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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1949
Page
2
Baltimore November 6 700 clerical workers about ten percent of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad’s clerical staff remain on furlough. They were laid off December 20 with 2755 shop workers due to a seasonal decline in freight business. All but 400 shop workers returned this week but no recall plans were announced.
City league basketball moves into its second round with Elks Royal Crown and American Legion tied for first. Elks meet Legion in opener as Legion aims to avenge a 48 30 defeat. Royal Crown faces Plumly at 8 30 p m with Legion slight favorite.
A major New York department store says shoplifting costs reach about one million dollars annually. The figure includes employee theft and salaries for 100 spotters. About 75 percent of shoplifters are women.
January 8 at 12 noon Martha Newlin in front of Frederick County Court House hosts real estate. February 24 at 11 a.m H.8 Bart in White Hall offers farm machinery and livestock. February 25 at 10 a.m H. O Light in Grimes Va offers livestock farm machinery and household goods.
Berlin reports the Soviet army hints Russia may follow Korea in pulling out occupying forces in Germany. An official Taegliche Rundschau editorial says Korea is a model for Germany with complete independence possible but American forces remain in the south. The piece argues Potsdam principles guide Germany toward state independence despite U.S. influence.
Week of Prayer continues with choir performances across city churches. Dr Hardin to lead congregational singing and deliver remarks. Ministers and wives luncheon set for Monday at George Washington hotel with Dr Hardin as chief guest.
Nine states have equal pay laws Illinois Massachusetts Michigan Montana New Hampshire New York Pennsylvania Rhode Island and Washington. One third of U S passenger car mileage is for business purposes driving to work pushes total to over half. United States pays 39 89 percent of UN budget for 1948 about 13 841 032. each member nation’s contribution is reviewed annually by the General Assembly.
Dr. William T. Sanger of the Medical College of Virginia urged Southern industry to wake up to the value of scientific research. He spoke at the Southwide conference in Atlanta about expanding educated scientists, tax support, and applied research to boost the region’s economy and living standards.
Stonewall boys lost 39 to 25 at Washington Virginia. DeHaven led Stonewall with 13 points while Payne scored 12 for Washington. First half stood 7 to 15, with quarters 6 12, 14 20, 18 27, 25 29. Stonewall girls fell 9 to 44 as Racer led Washington with 17. Stonewall majors next play at Berryville at 7 30 p m Friday opening District L play.
Democrats plan swift action to push most of President Truman's tax, welfare, and labor program through Congress during the new term. They aim to have key measures shaped by Jan 20, with Senate control and committee reshuffles speeding passage, while Republicans warn of bankruptcy and oppose government-led initiatives.
Washington notes Lovett tells CIO head Murray that the United States will not accept force as a solution in Indonesia. He calls for concrete demonstration of Dutch intent to satisfy Indonesians legitimate aspirations and to end fighting between Dutch and Indonesian forces.
In Washington on January six the foreign relations committee assignment sparked GOP anger over an 8 to 5 partisan split. Republicans condemned the distribution as biased while GOP leaders signaled continued support for President Truman's policy of aiding free states and peoples worldwide and hinted at criticisms of foreign spending details.
Red Cross reports over 2200 people fled Columbus Mississippi area as two rivers burst banks isolating the city and flooding 50 000 acres. An additional thousand displaced in Alabama and Tennessee while western states endure record cold and heavy rain. Army and Red Cross aid militate against hardship.
Elizabeth Miller Tavenner 78 died at home of her daughter Mrs. James Grubbs 103 Purcell Ave at 2 p m. She was wife of Ralph Douglas Tavenner. Survived by children in Winchester Berryville Clarke County and Aliquippa Pa plus siblings. Funeral 11 a m Saturday at John H Enders funeral home Berryville with Rev R A Craig officiating. Interment Green Hill Cemetery.
Grove said students asked questions after Tuesday's defeat and were satisfied that the fight for improvements would continue. He noted the demonstration was orderly and not rude, and expressed optimism that a solution would be reached.
Senators Ives of New York and Margaret Chase Smith of Maine were added to the GOP policy committee. Taft was reelected chairman Monday as the committee completed its membership at a Republican Senate session. Millikin announced the action and said talks included enlarging some committees to aid freshman senators despite opposition from Lucas.
The list presents quiz answers including true statements about dates and topics. It names breeders dogs Richard Blackmore Ripley and Costa Rica among others with a note on a Hercules moth laying about 200 eggs in three days.
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