Ten film writers indicted for contempt in Hollywood inquiry
Washington December 6 ten movie writers producers and directors were indicted for contempt of Congress at the inquiry into Communist influence in Hollywood. Named defendants include Albert Maltz Dalton Trumbo Samuel Ornitz John Howard Lawson Ring Lardner Jr Herbert Biberman Robert Adrian Scott Lester Cole Alvah Bessie and Edward Dink. Eight face added charges for refusing to state Guild membership.
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Washington
Hollywood
Albert Maltz
Dalton Trumbo
Samuel Ornitz
John Howard Lawson
Ring Lardner, Jr
Herbert Biberman
Robert Adrian Scott
Lester Cole
Alvah Bessie
Edward Dink
Screen Writers Guild
United States Milk Consumption Stands Out
The United States stands as a notably large consumer of milk, with broad implications for farming, dairy policy, and food supply chains across the country.
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United States
Tax Payments Create Line at City Office
Citizens packed the city treasurer’s office to pay property taxes and poll tax with a 5 percent penalty to unpaid taxes after today. Treasurer W A Baker and staff stayed busy as lines thinned this morning. city auditors did not report daily receipts. Poll tax payments are due by end of business Monday to maintain eligibility for an April primary if held.
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W.A. Baker
John Jones
Local Fans View Walcott Baer Bout On TV in Winchester
About 75 locals watched the Louis Walcott versus Jersey Joe Baer 15 round bout on a seven inch television in Winchester. Opinions split on the decision with some calling Walcott the winner and others preferring a draw or Jersey Joe’s clever boxing. Observers noted clear viewing from 20 feet, with two Washington stations WNBW and WMAL carrying the telecast.
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Louis Walcott
Dudley Lichliter
Valley Services Station
Louis
Brown
Kaye Buddy Baer
Washington
Ralph Hardy
National Fruit Product Co
Hardy
Jersey Joe
Harry Lichliter
Miller and Anderson
General Electric Supply Corp
Winchester
Richard F. Lewis Jr
WINC
B. B. Dutton
B. M. Knight
George H. Smith
Delmar
Arthur Robinson
Earl Clowser
J. Pinckney Arthur
Frank Armstrong
Hunter Maddox
John Wolfe
Joe Miller
David Kinter
Hunter Gaunt
Garland Spillman
Walter Bosserman, Jr
Claude Cammer
Lee Grant
Otis Sargent
Louis Sargent
Handley
Sargent
Lewis
S. Lee Grant
Grant
Valley Service Station
Walter Bosserman
Walcott
Rubber world production in 1890 barely 3000 tons
In 1890 global rubber output stood at roughly 3,000 tons, reflecting limited early industrial demand and supply constraints for the material used in tires, footwear, and industrial goods.
Guard French Assembly During Strike Debate
A wartime reflection notes Americans spent about 400 million dollars yearly on foreign travel and U S orange consumption rising from 21 to 38 pounds per person amid fears of famine diminishing only in a few nations.
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French Assembly
U.S
Chamber of Deputies
Paris
France
National Assembly
Jules Moch
Assembly
Help Keep Virginia BE CAREFUL WITH FIRE Green
A public safety reminder urges Virginians to prevent fires and protect forests during dry conditions. Officials emphasize responsible burning and available resources for reporting fires and securing permits as summer droughts persist.
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Virginia
Backs Control Plan plans larger 1947 edition with Carter Grant
The annual publication will be bigger and include a Carter Grant section with a map by Chappelear, portraits, and an editor article on Thoroughbred breeding in Shenandoah before 1860 noting horses and stud farms. Clarke county history items will be photographed for preservation, with county portraits sought for the society collection.
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Chappelear
Shenandoah
MacKay-Smith
Clarke County
G. Kenneth Levi
Clarke
BE. K. Meade
J. C. Griffing
T. E. Blackwell
George Harrison Burwell
Robert Page Burwell
Nathaniel Burwell
Glenwood
Courtney Jones
Glass
Fairfax Grant
Neck
Virginia
West Virginia
Potomac
Rappahannock
England
Frederick
George Washington
Greenway Court
Frederick County
Episcopal Church
Winchester
Clarke Society Hears Glass on Fairfax Grant
William Wood Glass of Winchester spoke to the Clarke County Historical Association on the Fairfax Grant. He outlined Thomas Lord Fairfax life and called the grant generous, arguing historians erred in claiming it was ever confiscated. Col. James M. Thompson introduced, with Mrs. Clifton Price reporting a $45 cash balance.
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William Wood Glass
Winchester
Clarke County
Go to Church Tomorrow Message Card
A motivational note urges attending church tomorrow with the line that spiritual attendance improves mood regardless of one’s perceived goodness. The message emphasizes a positive aftertaste of participation.
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F. A. Shryock Co
Millwood Ave
Thermo Weld
Cammer Tere
Handley School
Rabbi Isaak Schwarz
Matyne
Samuel
Sobrieski
Lieja Rebebkowna
Felician Michalowski
Elizabetta Herenda
Greece
Themistocles Sophoulis
Pindos
International
Pacific
North Atlantic
Rileys Real Estate
Hansbrough & Carter Bldg
Bellview Avenue
Hoye Riley
Leonard Riley
Front Royal
Winchester Furniture CO
Loudoun
Ueek
Bendix
Motorola
Molden Electric Co., Inc
the Great Appliance Store
S. Loudoun St
Stanley
R. L. Rossman
Gray Ave
the Valley Photo Centre
Palace Hotel
Eastman Kodaks & Supplies
Graflex
Cushman
Scooter
Molden Electric Co
Commerce
Averell Harriman
House Banking and Currency Committee
Truman
Clarke Society
Hears Glass
Posture Foundation
B. F. Goodrich
Loudon
Waterford
Hugh S. Lupton & Son
Rouss Ave
Winchester News Co
Associated Press
Collier’s Magazine
John Lusack
Joe Steffy Richard Scott Charles Justic
Bobby Layne
Geo. Connor
Notre Dame
Army
Navy
Carolina
Texas
AP & Collier's
AP & Colliers
S. Loudoun Street
BAKER
Anderson Electrical CO
N. Braddock St
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