Most Drastic Fuel Oil Rationing Ordered for NYC
Mayor William O Dwyer ordered the harshest fuel oil rationing in New York City history after tugboat workers rejected a settlement for the harbor strike. Embargoes, emergency measures and mandatory fuel deliveries to institutions were announced as conditions threatened health and safety.
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Allen Testifies on RF C Board Nomination in Washington
George E. Allen, nominated by President Truman to the Reconstruction Finance Corporation Board, testifies before the committee in Washington. He states he earns 40 000 dollars annually from business activities and would give up his 28 000 dollar insurance executive post if confirmed.
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Two Yanks Die In Kyoto Streetcar Crash
KYOTO Feb 9 Two unidentified American soldiers and 13 Japanese civilians were killed when a crowded street car plunged into a river last night. Several Americans were seriously injured after the vehicle’s brakes failed on a downhill section.
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Viscount Montgomery of Alamein Named in New Year List
The king awarded the title Viscount Montgomery of Alamein to a prominent commander in the defense of El Alamein. The honor recognizes his leadership against Field Marshal Rommel and the German advance toward the Suez Canal.
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Pauley Nomination Falters in Naval Committee Vote
Washington February 9 The Naval Committee split evenly on Edwin W Pauley Undersecretary of the Navy nomination raising prospects of a floor vote without committee approval George E Allen fared better with Republicans backing his two year Reconstruction Finance Corporation term. administration support for Pauley appeared insufficient as a committee tally showed at least two Democrats joining seven Republicans to trigger a 9 to 9 tie.
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Hitler Was Bluffing In 1938 Keitel Claims
In a checked interrogation, Nazi Field Marshal Wilhelm Keitel said Hitler should have backed down when the western Allies rejected the Munich Pact in 1938. He claimed Czech mobilization in March 1938 would have thwarted Germany’s move toward Anschluss with Austria.
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Congress Backs 2 700 000 Home Housing Program
Congress endorses a bold emergency plan to produce 2.7 million homes over two years led by housing expeditor Wilson S Wyatt. The program, funded at 850 million federal cost, envisions private builders supplying affordable homes under $6,000 and rents under 50 dollars monthly, with wage and price rises to spur material production.
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Picket Line Is Broken Again In Lancaster Transit Standoff
In Lancaster Pennsylvania volunteers led by ex GIs broke through picket lines to reach Conestoga Transportation Company yards. Police used clubs to push volunteers, one picket arrested, seven buses and five trolleys moved through the main gate. Union leader James H. Yoder and officials pressed for federal seizure of the transit firm.
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James H. Yoder
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Boat capsizes on Nile near Timah sinking 50 dead
A Cairo dispatch reports a crowded boat capsized and sank near Timah about 120 miles north of Luxor. At least 50 people are confirmed dead with others missing.
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Boy Scout Drive Opens Monday Breakfast Meet at Golden Glow
The Winchester Frederick County Boy Scout drive begins Monday morning February 1st with a breakfast at eight o'clock at the Golden Glow Restaurant. W. W. Baker chairs the effort and will brief Committee Chairs Jacob Yost Philip Glaize Robert Gaines Mrs William Lawrence Jr J A Hotinger and Samuel Giles across divisions for last minute instructions.
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Winchester- Frederick County
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William Lawrence, Jr
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War Department Opposes Separate Air Force Plan
The War Department told Congress it opposes creating an independent air arm. Kenneth C. Royall said Ike Eisenhower and H. H. Arnold share the view that a single department merging Army Navy and Air Forces offers parity and efficiency, aligning with President Truman's recommendation.
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Salvage Crews Search Yukon Wreck Victims
KETCHIKAN Alaska Feb 9 salvage crews boarded the grounded half vessel Yukon to recover a mail cargo as small craft hunted for 10 missing in Johnstone Bay. One body was found. 11 victims were counted, including six soldiers three civilians and two crewmen. The Alaska sister ship moved south from Seward with survivors aboard.
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Churchill to Call On Truman at White House Visit
Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill will call on President Truman at the White House at 8 30 PM tomorrow. Churchill and Mrs. Churchill have been vacationing at Miami Beach Florida for the last several days.
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Byrnes Proposes UNO Trusteeship For Tripolitania
Secretary of State James Byrnes proposes a ten year UN trusteeship for Tripolitania Cyrenaica Eritrea and Somaliland and urges independence for these former Italian colonies. The plan aligns the United States with Britain against Russia in the Mediterranean while outlining broader postwar goals.
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Clergymen Oppose Returning War Dead to U S
Twelve clergymen from the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts urged President Truman that bringing home America's World War II dead is strongly against. They argued the decision rests not on religion but on pagan beliefs.
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Britain and Allies Clash Over Far East Disarmament
At the United Nations Security Council delegates accuse Britain of failing to disarm defeated Japanese in the Dutch East Indies. Manuilsky pushes for an Indonesian inquiry while France seeks a September vote on UN headquarters. Egypt proposes London as temporary site to save cost as moves continue.
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Falling Weather Arrives With Rain Across Region
Rain spreads from the Mississippi Valley across a large area to the Great Lakes as a cold front moves eastward. Temperatures fell to the high 30s in Winchester with a low of 38 and a high around 42 at noon, while the plains expect wind and cooler air to reach the eastern seaboard by Sunday.
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End of Homma War Crimes Trial in Fifth Week
Manila reports the fifth week of the Masaharu Homma war crimes trial ends amid debate over his punishment for ordering the Bataan death march. The U S Mill Commission is expected to decide Monday at 3 p m on his fate, while Homma, in civilian clothes, warns that execution would deprive the world of a man devoted to peace.
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Tomoyuki Yamashita
U. S. Mill- Commission
Joanathan More
Demonstrations in Cairo Clash With Police Over Treaty
Egyptian students clashed with Cairo police in a protest against Britain's handling of the 1936 treaty revision request. About 3,000 students in a Nile Bridge area hurled stones, with bystanders joining in and police deploying mounted forces and troops to restore order. The city was declared out of bounds to British and troops as banners voiced anti imperialist slogans.
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GI Brides Sail From Mediterranean Area
Three hundred forty four war brides and 70 children, first of 2500 GI wives awaiting transport, sail to New York aboard the U S Army Transport Algonquin after departing Naples yesterday.
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Noted Minister to Conduct Series Of Services At Presbyterian Church
Guest speaker Dr. Donald Barnhouse of Tenth Presbyterian Church Philadelphia will preach at Loudoun Street Presbyterian during March 3 to 8. Barnhouse studied at Princeton Theological Seminary and Princeton University, planned to enter the U.S. Army in 1917 and served in the Air Service in France.
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White House reports progress ending steel strike
Washington reports progress toward ending the 20 day old steel strike as President Truman remains optimistic about settlement. Secretary Ross notes no changes in the Reconversion Director position despite rumors and says the administration has taken no actions to replace John W Snyder.
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Western Union Workers End Month-Long Strike
New York February 9 union members of the Western Union Telegraph Co voted to end their month old strike at 1201 AM EST and withdraw all pickets in the afternoon. Terms of the settlement were not announced immediately.
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Newport
Truman cancels Florida vacation over immediate crisis
The White House announced a third postponement of wage price policy talks amid an undefined immediate crisis. President Truman canceled his Florida trip and said the situation required attention. Ross indicated no expected wage-price formula release today and ممکن weekend timing remains uncertain.
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Dr Smith Resumes Practice Here After Brief Hiatus
Dr George throat specialist returns to work after taking a short break. He resumes his practice at the local clinic, offering continued care in otolaryngology and throat health.
Notice of power lines change over at Sub-Station
Northern Va. Power Co. announces a Sunday February outage from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. to change over lines to the new sub station in Stephens City. The work will require the outage in the vicinity on Sunday and is scheduled to complete by 11 a.m. local time.
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Valens Ball at Winchester Armory Thursday
The W F W Valens Ball event is scheduled for Thursday at the Winchester Armory. Details are limited in the notice but invitations point to attendance by local residents and guests.
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W. F. W. Valens Ball
Winchester Armory
Oates Telegraph Ad Mentions Stove Length and Phone
Fragmentary notice lists stove length 14 and a telephone number 6414 associated with Oates Zam. Details are unclear but imply a sales or repair reference with contact to Oates Zam.
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