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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1946

Page

3

Farm Supply Outlook Addressed At Southern States Meeting

J T Sturgill of Bel Aire told a Winchester audience that demand rather than shortages drives farm supply needs. He linked postwar export demand for grains and high protein product pricing to wasteful use of protein and ongoing shortages, noting slow expansion plans for materials. The Virginia Maryland region including Frederick Page Clarke Shenandoah Warren counties and adjacent West Virginia counties attended.

J. T. Sturgill Bel Aire Winchester J. E. McDonald Martinsburg Southern States Cooperative John Teter L. E. Raper Richmond Frederick Page, Clarke Shenandoah Warren Virginia Berkeley Jefferson West Virginia Allegany County Maryland

Forecasts Doom of OPA by GOP Newspaper

The Republican News, the party’s official paper, says OPA will fail as it creates theoretical crises to justify its existence. It claims OPA has broken conversion records since V J Day and keeps about 30 000 workers on the public payroll while pushing propaganda.

Washington OPA Republican Party Republican News

Is Epilepsy Inherited What Causes It

A booklet presenting opinions of famous doctors on epilepsy inheritance and causes will be sent free to readers who write to the Educational Division 535 Fifth Ave New York NY Dept B1334.

Fifth Ave New York N.Y Dept

Peterson's Ointment Promises Fast Pile Relief

It is claimed that over a million dollars yearly is spent on pile remedies yet Peterson's Ointment allegedly relieves itching in minutes. A 35c box or 60c tube with applicator is offered, with money back guaranteed.

Peterson

Harbor And Flood Control Bill Sent to House

Washington Feb 6 First postwar appropriation bill of its kind totaling 300 987 498 goes to the House floor with funds for river and harbor projects cemeterial expenses flood control and the Panama Canal. The panel bill includes 15 million for cross Florida barge canal and 110 814 000 for nationwide flood control plus 46 million for Mississippi basin work and 19 801 000 for Panama Canal related needs.

Washington Chamber Appropriations Committee Panama Canal cross-Florida Congress Mississippi River

Bradley Denies Legion Charge on VA Dismissals

Gen. Omar N. Bradley says the American Legion wrongly accuses the Veterans Administration of trying to dismiss 46 165 non service connected cases from hospitals. He calls the claim baseless and asks Congress members to reassure concerned constituents.

Washington Omar N. Bradley American Legion Veterans Administration Veterans Congress John Stelle Legion Donald Glascoff Bradley

Legion to sponsor junior baseball and hold benefit show

Legions members debated continuing a benefit movie to fund local charitable work while eyeing a full council approach. L Meadow explained the athletic program including American Legion Junior Baseball and possible sponsorship next summer. The meeting, chaired by Eugene Dearing, noted 550 members and four gallons of fried oysters served by T W Anderson's refreshment committee.

Psfe Legion L. Meadow Staunton American Legion T. W. Anderson P. G. Ireland Eugene Dearing

Berryville Council Recodifies Old Town Ordinances

Berryville town council revised nearly 40 year old ordinances, struck out outdated rules on tying horses and five mile per hour street speed, and drafted new codes. The levy remains at $1 per $100 of value, and the no hogs rule resumes March 1 1946 after war year suspensions.

Berryville

Beria Affirms Soviet Policy Aims to Avert New War

Marshal J. P. Beria told 1,500 Soviet voters in Tiflis that Russian foreign policy seeks to prevent another aggressive war while acknowledging the difficulties faced in international affairs. The speech was carried in the Soviet press.

Moscow J. P. Beria Tiflis

J R Laughlin Succumbs at 39

Joseph R Laughlin died yesterday evening at 5 15 pm at the home of his wife's parents in Winchester after 18 weeks of illness from lymphatic leukemia He was 39 born Woodstock January 19 1907 and worked as a life insurance agent for Providence Life Insurance Co in Washington DC He is survived by his widow his mother a daughter three brothers and other relatives Funeral services will be held Friday February 8 at 2 30 pm from the Congregational Christian Church with interment at Mt Hebron Cemetery

Joseph R. Laughlin O. A. Bazzle Fairview Avenue Mr. Laughlin Woodstock William 8. Laughlin Lexington Lucy M. Jenkins Laughlin Culpeper Providence Liference Co Washington, D Ann C. Bazzle Washington, D. C Winchester Robert A. Whitten Mt. Hebron Jones Funeral Home

Naval officer admits breaking regulations over Pearl Harbor campaign

Washington February 6 Naval Capt L F Safford testified he knew he was breaking naval rules when he began a drive to clear Rear Admiral Husband E Kimmel of blame for the Pearl Harbor attack He said he acted after feeling bitter and that he believed he had to make amends He acknowledged writing in a secret code.

Washington Pi— Naval L. F. Safford Husband E. Kimmel Pearl Harbor Safford Senate House Committee

Senator Lucas Questions Framing of Kimmel in Pearl Harbor Case

In a January 1944 note to Captain A. D. Kramer the author claims Kimmel and the 1941 Pearl Harbor commander were framed. He pressed Kramer to align Admiral Halsey with clearing Kimmel, asking if violations of Navy regulations were involved as Safford refused to answer.

A. D. Kramer Kimmel Pearl Harbor Kramer Adm William F. Halsey Admiral Kimmel Lucas D-Ii Navy

Dance Hall Permit Revoked Near Gore

Judge Burr P. Harrison orders the revocation of Alfred De Mazzon's license to operate a dance hall at Shady Rest one mile west of Gore. The court will send copies to De Mazzon and to the Frederick County Sheriff.

Burr P. Harrison Frederick County Alfred de Mazzon Gore Shady Rest

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