Robbers Crack Two Safes in Garage Offices
Police report two garage businesses in Winchester were robbed last night. Ebert's Garage lost 191 dollars from a four foot square safe opened by tapping a rear window while Bickers Motor Co. on N Loudoun St. saw 100 dollars taken from a safe after entry via an unlocked back window. Investigations led by Capt. F. M. Funk and Sgt. Warren Rudolph.
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Winchester
J. Thomas Boyd
Ebert
Bickers Motor Co
N. Loudoun St
Boyd
Oates Ave
F. M. Funk
Warren Rudolph
Marshall's Return Posts Doubt Amid Health Check
On December 8, reports questioned when General George C. Marshall might return to duty after a hospital stay at Walter Reed. Doctors said Marshall’s condition was excellent and he rested well, fueling speculation that President Truman may seek his resignation after a long recovery.
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Walter Reed Hospital
Truman
Marshall
Clearbrook Sets 35 MPH Speed Zone in Town
The Virginia State Highway Department will establish a 35 mile per hour reduced speed zone through Clearbrook after complaints about high speeds. Commissioner A Anderson announced a traffic study led to the recommendation, with signs to be erected and existing signs reconditioned within two to three weeks. Senator Harry Byrd discussed the matter with Officer in Charge C W Woodson and Gen Anderson.
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2Oe
State Department of Highwveys
Clearbrook
Mes A. Anderson
Earbrook
Ate
Harry F. Byrd
O. C. W. Woodson
Gen. Anderson
Clearrock
Anderson
Sen
Byrd
Colder Weather Strikes Northwest
Rain snow and colder weather hit wide sections of the country as a Pacific Northwest storm moved inland toward Wyoming. Light snow fell in the Dakotas Minnesota Wisconsin and Michigan with more snow and colder weather forecast tonight and tomorrow. A rain belt stretched from Virginia to Alabama and southeastern Louisiana with several areas recording over one inch. NOTICE Our store will be open Thursday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock. J W Grove Furniture Co 125 S Loudoun St Cip-12-7-21.
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Chicago
Pacific Northwest
Wyoming
Dakotas
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Virginia
Alabama
Louisiana
J.W. Grove Furniture CO
S. Loudoun St
Flynn Oversleeps Plea in Disorderly Conduct Case
New York December 8. Actor Errol Flynn pleaded guilty in magistrate court to disorderly conduct after a taxi incident that led to a shin kick at a police officer. Wahn also pleaded guilty and paid a $50 fine. Flynn claimed he overslept and Magistrate Byrne reinstated his bail.
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New York
Debonair
Errol Flynn
Joseph Oergeles
Flynn
Robert Graham Wahn
Wahn
Joseph Bergeles
Doris I. Byrne
Byrne
Stanley Seeks Ways Means Post in Congress
Rep. Stanley of Virginia’s Fifth district is urged by Rep. Bland to join the House ways and means committee. Democrats are asked to back Stanley as vacancies arise with the next congress, highlighting his qualifications and the value of committee membership.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means
Rep
Stanley
Bland
Virginia
Robertson
Counties Live Within Incomes in Last Fiscal Year
Richmond Dec 8 Reports from State Auditor J Gordon Bennett show Caro line and Augusta counties lived within their incomes during the last fiscal year while Lee County dipped slightly into its reserves.
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Richmond
Caroline
Augusta
Lee County
J. Gordon Bennett
Beating Of Baby Girl by Neighbor Spurs Juvenile Probe
In San Francisco a three month old girl, Louise Joseph, was taken from her crib and severely beaten by two neighboring children aged five and two, prompting juvenile authorities to interview the boys and their mothers. Police report the five-year-old said I dont like babies and described the boy as bright beyond his years while the infant's father Ellis Joseph was away. The attack led to court sessions in juvenile court today.
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San Francisco
Louise Joseph
Lois Sebenau
Ellis Joseph
Mrs. Elizabeth Yonley Bryarly Dies Sudden
Mrs Elizabeth Yonley Bryarly widow of Henry Richard Bryarly founder of Bryarly and Bro Insurance Co Winchester died of a heart attack at 320 S Washington St She was active in Century club Winchester Frederick garden club and Christ Episcopal church Funeral services set for 3 PM tomorrow at her home Rev James Roe to officiate Interment Mount Hebron cemetery Pallbearers named from local professionals and citizens
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Elizabeth Yonley Bryarly
Henry Richard Bryarly
H. R
Century Club
Winchester-Frederick
Christ Episcopal Church
John and
Elizabeth Yonley
Hot Springs
Ark
Winchester
Bryarly
Washington
James Roe
Mount Hebron Cemetery
B. B. Dutton
B. F. Arthur Jr
John Wolford
Fred L. Glaize Jr
W. P. McGuire
H. B. McCormac
Lewis Hyde
Paul Rosenberger
Harry F. Byrd Jr
Soldiers to Sit On Courts Martial
President Truman signs an executive order to allow soldiers to sit on Army courts martial boards. The Feb. 1 implementation promises sweeping improvements, boosting confidence in military justice with a presumption of innocence emphasis and protections against coercion or unlawful influence in obtaining confessions.
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Washington
Truman
Army
Scouts Reelect Jones As District Chairman
Laurens Jones won reelection by acclamation to a second term as Shawnee district chairman at the annual meeting and scoutmasters dinner at Cork St Christian church. The event drew 80 scouters and guests. officers reelected include David R. Donovan as vice chairman Eugene B. Cooper district commissioner B F Arthur Jr Roy E Potts. Admiral Morton C Mumbin spoke. reports were given by district heads. executive Herb Wilkins announced his resignation.
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Laurens Jones
Shawnee
Cork St. Christian Church
David R. Donovan
Berryville
Eugene B. Cooper
Winchester
B. F. Arthur
Douglas Cather
Leon Slavin
C. F. Germelman
Ralph Hardy
William J. Hadden
L. F Havermale
A. H. Boozer
Year's Extension Of Rent Control Is Truman Plan
Washington dec 8 housing expeditor Tighe Woods promises at least a one year extension of rent control laws as the administration backs pressure for higher rents. A 15 percent increase may be allowed under tenant friendly leases with evictions protections and maintained services. If allowed only one boost would be permitted, and prior increases would not be taxed again in 1949.
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Washington
Tighe Woods
Truman
Aoather
United States
Woods
Wood
Church
Population growth threat to civilization U NESCO chief warns
Julian Huxley, retiring UNESCO director general, warns world population growth is the greatest threat to civilization. He notes populations rising from a billion in the 19th century to two billion in the 20th, with another billion in the 21st, stressing finite resources and the need for global education on the issue.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Julian Huxley
United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Unesco
Huxley
Marbial
Haiti
Tunisia
Egypt
Wage policies tied to profits and prices urge wage increases
The AFL and CIO told the Senate House economic committee that workers must secure maximum wage raises unless business stops raising prices and trims unduly high ones. CIO urge excess profit tax to curb speculative gains while AFL warns employers must share sacrifice with labor.
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Washington
AFL
CIO
Senate House Economic Committee
Stanley H. Ruttenberg
Nelson H. Cruikshank
Jews Invading Trans-Jordan Sparks UN Security Council Debate
Paris dispatch reports British sources claiming Jewish armed forces are entering Trans-Jordan with a second force reported south of the Dead Sea near Aqaba. A UN delegate warned such actions could compel Britain to act under its treaty with Trans-Jordan while Israel offered to renew peace talks in the Negev.
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Paris
United Nations
Security Council
Palestine Committee
Britain
Trans-Jordan
Red Sea
Gulf of Aqaba
Israel
Negev Desert
Palestine
Beeley
Bishop predicts attempt to gag clergy will fail
Buck Hill Falls Pa December 8 1947 Methodist Bishop G Bromley Oxnam denounces congressional un American activities committee for labeling churchmen as communists He warns such charges silence ministers and vows to keep talking at the annual board of missions and church extension meeting Also advertised are a food and rummage sale at Market Street Methodist Church and a Maiden Form brassieres ad from Wiener’s with store contact numbers.
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Buck Hill Falls
G. Bromley Oxnam
Congressional Committee On un-American Activities
un-American
New York
Oxnam
Board of Missions and Church Extension
Methodist Church
Market St. Methodist Church
N. Main
Soviet Union Plans to Make Berlin into Little Moscow
Berlin reports reveal Moscow trained Karl Maron outlining a two year Berlin plan to socialize factories and seize Nazi assets, aiming to mirror eastern Germany’s economy. Western Berlin faces mail blockades and currency tensions as airlift figures hint at weather dependent relief.
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Soviet Union
Berlin
Moscow
Karl Maron
Germany
Britain
France
U. S
Aed
Lucius D. Clay
Maron
Lions Provide Eyeglasses to 113 Pupils in County and Winchester
The eye clinic completed after tests for about 6500 pupils in Frederick County and Winchester schools. 113 children received glasses through the clinic while others sought help from eye specialists. Winchester Lions sponsored the service. Stephens City Lions joined this year. Newlin thanks Miss Anna Preston Starling and Mrs Gertrude Organ and all school principals and teachers.
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Lions Sight Conservation Committees
Frederck County
Winchester
Winchester Lions
Stephens City Lions
Joseph B. Newlin
Anna Preston Starling
Gertrude Organ
Winchester Lions Wll
Fellowship Club
Newlin
Elks Initiate Class of 18 at Winchester Lodge
E T Snider district deputy visits Winchester lodge 867 for initiation of 18 candidates including Snider Jr and Charles B Snider. Perry B Wright presides with officers officiating. turkey dinner opens the program as Snider tours five lodges in the district.
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Elks
Elks Lodge
E. T. Snider
Winchester Lodge
E. T. Snider Jr
Charles B. Snider
James Allen Biggs
James B. Taylor
James A. Garber
Aubrey E. Beauchamp
Henry T. Goode Jr
Edward G. Kennedy Jr
Arthur W. Gilkey
Fred W. Brumback
Bruce G. Gorman
Clifton P. Edwards
Joseph E. Clevenger
John O. Kanade
Robert K. Stickley
Willard J. Corrigan
Perry B. Wright
J. R. Brannon
H. M. Seidel
L. A. Ebert
H. J. Cahill
Lad Burns to Death In Manhole Blaze
Alvin Eckenrod aged 13 died in Martinsville Virginia after fire from a match touching papers in a manhole. Billy Handy, his companion, said the boy’s clothes ignited when a bundle of papers was set alight and aid arrived too late for rescue.
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Lad
Martinsville
Alvin Eckenrod
Billy Handy
Alvin
Billy
Eckenrod
Englishmen Pass Up War Medals
The Royal Air Force notes only one in five eligible service members have claimed campaign stars and war medals, reflecting a surprising trend of reserve among English servicemen in London.
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London
Royal Air Force
Years, Wife's Hope After 17 Patient Finally Lapses
Patience failed to reunite a couple after 50 years of marriage in Russia. Mrs. Hyman Gechtman filed for divorce in Los Angeles, claiming desertion and non-support after 17 years of separation. She hoped her husband the tailor would mend his ways.
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Los Angeles
Hyman Gechtman
New DP Measure Expands Displaced Persons Eligibility
Representative Francis Walter of Pennsylvania unveils a new displaced persons bill to broaden eligibility, guarantee non discrimination, and extend entry timelines. The measure would rely on proportional visa distribution by race and religion and extend two to four years to apply for admission, targeting refugees from Germany Austria and Italy to escape Russian advance.
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Washington
Francis Walter
D-Pa
Truman
Walter
House Judiciary Committee
Congress
United States
Germany
Austria
Italy
Mun
Garment
Secret Witness Reopens Spy Ring Probe In House Hearing
A former State department secretary who worked with Alger Hiss testified behind closed doors before the House committee on un American activities. The witness, Eunice Lincoln, linked to Sayre’s 1937 38 office, may provide new leads as investigators pursue two men accused of supplying documents to communist networks.
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Washington
State Department
Alger Hiss
House Committee On
Toth
Nan
Russia
Lovett
Eunice Lincoln
Committee
Chambers
New York
Mundt
R-Sd
Magazin
Jarmen
Chinese Reds Tighten Noose
Government forces report the 12th Army Group broke through communist encirclement near Nanking and made contact with nationalist troops advancing northward, signaling a pivotal development in the battle for Nanking.
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Nanking
12Th Army Group
Frederick Fire Adds Bauserman To Directorate
Frederick Mutual Fire Insurance Co. policy holders met in the county clerk's office to elect Ralph Bauserman of Stephens City to the directorship vacated by R. A. Cooper. Earl Bailey presided and Landon Whitacre was named temporary chairman. Officers reelected were Earl F. Bailey president, Harry L. McCanneee secretary treasurer Raymond G. Edwards, and Alson S. Hott general agent. Directors reelected included Bailey, McCann, Edwards, T. W. Russell, J. M. McAboy, George Bywaters, F. B. Cadwallader, J. R. McKeever and Max Braithwaite.
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Bicker
Tiay
Seerwent
H. R. Bryarly
Stephens City Lutheran Church
John S. Moore
Cork St
VFW
Herb Wilkins
American Red Cross
Presbyterian Church
Stewart Bell
Winchester Hospital
Moose Lodge
Westinghouse Refrigerator
Wv. F. W
Kurtz
Winchester Aerie No.24
Lions
Snider
Charlottesville
Clifton Forge
Alexandria
Harrisonburg
Pulaski
Sayer
Hiss
Alger
Frederick Fire
Bauserman
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