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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1948
Page
11
Mrs Longerbeam of Pine Grove died near Bluemont yesterday at 7 15 p m. She was a daughter of the late Tinsman Barky Joyce C and Charles Longerbeam and Miss Goldie Longerbeam of Clarke county and is survived by one brother Wade Tinsman.
President Truman said at a news conference he will again press Congress to approve legislation authorizing the St Lawrence Seaway and power project. He reiterated this intention during the session in Washington.
The spy inquiry continues as Truman accuses the proceedings of a red herring and Mundt demands full publication of documents. Wadleigh admits government service from 1930 to 1946 and cites overseas postings while refusing to answer about Whittaker Chambers.
The surviving items are photographic copies dated 1937 and 1938 tied to committee hearings. They offer historical insight into early proceedings and associated figures.
Richmond dispatch reports that a male patient died after electric shock therapy at Southwestern State hospital Marion. State mental hygiene officials blame inadequate staffing as the cause, noting the patient died in the recovery room while only an attendant was present to assist.
A car fire on Chestnut Street was extinguished before three fire engines arrived around 12 30 p m today. Authorities said damage appeared slight and no injuries were reported.
Postmaster Carl Campbell says postal rates rise on January first across most service classes. Air mail letters go from five to six cents per ounce, air mail postal cards drop to four. Third class mail rises from one and a half to two cents with a minimum three cent fee for oddly sized pieces. Additional special service fees are noted for the new year.
The document lists increases in handling fees from ten to fifteen cents, special delivery from thirteen to fifteen cents, postal notes from five to eight, money orders from six to ten, and small rises in registered mail, fourth class or parcel post packages. Higher registry insurance COD and return receipt fees are authorized.
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