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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1949
Page
5
A fat man leaves a $20 change as $5, angers the cashier and her husband. He later questions the line, laments the mix up, and recalls the parable of the Good Samaritan as he contemplates if he would help another stranger in distress.
A bill to give President Truman power to boost steel output with government funds may reach the Senate within a week. Senators O Mahoney and Murray are expected to sponsor. Murray favors government entry if private expansion fails. The plan seeks about 10 million tons yearly extra capacity as industry aims for postwar growth, with mandatory controls replacing current voluntary allocations.
In Winchester Virginia a Virginia court suit seeks the construction of the will of Carrie D Graichen to determine her estate and heirs. The defendants listed include Margaret Maedor and others with last known addresses abroad and in Maryland New Jersey and DC. They must appear within ten days after publication to protect their interests.
The Columbia Operatic Trio tenor from Elwood and soprano Agnes Davis with baritone Charles Sherman will appear at 8 p m Thursday in Handley Auditorium. It is the second of four Community Concerts programs and features solos duets and trios from grand operas and light operas including Porgy and Bess Sweethearts and The Chocolate Soldier.
Berlin reports Russian elevation of V S Semionov as extraordinary ambassador plenipotentiary fuels predictions of a separate east German state in the Russian zone. Western officials note preparations include an interior department and a Soviet style secret police under a Bonn timetable.
Lloyd Williams posts of the American Legion at Berryville elect directors L Williamson Jack Enders Jack Russell R W Levi Jr R W Levi Sr C J Enders H G Pits Dr J M Casey E H McDonald J W Olcot officers L Williamson president Jack Enders vice president R W Leys treasurer Jack Russell secretary A meeting is called for 8 p m Wednesday to decide if 16500 shall be placed to help fund a World War II memorial addition.
Washington reports a clash over Senator Elbert Thomas's bill to repeal Taft Hartley and restore the Wagner Act. Senator Ives criticizes the measure and warns that Senate floor debate could add Taft Hartley features as amendments.
President Truman stated it is up to Congress to decide how to implement his proposed labor law changes including repealing the Taft Hartley Act and reenacting the Wagner Act with modifications. Administration supporters are split on whether to address the changes in one bill or multiple measures.
Discussion in Congress splits along party lines over repealing Taft-Hartley. CIO lawyer Arthur Goldberg backs rapid passage of the Thomas bill, aiming to restore Wagner Act rights while keeping some Taft-Hartley features. The Wagner Act of 1935 protected union organizing and bargaining, later amended in 1947. President Truman urged repeal with changes.
The notice lists worship times at White Hall at 10 a.m. Howard's Chapel holds service at 11 10 a.m. and another gathering at 3 p.m. at Howard's Chapel.
The note lists Stephens City Methodist services with Rev. E. C. Day and Sunday school times, then mentions Refuge and local church events. It asks where the greatest honey producing center in the United States is, stating Uvalde Texas is claimed as the top honey center and pecan producer.
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