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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1949

Page

11

Western Federation plans push toward a European union

James Marlow surveys Western World plans including the Marshall Plan Atlantic Pact arms program and the Council of Europe. He notes federation talk, limited aims in Congress and the potential first steps toward a Western European union with varied institutional roles and sovereignty limits.

Washington Council of Europe United States Britain Europe Germany Netherlands Italy Austria Belgium Luxembourg Greece Norway Sweden Trieste Turkey Denmark Iceland Ireland Canada France Denmare Portugal U. S Congress Council Parliament of Nations European Unity Movement Winston Churchill Western

Biggest and Best Items Sought for Staunton Fair

Virginians are invited by the State Fair Staunton to compete in a Biggest and Best contest during the fair September 5 to 10 Prizes will go to the tallest boy and girl to the tallest twins to the flower with the largest blossom to the man with the longest beard and to the largest pie cake or vegetable entries Contestants may measure entries against the 1924 fair as a standard Already reported highlights include eight pound carrots a 24 pound beet a 75 pound pumpkin and a 1404 pound hog raised in Augusta county

Staunton Augusta County

House Plants Help Guide from Government Publication

A government booklet titled HOUSE PLANTS offers guidance on caring for indoor plants and boosting success with potted greenery. The 30 page illustrated guide can be obtained for 10 cents postpaid by mailing a coupon to the Information Bureau in Washington DC.

Winchester Star Information Bureau Eye St N. E Washington 2 D. C

DAILY CROSSWORD clues parse nervousness and more

Puzzle fill with a list of crossword clues and answers including nervousness satellite frozen dessert first note of scale astern haughtiness whether chum entire ten cent pieces bird of prey shovel like instrument fencing swords ages rendered fat of swine and a down list covering taste organ innin custom cow pike like fish river Paraguay.

Permits Granted For 4 Residences

Four new dwellings receive city permits issued by Commissioner C P McVicar. Glaize Developments gains two $6000 frame houses on Battle Ave. James W Green Jr plans a 68 by 29 one story on Academy Lane valued at 16000. Orville L Bloom files a 1 story frame dwelling at 337 Shawnee Ave costing 6500. Kenneth E Henry gets a 22 by 12 office and store at 1516 Valley Ave for a second hand car lot run by Edgar Whiting with a 500 building cost.

Glaize Developments Battle Ave James W. Green Jr Brakeblok Academy Lane Shawnee Ave Orville L. Bloom R. 1 Winchester Kenneth E. Henry Valley Ave Edgar Whiting

When You Drive Be Considerate Be Courteous Be Careful Be Safe

Public safety notice urges drivers to adopt courteous behavior and careful driving to reduce accidents and injuries. Emphasizes safety reminders and responsible conduct on roadways.

Three-Day Coal Week Tied to Monopoly Plot

Walter R. Thurmond, secretary of the Southern Coal Producers Assn., testified before the Senate banking committee that the three-day work week imposed by United Mine Workers is part of a long-term plan to monopolize the coal industry. He urged laws penalizing unions and parity for industry, as hearings wind down Friday.

Washington United Mine Workers Walter R. Thurmond Southern Coal Producers Assn Senate Banking Committee Thurmond

Doctors deny ads as bribe threat in Minnesota

Minnesota doctors defend newspaper ads for health insurance support amid claims of bribery by backers of President Truman's plan. Publishers counter the accusation as the debate over health reform simmers.

Washington Minnesota Truman Ihealth Insurance Program Committee For the Nation’s Health Acene

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