Nurse Elizabeth Rose Testifies in Dr Sander Murder Trial
In Manchester New Hampshire nurse Elizabeth Rose tells a 13 man jury that three people failed to find a pulse in Mrs Abbie Borreto before Dr Herman N Sander arrived. Rose notes show the patient was very weak on November 26 and injected for pain on that date. The state plans to prove Sander instructed Rose to fetch syringe and needle on December 4 after which she says the patient died.
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Manchester
N. H
Elizabeth Rose
Herman N. Sander
Rose
Dr. Sander
Miss Rose
Borne
Phinney
Sander
William L. Phinney
Winchester Hits Coldest Stretch of Winter
Winchester residents endured 44 straight hours of sub freezing weather the longest cold snap of the season. A mercury reading of 3 at 3 p m Saturday marked the coldest point with highs not above 32 since then. Overnight lows were 16 with 26 as the daytime high and 18 this morning. Snow squalls and rain Saturday evening plus brisk winds hampered heating as coal supplies ran low.
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Winchester
Elizabeth Kelsoe
Winchester Research Laboratory
Snow arrives as spring hints fade in local area
Ma Winchester reports unexpected Saturday snowfall despite predictions of a snowless winter. The light to moderate flakes fell on the eve of spring, with local fruit growers noting that spring is fickle and more snow could still come as blossoms on apple and peach trees cling to the branches.
Winchester Jail Project Sees Payment Plan Approved
Winchester council approves payment to Travelers Indemnity for the remaining balance on the Winchester Frederick County Jail contract. Turner and Harper Construction faced termination after missed payrolls, with Howard Shockey & Son contracted to finish the cell block and related details.
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Winchester Council
Travelers Indemnity Co
Hartford
Turner and Harper
Howard Shockey & Son
Pees x
Ody
Turner
Harry Lauder Dies at 79 in Strathaven Scotland
Sir Harry Lauder died after months of illness at age 79 in Strathaven Scotland. The famed Scottish comedian known for Roamin in the Gloamin faced arterio thrombosis and kidney ailments. Born August 4 1870 he left a showman legacy from coal mines to international tours and wartime charity performances.
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Strathaven
Scotland
Harry Lauder
Harry
Lauder Ha
Lanarkshire
Sir Harry
United States
America
Britain
Lauder
Permit Granted For Two Story Brick House
H. D. Harper of 453 N Brad dock St received permission to build a two story brick dwelling with full basement at 331 Whitlock Ave with an estimated cost of 10000 dollars. Lester C. and Nellie S. Bond of Front Royal were issued a permit for a three room brick veneer tourist cabin a mile south of Winchester on Rt 11 with an estimated cost of 6000 dollars.
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H. D. Harper
N. Braddock St
Whitlock Ave
Lester C
Nellie S. Bond
Front Royal
Winchester
Rt. 11
Petition to discontinue four trains between Richmond and Petersburg
A petition has been filed with the State Corporation Commission seeking permission to discontinue four passenger trains operating between Richmond and Petersburg. The filing requests removal of service on the specified route.
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Richmond
Petersburg
Coca
Tae Coc
Bank Given 30 Days to Appeal Henry Will Ruling
The Bank and trustees must file a petition within 30 days to appeal Judge Elliott Marshall's decree in the Charles B. Henry will case. Harriet H. Taylor and other relatives challenged the will, while the court noted the trust may be invalid under the perpetuities rule. If appeal proceeds, the case could reach the Virginia Supreme Court in the fall.
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Charles
Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia
Elliott Marshall
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Marshal
Curb
John Kerr School
Harriet H. Taylor
Taylor
Marshall
Henry
J. Frederick Larrick
Th Court
Charles B. Henry
State Supreme Court
Lanahan withdraws from City Council race in first ward
Charles D. Lanahan of 25 W Bond St confirms withdrawal as a city council candidate subject to the April Democratic primary. He says he bought a house on Battle Ave moving next month. Battle Ave lies in the Second Ward. Remaining candidates in Ward One include McGuire Anderson Henkel Henry Butler Argenbright and Schutte Junior. Ward Two lists Steck Coble Alexander Jasper Holsinger Sargent Clark and Oates.
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Charles D. Lanahan
W. Bond St
Lanahan
Battle Ave
Grocers Wholesale, Inc
William P. McGuire
C. R. Anderson
J. Henkel Henry
H. W. Butler, Jr
E. W. Argenbright
Charles Schutte
John M. Steck
A. Lee Coble
James R. Alexander
Robert C. Jasper
C. E. Holsinger
William S. Sargent
E. R. Clark
A. C. Oates
Rent Control End Threat Hits Federal Policy
The Senate Appropriations Committee added a rider demanding the rent control agency prepare for its end by June 30 in a move that could end federal rent controls. The action, tied to a money bill, signals a major challenge to Truman's request to extend controls for a year amid concerns over hardships and consumer buying power.
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Washington
Senate Appropriations Committee
Senate
Congress
Senate approves ban on local license taxes for broadcasting
In Richmond the Senate passed the Adams-Holland bill prohibiting localities from levying license taxes on radio or television broadcasting by 30 to 5. The House debated setting the $58,000,000 budget bill as a special and continuing order of business amid calls for tax cuts and state study commission recommendations as the biennial session enters its final two weeks.
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Richmond
Senate Today
House of Delegates
del. Howard H. Adams
House Appropriations Committee
House
Adams
General Assembly
State Study Commission
Battle
Harry F. Byrd Jr
Winchester
Robert O. Norris
Edward L. Breeden Jr
Senate
Finance Comee
Thomas H. Blannin
Seven Killed In Accidents Across States
The Associated Press reports seven people died in accidents, raising the year toll to 135 from 117 a year earlier. Victims include Emma Maggard of Pound and Randy Shelhorse of Frederick Maryland, with others named from Kentucky Virginia and Vermont.
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Emma Maggard
Pound
Rt. 23
Randy Shelhorse
Frederick
The
Plains
Fauquier County
Talp Hall
Hall
Norton
Wise
Wise County
Civil Rights Plan Dead for Session
Washington reports that anti lynch legislation in the civil rights program appears dead for the current congressional session as the House sticks to its existing record. The House has passed two civil rights measures, with the FEPC bill still stalled in the Senate, while no formal action is announced.
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Washington
Congress
House
Senate
FEPC
Politi
Coal traffic falls to twelve percent in Baltimore region
The Western Maryland Railroad announced coal traffic last week declined to twelve percent of normal levels, signaling a severe downturn in demand and freight movement in the Baltimore area.
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Baltimore
Western Maryland Railroad
Leopard on the loose at Oklahoma City Zoo hunt continues
Oklahoma City police and zoo staff, with Colorado Game and Fish officials and Marine Reservists, search for a 200 pound leopard that escaped from its pit. Guards reported a sighting before 1 a.m. hairs found under the fence confirm the animal’s presence as guards and officials assess danger.
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Oklahoma City
Sevting
Roy Trail
Bryan Denton
Laveta
Colo
Colorado Game and Fish Department
William Kent
Colorado
Denvers
Zoo
India
Daybreak
Julian Frazier
National Guard
Frazier
M. D. Douglass
W. T. Cooks
Republicans Use Communist Issue in Campaign Attack
Republicans plan to weaponize the Communist issue in a three way attack on the Truman administration. Party strategists discussed covert and open messaging as GOP speakers prepare a robust line of critique for the congressional campaign.
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Washington
GOP
Consumption Cut Ashtington Coal Orders
The Army directed a reduction in coal use by 4 percent within 30 days, forcing adjustments in post operations and energy planning amid a broader wartime efficiency drive.
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Ashington
Coal Union Pleads Innocent To Charge of Contempt Today
John L. Lewis's United Mine Workers pleaded innocent to contempt charges for 372000 miners not returning to work under court order. The government aims to prove the union halted production, while the union argues miners acted individually.
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Coal Union
Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers Today
Richmond B. Keech
Keech
Welly K. Hopkins
Lewis’ Union
White House
Charles Ross
Congress
Mine Workers Union
Springfield
Stewardess Narrow Escape As Window Blows From Plane
A Pan American Airways stewardess narrowly escaped when a 15 inch window blew out of a Lockheed Constellation during a ferry flight from New York to Miami. Josephine Pou was pulled to safety by Purser Michael Mann as suction pulled her toward the opening at 20 000 feet over the South Carolina coast. The plane landed in Miami with 22 passengers, all Pan American employees, at 5 am. Pou received minor cuts and bruises at Coral Gables Hospital.
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Miami
Fla
Pan American Airways
New York
Josephine Pou
Michael Mann
South Carolina
Pan American
Pou
Coral Gables
New York State
Eastern Airlines
Tampa Bay
Reward Offered for Dynamiters in Alabama Coal Mine Blast
The Power Co. of Birmingham offers 500 dollars for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for three dynamite explosions at a small coal mine and a nearby power sub station 30 miles south of Birmingham. The mine, operated by Thomas L. Colley, employs eight men and yields about 35 tons daily despite a union miners strike.
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Birmingham
Ala
the Power Co
Thomas L. Colley
British Watch New Government
London observers weigh when the Conservatives will strike at Labour as Attlee’s fragile government faces an early election test. The Commons majority is perilously small with 294 Conservatives, 8 Liberals, 1 Liberal National, 2 Irish Nationalists. Attlee plans cabinet reshuffles at Chequers as Churchill ponders strategy with his party leaders ahead of the Tory challenge.
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London
Britain
Ceagan
Bor
House of Commons
Sea Aetat
Attlee
Downing St
Chequers
Winston Churchill
Conservative Consultative Committee
Fire Truck Damaged In Ice Slip At Piccadilly Corner
Linden McDonald driving a Fire Co. truck skidded on ice near Piccadilly and Loudoun St. striking a traffic light. fender repaired at Eberts Garage. No injuries. light replaced by Northern Virginia Power Co. Fire suspected in fourth floor apartment. Maynard Kirk reported a fire at 7 36 pm.
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Sarah Zane Fire Co
Gotan
Piccadilly
Loudoun St. Linden
McDonald
Eberts Garage
Lee A. Brown
Northern Virginia Power Co
Maynard Kirk
Kirk
Young Republicans Elect New Officers
A Virginia Young Republican Federation meeting elected new officers led by a 25 year old University of Virginia law student as president. Newly elected vice presidents include Miss Jan Dunkle of Richmond Winston Wine of Staunton and L Harvie Neff Jr of Fries with other names listed for supporting roles.
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University of Virginia Law
Virginia Young Republican Federation
Jan Dunkle
Richmond
Winston Wine
Staunton
L. Harvie Neff, Jr
Fries
Ikgene Beagle
Charlottesviig Ceuretam
Negotiations Recessed in Soft Coal Contract Talks
Washington reports said soft coal contract negotiations were recessed indefinitely with both sides kept on call for one hour’s notice. Presidential fact finder Cole noted it could signal continued discussions while not confirming progress. Federal Mediation Director Ching planned a Pittsburgh trip but would return tomorrow.
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Washington
David L. Cole
Cole
Cyrus
Ching
Pittsburgh
Pit Consolidation Coal Co
Love
Consolidated
U S Ships Targeted in China Waters
The 8000 ton Pioneer Dale was strafed with a bomb dropped close astern. Captain James F Knowlton reported one slight injury among a crew of 50. He was ordered to return to Ja bom and then proceed seaward awaiting orders as the ship nears breakwater.
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New York
United States
James F. Knowlton
Jabom
Sewards
Knowlton
Japan
Byrd to Fight For His Group in Senate Clash
Senator Harry F. Byrd vowed to defend his committee on nonessential government expenditures on the Senate floor against a Humphrey proposal backed by Lucas to abolish the House Senate watchdogs. He said the effort likely lacks enough votes to kill the committee and that opposition from the new deal and fair deal administration has targeted their work.
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Harry F. Byrd
Congressional
Virginia
Senate
Humphrey
Lucas
House
Byrd
Congress
State Department says no law bans listening to U.S. radio pros in Russia
Washington reports the State Department rejects the idea that Russia has any law or regulation prohibiting listeners from tuning in to American radio broadcasts. It notes no legal barrier exists to prevent Russian citizens from accessing U.S. programs.
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Washington
State Department
Russia
United States
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