Labor Department survey shows varied city food prices nationwide
The Labor Department releases a survey of 78 foods across six cities with spot checks in seven major markets. New Orleans and San Francisco show high costs for staples while Chicago posts lower prices for flour bread hamburger and eggs. Chicago also has the highest milk price among all cities. Pittsburgh and Winchester show mixed results with prices below or near national averages for several items.
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Washington
New Orleans
Los Angeles
Chicago
Atlan
Washington, D
New York
Sanancisco
Deep South
West Coast
Rétai
San Francisco
Pittsburgh
Steel City
State Education Officials Meet in Richmond
State Department of Education officials meet with division school superintendents in Richmond to discuss distributing state funds and teacher tenure policies. A new fund distribution formula is considered for presentation to the General Assembly, while tenure changes can be enacted without legislation.
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Richmond
State Department of Education
Virginia
General Assembly
State Department
Dabney
Lancaster
Lancaster, State Superintendent of Public Instruction
G. Tyler Miller
Charlottesville
W. T. Wood
Fairfax
A. C. Gilkeon
Harold Ramsey
J. J. Kelley
Wae
Seaplanes Used by United States in World War I
The United States employed sea planes in World War I operations. The statement notes seaplanes or sea planes used during the war and confirms U S involvement.
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United States
Mrs Burner Dies In Philadelphia
Mrs. Bessie May Burner aged 66 widow of James Burner died at 3 45 PM Tuesday at Rush Hospital Philadelphia after a year and a half as patient. She born October 11 1879 Maurertown daughter of the late James F and Louise Augenbright Wright resided Salem 20 years prior Cedar Creek Fort Valley Zion Christian Church member. Survivors include three sons Virgil Daniel Cecil Burner two daughters Edna Hood and Retha Murphey two brothers William Frank Wright one sister Dolly Golliday one grandson Clayton Legg and six other grandchildren. One son Leslie L Burner was killed in Italy October 1944. Funeral Sunday at 2 PM Zion Christian Church with Rev A W Baldwin. interment Zion Cemetery. Body to arrive Philadelphia this evening then to Dellinger Funeral Chapel Woodstock.
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Bessie May Burner
James Burner
Salem Church Road
Stephens City
Rush Hospital
Philadelphia
Maurertown
James F
Louise Augenbright Wright
Salem
Cedar Creek
Fort Valley
Zion Christian Church
Virgil Burner
Daniel Burner
Arlington
Cecil Burner
Silver Springs
Edna Hood
Baltimore
Retha Murphey
William
Frank Wright
Dolly Golliday
St. David's
Clayton Legg
U. S. Navy
Leslie L. Burner
Italy
A. W. Baldwin
Zion Cemetery
Dellinger Funeral Chapel
Woodstock
Mrs. Elizabeth Erbb Dies At 79 In Winchester
Elizabeth Erbb widow of E Hampton Erbb died at Winchester Memorial Hospital at noon after months of ill health. A Clarke County native, she was 79, daughter of John and Martha Bromley. Survived by brother John H Bromley and sister Mrs M Loht Capper, plus nieces and nephews. Funeral plans not yet announced.
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Elizabeth Erbb
E. Hampton Erbb
Winchester Memorial Hospital
John and
Martha Bromley
Clarke County
John H. Bromley
Clark County
M. Loht Capper
Winchester
Governor Refuses To Commute Sentence In Maryland Case
Governor O'Conor declined to commute the sentence of John Henry Fields, a 38 year old from Virginia, despite a hearing by his attorneys. Fields was convicted of the shotgun murder of Deputy Warden Gordon Barnes in Omoke City, Maryland, with execution scheduled at the Maryland Penitentiary after midnight.
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Annapolis
O'Conor
John Henry’ Fields
Temperanceville
Fields
Gordon Barnes
Omoke City
M.D
Maryland Penitentiary
Truman Plans Washington Return If Weather Allows
President Truman aims to fly back to Washington at 9 30 a m tomorrow weather permitting. He met his 93 year old mother Martha E Truman twice and attended Gradyview Lodge where he presided as acting grand master during the installation of new officers. He then went to bed at 1110 p m and will visit his federal building office in Kansas City and lunch with White House correspondents covering his trip.
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Washington
Martha E. Truman
Grendyiew
Grandyiew
Truman
Federal Building
Kansas City
White House
Hope for Miners Dims as Rescue Effort Proceeds
After an explosion at a long tunnel mine, rescuers faced a cave in at a two and a half mile reach. Experts fear most miners perished from the blast or carbon monoxide. Flames were found 3,100 feet in near the dead end as time stretched with slim hopes for survivors.
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Austin Hall
Winchester To Play Boyce Tonight
The Boyce Vets, an independent basketball team of returned servicemen, will open their season tonight versus Winchester Independents on the Boyce high school floor at 7 30. Players include Parker Levi Kibler Jobe Cremer Glasscock and Tavenner.
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Boyce “Vets
Winchester Independents
Boyce High School
Boyce
Parker
Levi
Kibler
Jobe
Cremer
Glasscock
Tavenner
Police Court Cases Heard in Winchester
The Winchester Police Court heard a series of cases including minor infractions. Details show names and charges were presented. outcomes and sentencing were not included in the readable portion.
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Winchester Police Court
Presidents born in log cabins among early leaders
The question lists several U.S. Presidents and asserts they were born in log cabins. It names Jefferson, Jackson, Fillmore, Lincoln, Buchanan, Garfield, and Arthur as log cabin births, reflecting a common but inaccurate belief about some presidents' birthplaces.
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Jefferson
Jackson
Fillmore
Lincoln
Buchanan
Garfield
Arthur
Answers to the Daily Quiz from Page 4
Correct responses list ten items: Lt Gen Albert C Wedemeyer. National Gallery of Art Washington DC. 25th anniversary. West Point Cemetery. Undersecretary of State. James Street. Jack W Hardy Los Angeles attorney. Cliveden, name of the Astor country home. Rudolf Hess. Spruance.
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National Gallery of Art
Washington, D. C
West Point Cemetery
James Street
Jack W. Hardy
Los Angeles
Lord and Lady Astor
Judicial Changes Recommended Continued From Pete 1
The commission urges salaries of 900 dollars yearly for stenographers and a salary scale to attract capable practitioners. It proposes merging two current judges into one circuit with seniority guiding assignments. It favors gubernatorial appointment of judges with legislative confirmation over election by the Assembly.
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Archbishop Mooney
Detroit
Francis J. Spellman
Cardinal-desigte
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Stritch
Glennon
Louis
Edward Mooney
St. Rita Community House
Cesson
Labor Department
State
Star
Eevee
Ford
Employes
Dearborn, Mich
Automobile Empire
Henry Ford, II
Ford Automobile Company
Henry Ford
Edsel Ford
International Soundphoto
John Rice
Elwood Charles Emmons
Euclid Avenue
Arthur Nicholson
Race Street
Ronald A. Conner
East Cecil Street
Albert C. Wedemey
Glaize & Bro
Virginia Loan & Thrift Corporation
General Electric
G.E
U. S
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