Panama Limited Crash Injures Fifty Near New Orleans
New Orleans December 27 reports say 40 to 50 passengers on the Chicago to New Orleans Panama Limited were injured when the Illinois Central flyer left the rails near Ruddock. The rear cars overturned and passengers crowded to exit through windows as tremors and chaos followed.
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New Orleans
Panama
Chicago
New Oreans
Illinois
Illinois Central Railroad
Ruddock
Lake Ponchartrain
Lake Maurepas
Landlord First Gets Hard Then Softens Up Again
Mrs. John Robinson and her ten children, ousted for non payment of rent, returned with two years of rent paid. Sheriff Bates said Samuel Waterman evicted them but let them back in for two years without rent after finding them outside a snowbound shack. Civic groups provided food clothing and money as the sheriff pursued Mrs. Robinson's husband on non support charges.
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Steubenville
John Robinson
Robert D. Bates
Samuel Waterman
Waterman
Mrs. Robinson
Anderson Expected to Close Border to Livestock Imports
Washington December 27 Agriculture department officials said ex Secretary Anderson would issue a formal order to close the border to cattle sheep goats and hog imports from Mexico. Inspectors had found foot and mouth disease in Mexican livestock prompting border restrictions.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Anderson
Mexico
Department
Bureau of Animal Husbandry
Textile Workers to Meet Plains for Strike-Averting Talks
Representatives of the Textile Workers Union of America and American Viscose Corp will meet January 3 with federal conciliators in Philadelphia to seek a contract settlement and avert a strike at seven plants across Pennsylvania Virginia and West Virginia.
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Philadelphia
Textile Workers Union of America
CIO
American Viscose Corp
Pennsylvania
Virginia
West Virginia
Wood for Sale at Oates Lumber Yard
Wood for sale stove length. Call 6414. Oates Lumber Yard. December 6 2010. NOTICE The Ru Ja Beauty Shopper closed Monday December 23 and January 6 for Christmas season. New Year celebration at the York Inn with Artie Kibler and his band. Tickets $2.40 including tax. Biz party at South End Fire Company tonight at 5.
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Oates Lumber Yard
Sean
York Inn
Artie Kibler
Sonarraien
End Fire Company
Pri
Frederick County Board of Agriculture Opposes Wheat Allocation Plan
The Frederick County Board of Agriculture votes unanimously against the 1941 wheat acreage allocation system. The resolution, sent to Secretary Clinton P. Anderson, argues for changes to avoid hardship on local producers and notes future limits on grain sales may reappear.
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Frederick County
Board of Agriculture
Winchester praised for police protection in FBI survey
FBI survey of cities with more than 2,500 people finds Winchester has higher police per capita than most U S cities with 24 officers and a rate of 1.99 per 1 000 inhabitants. Crime remains low due to police effort and other local factors.
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New York
FBI
Winchester
South Atlantic
Fire Ernie Adamson Avowed Purpose Of Rep. Thomas of N. J
Rep. J Parnell Thomas of New Jersey says his first act as chair of the House un American Activities Committee will be to fire chief counsel Ernie Adamson who he says tried to wreck the panel. Adamson’s report accused 17 unlabeled unions of Communist influence and called the library a haven for aliens.
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Washington
J. Parnell Thomas
House Committee On un-American Activities
Ernie Adamson
Thomas
New Jersey
Adamson
Congressional Library
Hunger survey finds Germans face deteriorating nutrition
A three power nutrition survey in Western Germany reports an increasing number of people in unsatisfactory condition with signs of severe undernutrition, especially children aged 7 to 14. French zone cited as most at risk but praised for feeding miners and families. British zone feeds only miners. Adults are underweight. growth of 7 to 14 year olds is unsatisfactory. Low rations and depleted reserves threaten further decline.
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Berlin
Germany
County Farmers Urged to Report 1946 Acreage and Crops
J. L. Hershman chairman of the Frederick County Agricultural Conservation Program asks all producers using AAA material in the 1946 program year to report acreage and crops. He says the report should be in immediately as the 1947 farm program is being formulated by the County Committee.
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J. L. Hershman
Frederick County
Man Rescued After Nine Hours Beneath Cave-In Well
In Norwell Massachusetts Donald L Morris a 32 year old former submariner was trapped 23 feet underground for nine hours after a cave in. He described feeling all right as doctors at Weymouth fight to save him with the condition listed as fair. His wife Mary and their two daughters kept vigil as rescue workers and officials worked to free him amid frigid water and heavy debris.
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Morris
Mary
Satterfield Dies After Brief Illness in Richmond
Former Virginia congressman Dave E. Satterfield Jr. died at 8:40 a.m. in Richmond after a short illness. The 52-year-old ex-politician had resigned from Congress to lead the Life Insurance Association of America. He and his wife traveled from New York to spend Christmas with relatives in Virginia, and he suffered a heart attack Tuesday, prompting admission to Johnson-Willis Hospital.
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Richmond
Dave E. Satterfield
Virginia
Satterfield
Congress
Life Insurance Association of America
New York
Charlottesville
Johnson-Willis
Governor Tuck Mourns Death of Satterfield Former Virginia Representative
In Richmond Virginia Governor Tuck issued a grief filled statement after learning the death of Dave E Satterfield Jr a former member of the Virginia House from the Third District The governor recalled their long standing college friendship dating back more than 30 years and praised Satterfield as a brilliant mind with sterling character who will be sorely missed.
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Ricmond
Tuck
Dave E. Satterfield
House of Representatives
Virginia
Satterfield
Dave Satterfield
Richmond College
William and Mary
Winchester adds bus on Kernstown route to cut wait
The Winchester Bus Company will add a new bus on the Kernstown run creating a 20 minute service to Kernstown while two buses already operate between Kernstown and Berryville Avenue on a 30 minute cycle. The extra vehicle will run between Kernstown and Woodland Avenue with other schedule tweaks including a direct Handley school run each morning. Changes take effect around January 2 per business manager Eugene Smoleroff.
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Winchester Bus Company
Kernstown
Berryville Avenue
Woodland Avenue
Handley
Eugene Smoleroff
Byrd to sail from Norfolk January 2 aboard Philippine Sea
Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd will sail from Norfolk on January 2 aboard the Philippine Sea to join the Navy Antarctic Expedition he leads. The veteran explorer remained in Boston during the holidays and will arrive in Norfolk with the ship.
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Washington
J. P
Richard E. Byrd
Norfolk
Philippine Sea
Navy
South Pole
Boston
Five Day Weather Forecast for December 28 1946 to January 1 1947
Five day forecast shows rainfall likely over central and southern areas with possible snow. Precipitation expected around 1 to 2 inches and temperatures to as much as 16 degrees below normal in the marsh region and 1 to 5 degrees below normal in the southern portion.
George E. Allen resigns RFC chair. Goodloe to succeed
George E. Allen resigns as chairman of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation effective Jan 22. John D. Goodloe, RFC general counsel, is named to replace him. President Truman approves the transition and notes Allen’s earlier agreement to a one year term.
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Washington
George E. Allen
Truman
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
White House
Allen
RFC
Senate
Richmond
Kentucky
Ross
Goodloe
John D. Goodloe
Charles C. Ross
Accident Injures 14 Year Old Hunter Near Horton Farm
Donald Clayton Melvin, 14, of R F D J Winchester, was accidentally shot in the right leg and foot by companion Lee Pierce, 16, during a hunting trip near Sulphur Spring and Senseney Road crossroads on the Horton farm. Melvin was taken to Winchester Memorial Hospital and was reported as well as could be expected.
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Donald Clayton Melvin
R. F. D. J. Winchester
Lee Pierce
Sulphur Spring
Senseney Road
Horton Farm
Pierce
Melvin
Butter Price Break Pins NY Chicago Markets In Mixed Trade
The Associated Press reports butter costs surged in New York while Chicago held steady to mildly higher. A federal probe follows price rigging accusations as Eastman retail chains cut prices, and department stores slash post holiday deals nationwide.
Attention Called To Excise Tax On Va. Apple Packers
Staunton Virginia December 27 Pi J F Watson executive secretary of the Virginia Apple Commission reminded Virginia apple packers that excise returns under the 1946 Legislature must be filed by December 31 with the commission. All packers must report apples packed in closed packages and pay an excise tax of 114 cents on each above the first 200 bushels. Proceeds go to promoting the merits of Virginia apples.
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Staunton
Pi J. F. Watson
Virginia Apple Commission
Virginia
O Sullivan Rubber Corp Declares Quarterly Dividends
The O Sullivan Rubber Corp announces 10 cent quarterly dividend on common stock and 125 dollar quarterly dividend on preferred stock, with payment due January. Assistant treasurer P L Hockman noted the announcement.
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O'Sullivan Rubber Corporation
P. L. Hockman
Secretary orders butter price manipulation probe
Secretary of Agriculture Anderson orders a formal investigation into yesterday's butter price drop in New York and related consumer complaints. Officials say farm and food prices may have peaked and will adjust slowly as supplies rise and wartime markets decline. The probe focuses on reports that organized milk producers bought butter to sustain the January peak price of 5.46 per pound.
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Walington
Anderson
New York
Congress May Act Quickly On Portal Pay
Two Republican leaders predict swift action to limit portal to portal pay lawsuits that could cost employers billions. Rep. Wolcott of Michigan, soon to chair the House Banking Committee, cites strong business distress signals. Rep. Michener of Richland will head the Judiciary Committee and expects rapid action citing the Mt. Clemens pottery case.
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Washington
Congress
Wolcott
Mich
House Banking Committee
New House
Michener
Rich
Judiciary Committee
Supreme Court
Mt. Clemens
Coincidence Crash: Man Hits Own Borrowed Car
Hollywood report says Mason J. Nurick, driving a borrowed car after reporting his own stolen, crashed at an intersection. He then discovered the other vehicle involved was his own car, creating a surprising coincidence.
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Hollywood
Mason J. Nurick
Taft outlines balance of power in new labor laws
Senator Taft explains the philosophy behind upcoming labor legislation as aiming to rebalance power between labor and management. He lists major proposals including re passage of the Case Bill, rewriting the Wagner Act, outlawing the closed shop, and curbs to hold unions more accountable. He notes potential public impact of major disputes and strikes.
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Taft
Associated Press
Walington
Bob Taft
Congress
Senate
Tly
Truman
Two Seekers Questioned in Seaman Currie Death Case
Authorities identify Seaman Currie of Grosse Pointe Michigan as one of two men last seen with him after Currie and a companion left a Winchester store. The other man remains unnamed, with efforts focused on locating the vehicle a 1932 Pontiac and Currie’s associates.
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Seaman 1-C
Grosse Point
Mich
Wady
Route 50
Here
F. L. Woolf
Robert DeHaven
William Charles Hall
St. Louis
Hall
L. A. Butler
Cross Junction
Currie
Butler
Mrs. Lucy Byrd Walker Dies in Victoria
Mrs. Lucy Byrd Walker dies at her daughter's home in Victoria. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the residence with burial in the family cemetery. She leaves four sons two daughters 21 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.
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Victoria. Va
Lucy Byrd Walker
E. E. Cordie
Arcest
Alker
Broaddus Unopposed for Hen ry County Delegates Seat
Martinsville and Henry County voters head to a special election tomorrow to fill the Fifth District House of Delegates seat vacated by Thomas Sanler. W R Broaddus Jr. is unopposed for the post as commonwealth's attorney.
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Martinsvville
W. R. Broaddus, Jr
Henry County
Martinsville
Henry Jy
Thomas & Sanler
For Sale Classified Fragments and Cold Weather Temps
Readable scraps show a for sale listing for a 36 Ford and a lightweight Rew debaker truck with phone numbers. Temperature notes compare highs of 34 and 42 year ago with a low of 33. An Winchester Gun Show ad mentions still target, kegs and chickens given away on December 28.
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Ford
Rewdebaker
Winchester
Rex mi
Sante
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O’sullivan
Sect v. Anderson
C. Currie
Michigan
Butler's
Winchester Corporation
Catlett
Rouss A
H. W. Copenhaver Catlett
N. Loudun Street
Rad
U. S Navy
Mrs. Walker
Broaddus Unopposed
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