Peach prices rise as bumper crop moves to market
The market sees a heavy peach crop entering the area with Georgia Belle Hale Haven and Elberta varieties offered by growers at about 2 dollars a bushel for free run U S No 1 Elberta prices up to 3 dollars. Early Elbertas expected next week as packing houses begin full operation. Potential market break feared around Labor Day.
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Georgia Belle
Hale Haven
Peach Report
Martinsburg
U. S
Elberta
W. Butler Jr
Roy Cather
Old Mill Storage
E. R. Conner
Stephens City
Virginia Five Day Weather Outlook Above Normal Temperatures
The outlook calls for temperatures averaging three to seven degrees above normal across Virginia. Some showers are expected toward the end of the week and again over the weekend.
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Virginia
1814 Virginia Militia mobilization details for war service
War Department requisitioned 12000 Virginia militia on July 4 1814. Adj Gen Moses Green ordered Gen James Singleton to organize a detachment of 957 men with 54 officers to be fully equipped and ready to march within ten days. The 16th Virginia Brigade supplied regiments from Frederick County the Bist List and 122nd. The detachment included Capt Coyle's Light Infantry Co Capt Pittman's Light Infantry Co and officers from the 51st and 122nd with Maj Dougall Campbell and Maj James Hite attached. Cols Taylor and Ball noted.
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War Department
Virginia
United States
Adj
Moses Green
James Singleton
16Th
Or Valley Brigade
Frederick County
Bist
122Nd
Singleton
31St
John H. Bell
Coyle
51St
Pittman
Griffin Taylor
Ireland
Dougall Campbell
67Th
James Hite
55Th
Taylor
Ball
Frederick
Clarke County
Meeting Notice and Local Yard Party Announced
An Alcoholics Anonymous meeting is set for Tuesday August 9 at 8:00 P.M. at the Episcopal Parish House with the public invited. Lions Club hosts a Yard Party at Stephens City High School lawn on Friday August 12 at 5:00 P.M. with rain backup on Saturday August 13. An auction sale of antiques from the Peggy Miller Estate is planned Thursday August 11 at 1:00 P.M. at 7 S Braddock St. Headley’s Auctions.
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Episcopal
Lions
Stephens City High School
Hiley
Hale Haven
Boyd's
Valley proves attractive for farming and industry tie up
Ford Bacon Davis concludes in a 107 page survey for Potomac Edison areas that the Shenandoah Valley offers suitable plant sites and good living conditions for factory workers. The report notes strong rail and highway access, abundant natural resources, a native born labor pool, and potential for many medium size plants with some large operations. Potomac Edison plans to use the study to attract industry with local organization support.
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Shenandoah Valley
Ford, Bacon and
Davis
Potomac Edison Electric Power
United States
Potomac Edison
County 4-H Girls Enter Six-County Area Contest
Frederick county 4-H girls join entrants from Clarke Shenandoah Loudoun Warren and Fauquier for a six county area contest at N Va Power Co kitchen Winchester. Replacements for two ineligible victors are Frieda Million and Naomi Racey with several demonstrations and medals planned. Area winners advance to a statewide contest.
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Frederick County
N. Va
Miss Snapp
Naomi Racey
Alice White
Virginia Palmer
Roxanne Rogers
Mary Hollar
Betty Wilson
Sarah Marie Smith
Frederick
Clarke
Shenandoah
Loudoun
Warren
Fauquier
Grass hopper photo scandal shocks Peoria readers
In Peoria Illinois the Peoria Star prints a prank photo making a grasshopper look as large as a hayrack. The paper apologizes for toying with the truth as readers condemn the image and its impact on children.
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Peoria
Ill
Peoria Star
Star
12 Per Cent Idle Critical Figure For U S Spending
The White House signaled that federal outlays will target areas with unemployment at or above 12 percent. Presidential Assistant John R Steelman cited Cumberland, Maryland, as likely to be in that category.
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U.S
Washington
White House
John R Steelman
Cumberland
Bradley Calls European Tour a Grand Start for Pact Unity
General Omar Bradley and Air Force Chief of Staff Hoyt Vandenberg plus Admiral Louis Denfeld returned from 10 days with Atlantic Pact military chiefs in Europe. They will brief the Senate armed forces committee on plans to organize under the pact and inspect U.S. forces in Germany and Austria.
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Washington
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Congress
Europe
Omar N. Bradley
Army
Hoyt
Vandenberg
Air Force
Louis Denfeld
Senate Armed Forces Committee
Bradley
U. S
Germany
Austria
Defense Chiefs
Ecuador Lifeline Looms Amid 100000 Homeless After Quake
In Quito and Ambato the Aug 9 quake gutted 50 communities with thousands dead. Government estimates 4000 dead possible. 75 percent of Ambato homes in ruins. Plans include a 20 year bond to fund rebuilding and an emergency U.S. aid airlift.
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Quito
Ecuador
Galo Plaza Lasso
Plaza
Ambato
United States
Miguel Albornoz
National Fruit To Operate Timberville Plant
National Fruit Products Co of Winchester will operate the Timberville apple processing plant under lease as Virginia Canfoods announces a near term plan. John Scully III will join as general manager with 300 000 bushels expected from area growers and National Fruit officers including W W Hunt Frank Armstrong Jr Howard Shockey and A B Babb slated to attend.
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Timberville
Virginia Canfoods
National Fruit Products Co
Winchester
Canfoods
John 8. Cowl
National Fruit
John Scully
W. W. Hunt
Frank Armstrong Jr
Howard Shockey
A B. Babb
National Fruit Product Co
War Fear Lessons Says Secretary Lie
U N Secretary-general Trygve Lie outlines a six point program to strengthen world peace and reduce war danger. In his fourth annual report he calls the past year a year of progress and credits the lifting of the Berlin blockade for improved atmosphere. He urges continued big power consultation and proposes help on German Austrian and Japanese peace treaties atomic control and an international police force. He also calls for admitting all 14 applicants to the U N and prioritizing Middle East economic aid.
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Lie
Security Council
Unlicensed Driver Pleads Guilty in Death Car Case
Frances Westwood Wright of 112 N Cameron St admitted guilt of driving without a license after a Valley Pike crash on July 26 that killed John St John of Winchester. Trooper James Kincaid said Wright was forced off by two tractor trailers. she was treated for a fractured shoulder and fined five dollars plus costs.
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Frances Westwood Wright
N. Cameron
Trial Justice Court
James Kincaid
Miss Wright
Valley Pike
John
Wright
70 Percent See Slump Bottom in Fifth District
Richmond August report shows about 70 percent of Fifth District business executives believe the current slump has bottomed. Over half expect an upturn, while 30 percent foresee continued decline. District retail trade is ahead of average.
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Richmond
Federal Reserve
Republican Split Weakens Minimum Wage Opposition
A mid 20th century scene shows a GOP split affecting debates on amending the wage hour law. Leaders from both parties say the 65 and 75 cent minimums are closely contested. The administration plan would raise to 75 cents and expand coverage, while Lucas proposes a 65 cent base with annual living cost adjustments and some exclusions.
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Washington
House
GOP
Labor Committee
Rep
Lucas
D-Tex
South
Lesinski
D-Mich
Hazelwood Told To Answer Virginia Election Board
The Virginia State Board of Elections asked Robert M. Hazelwood to appear Aug. 16 and name the person who allegedly offered him $10,000 to desert Remmie L. Arnold in the Democratic primary for governor. Hazelwood said he had not received the letter but would be glad to testify. The board seeks clarification to protect election integrity.
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Richmond
State Board of Elections
Robert M. Hazelwood
Remmie L. Arnold
Virginia
Hazelwood
Great reductions in paint and wallpaper sale event
Gardner B. Hellyard announces factory direct wallpaper at 10 cents per roll and paint at 3.25 per gallon with estimates for painting and paper hanging. Public sale advertising a benefit program at Mt Olive E U B Church on Saturday August 13 at 6:30 pm.
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Gardner B. Hellyard
E. Picadilly St
Housing official recalls White House race track case
Tighe Woods testified before a special Senate committee that Maj. Gen Harry H. Vaughn, President Truman's military aide, urged him at the White House on January 9, 1948 to handle the Tanforan track construction matter on its merits and legality. Vaughn said his friends were interested in the California project and warned against office prejudice due to the race track context.
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Washington
Tighe Woods
Harry H. Vaughn
White House
Vaughn
California
Woods
Tanforan
San Francisco
Calif
Senate
Truman
Apple Market Slumps Then Moves To Improve
Apple market described as rough with green apples selling 50 cents to $1 under last year due to weak demand. H. W. Butler Jr notes Rambos may fetch up to $2.50 per No 1, while scab and splitting limit quality. Greenings delayed, red Gravensteins stored for futures around $2.75, with Omps and Nicodemus orchards supplying fruit. To date 13 carloads and 35 trucks moved, below last year.
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H. W. Butler Packing House
Harry Butler Jr
Butler
Philadelphia
House Group Votes Boost in Tax for Social Security
The House Ways and Means Committee approves raising the social security payroll tax from 1.8 billion to 2.7 billion next year and to about 3.6 billion in 1951, with further increases planned for 1960 1965 and 1970. It also votes a roughly 70 percent cost of living boost for existing retired workers. The moves await House Senate action amid Democratic leadership doubts on final action this year.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means
Senate
Mayor J N Fields Dies After Municipal Court Session
In Grovetown Georgia Mayor J N Fields moments after dismissing a Municipal court session collapsed and died at age 55. A doctor identified a heart ailment as the cause.
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Grovetown
J. N. Fields
Winchester Council to Discuss Polio Situation
A special Winchester council meeting is set for 4 p m tomorrow with health officer Dr J W Still to review the local polio outbreak. City cases are at a record high as officials seek steps to curb spread. The regular August meeting tonight was cancelled for lack of a quorum.
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Winchester
J. W. Still
Elks Picnic At Jordan Springs Draws Large Local Crowd
The Winchester Elks plan a major annual outing at Jordan Springs tomorrow for members and families. Committee members include P. B. Wright Jack Brandon Beverly Bailey Lee Ebert Howard Cahill Maurice Pifer and C R Grubbs. Food prep starts with Elks home employees and lunch boxes will be distributed at 5 p m. The picnic begins at 2 p m with games swimming and dancing for all ages.
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Jordan Springs
Winchester Elks
P. B. Wright
Jack Brandon
Beverly Bailey
Lee Ebert
Howard Cahill
Maurice Pifer
C. R. Grubbs
Elks Home
Winchester Derby Champion Heads to Akron Races
Clarke county’s first Soap Box Derby champion Ivan Barb will travel with his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Barb to Akron to represent Winchester in the All-American races. He earned the right after a close finish with Jesse Yowell and will seek the national title and a $5000 college scholarship.
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Ivan Barb
Clarke County
Winchester
Akron
John Barb
Berryville
Ivan
James
Irvin
Garland
Shirley
Evelyn
Valley Newstand
Hillary Brant
Rein
Jesse Yowell
Culpeper
Yowell
Glenwood Rinard
Calvin Brown
Robert Emmons
Donald Stotler
Julius Armel
Francis Yancey Jr
Samuel Long
Oliver Lohr Jr
Young Barb
Barb
Fort George
Bayliss
Vandenberg proposes cash cut in western Europe aid
Senator Vandenberg urged Secretary Johnson to furnish about 580 million dollars in cash for the first year of Western European arms aid with the rest in contract authorizations. Johnson defended the total cost and warned that delaying mobilization could endanger U S security if Europe is overrun. He said equipment and forces would take months to move across the Atlantic and emphasized the need for rapid readiness.
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Washington
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Michigan
Louis Johnson
Congress
Truman
Johnson
Sostering Sons
Senate Forvigé Relations and
Europe
United States
Atlantic
Soan
Knowland
Stephens City Adopts Sewage Disposal Ruling
Stephens City approved a third reading of an ordinance controlling sewage disposal. The health department will design approved systems and inspect work for new or altered installations. Dr. J W Still praised the action and sought a county wide ordinance. The town also annexed Bell Air subdivision as part of the corporation with 31 lots from 10 acres.
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Stephens City
Health Department
Daniel Layman
County
Sanitarian
J. W. Still
Dr. Still
Bell Air
H. R. Mills
W. S. Cook
L. J. Saunders
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Hopper Pix Big
Hayrack
Tungarahua
U. S. Army
Navy
Caribbean
National Fruit To
Secty
U. N
Middle East
Stephenson
Olive E. U. B. Church Benefit Public School
Apple
Elks
Rare
Kernstown Methodist Church
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