean Fleet prepares to intercept Palestine bound ships. official denial of any rendezvous.
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London
Palestine
Foreign Office
Britain
Constanza
France
Italy
Czechoslovakia
Poland
Ajax
Taifa
Malta
Mediterranean
Grecian
Royal Navy
Berryville Man Named Chair for VMI Endowment Drive
Edward McC Williams of Berryville is named chairman for Berryville and nearby areas to spearhead a drive to raise 1.5 million dollars for the Virginia Military Institute. Williams, a 1923 VMI graduate with a B S degree, will lead local fundraising efforts.
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Berryville
Edward McC. Williams
Virginia Military Institute
Williams
Minks Fall 6 1 to Front Royal in Twilight
Front Royal defeated the Mid-Middletown Minks 6-1 in a twilight game. Viscose pitcher Beattie earned the win while Judy took the loss. Viscose plans inter-plant games at Nitro W Va on Saturday and Sunday.
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Front Royal
Middletown Minks
Viscose
Russell
Eddins
Ogle
Beattie
Judy
Nitro
W Va
Baldwin Yearlings Bring $12,600 At Kentucky Sale
A total of 12,600 dollars was paid for the three Baldwin yearlings at Keeneland. Prices included a Grey filly by Rosemont Royal Chain selling for 5,500 dollars and a Brown colt by Charce Shota by Aeriel bringing 3,000 dollars, with other bids totaling 12,600 dollars. Baldwin plans two more offerings at Saratoga Springs sales this month.
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Berryville
Keeneland
Brownea Ny
Aerleon
Josep . Steenman
Rosemont
Royal Chain
Royal Canopy
Leo Gerngross
Charce Shot
Aeriel
Fred Wyse
Mr. Baldwin
Saratoga Springs
Truman Promises U S Good For a Thousand Years
President Truman told 117 visiting youths from across the country that the American republic is "good for a thousand years" and that the government represents the will of the majority. He praised the system as the finest in history and shook hands with each student after remarks.
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Washington
Truman
American Republic
United States
American Legion
Eight Marriages Two Divorces in Clarke Last Month
Berryville reports July in Clarke County shows eight marriages all white and two divorces both white. The Clarke County Clerk's Office lists the entries for the month with these counts.
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Clarke
Berryville
Clarke County Clerks Office
Los Angeles Marks Its Centenary Amid Tensions
Los Angeles celebrates 100 years since its 1846 flag raising as city officials balance commemorations with sensitive diplomacy. The ceremony acknowledges its Mexican heritage as the city remains the second largest Mexican population center after Mexico City.
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Los Angeles
The
Angels
California
Mexico
United States
Trombone Player Wins $5 Attendance Prize
Chauncey Snapp, trombone player in the Mellnee Municipal Band, left rehearsal $5 richer after winning the Bell Clothes Shop attendance prize. The Grove Furniture Company will sponsor the next prize next Monday evening.
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Chauncey Snapp
Mellnee
Bell Clothes Shop
Grove Furniture Company
Winchester Army Recruiting Station Gets New Commanding Officer
Lt. T. A. Fleck is named commanding officer at the Winchester Army Recruiting Station replacing Lt. George J. Gocke of Cumberland Maryland who was only temporary. Fleck transfers from Keesler Field Biloxi Mississippi to lead the station.
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T. A. Fleck
Winchester
Fleck
George J. Gocke
Cumberland
Keesler Field
Biloxi
Miss
Fourth District Democrats clash over convention delegates
Peters burg Va August 9 The Fourth Congressional District Democratic Committee meets to settle which Cumberland County faction is the bona fide committee to name delegates to the State Democratic Convention at Richmond September 5 where a candidate will be named for the unexpired term of the late Senator Carter Glass.
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Petersburg
Fourth Congressional District
Democratic Committee
Cumberland County
Richmond
Carter Glass
British Warn If Lives Or Property Threatened
A Foreign Office spokesman said today that Britain would respond if lives or property were threatened in London. The statement came amid international tensions and possible retaliation measures.
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London
Fii
Foreign Office
Britain could act unilaterally over Iran threats
The text states that if a violent or sudden threat to British lives or property arose in Iran Britain would not be required to consult the United Nations Security Council and would feel justified in taking unilateral action. The statement frames international response as potentially independent of UN oversight.
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Iran
Britain
United Nations Security Council
Directors Named At Southern States Meeting
Robert K. Stickley and Carl E. Martin were elected to the Southern States Cooperative Stephens City Service board. Mrs. Julian L. Hammock and Mrs. Alfred Rinker joined the Home Advisory committee. Ray Rinkel became chair with Julian Carbaugh as vice chair after the main session. About 400 attended. The five state cooperative totals $11 million net worth. Stephens City Service sold 1 076 tons of farm supplies last year with $56 475 purchases and $50 395 cost. Gross income was $5 762. expenses $5 375 leaving $385 net, $125 to operating reserve and $265 patron refunds. Miller S. Barley presided. E E Bly assisted. Carl Martin and his band played. Rev Luther P Tederick led singing. Savings
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Robert K. Stickley
Carl .E. Martin
Southern States Cooperative
Stephens City Service
Julian L. Hammock
Alfred Rinker
Ray Rinkel
Julian Carbaugh
Low’s Feed Store
Middletown
Herbert B. Manuel
Southern States Service
Southern States
Miller S. Barley
E. E. Bly
Barley
Carl Martin
Luther P.tederick
Plans Shape Well For Berryville Horse Show
Berryville plans are shaping up for the annual Berryville Horse Show to be held Thursday and Friday August 22 and 23. The prize list lists 28 classes and eight races and entries close August 12.
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Berryville
GI Wives Seek Medical Aid Under Emergency Bill
In July, 658 GI wives sought aid for hospital and medical care under the emergency medical and infant care program, per Dr. A L Garson Jr head of the state bureau of material and child care in Richmond Virginia.
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Richmond
A. L. Garson, Jr
State Bureau of
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