Farben Directors Go on Trial for War Crimes
A four man U S court opens war crimes proceedings against 24 I G Farben directors in Nuremberg Germany accusing them of aiding Hitler's aggression and plundering conquered nations while using slave labor. Twenty two of the indicted sit in court as the trial begins with Brig Gen Telford Taylor declaring the group made war possible.
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Mernberg
Germany
U. S
I. G. Farben Chemitrust
Adolf Hitler
Telford Taylor
Taylor
United States
Farben
I. G. Farben
I. G. Farbeningus
Aktiengesellschaft— Sich
Hermann Goering
Hitler
Parben
Docktoday. Com
Brueggeman
Karl Wurster
Trolley Fire Sparks Panic Injures Eleven Passengers
In Philadelphia last night a blaze in a trolley fuse box caused smoke and panic as 75 passengers smashed windows and doors to escape. At least 11 people were injured by flying glass and debris.
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Philadelphia
ALL PRESENT STOCK OF RADIOS AT COST
Classified ad column lists radios from Bailey and Goodman at 129 N. Loudoun St with contact 4448, indicating stock at cost. Also notes York Inn entertainment with piano from 8 to closing and no cover charge, plus other small ads for peaches, leave bonds, a housing request, a bank president, and a beauty shop reopening.
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Bailey and Goodman
Loudoun St
York Inn
England Cuts Meat Ration to 20 Cts Weekly
London reports drastic new government limits to curb a 2.4 billion dollar deficit. Weekly meat ration drops from 1s 2d to 1s, tea stays at 2 ounces weekly, and overall food and travel constraints hit restaurants.
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England
London
Attlee
Hemisphere defense treaty approved by Inter-American committee
The Inter-American Conference full committee approved eight articles of a draft defense treaty defining aggression and defense measures. Article E calls for immediate joint consultations to settle conflicts peacefully, while Article A allows collective action pending United Nations action. Bramuglia said Argentina is satisfied with differentiation of intra and extra-hemisphere conflicts as Brazil plans to sign next Tuesday at Itamaraty palace.
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Quintandinha
Brazil
United Nations
Juan A. Bramuglia
Real Estate Groups Indicted In Antitrust Case
Federal grand jury indicts the National Association of Real Estate Boards and the Washington Real Estate Board on charges of conspiring to fix real estate commissions in DC Properties. Civil action seeks removal of unlawful provisions and names Herbert Melson and 15 board members. Two juries in Washington probe price maintenance conspiracies.
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Washington
Clark
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Washington Real Estate Board
National Association
Real Estate Board
District of Columbia
Commission
le File
Herbert Melson
The
of Washington Board
Uniform Commission
Justice Department
Anti-Trust Division
Expanded Library Quarters Are Sought
Front Royal residents seek larger quarters for the Warren County community library as a committee investigates the need. Dr. Fred Wampler reports spring water tests near the Remount Station following a child’s death and illness in the family. No tularemia evidence from a dead rabbit found earlier. spiral meningitis case in Waterlick has cleared up.
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Front Royal
Warren County Board of Supervisors
Fred Wampler
Remount Station
Waterlick
O Mahoney Warns Steel Leaders Faith in America Needed
Senator O Mahoney says some steel industry leaders echo Stalin and should instead expand production to tap untapped American markets. He cites NYSE data showing profits up 97.9 percent and a Commerce report flagging 1946 per capita income at 1200 dollars, arguing faith and investment will curb inflation. Other senators warn of price wages spirals and urge united efforts to fight inflation.
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Washington
O'Mahoney
D-Wye
Stalin
Russia
O’mahoney
Doney Calif
Hatch
United States
Wyoming
American
Senators Say In Brief Expand production and market access
Senators urge expanding production and tapping an American market not yet used. Downey notes consumers cannot continue paying high prices. Hatch warns high prices precipitate a future crash. The brief reflects party voices on economic policy and market access.
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O'Mahoney
Congressional panel probes economic health and prices
The joint committee on the economic report has held hearings on the state of business health and plans a nationwide inquiry this fall into rising prices. Wyoming Senator O'Mahoney argues steel executives doubt capitalism's ability, noting Soviet concerns and US consumption power outpacing business production.
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Joint
Congressional Committee On
Polio Survivor Delivers Baby as Legion Parade Opens
Mrs Estelle Breene, long bedridden from polio, has given birth to a daughter at Nazareth hospital. Doctors report both mother and six pound baby are doing nicely. In New York thousands of American Legionnaires gather for the 29th convention with caucuses, housing talks, and festive events underway.
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Philadelphia
Estelle Breene
Nazareth Hospital
New York
American Legionaries
Decision From Hannegan on 1948 Chairmanship Within Two Weeks
Postmaster General Hannegan says a ruling on resigning as Democratic National Committee chairman will come within two weeks. He cites normal blood pressure and aims to slow down if doctors advise. Truman reportedly backs Anderson for 1948 campaign director, though some doubt. Hatch likely to seek reelection and may be asked to stay in the Senate.
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Washington
Hannegan
Democratic National Committee
National Committee
Truman
Agriculture Andereson
Anderson
Senate
New Mexico
Hatch
Admiral Byrd Shows Considerable Improvement at Johns Hopkins
Johns Hopkins Hospital reported considerable improvement in the condition of Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd after his visit last Friday for diagnosis and treatment of a medical condition. A hospital spokesman said the admiral was resting and doctors are completely satisfied with his progress.
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Baltimore
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Richard E. Byrd
Sikhs Attack Train Carrying Two Americans
Two U S State Department employees report a Sikh mob halted a train killing 15 Muslim passengers and attempting to enter the Americans’ compartment. Captured by villagers, the incident near Muir prompted a military guard at Ferozepore to take control.
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Lahore
Pakistan
U.S. State
Department
Charles Caple
Little Rock
Ark
U. S
New Delhi
Jane Boranzer
Sacramenton
Calif
U. S. Information Service
Muir
Caple
Bhatinda
Ferozepore
Kashmir
India
Punjab
Clarke County Schools to Open With 1450 Enrollment
Clarke county schools plan to open Friday of next week with about 1450 students enrolled Superintendent Archie F Robertson notes one teaching post unfilled for Latin and librarian duties at Boyce high school Sixteen new teachers join staff including Isobel V Larrick a Berryville English history teacher and Melton F Wright assistant principal at Boyce high school New Berryville high school hires include Martin L Dellinger as assistant principal and Chester S Rockwell as athletic director The latter a World War II veteran now with the Veterans Administration in Washington holds a master’s degree from the University
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Clarke County
Archie F. Robertson
Robertson
Boyce High School
Isobel V. Larrick
Winchester
Mary Washington College
Berryville High School
Melton F. Wright
Stephens City
Wright
Boyce
Henry Johns
Winchester Business College
Berryville High
Nor thern Virginia District Home Economics Conference Opens
The Northern Virginia District home economics teachers conference begins tomorrow at the George Washington hotel with a three day program. Miss Helen Ward of Richmond will lead a discussion on the school lunch program starting at 1 p.m. Mrs Eliza Trainham of Marshall will preside at the opening with registrations from more than 15 counties.
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Northern Virginia
George Washington Hotel
Helen Ward
Richmond
Virginia
Eliza Trainham
Marshall
Four Week Traffic Survey To Start Tomorrow In Winchester
More than twenty local workers under the state highway department will initiate a four week traffic survey in Winchester beginning tomorrow. The study includes a customer parking survey, perimeter traffic checks, and turning movement reviews at key intersections to judge origin destination and parking patterns.
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State Highway Department
Winchester
K. M. Wilkinson
Highway Department Traffic and Planning Division
Auto
Ube
Dorothy L. Nixon
Adelaide May L. Coble
Rue M
Howard Allen
Gordon Nelson
Owens
Ralph Harry
Donald Sartelle
John Hepner
Les Johnston
Wilbur Johnston
Ted Staples
William Dunn
Ben Dutton, Jr
Emory Hammock
Richard Duffey
James Miller
J. L. Brown
Highway Department
Wilkinson
Gordon
Alabama approves tax amendment to boost teacher salaries
In Birmingham on August 27 the voters backed a constitutional amendment by four to one to divert income tax revenues to schools. It earmarks about $7.5 million yearly for higher teacher salaries, promising roughly a 50 percent rise for Alabama educators.
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Alabama
Birmingham
Ala
Senator Byrd Hosts Annual Fruit Growers Picnic At Rosemont
Senator Byrd will host his 20th annual fruit growers picnic Saturday at the Rosemont orchard near Berryville. About 2,500 guests expected with speakers from the Winchester Research Center USDA and others. If rain arrives the event moves to Berryville packing house.
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Byrd
Rosemont
Berryville
Ornor William ‘Tuck
Susan Tokes
Virginia
Walter S. Hough
Winchester Research Eec
J. R. Pe
United States Department of Agriculture _research administration
M. E. Knouse
National Fruit Product Co
Bread ration cut to six ounces daily in France
Paris reports that due to a deplorable grain harvest the government announces further cuts in the national bread ration to six ounces per day.
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Paris
France
Winchester Lions sponsor local entrant for Northern Virginia pageant
Photo by Hugh shows the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Ben Cather of this city set to represent the Winchester Lions club in the Northern Virginia beauty pageant Friday night at the Berryville horse show grounds. The Clarke county Lions host. She is a Handley High School graduate employed at Farmers and Merchants National Bank. Last year Marian Kiracofe, sponsored by the local Lions, placed third.
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Hugh
J. Ben Cather
Winchester Lions Club
Northern Virginia
Berryville
Clarke County Lions
Crisman
Handley High School
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Marian Kiracofe
Divorce by pinochle fails to settle case in Cleveland
In Cleveland a 1500 point pinochle duel between a quarrelsome husband Sey mour Weiss and wife June H. Weiss failed to end their divorce dispute. He promised not to molest her after winning but reneged. she had agreed to drop her suit if she lost. The rift continues with three young children involved.
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Cleveland
Burt W. Griffin
June H. Weiss
Seymour
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