Chamber push to curb portal to portal pay suits
The U S Chamber of Commerce urged swift congressional action on portal to portal pay suits citing a Supreme Court trend. Miton A Smith urged hearings to investigate the suits and study the wage hour act to avert risk of bankruptcy for core American businesses. Representative Landis said thousands of small businesses should be exempt from federal labor law and will press the idea during House Labor Committee hearings beginning Wednesday.
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Washington
United States Chamber of Commerce
Supreme Court
Congress
Miton A. Smith
Chamber
Eee Epotane
Timmy Soesteh
Smith
Capitol Hills
Landis
R-Ind
Fifty-Two Pure Bred Hogs Go On Sale Friday
Fifty-two purebred hogs are set for the Winchester winter sale at the Virginia Livestock Auction Market on Friday February 7 starting at 1 p m. Local consignors include E O Carpenter C Lucien Brumback Duroc Jerseys C M Rosenberger and Son Berkshires and Herbert W Harmer Hamp shires bred sows open s 8 Hamp shires and 4 OIC Chesters. H H Terry Mustoe Va will call the sale.
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Winchester
Virginia
Fred Stine
E. O. Carpenter
C. Lucien Brumback
Duroc
C. M. Rosenberger and Son
Berkshires
Herbert W. Harmer
Hampshires
Groundhogs See Shadow Forecast Six More Weeks of Winter
The Associated Press reports Pennsylvania’s three famed groundhogs emerged from their burrows at Quarryville Punxsutawney and Allentown and saw shadows signaling six additional weeks of winter. Club leaders and observers note the forecast amid snow and cold, with officials humorously detailing the event.
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Associated Press
Pennsylvania
Quarryville
Punxsutawney
Allentown
Charles F. Hess
Order of Slumbering Lodge of
Ground
Frank A. Lorenzo
Nummer Avison da Lechaw
Lehigh
Schocarie Mountain
Meadville Fire Devours Two Buildings In Business District
A major Meadville blaze destroyed two downtown buildings and threatened a department store. One firefighter was overcome by smoke as flames spread from a Taylor Hose Company and Polish Club brick building to Watson China Store. Unofficial losses hovered around 150000 as wind pushed the fire toward Crawford Department Store. Fire crews contained the spread with a firewall aiding efforts.
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Meadville
Hpead
Taylor Hose Co
Polish Club
Watson China
Crawford
P. Beinoes
Hameveenete Os & A
Carter
Aators
Admiral Mitscher Atlantic Fleet Chief Dies in Norfolk
Admiral Marc A. Mitscher commander in chief of the Atlantic Fleet died in his sleep at the Norfolk Naval Station Hospital at 1 20 a m after suffering a heart attack on his sixtieth birthday. Rear Admiral W L Ainsworth announced the death and described Mitscher as a hard-hitting fighting leader who helped propel Pacific war offensives with Task Force 58.
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Norfolk
Marc A. Mitscher
Ted
Norfolk Naval Station Hospital
Task Force 58
W. L. Ainsworth
Fifth Naval District
Mitscher
Forrestal
United States Navy
Rembosis
Mi 5
Othe
Jan- Jeet
Deschat Os
Selang
L. E. Mueller
Sargede
Atlantic Fleet
Cap‘ Ceci] Andrews
Naval Hospital
Bethesda
Pacific
Japan
Truk
Marianas
American Farm Bureau Elects Its Directorate
Frederick farmers hear report on the Farm Bureau Federation convention in San Francisco. Directors elected include J. L. Jol Clearbrook and George Presents. C. M. Sollenberger of Woodstock, general manager, says farmers must export to sustain prices and that 74 percent of organized agriculture belongs to the Farm Bureau.
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American Farm Bureau Federation
San Francisco
Frederick Cooperative
J. L. Jol. Clearbrook
George
California
Pease
C. M. Sollenberger
Woodstock
Farm Bureau
Sollenberger
United States
Founders Day Banquet By JBT Thursday Night
Members of the Junior Board of Trade will entertain their employers at the Founders Day banquet on Thursday evening February 6 at York Inn. H Bruce Palmer former United States Chamber of Commerce speaker will be introduced by Burr Harrison. The program includes the JBT annual award to Winchester and Frederick county’s outstanding young citizen of 1946. A committee from Rotary Lions Kiwanis and others will select the honoree and gold key will be presented by Judge Marsh al of Front Royal. J Pinckney Arthur to preside. Reservations urged.
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McSherry Lupton
Rotary Club
Ben Cather
Lions Club
Virgil Strader
Kiwanis Club
Wendell Barney
7 . Marshal
Front Royal
J. Pinckney Arthur
JBT
Americans Prepare to Leave Peiping Amid Chinacommunist Skirmishes
Evacuation day for about 2000 Americans in Peiping looms as Chinese Communist forces clash along the 115 mile road to the coast. U S truce headquarters staff and families may depart within 24 hours possibly by air or rail under Marine guard. The government reports Communist troops active near the right of way with sections of track torn up but later repaired.
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Peiping
U. S
China
Peiping-Tienstin
U. S. Marine Guard
Middletown Councilmen To Meet Tonight
Middletown council members gather for routine business and water system plans at 7:30 p m in the directors room of the bank. Mayor Larrick and councilmen discuss hydrant locations and bond issues up to 25000 dollars under attorney Reardon’s guidance.
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Middletown
Bank
Fred J. Larrick
M. H. Rhodes
C. L. Wright
G. Wilson Borden
Staunton
Larrick
Main Street
James P. Reardon
Crippled Children's Clinic Dates Set
Crippled children's clinic at Winchester Memorial Hospital will be held Friday February 7th from 2 to 5 PM for ages 6 to 21 and Saturday February 8th for younger children. The notice mentions the Fair Grounds and vehicle repair ads alongside.
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Crippled Children's
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Fair Grounds
Ford
Jesse Dillon Named Treasurer Successor in Virginia
In Richmond Virginia on February 3 Governor Tuck accepted W Tayloe Murphys resignation as state treasurer effective March 1 and named Jesse W Dillon secretary of the commonwealth to succeed him Dillon 42 a Franklin County native is a University of Richmond law graduate Armistead was also named to join his office as secretary of the commonwealth with duties beyond his current job Ben D Lacy of Halifax County was appointed clerical assistant to assist Armistead.
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Tuck
Warsaw
Northern Neck State Bank
Murphy
Ben D. Lacy
Halifax County
Senate
Armistead
Dillon
Franklin County
M.W. Armistead, Jr
Norfolk
Times World Corporation
Roanoke Daily
Fork Union Military Academy
University of Richmond
Maury High School
Randolph Macon College
Groundhog Seen In Freezing Weather Satisfies Winchesterites
Winchester residents report Groundhog sighting yesterday despite sub freezing temperatures. Thermometer readings hovered around 34 degrees with a low near 14 overnight. City observers expect a slight rise today but warn of colder conditions Tuesday night and Wednesday per Weather Bureau forecasts.
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Groundhog
Winchester Research Laboratory
Weather Bureau
Virginia
G. I. Loan
En Molden
Woolen Workers Wage Increase Across Mills
TWUA reports 164 mills with agreements, 7 not, a 15 cent hourly raise set to take effect. Strike at Levering Company of Civine New Jersey with 400 workers began at 9 am. arbitration expected for six other disputes. Minimum wage rises from 75 to 90 cents per hour, about 62,300 workers affected in New England.
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TWUA
Levering Company
Civine
Chupka
New England
Middle Atlantic States
Ohio
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Virginia
West Virginia
Georgia
Missouri
Iowa
Washington
Oregon
Rent Hike Plan Prompts Five Percent Quarterly Increase
Senator Flanders proposes a 5 percent rent rise each four months with a 20 percent cap over a year as a path to end rent controls. He argues it would ease burdens on families and spur new construction while giving control authorities room to act. Carey of the CIO criticizes OPA leadership and urges Congress to fund staff instead of pursuing a broad rent increase.
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Walinggton
Flanders
R-Vi
James B. Carey
CIO
Philip B. Fleming
Carey
Fleming
Senate Banking Committee
OPA
Banking Committee
Congress
Truman
South End Fire Company Sets Regular Meeting
The South End Fire Company will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday at 8 PM. All members should attend. refreshments will be served. Captain Harry Wm. Rainsberger Jr. announces the session. Auction Salentiues also lists its monthly sale starting Thursday February 6 at 10:30 AM at 78 Braddock St. second floor.
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South End Fire Company
Harry Wm. Rainsberger, Jr
Braddock St
Truman seeks longer control of scarce foods
President Truman asked Congress for a limited extension of the Second War Powers Act including authority to ration sugar and allocate scarce foods and materials. He sought a one-year extension beyond March 31 covering key sections while keeping White House discretion for future emergencies.
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Walinggton
Truman
Congress
White House
Capitol Hill
Mr. Truman
Manila
U.S
Titoes
Maritime Commission
Agriculture Department
Civilian Production Administration
Iron and Steel
Atomic Energy Commission
Patman
Memorial Service for Seven Firemen at Congregational Church
Firemen and friends packed the Congregational Christian Church for a memorial service honoring seven Charley Rouss Fire Company members who died in 1946. Dr Ronald S Wilson delivered the sermon on The Religion of a Real Man, with Rev Robert A Whitten presiding and special music by a men's chorus and the Chanters conducted by Floyd W Haines.
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Ronald S. Wilson
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Congregational Christian Church
Robert A. Whitten
Floyd W. Haines
All We Have Built A Triangle Novel Questioning Marriages
BEGINS TOMORROW in The Star Evelyn Cowdin presents a new triangle novel exploring the viability of second third or fourth marriages amid a modern pattern of multiple marriages. The feature prompts readers with a provocative question about lasting compatibility in changing times. Also includes notices and classified items on cattle feed, wood for sale, and lumber yard contact.
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Evelyn Cowdin
County Offices Get Increases For Operations
Virginia Compensation Board approves salary boosts for county offices. Treasurer Harry L. McCann remains at 4000 with deputies and expenses rising. Commissioner of Revenue Earl S. Bailey to 4840 with deputy and extra help costs. Sheriff John Bywater to 8400 with deputy raises and added expenses. Commonwealth’s Attorney J Sloan Kuykendall keeps 1800 salary.
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Commissioner of Revenue
Commonwealth
Compensation Board of Virginia
Board of Supervisors
J. Sloan Kuykendall
Commonwealth Attorney
Treasuries
Harry L. McCann
Dorothy E. Rice
Mildred Shiley
Earl S. Bailey
J. Earl Rinker
John Bywater
Bert DeHaven
J. Henry Renner
Virginia DeHaven
Irene McFarland
Baruch Praises Lilienthal On Smyth Report And Atomic Control
Bernard M. Baruch told a Senate panel that scientists bullied the army into releasing the Smyth Report on atomic secrecy. He praised Lilienthal while urging cautious, international controls and noting military dominance in future energy developments. A Virginia Republican mass meeting welcomes delegates to a Roanoke convention.
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Washington
Bernard M. Baruch
Army
Senate
Atomic Control] Commission
Leslie R. Groves
T. F. Farrell
Los Alamos
N. M
Persident
Carroll L. Wilson
Boston
War Department
Gen. Farrell
Gen. Groves
New York State
Herbert Marks
David EB. Lilienthal
Critics Aim at Dulles Europe Unification Plan Debate Looms
Senator Pepper urged a sharp congressional debate on John Foster Dulles proposed economic unification of Europe. He criticized Dulles as a Republican spokesman on foreign policy, while Moscow denounced the plan as German imperialism revived.
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Russia
Pepper
John Foster Dulles
Europe
Dulles
Republican Party
United Nations Oral Assembly
Germany
France
Belgium
Moscow
M. Marinin
Pravda
Communist Party Natione Per
Brakebloc construction may resume after talks in Winchester
Construction work at the Brakebloc plant south of Winchester faces a standstill though a late afternoon meeting is expected to resolve union concerns and reinstate about 100 workers. Rabmar Benson of Chicago suspended work after a truck driver was dismissed and Teamsters set pickets at the site entrance.
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Winchester
Teamsters
Rabmar Benson
Chicago
Clinton Larrick
Frederic County
Board of Supervisors
Certified Surveyor Ready for Immediate Work
CERTIFIED SURVEYOR RICHARD V GOODE of Winchester Virginia lists address 324 W Boscawen and phone 7333. Available immediately for surveying services.
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Richard V Goode
W. Boscawen
Winchester
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U. S. Junior Chamber of
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Crippled Children’s Clinic
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Winchesterites
Senator Flanders
Pack Church
Herbert Bryant, Inc
Oates Lumber Yard
Mary S. Yeakley
Sheriff's Office
Bernard Baruch
Lilienthal
Republican Party of Virginia
County Court House
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Roanoke
Repub
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Hhe International
Ines
North Pole
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Greenland
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Arctic
Bridges
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