Britain Faces Widespread Power Cut As Snow Paralyzes Supply
London reports New government power restrictions threaten nationwide blackout beyond the 38 county area. Snow and gales halt coal shipments, rail and sea routes, while troops clear roads and radar ships may escort coal to Thames plants. Public urged to cut five hours daily usage amid unemployment rising to around four million.
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London
England
Wale
Scotland
Attlee
Fuel Ministry
Midlands
Royal Air Force
Staffordshire
Thames
Air Ministry
Secretary Krug Plans Pacific Flight to Meet MacArthur
Secretary of the Interior J A Krug will fly to Tokyo to confer with General Douglas MacArthur on U S responsibilities in the Pacific Islands. He will visit Samoa Guam and Okinawa en route and depart Long Beach February 18 arriving Samoa February 19 and Guam February 22 with a stop at Tokyo before returning to Washington March 2.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
J. A. Krug
Tokyo
Douglas MacArthur
United States
Pacific Islands
Krug
Samoa
Guam
Okinawa
Japan
Army Transport Command
Army
Navy
Interior Department
H. Rex Lee
Division of Territories and Island Possessions
Asistant
C. Girard Davidson
Carlton Skinner
Yakima
Wash
Pacific
Long Beach
Calif
Oahu
Hawaii
Hawaiian Islands
Exchange Club Elects Massie To Head Group
The Exchange Club of Winchester held a noon meeting at the George Washington Hotel electing Joseph A. Massie Jr as president and naming officers and a board of control for the biennial term. Plans for a Charter Meeting in March include charter presentation by a National Exchange Club official with about 300 expected.
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Exchange Club
Massie
Exchange Club of Winchester
George Washington Hotel
Joseph A. Massie, Jr
Charles H. Dick
Ralph L
UT Aesne
Lee Grant
Leon Slavin
James W. March
Richard D. Kern
Walter H. Bosserman, Jr
Pembroke T. Grove
Board of Control
Club
National Exchange Club
Virginia
Illicit Stills and Vehicles Seized by Virginia ABC
In January, Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board investigators seized 63 illicit liquor stills, 11 automobiles, and 5 trucks. Clyde W. Saunders Jr. said the month’s total value of captured articles and material reached $108,000 with fines totaling $20,000.
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Richmond
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Clyde W. Saunders, Jr
ABC Enforcement Division
Pines
15000 Koreans Try Sneaking Into Japan After War
Tokyo dispatch reports more than 15000 Koreans caught attempting to sneak into Japan since surrender. The occupation headquarters announced the repatriation of 130000 to Korea and about 4800 more Koreans are to be sent home. It also notes 9600 Japanese repatriated in the last week from Siberia, Southeast Asia, and the Philippines.
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Tokyo
Japan
Korea
Siberia
Southeast Asia
Philippines
Temperatures and Events Listed in Local Notices
The page records temperature highs and lows from a year prior and lists community event notices. It mentions a mice supper at John Mann and a 7 PM dance at Ole Mill Wheel on Friday February 14 with Musical Notes. Sarah Zane Fire Co posts Thursday night party on February 13 at 8:30 PM.
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John Mann
Sarah Zane Fire CO
Miller P.T.A. Meets Friday at School
The Miller P.T.A. holds its regular monthly meeting Friday at 7 30 p.m. in the school. A musical program features Carrie Dudley reading and Phyliss Mason piano solo. Leroy White is the newly elected president presiding. Everyone is invited.
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The
Miller P. T. A
Carrie Dudley
Phyliss Mason
Leroy White
Reduction Of Regular Army Being Studied
Washington, Feb. 12. War Department officials disclosed a plan to reduce the Regular Army by about 200,000 and establish an M-Day force of 1,750,000 trained troops built through universal training and National Guard expansion. The three-point program includes universal training merger of services and coordinated research. The 1,750,000 would include 875,000 regulars, 680,000 National Guardsmen and 195,000 organized reserves ready on short notice. Details emerged after a Pentagon meeting with Secretary Patterson General Eisenhower and other officials.
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Washington
War Department
House Armed Services Committee
National Guard
Truman
Congress
Pentagon
Patterson
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Farm Credit Group To Hear V P Dietrick At Winchester
V P I Extension Director L B Dietrick will speak Friday to the Farm Credit Group members and guests. Dietrick, a Pennsylvania native who moved to Virginia 20 years ago, has long guided State agriculture programs and served as Director of Extension since 1945. The meeting at Capitol Theatre begins 10:30 a.m. with a dinner by Tokes and a premiere of Bank on the Land highlighting 30 years of Land Bank Service with scenes around Winchester.
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Holland
Kuykendall
Sen
A. Willis Robertson
J. Sloan Kuykendall
L. B. Dietrick
Farm Credit Group
Dietrick
Pennsylvania
Virginia
V. P. LI
John R. Hutcheson
Julian A. Everly
Capitol Theatre
U.S. A
Winchester
Color Lines No Longer Factors In Teacher Pay
Clarke County School Board adopts single salary scale eliminating pay differences between white and colored teachers. Next year no wage gap. discussion continues on increasing beginner to experienced pay differential. Also plans approved for W T B Williams Training School facilities and 23 new fire extinguishers in all schools. Public notice of square dance fundraiser appears.
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Bberryvville
Clarke County School Board
Mary Catlett
Farmville State Teachers College
Berryville
Leonard H. Bell
Hugh N. Ritter
W. T. B. Williams Training School
Clarke County
Clarke County Board of Supervisors
Safety Council For Winchester Is Proposed
Paul Ayers spoke for a proposed Community Safety Council for Winchester and Frederick County at the Winchester Lions Club luncheon. He outlined an accident prevention program across industry, business, traffic, schools, homes, and pedestrians, citing about 650000 in annual accident costs. The plan envisions a full time paid Safety Director to study and reduce accidents. John K. Donovan of Falls Church outlined Virginia Lions organization plans and territories.
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Paul Ayers
Winchester
Frederick County
Winchester Lions Club
Lion P. G. Ireland
Ayres
Lions
Winchester-Frederick County
John K. Donovan
Falls Church
Virginia
Gromyko Pressured Over Arms Commission Scope at UN
At Lake Success on February 12 Sir Alexander Cadogan pressed Andrei Gromyko about whether atomic control falls under an arms limitation commission. Cadogan aligned with the United States in seeking a clear scope, while Britain France and Colombia backed the definition. Russia argued no specific scope is required in the resolution.
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Lake Success
N. Y
Alexander Cadogan
United Nations Security Council
Andrei A. Gromyko
Russia
Cadogan
United States
Arms Commission
Atomic Commission
Gromyko
Great Britain
France
Columbia
Memorial Edison Stamps Go On Sale Worldwide
A memorial issue of Thomas A Edison postage stamps went on sale across the country marking the inventor’s birth centennial. Foreign collectors including Queen Elizabeth and Princess Elizabeth placed advance orders. Charles Edison and Madeleine Edison Sloane received stamp sets at ceremonies in New York and Milan. President Truman sent a telegram praising Edison’s lasting contributions.
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New York
Thomas A. Edison
Queen Elizabeth
England
Princess Elizabeth
Post Office
Charles Edison
New Jersey
New York City
Madeleine Edison Sloane
Milan
Ohio
Edison Pioneers
Truman
Edison
Charlie Chan Actor Sidney Toler Dies at 59
Hollywood reports veteran actor Sidney Toler known for Charlie Chan died at his home after seven months bedridden with intestinal cancer. His widow says he was 59, though marriage records and a biography cite 53 and 72 respectively. A Valentine Dance at Berryville Community Building is announced for Feb 13.
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Hollywood
Sidney Toler
Charlie Chan
Valentine Dance
Berryville Community Building
Clarke Jrt
Sacred Heart Club Awards Honor May Hockman Captain
Ridgely White presents the Sacred Heart Athletic Club for Boys touch football award to Jimmy Hockman, captain of the May Hockman's team, undefeated in the league. The local club has about 150 members. any boy 8 to 18 may join.
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S. Ridgely White
Sacred Heart Athletic Club
Jimmy Hockman
May Hockman
Elizabeth Hockman
S. Kent Street
South Loudoun Street
Five Frederick County Men Turned Over To U S Court
Five Frederick County men were taken to Harrisonburg to face federal charges linked to a Bell Hollow still seizure near Winchester. Howard Adams Edward DeHaven Paul Adams Lee Davis and Homer Line are to be arraigned before U S Commissioner Charles A Nelson.
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Harrisonburg
Bell Hollow
Winichester
U.S
Charles A. Nelson
Howard Omar Adams
Edward Lee DeHaven
Paul Adams
Lee Davis
Homer Line
Howard Adams
ABC
K. P. Shenk
John Bywaters
Shifflett
Fant
Milburn
Dick Borden
Adams
Grimes
Alcoholic Tax Unit
Treasury Department
Charlottesville
Winchester
Edward DeHaven
DeHaven
Line
Davis
de Haven
Essex-Terraplane
Baptist Pastor Habel Resigns for Southampton County Post
The First Baptist Church announced on Sunday that Rev. Nathanael B. Habel, associate pastor since June 1, 1945, resigned to lead Boykins and Branchville Baptist Churches in Southampton County. A testimonial banquet was set for February 23 in his honor. Habel received the call February 2 and will begin March 1, joining a combined 650-member church group southeast of Petersburg. He plans to reside in Boykins.
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First Baptist Church
Nathanael B. Habel
Boykins
Branchville
Southampton County
Habel
Julian Armel
Petersburg
English Girl Faces Red Tape For Wedding To Welsh Miner
Eileen Edwards, 17, seeks marriage to Theodore Crabtree after jilting GI fiancée Arnold Buesing. McDowell County Clerk insists parents in London must consent in handwriting and notarize in England. Judge on vacation. she mails for notary signature as British consul warns of further delays.
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England
Rena
Arnold Buesing
London
Cincinnati
Talmadge Wins In Thompson Georgia Suit
In McDonough Georgia Herman Talmadge is declared Georgia's legal governor by a Superior Court Judge Hendrix. The case by Lieutenant Governor M B Thompson challenges Talmadge and appeals to the State Supreme Court set for March 10. A third case from the Pulton National Bank asks who is legally entitled to access executive department funds.
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Mcdonough
Herman Talmadge
Ed Gorgia
Hendrix
M. B
Gee
Talmadge
Thompson
Ced
State Supreme Court
Georgia
United States District Court
Supreme Court
Uperior
Claude H. Porter
Rome
Jason
Madge
Pardons and Parole Board
Bond Almand
Putton
Rupture Cuts Gas Flow To East From Texas Line
A rupture in Tennessee Gas and Transmission's Texas line near Charleston West Virginia cut off 115 million cubic feet daily to Hope Natural Gas and 145 million to United Fuel Gas. United Fuel Energy officials said supplies were interrupted but no complaints received as repairs began with company crews aiding Tennessee.
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Charleston
W. Va
Tennessee Gas and Transmission Company
Texas
Hope Natural Gas Company
United Fuel Gas Company
Hope
Harry A. Wallace, Jr
United Puc
Walace
Tennessee
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Sen. Holland
Floridian
Clarke T. Cooper
Joseph A. Schroth
Walter Bosserman Jr
Claude B. Smalls
Spessard L. Holland
Florida
Charley Rouss
Cs. Brown
B. F. Arthur, Jr
Rouss Fire Company
Robert A. Whitten
Handley Orchestra
Floyd Haines
Tony Wons
Burr P. Harrison
Frederick County Board of Supervisors
Molden
V.P
Square Dance Fire Hall
Stephens City
Benefit Index Hose Co
Safety Council For
Council
Donovan
U. S. Navy
Gurney
R-Sd
Senate Armed Services Committee
Navy Department
Senate House
Senate-House
Tuman
U. S. Court
Neldon
G. L
Waterloo
Neb
West Virginia
McDowell County
Eileen
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