Western Union Strike Halts Global Communications
Seven thousand Western Union workers walk out at 7 10 AM EST crippling the company network. CIO unions say 1600 points across New York New Jersey and nearby areas are affected while international and radio firms refuse Western Union traffic. City officials had offered a settlement proposal but the company has not commented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Fisher
New York
Western Union
Tioup
New Jersey
Louis Siebenberg
Long Island
Newark
Hoboken
Union City
Jersey City
William O’dwyer
Hudson Street
Nationwide telephone strike threat looms amid wage dispute
New York report says 17 000 Western Electric workers in New York and New Jersey are locked in a sixth day of walkout. Independent unions NFTW and Equipment Workers union may join in sympathy, threatening a nationwide toll service shut down if a 30 percent wage increase is not met.
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New York
Western Electric
New Jersey
Communications Equipment Workers
National Federation of Telephone Workers
NFTW
Western Electric Employes Association
Ind
Frank J. Fitzsimmons
Equipment Workers Union
Weaver
Western Electric Company
Joseph Beirne
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
Frederick County School Board Plans Joint Meeting With Supervisors
The Frederick County School Board approved a joint meeting with the Frederick County Board of Supervisors in the coming weeks to discuss a state committee report on long range school planning. The report recommends consolidating high schools near Winchester and smaller consolidations of elementary schools. Superintendent Leslie D. Kline was absent with a cold. all board members attended but no action was taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County School Board
Frederick County Board of Supervisors
Walter Newman
Virginia
Winchester
Leslie D. Kline
Frederick County
Paul J. Haldeman
For Sale and Stray Notices Ad
Pipeless furnace, kitchen range, man's suit size 36. Phone 5517. Strayed white Persian cat named Jeepy. Call 5517. Highpoint Dining Room closed starting January 21 until further notice. Wood length at Oates' Lumber Yard. Telephone 6414.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highpoint
Aera Serv
R. Mills
Stephens City
Oates
Volunteer Firemen to Meet Under Chief Argenbright
Volunteer firemen are scheduled to attend a meeting led by Chief W. E. Argenbright to discuss forthcoming activities and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Argenbright
Shenandoah Valley National Bank Elects Rosenberger to Board
The Shenandoah Valley National Bank stockholders elected directors Frank Armstrong Jr Stewart Borg Harold G Brown Bory Claude R Cammer Cooper Clifford Grim Allen Hawthorne H B McCormac Jr W Nelson J W Richard R Gray Williams and John H Rosenberger new on board. Williams as president reported the bank's eighty year anniversary with deposits and resources at record highs. He noted the bank's origins after the Civil War and resilience through wars and depressions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Frank Armstrong, Jr
Stewart Borg
Harold G. Brow Hairy Wn
Bord ~Y Claude
R. Cammer
Cooper
Clifford D. Grim
de ‘Allen T. Hawthorne
H B. McCormac
W. Nelson
J. W. Richard
R. Gray Williams
John H. Rosenberger
Mr. Rosenberger
Appomattox
Williams
Election Ordered At Local Mill By NLRB In Indiana
The National Labor Relations Board orders an election within 60 days among Winchester Knitting Mills employees to decide union representation. Eligible workers include production and maintenance staff across several departments, with specific exclusions. The company, UCW, and ILGWU participated in the Oct 22 1945 hearing before Trial Examiner Robison. the order is dated Jan 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Labor Relations Board
Winchester Knitting Mills
United Construction Workers
UMWA
International Ladies Garment Workers Union
AFL
Winchester
McLaughlin Manufacturing Company, Inc
Indiana
UCW
Joseph B. Robison
ILGWU
NLRB
Winchester Company
Income Tax Service Opens for Evening Hours
The office at 208 West Water Street Room 1 offers tax service from 2 p m to 10 p m. Call 5665 for J H Seal assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Income Tax Service
West Water Street
J. H. Seal
Auction sale of antiques and household goods Tuesday
Headley's Auctions at 78 Braddock St conducts an auction of antiques and household goods on Tuesday January 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Headley's
Braddock
Floods Devastate Southeast Kentucky and Nearby States
Rain swelled streams in southeastern Kentucky causing at least one death and isolating towns like Manchester and Harlan. Cumberland River crested near Pineville with fears of a flood matching the 1929 disaster as Red Cross mobilizes while Texas endures record snow and a tornado toll of 30 dead and hundreds injured.
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Associated Press
Kentucky
Texas
Red Cross
Nacogdoches
Cumberland
Manchester
Clay County
Harlan
Pineville
Corbin
Pinevile
Doc Thomas
Wallins
Hightower
Cumming
Lady Astor Plans U S Visit for Rest and Relatives
Lady Astor the American-born former member of Parliament travels to the United States aboard the Cunard cargo ship Eros for a rest and to visit relatives. She is expected to arrive mid January and spend a month or two in the United States visiting Greenwood Virginia Lynchburg Virginia Richmond Virginia and other places.
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London
Lady Astor
United States
Cunard
Eros
Newa
Greenwood
Lynchburg
Richmond
President Defends Demobilization Pace in Postwar Review
President Truman sought to reassure by attributing the Army demobilization slowdown to the essential need for troops overseas and to fulfilling postwar duties. He defended Army and Navy reductions as efficient and just, noting the wartime task's enormity and the nation’s peace obligations. He said a new review of procedures ensures speed without sacrificing duty.
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Washington
Truman
The
Navy
Congress
United States
Week of Prayer Services Continue in Winchester
The Week of Prayer series resumes tonight at six o clock with Associate Minister Mr Habel of First Baptist Church delivering The Church in a Changing World He is a University of Richmond Crozier Seminary and Union Theological Seminary graduate and former interim pastor of Lawrenceville Virginia church prior to joining here June 1 1945 Last night's service featured Dr L F Haver in the joint evangelical observance of Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Habel
University of Richmond and Crozier Seminary
Union Theological Seminary
New York City
The
Baptist Church
Lawrenceville
Evangelical Churches of Winchester
L. F. Haver
Increase In Steel Likely As Talks Continue
President Truman indicated discussions on steel price adjustments may yield a rise, possibly around two dollars, while reiterating support for a fact finding process with a 30 day cooling off period to avert strikes. He declined to specify figures or timing, promising a formal statement later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jan
Truman
Truman says Moscow accords satisfy US aims and final say
President Truman expressed satisfaction with the Moscow agreements on atomic energy and recognition of governments. He said final approval on recognizing Romanian Polish and Yugoslav regimes requires free elections and repeated he has final say. He denied Russia has an atomic bomb and backed a four power Japan council and UNO Atomic Council recommendations to Congress.
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Washington
Truman
Moscow
United States
Russia
Great Britain
Byrnes
Four Power Control Council
Japan
UNO Atomic Council
Congress
Senate Atomic Energy Committee
CIO Reports Unprecedented Kaiser-Frazer Wage Contract
The CIO United Automobile Workers and Kaiser-Frazer Corp reach a model wage pact at Willow Run detailing base pay tied to Ford and GM increases, a $5 per Kaiser and Frazer produced bonus pool, union shop and dues checkoff, and penalties for unapproved strikes. Production planned at 300,000 cars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
CIO
United Automobile Workers
Kaiser-Frazer Corp
Henry J. Kaiser
Joseph W. Frazer
Ford
Rd Motor Co
Willow Run
Kaiser-Fraizer
War Memorial Fund Reaches 35000 In Campaign Start
An enthusiastic meeting at the Handley Library heard War Memorial Association president Garland R. Quarles report about about 35000 in cash and pledges already turned over to the treasurer. He noted the sum nearly matches any prior public subscription in Winchester and urged continued support from civic clubs individuals and students. Industrial plants will host V M Day on Thursday to contact workers without disrupting their work.
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War Memorial
Handley Library
Garland R. Quarles
War Memorial Association
Treat &S
Winchester
Quarles
Grant Pollock
Duncan Named to C and S Bank Board Amid Growth
The Commercial and Savings Bank held its annual director election with H Funkhouser E Llewellyn Jackson H McVicar Charles Pine H Sheetz R Slonaker E M Steele and John Sloat elected others served as judges and proxies. Assets rose from 3.77 million in 1944 to over 5 million in 1945 with a 6 percent dividend and plans to elect officers in 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial and Savings Bank
Sohip
George G. Snarr
O. L. Jamison
Pp. E. Lineburg
U. S
John Sloat
Margaret L Hodgson Hat and Dress Shop Clearance Sale
Sale notice for Margaret L Hodgson Hat and Dress Shop offering dresses suits and coats at 25 to 50 percent off. Ad highlights reduced prices and limited stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret L. Hodgson
Farmers and Merchants National Bank Holds Annual Meeting
The Farmers and Merchants National Bank stockholders met at the banking house. R. T. Bryarly and C. H. Himelright served as proxies. Charles R. McCann was unanimously elected Chairman and G. F. Eustler Secretary. The bank reported 2957 shares represented and noted a modest year’s growth despite a large tax bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Enberger
Allen
R. T. Bryarly
C. H. Himelright
Charles R. McCann
Frederick County
G. F. Eustler
H. Douglas Fuller
Puller
Oes
Poe
Bank E
Virginia
Naltors
Origi Directr
McCann
Thomas M. Nelson
E. D. Newman
Robert T. Barton
J. 5. Haldeman
W. P. McGuire
Winchester
For Sale Six Room House on Berryville Avenue
Six room house with bath and furnace for sale. Lot measures 50 by 150 feet at 935 Berryville Ave. Call 6557 after 5 30 p.m. on January 8 listing day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath and Furnace
Berryville Ave
Elks Lodge 867 Announces Important Wednesday Meeting
ELKS LODGE No. 867 calls an important meeting for Wednesday night. All members urged to attend. Exalted Ruler H. J. Cahill signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Sartelle
Elks Lodge
H. J. Cahill
Coroner Links 6-Year-Old Degnan Slaying To On The Spot Dismemberment
Coroner A L Brodie said Suzanne Degnan likely suffered injury and was strangled before a kidnap killer dismembered her body near her North Side home. He described on the spur of the moment carving with a hunting knife and said bones found in Kenmore Avenue area were charred fragments from an ash heap. ©
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Chicago
A. L. Brodie
Suzanne Degnan
Brodie
Brodie A
Joseph Goldberg
Cae
Kenmore Avenue
Degnan
Sudden Thaw Impacts Local Roads And Advice
Local resident Gee Yellett notes a sudden thaw worsens road conditions. He warns crews cannot fix all mud holes and urges restraint on hauling, asks users to report bad spots, and cautions future spring warmth could damage highways further. Public engineer requests prompt reporting and cautions against road abuse.
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M. Yelott
Tip
Yellett
Welcome Home Veterans Return to Civilian Life
The Star welcomes Frederick Clarke counties and Winchester veterans who have received their discharges and resume civilian life. The list will be supplemented daily with names of local men recently discharged and returning home.
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Frederick and
Clarke Counties
Winchester
The
Star
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Tomorro
Shenandoah
Rosenberger
Bank Board
Gray Williams
Army
Balkan
Kaiser-Frazer
Uaw-Cio International Executive Board
Winchester Evening Star
Duncan
C&s Bank Board
F&m National Bank
L. M. Allen
B. P. O. Elks
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