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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1946

Page

2

Battle Of Tobacco Bowl Draws Buckeye Rivalry In Lexington

Lexington Kentucky December 13 two teams St Bonaventure and NYC berg clash in the Tobacco Bowl premiere amid rival claims to regional honors The game features six Muhlenberg Allentown players on St Bonaventure Allegany squad and is billed as an old fashioned dogfight with a near capacity crowd expected at University of Kentucky Stadium.

Lexington Berg St. Bonaventure Battle of the Little Ants Allentown Muhlenberg All

Quiz Key List of Historical Facts

Correct answers include Brig Gen Leonard P Ayres New York Yankees Am Sa league club Asphaltum James Buchanan online True Edward VIII and Iowa.

Leonard P. Ayres New York Yankees Amsa League Baseball Club Asphaltum James Buchanan Lima True Edward VIII Iowa

Wilkie Hunt Addresses Winchester Kiwanis on Industry Progress

Wilkie Hunt general manager of National Fruit Products Company spoke at the Winchester Kiwanis luncheon detailing the company history and progress and describing the apple and canning industry. The club announced its Christmas cheer party for underprivileged children on Monday December 23 with a turkey dinner and gifts from Santa Claus. Capt Clyde Koon of the Salvation Army chairs the event.

Wilkie Hunt National Fruit Products Company Winchester Kiwanis Club Santa Claus Winchester Clyde Koon Salvation Army Kiwanis

Franco Regime Targeted by UN Sanctions Resolution

The United Nations adopted a compromise resolution regarding Franco's Spain, barring the regime from UN affiliation and suggesting possible adequate measures if it remains in power after a reasonable time. The vote was 34 to 6 with several nations abstaining, revisiting Spain's status at Potsdam, San Francisco, and London debates.

Francisco Franco U. N Madrid Security Council Argentina Costa Rica Dominican Republic Ecuador el Salvador Peru Egypt Greece Afghanistan Canada Columbia Cuba Honduras Lebanon Netherlands Saudi Arabia Syria Turkey South Africa Franco Potsdam San Francisco London

Corporation Group Overrules Demurrer in Virginia Securities Case

In Richmond Virginia the State Corporation Commission overruled a demurrer by Gordon B Ambler counsel for John L Lewis and the United Mine Workers and will hear evidence on January 22 at 10 am The ruling follows interpretation of Virginia securities law alleged violations involving union membership sales via the UMW and its leader and indicates state intervention in the matter.

Richmond State Corporation Commission Gordon B. Ambler John L. Lewis United Mine Workers SCC UMW L. McCarthy Downs Ar Ietoe C. Victor Verne Virginia Blake T. Newton SCC Securities Lewis and the Union Newton

Tenement Fire Toll Rises With Roof Collapse

The blaze at the ice plant caused roof booms to weaken and collapse, blowing out the north wall and trapping residents. Seventeen tenants and a fireman died, with Joseph Arigo the sole confirmed survivor among the tenement occupants. Police warned no more survivors were expected as of midnight.

Brophy Tonment Guineen Joseph Arigo

Bilbo Panel Expands as Nine Witnesses Called for Questioning

The House committee plans to question nine witnesses including Edwin Jones and E. J. Kraft of Charlotte and Mississippi contractors tied to the Keesler Field contract plus figures from Jackson and Vicksburg. The panel notes threats were to be used to deter testimony, and explains the origin of the “64 question” from the Ever Sharp radio feature.

Terry Quinn Edwin Jones E. J. Kraft Charlotte N. C Mississippi Keesler Field Biloxi Miss F. T. Newton Hattiesburg B. L. Knost Meridian A. B. Friend Jackson Bilbo William M. Mounger Deposit Guaranty Bank and Trust Company Michael T. Morrissey Vicksburg John A. Bellan Robert Gandy Eversharp Inc

Potomac Basin Pollution Plan Spurs University Research Talks

Senators and officials outlined a cooperative basin plan to study waste treatment and pollution abatement. They expect industry supported research programs and university partnerships to yield cleaner Potomac River within a few years, with Dr S S Steinberg of Maryland presenting pollution law changes for next year.

Sotheron Potomac S.5. Steinberg University of Maryland Maryland Committee On Steinberg Maryland General Assembly

New Map of the United States and Local Train Disaster

An ad promotes a new five color map of the United States with insets of Alaska Hawaii and the Philippines. A train derailment report describes a passenger train overturning leaving seven dead including four soldiers and three train personnel. Ambulances and responders from Mansfield and surrounding cities aided the scene.

United States Alaska Hawaii Republic of the Philippines

Supreme Court weighs UMW liability for John L Lewis acts

The Supreme Court weighs whether the United Mine Workers can be held responsible for acts of John L. Lewis amid a $3.5 million contempt fine after a soft coal strike. Both sides filed petitions for writs of certiorari asking if the union as an unincorporated association can be held liable and if earlier restraining orders and fines were constitutional under free speech and anti slavery amendments.

Washington United Mine Workers John L. Lewis Supreme Court UMW T. Alan Goldsborough Union Justice Goldsborough Lewis Norris- LaGuardia Lewis and the

Wreckage scene reports injured as bystanders aid victims

Eyewitnesses describe many trapped in wreckage with some badly hurt as the Red Cross mobilized and aid arrived. Other observers note passengers struggled to escape the cars while responders distributed coffee, doughnuts, and food to those affected.

Rea Cross

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