Winchester Council Approves Full Time Fire Chief
The Winchester Common Council approved a ordinance to employ a full time paid fire chief, passing first and second readings unanimously. The meeting also discussed county fire coordination with the Clearbrook and other departments, a plan to route rural fire calls through the police system, and parking/building permits amid related discussions.
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Winchester
Lawrence
L. B. Sirbaugh
Frederick County Board of Agriculture
Clearbrook
Middletown
Stephens City
Lupton Orchard
Cather
Testimony on Bilbo Campaign Draws Jail Beatings Allegations
Gulfport police officer testified he struck Richard E. Daniel a negro, two or three times, in the county jail after Daniel was arrested July 2 during the Democratic senatorial primary vote. Daniel testified before a Senate committee investigating Bilbo’s campaign, noting beatings and attempts to vote.
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Jackson
Miss
Gulfport
Richard E. Daniel
Daniel
Senate
Theo G. Bilbo
Robert L. Williams
William
Bilbo
Mississippi
Cg Ss
Ellender
D-La
Tameas
Vardano R. Collier
Bridgers
Bridges
R-N.h
Natchez
Visco se Plant Faces Fuel and Raw Material Strain
A. G. McVay of the American Viscose plant warns that fuel supplies may not be enough as a government embargo on rail freight tightens. The Front Royal facility, running on coal at about 700 tons daily, may have to cut operations if raw material supply falls short or embargoes persist. Conversion to oil was discussed but not pursued.
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Indusin
A. G. McVay
McVay
Front Royal
UMW
Thomas Kennedy
Lewis
John F. Sonnett
Lt Paynts
Sonnett
Einien
Sennett
Padway
AFL Council
Oakland Mayor Uses Emergency Powers To Counter Strike
Oakland declares state of emergency and places police and fire power under Mayor Herbert L. Beach as AFL strike paralyzes the city. Giant walkout halts transport, blocks Bay Bridge traffic, disrupts industry, and leads to scattered injuries amid demonstrations and disruptions to newspapers and commerce.
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Oakland
Calif
Herbert L. Beach
Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge
East Bay
Winchester Farmers Win Hybrid Corn Awards
Roy Kern of Winchester won first place in the hybrid corn show conducted last month by Southern States Winchester. His entry of three ears of U S 13 hybrid corn earned a blue ribbon and a 0.8 13 hybrid seed 1947 planting. Second place went to The Winchester crop of Til. 448 and Mrs. Ch man had a crop of Ohio W. 17. County Agent I Fred Stine judged 17 contestants from local farmers who raised corn from hybrid seed served by Southern States and its Agencies.
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Roy Kern
Winchester
Winchester A
U. S
Ch Man
Ohio
I. Fred Stine
Handicapped Vets Employment Boost Debated at Legion Meeting
The Conrad Hoover Post 21 American Legion in Winchester screened No Help Wanted a film urging rehabilitation and placement of disabled veterans. Local business reps and attendees reviewed dues status, new colors donated by B nai B rith, and post meeting time changes to 7 30.
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Winchester
Conrad Hoover
American Legion
Sarah Zane Hall
National Association of Mutual Eeeeley Companies
M. Levitt
Rird
Winchester Industries
Paul Ayers
National Fruit Products
Warren
O'Sullivan Rubber
Wendell Goode
Virginia Woolen
Richard Veitel
Oscar Nebel Hosiery
Legion
L. E. Hill
B'nai B'rith Jewish Organization
B'nai B
Gibson Baker
House Committee
Baker
Community Chest Drive Nears End With Strong Support
Winchester community officials announce the Community Chest drive will close Saturday December 1 with a near goal. Officials expect total contributions around $26 000 though the $24 000 quota was not reached. Workers praise volunteers and urge any uncontacted contributors to donate at the address provided.
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Sam
Winchester
Conshan
Hat Sale and Employment Notice at Buzzella Shoppe
Hat sale half price at Buzzella Shoppe and permanent bookkeeping job offered by Wender's. Samsonite luggage order arrives. ads for Lionel train outfit $75 and portable typewriter $30 at Hodgson Brown's. Bosch Prism Binoculars 6x30 offered for races with prices after Dec 5 per Harry L. McCann treasurer.
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Hodgson & Brown
Lionel
Remington
Call
Bosch
Wise County Vote Downgrades Beer and Wine Sales Push
In Wise County a refer endum to permit beer and wine sales failed with a small dry majority across the county. Norton supported continuing sales while Big Stone Gap Appalachia and Pound voted against it. Four towns will later decide on state liquor store operations.
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Wise County
Norton
Big Stone Gap
Appalachia
Expeditor Wyatt Resigns Housing Job
Washington reports Wilson Wyatt, housing expeditor, plans to resign signaling end of internal feuds but leaving questions about the housing program’s future. Friends say he would not accept a compromise on fuller authority to push the program. Official announcement expected soon.
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Wyatt
Washington
Wilson Wyatt
Agra
Eas
Whi
Friendship Fire Co. plans December meeting and sales notice
The Friendship Fire Co. takes place Thursday December 5 at 8 pm with all members urged to attend. Also listed are for sale items from Sears Roebuck including gas and electric water heaters vacuums and 9 by 12 Velvet Broadloom rugs. notice about McKnee's Bana rehearsals on Wednesday December 4 urges attendance and music participation with Christmas music plans and refreshments.
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Friendship Fire Co
Sears, Roebuck Order
S. Loudoun St
Winchester
McKnee
Bana
550 Patients In Baker Hospital By Christmas
Miss Mary Lou Steele announces that Newton D. Baker General Hospital, closed June 30, will be taken over by the Veterans Administration and by Christmas will host at least 550 men. Red Cross and local groups plan decorations, gifts, and entertainment with support from Gray Ladies, Nurses Aids, and Junior Red Cross.
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Mary Lou Steele
Winchester Camp
Newton D. Baker General Hospital
Veterans Administration
The
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Winchester Camp and Hospital Committee
Ethel Rinker
8. C. Brooks
V. F. W. Auxiliary
American Legion
Miss Steel
Knight Pleads Guilty to Murder and Arson
Herman Knight a 32 year old Craigsville mill worker pleaded guilty in Augusta county circuit court to murder and arson in the death of his wife Hazel Knight last August 19. Judge Floridus Crosby sentenced him to 20 years for murder and 3 years for arson, to be served non concurrently.
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Staunton
Herman Knight
Craigsville
Hazel
Augusta County
Floridus
Crosby
Coal stoppage hits nation as embargo cuts freight
Pittsburgh reports a two week coal stoppage and rail freight embargo threaten jobs nationwide. Unemployment could reach two million as auto production stalls and Ford warns of a complete shutdown. New York and Chicago areas expect vast plant closures and worker idling.
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Pittsburgh
AFL United Mine Workers
Ford Motor Co
The
Commerce and Industry Association
New York City
New York
Midwest
Chicago Association of Commerce
Chicago
Paris Socialists Lag in Communist Premier Bid
Paris reports the Socialist National Congress backed Maurice Thorez for interim premier but postponed a decision on joining a Communist led leftist cabinet. The body voted 3 121 to 845, while the invitation to form a popular front cabinet to run the government remained pending amid Socialist hesitancy.
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Paris
France
Socialist National Congress
Maurice Thorez
Communist Party
Popular Front
Bidault
Popular Acan Movement
MRP
National Assembly
Thorez
Second Presbyterian Church Damaged By Fire Staunton
Fire at Second Presbyterian Church in Staunton Va caused estimated damages between 20000 and 30000 dollars. pastor Rev R L St Clair said other churches theaters and a college offered shelter to about 800 members while restoration could take two to three months.
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Staunton
Second Presbyterian
R. L. St. Clair
Second Presiym
Chamber
Virginia Seeks Additional Fuel For Institutions
Virginia acting under the civilian Defense Act moves to secure more coal for state departments and agencies. The state council of defense, with members named by the governor, may purchase coal from nonfederal mines and lease operations to ensure continued government functions amid an ongoing coal strike.
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Richmond
Wana Assembly
Ee Am
M. Tuck
Virginia State Council of Defense
James A. Anderson
William H. Poms
Ae Industan
John Q
Commonwealth
Charges Of Immorality And Dishonesty Require Probe
Four Republican members of the Senate War Investigating Committee released a report detailing charges of immorality venereal disease and incompetence in the armed forces. The War Department denies the conditions and opposes a further inquiry as the Democratic majority objects.
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Washington
Senate
Germany
War Department
Meader
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Irvine
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Michie City Publications Co
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Jam
Young Winchester
Businss
Legion Meeting
Newton D. Baker Hospital
Martinsburg
Executive Committee
Philip Fowle
Henry Hardenburg
Chamber of Commerce
Sarah Zane Fire CO
Wender
Harry L. McCann
Treas
Marion Anderson
C. H Musselman Co
Inwood
W. Va
Margaret L. Hodgson
Baker Hospital
Paemi
M. Wed
Independence Hose Company
Adoe
Braddock St
Headley's
Virginia
State Council of National Defense
United Mine Workers
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John L. Lewis
T. Alan Goldsborough
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