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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1946
Page
10
The listing notes program changes by networks were not yet updated and times are Eastern. Central adjustments require subtracting one hour and maintaining standard subtract two hours. Relay times from focal stations may vary.
The Truman administration announced a revamped housing policy aiming to boost non residential construction by as much as 40 percent and remove price ceilings. Aimed at expanding private enterprise role, the plan limits materials for housing and allows individuals to build for personal occupancy with a simple permit. Veterans gain no special privilege beyond this change, while the rental sector receives emphasis.
In 1910, 58.9 percent of women aged 15 and over were married. By 1944, the proportion increased to 63.1 percent, indicating a rising trend in married women over this period.
The Salvation Army Advisory Board met at noon Friday at the Salvation Army Home. Rev. R. A. Whitten opened with prayer. A report on the Community Chest Drive praised its work and noted a Washington meeting welcoming General Osbourn, the new International President. Capt. Clyde Koon read a note from Dr. E Noble praising the Home League’s aid from Catherine Booth Hospital in Nagercoil South India. A nominating committee was formed with Ellis Harbaugh as chair and members Laurens Jones Virgil Strader Mrs A C Halvosa and Rev. R A Whitten.
Danville Virginia December 17 Reuters report John W Edelman Washington representative for the Textile Workers Union of America tells Pittsylvania county TWUA joint board that the Republican win will force a new alignment in the South Republicans won t extend favors to Southern Democrats in the next Congress and the Democrats must oppose or be cooked Edelman says the GOP in the saddle will reshape Southern politics.
A running gunfight outside the Syria Mosque during a Local 249 AFL Teamsters Union session left five men shot. Patrolman A Quaill, 32, was slightly wounded when his gun jammed as about 200 officers responded. Victims were hospitalized. union spokesmen denied knowledge of the shootings.
Three men were wounded in a gunfight, with 30 year old Charles Persinger and 48 year old William McGregor among those hit. Most seriously hurt was Sweeney, a Guadalcanal veteran, shot in the right leg.
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