Three Philadelphia Area Papers Suspend in Labor Dispute
Philadelphia Record Company and its three papers in Philadelphia and New Jersey halt publication after a prolonged strike by the American Newspaper Guild. The Evening Bulletin to acquire the three papers and WCAU radio, ending 70 years of the Record as a daily. Publisher J David Stern cites unresolved wage demands and guild policy as reasons.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Record Company
N. J
American Newspaper Guild
CIO
Record
Evening Bulletin
WCAU
Guild
J. David Stern
The
Stern
Courier
Post
Courier and Post
Camden
Plans Formulated For World Federalists Here
Local citizens plan a Winchester Frederick county chapter of World Federalists U S A with a mass meeting next month to adopt a constitution and elect permanent officers Temporary officers elected include T G Scully president E P Browning vice president Mrs J M Steck executive secretary Mrs Leslie Bell secretary Stewart Bell Jr treasurer Over 50 members already signed up and aims explained by Mr Scully at Handley Library auditorium
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Winchester-Frederick County
World Federalists
Handley Library
T. G. Scully
E. P. Browning
J. M Steck, Jr
Leslie Bell
Stewart Bell, Jr
Scully
U.S. A
Five year old bitten to death by dogs in Virginia
Glen Brace five, son of Mr and Mrs Howard Brace of Virginia, died Friday from multiple bites after six Doberman Pinscher dogs escaped their pen. Deputy coroner Dr J Arnold Malmstrom said loss of blood caused the death. The dogs owner A W Bibbins had the seven month old animals shot after the tragedy.
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Virginia
Minn
Glen Brace
J. Arnold Malmstrom
Glen
Howard Brace
A. W. Bibbins
Paris nude models to earn higher pay in unheated studios
Paris reports the models union has set higher compensation for unclad work in cold studios. The hourly rate stays at 360 francs despite fuel costs. A new Will is declared open 24 hours a day and a business lunch ad appears in the same clipping.
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Paris
Zeiss
Jolliffee Studio
3000th Discharged Sergeant Clyde Whirley Honored at Eglin
Sergeant Clyde Whirley of Stephens City received the 3000th honorable discharge at the Eglin Field Separation Center in Florida on January 10, after 3 years 3 months 17 days of Army service with 18 months overseas. He reenlisted on recruiting duty at Martinsburg and wears the ETO ribber four battle stars American Theater World War II Victory Good Conduct and Aircrewman wings.
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Clyde Whirley
George Walter Whirley
Stephens City
Carl A. Brandt
Air Proving Ground Command
Eglin Field
Florida
Sgt
Whirley
Army
Troop Carrier Command
Martinsburg
AirPoving Ground Command
Whitley
Clarke County Reindexes Records For Modern System
Clarke County reindexes deeds from 1836 to 1934 wills and judgments from 1836 to date with new system. The Cott Index Company of Columbus, led by Mrs. Helen G. Bishop, completed the project with local help. The effort compares favorably with Virginia indexing and will extend for years.
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Berryville
Cott Index Company
Columbus
Ohio
Helen G. Bishop
Richmond
Clarke County Board of Supervisors
Old County Court
Circuit Court
Clarke County
J. F. Moore
A. Garland Williams
Edward McC. Williams
Loring C. Kackley
J. Edward Thoma
Rouss Fire Company Members Gather For 1946 Tribute
Members of the Charley Rouss Fire Company will meet at the hall at 7 o clock Sunday evening and march to the Congregational Christian Church to pay tribute to seven members who died in 1946. Dr Ronald S Wilson will deliver the annual sermon with special music by the Chanters.
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Charley Rouss Fire Company
Congregational Christian Church
Ronald S Wilson
Groundhog Day Forecast Trotz Low Temperatures Ahead
Weather Bureau notes a warmer January overall but expects colder weather next. Groundhog traditions call for a cautious peek tomorrow with a shadow if present, hinting at six more weeks of winter. January temperatures ranged 22 to 72 degrees with 2.75 inches of precipitation over 13 days.
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Winchester Research Laboratory
All Americans Who Desire May Leave Palestine
State Department said any American wishing to depart Palestine may do so and no special evacuation steps are needed. The decision followed a report from the Jerusalem consul and press officer Michael J. McDermott announced the policy to reporters. About 4,900 American citizens are in Palestine.
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Palestine
Washington
State Department
Lowell Co
Jerusalem
Michael J. McDermott
Girl who came to America to wed GI must marry original
17 year old Eileen Edwards faces parental demand she wed Arnold Buesing ex soldier who met her in New York. Her mother Kathleen Edwards wires that if she does not marry a different man she will deport her. Eileen seeks consent to marry Theodore Crabtree a nearby coal miner while hoping to reunite with Buesing.
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America
Air
Original
Welch
W. Va
England
Eileen Edwards
London
Theodore Crabtree
Superior
Crabtree
Eileen
Mother
Kathleen Edwards
Arnold Buesing
Waterloo
Neb
New York
Yadhinville
N. C
West Vic
Buesing
Welch Daily News
White House rejects 10 percent rent hike order
President Truman defended Major General Philip B. Fleming amid a rent control mixup. Fleming admitted ordering a 10 percent increase without Truman’s knowledge, and the President reiterated opposition to any broad rent rise while allowing targeted increases for hardship.
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Washington
Philip B. Fleming
Truman
Fleming
Senate
Mr. Truman
Congress
McCarthy
R-Wise
Office of Temporary Controls
Senate Banking Committee
James W. Follin
White House
Iowa
Wisconsin
Labor Leaders Consider Merger To Fight Enemies
AFL leaders weigh a physical merger with CIO and allied unions to form a united front against anti labor forces. The move follows CIO chief Murray and Green disagreements and current labor industry strains amid ongoing miners strike and fuel shortages.
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Miami
Fila
AFL
CIO
Philip Murray
United Labor Front
AFL Executive Council
Murray
Railroad Brotherhoods
Congress
John L. Lewis
William Green
Executive Council
Green
Pittsburgh
Washington
Democrats Fight Budget Cuts In Congress Clash
Democrats reject GOP plans to trim billions from Truman budget while pondering a 20 percent across the board tax cut. Rep Cannon criticizes firing 1,000,000 workers as unproven, Rep Forand vows relief for low income brackets, and Sen Lucas warns cuts threaten military and financial security. Knutson cites possible payroll cut to 1,300,000, noting 400,000 more than 1939. Taber claims 5 billion could be shaved from the 1948 spending plan.
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Washington
GOP
Truman
Rep. Cannon
D-Mo
Rep
Forand
D-Ri
Lucas
Dill
Senate House Budget Committee
Taber
R-Ny
House Appropriations Group
Knutson
R-Minn
House
Ways and Means
Cannon
Thickening Ice Pack Threatens Byrd Expedition
Little America will be evacuated by March 1 as Admiral Cruzen orders the USS Mt. Olympus and two cargo ships to depart between February 4 and 10 due to a heavier than expected ice pack. Byrd and 190 men remain at the tent camp until final evacuation.
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Little America
Richard H. Cruzen
Mt. Olympus
Richard B. Byrd
Cruzen
Byrd
Philippine Sea
Crippled Children's Clinic Set at Winchester Hospital
Winchester Memorial Hospital hosts a two day clinic for disabled children with hours Friday February 7 from 2 to 5 PM for ages 6 to 21 and Saturday February 8 for younger children. vaccination and screening details not listed. The notice also includes sale of a 1938 Packard and a fire company meeting announcement and laundry service ad.
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Crippled Children’s Clinic
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Winchester
South End Fire Company
Harry Wm. Rainsberger, Jr
More Powerful Atomic Bombs Envisioned by Commission
The domestic atomic energy commission signaled new and more powerful bombs are in development as senators delay action on Truman’s nominations. The report notes progress on producing pure U235, seeking new uranium and thorium deposits, and major research on atomic power for aircraft, with Oak Ridge work under a Fairchild contract. Col James McCormack of Arlington named for a key post.
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Washington
Atomic Energy Commission
Truman
Agency
Congress
Senate
House Atomic Committee
Japan
David E. Lilienthal
Commission
Army Air Forces
Fairchild Engine and Airplane Corp
Oak Ridge
Tenn
Lilienthal
James McCormack
Arlington, Va
Sugar ration talks push US per capita to new lows
The House food policy committee urged a 10 to 16 pound rise in per person sugar allotments for 1947 with industrial users gaining a third more than 1946. It backed keeping about 3.3 million short tons of Cuban sugar for U S use while European output rises 34 percent.
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Secretary of Agriculture
U.S
August H. Andreson
R.-Minn
Andresen
Agriculture Department
Tener Anderson
Forty Panic Stricken Passengers Escape Blazing Trolley
In Brooklyn a trolley car fire trapped forty passengers and a Black woman driver Evan Rollings held firm until all evacuees were off. Thirty passengers were treated for smoke exposure. two men opened stuck doors as the car burned. Police blamed a fuse box short circuit. Traffic halted about thirty minutes.
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New York
Brooklyn
Astaurant
Evan Rollings
President Sees Labor Rifts Ended Without Force
President Truman announces a voluntary arbitration agreement in the AFL Building and Construction trades, aiming to resolve labor disputes without force. A national conference committee will settle disputes voluntarily referred, signaling progress toward free collective bargaining and broader industry peace.
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Cheers Truman
Washington
Truman Toda
Trg
Truman
Congress
AFL
As National Conference Committee
Associat General Contractors Offee
AFL Building and Construction Trades Council
Tident
Operatale Ruman
U. 8. Corporation
United State Workers
U.S. Rutt Ber
CIO
Union Prayer Services Attract City Parishioners
The Rev. E H Jackson notes wide turnout for weekly union prayer services in the city urging all to attend each Wednesday evening. Other items include an upcoming sale and notices from local organizations.
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Clarke County Records
Rouss Fire Company
Weather Bureau
Mr. Groundhog
Groundhog
AFL Plus Cio
Murray Silent
Golf Club
Hansbrough & Carter
Hyde Park
Roosevelt
International Ladies Garment Workers Union
Franklin D. Roosevelt
N. Y
David Dubinsky
ILGWU
G. W. Derujinsky
International Soundphoto
Special Congressional Committee
United States
Clinton P. Anderson
E. H. Jackson
G. I. Loan
Malden
Markwood
Edilly St
eBity Henley
Rouss Fire CO
Charlie Rouss Pire Co
Sunda
B. P. Arthur
Oates Lumber Yard
Esaw
Ford
Braddock St
South Eng
Prisipedy
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