City to Seek Bids for Sewage Plant and Pipelines
City to take bids in March for a new sewage disposal plant, expanded treatment facilities, and extensions of water mains and trunk sewers in the northeast. Four subdivisions cover sewers, water mains, trunk sewer extension, and sewage treatment. Financing faces bond-cost questions amid labor and material price pressures.
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S. Lee Grant
Igh
N. E
M. H. Klegerman
Alexander Potter Associates
Percy Miller
F. L. Glaize, Jr
James P. Reardon
Grant
George Eagle Farm
Abrams Creek
Woodstock Lane
Winchester
Record price hits $40 for 1220 lb steer carload
A Chicago sale paid a record $40 per 100 pounds for a carload of 1220 pound choice to prime fed steers. Also notes a Christmas shooting match at Sunnyside near Winchester on Route 522 with prizes of turkeys, and notices about Chanticleer Inn closure until Sunday December 28.
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Chicago
Fed
Sunnyside
Winchester
L. F
Buck” McDonald
Santa Visits 1200 Kids at Capitol Matinee
About 1200 school-age children attended a free Christmas matinee at the Capitol theatre sponsored by the Junior Board of Trade. The crowd filled all 966 seats by 9 am and stretched into standing room as doors opened early to prevent traffic disruption. Santa Claus appeared on stage twice to greet the children and reveal Winchester as his Christmas Eve stop.
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Capitol Theatre
Junior Board of Trade
Rouss Ave
Loudoun St
Cameron St
Piccadilly
Larmar Keen
Santa Claus
Santa
Andrew Bell
St. Nick
Winchester
Loesse Houses
Ang
JET Committee
Woman Threatens Suicide At Chicago Hotel Apartment
Chicago December report describes Patricia Brody, a 36 year old divorcee, dialing a newspaper to say she would commit death by own action. Police and photographer rushed to her door. a reporter spoke with her about Christmas and hope. She refused police help and the scene ended with the photographer attempting to access the room as officers prepared to involve a matron.
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Chicago
Patricia Brody
John Arabinko
Arabinko
Brody
Odds Favor Snowless Christmas Eve in Winchester Area
The Winchester region faces slim odds of a white Christmas as historic data show snow on December 24 25 rare in the past 15 years. AP noted a belt of snowfall from Ohio to New England, with Columbus reporting up to five inches and colder weather likely to keep snow through the holiday.
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Winchester
Virginia
West Virginia
Winrea
Winchester Research Laboratory
Pennsylvania
Associated Press
Ohio
New York
New England
Columbus
Chicago Weather Bureau
Dancer May Seek Pardon Over Yacht Murder Case
River we toca a dancer from Toledo Ohio may ask President Ramon Gray San Martin to pardon her and remit a 15 year sentence for killing her lover John Lester Mee on his yacht in Havana harbor last April. Attorney Rene Castellanos said she is crying and broken up while warden Carmelina Guanache reported the dancer Laurawas Schmidt was taken to the prison hospital in a collapse.
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Havana
Cuba
Ramon Gray San Martin
John
Lester Mee
Rene Castellanos
Toledo
Carmelina Guanache
Guanabocoa
Miss Schmidt
Laura
Experts Write for Experts Warn Against Incomprehensible Government Speech
Washington experts say officials often write in heavy jargon that hides meaning from the public. President Roosevelt and President Truman both favor clear language that a grammar school reader can understand. Truman's economic advisory council reported on future challenges, with the president to address Congress based on their findings.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Truman
Mr. Roosevelt
Mr. Truman
Council of Economic Advisers
Edwin G. Nourse
Leon H. Keyserling
John D. Clark
Congress
Econ
Rubber Plants Not to Be Sold
Senator Kilgore reports after a White House visit that President Truman opposes selling the government's synthetic rubber plants. He urges keeping ownership or leasing them as standby operations to stabilize rubber prices, warning sale could trigger inflation. Kilgore says the President agrees with his stance.
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Washington
Kilgore
D-Wva
White House
Truman
Charleston
W. Va
Year in Jail Given on Car Theft Charge
Bernard Harden of Marion was found guilty of stealing a car belonging to John Scully Jr. of Winchester and received a 12 month jail sentence in Corporation Court. Judge Elliott Marshall suspended all but seven months and credited time served. Harden had broken a leg in a wreck near Winchester and underwent hospital surgery after appendicitis.
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Bernard Harden
Marion
John Scully, Jr
Winchester
Corporation Court
Elliott Marshall
Harden
Aid to Europe May Reach 8 Billion in One Year
Senator Taft warned that without trimming Truman's long-range recovery plan American aid to Europe could exceed 8.0 billion dollars in the coming year. He cited 6.8 billion for the first 15 months, plus 1.2 billion in the year beginning July 1, with German food needs of 850 million and potential draws from the International Bank and Stabilization Fund.
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Jack Bell
Washington
Europe
Truman
Congress
Taft Declare
Taft
Ohio
International Bank
International Stabilization Fund
Taft’s Control Bill Repudiated by Key Republicans
Senator O Mahoney says Taft’s cost of living bill is repudiated by House Speaker Martin and Senator Wilson of Iowa. Wilson doubts the measure’s overall effectiveness against high prices, stating he does not believe it will work. The remarks come as Republican leaders oppose Taft’s plan to curb inflation. Virginia Real Estate Co thanks customers saying office closes Dec 23 to Jan 1 for holidays. Andrew K Riley manager. For sale two repossessed bedroom suites in excellent condition with unpaid balances.
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Washington
O’mahoney
Sen. Taft
O'Mahoney
Taft
House
Martin
Wilson AlIowa
Wilson
Virginia Real Estate CO
Andrew K. Riley
Star to Not Publish on Christmas Day 1947
The Star will not be published on Thursday December 25 1947 Christmas Day a national holiday. The Evening Star
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the Star
THE
Evening Star
Stassen Probes White House Trading in Commodities
Harold Stassen demanded the White House disclose whether current or former officials traded in commodities before major government purchases. He questioned profit from price rises and referenced Edwin A Pauley and an 711-name trader list. Congress votes for publication and probes into leaks and insider information.
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Washington
Harold EB. Stassen
White House
Stassen
Charles G. Ross
Stasen
Pauley
Senate
Congress
Italian Girl Granted 90 Day Stay in United States
A 21 year old Italian woman Maria Formicola will spend at least 90 days in the United States under an immigration ruling. She came to marry James McIntosh of Kentucky who had been killed in an automobile crash before she arrived. A Kentucky governor said a good home awaits her and a sponsor family is ready.
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Philadelphia
America
U. S. Immigration and Naturalization Service
Maria Formicola
Miss Formicola
Vulcania
James McIntosh
Guerrant
New York
McIntosh
Italy
Kentucky
Earle Clements
Maria
Five Day Weather Forecast for Virginia
Five day forecast from the Associated Press notes mostly cloudy conditions Wednesday with fair weather Thursday and Friday rain then generally fair at week end. Temperature near normal and total precipitation around one half inch.
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Associated Press
Virginia
Panama rejects renewal of U S air base lease
Panama's national assembly voted 51 to 9 to reject a pact allowing the United States to lease and man 14 military and airfield sites near the canal. The action sparks street celebrations and may push the issue to the United Nations or arbitration. Former foreign minister Alfaro and his successor Arosemena quit over the pact.
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Panama
National Assembly
United States
Panama Canal
United Nations
International Arbitration Tribunal
Ricardo J. Alfaro
Alfaro
Florencio Arosemena
Japan
Washington
U. S. State Department
Panama Assembly
U. S
Teens in Columbus gun battle end in shootout with officer
Two teen parolees, Dennis V. Zappone and Eugene Butler, 17, were wounded after a long chase in Columbus as Patrolman James Mansperger opened fire. Raymond Schuler, 39, remained in critical condition after being struck when the teens’ stolen car crashed into his panel truck during Christmas shopping chaos.
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Columbus
St. Francis Hospital
Raymond Schuler
James Mansperger
State Patrol
Dennis V. Zappone
Eugene Butler
Wooster
40 and 8 Beauty Pageant Set for January 23
Robert Pizzano is general chairman for the Winchester Voiture Forty and Eight Beauty pageant to be held January 23. About 150 contestants from Frederick Clarke Warren Page and Shenandoah counties are expected. The event funds a local club project and proceeds aid Legion auxiliary activities.
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Robert Pizzano
Winchester
P. G. Ireland
M. B. Clowe Jr
Robert Manuel
William H
Panama Base Deal Sparks Gloom in Congress
Brig. Gen. Frank T. Hines said a Panama base accord is likely after a Panamanian assembly vote to lease 14 bases. Rep. Engel urged a possible Atlantic Pacific canal elsewhere if Panama resists. he warned the act could push the U S toward a new canal site. Senator Knowland said a survey would begin as talks continue.
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Washington
Frank T. Hines
Panama
Truman
United States
Panama Assembly
Engel
House
Appropriations
Defense
Panama National Assembly
Nicaragua
Central America
Knowland Insane
Cone Ae
Conee Deane Cane
British Battle Arab Band Rages Near Jerusalem and Haifa
British troops clashed with Arab forces north of Jerusalem and near Bab El Wad as a Jewish funeral procession came under fire. A green-turbaned Arab led highway attackers while a convoy fought back, wounding a Swedish journalist and eight Jews. In Haifa, a two-masted refugee schooner with 850 visa-less Jewish immigrants was brought to port and sent to Cypriot detention camps.
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Jerusalem
Sacred Mount of the Ascension
Bab el Wad
Haifa
Cyprus
Christmas closings and local gift shop offerings
Our complete plant will be closed all day Christmas. Winchester Abattoir and Locker Plant promotes Christmas treats with XMAS CANDIES from Norris Exquisite Candies and Gales American Custom gifts. Immediate delivery on home appliances including Norge refrigerators and Admiral space heaters available at G&M Music Appliance, 28 W. Boscawen.
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Firestone
NORGE
Baker & Anderson
Order of Eagles
Winchester
N. Braddock St
F. O. E. Santa Claus
Rockingham Poultry Marketing Cooperative
BARR
Berlin
W. Boscawen St
Watson’s Cash
Ole Mill
Berryville Pike
Winchester Abattoir
Norris
Sanaa
Admiral
G&m
W. Boscawen
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Pingley and Carpet Cleaners
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Yellow Cab
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Ohioan
Marshall Plan
George W. Kurtz
Assails Anderson
Minnesota
Anderson
Congressional
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Knowland
Calif
Appropriations Committee
Reds
Canal Zone
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