Water shortage in Winchester approaches 1930 drought level
City water usage set a record in 1946 with 894,829,200 gallons pumped, exceeding 1945’s high by over 23 million. Spring sources Rouss, Shawnee, Old Town and Fay supplied the year’s demand as the council warned of waste and urged conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Lee Grant
Winchester
Rouss
Shawnee Spring
Old Town Spring
Fay Spring
Shawnee
Old Town
Fay
C. R. Anderson
FE EB. Baker
Shenandoah
Baker
Strasburg
Grant
Shenandoah Valley
Parking Meters Prove Revenue Boost in December
City Treasurer reports December receipts from 263 installed meters totaled 1577.66 with three fourths going to meter manufacturers until paid. Fines reached 497 for violations in the first four weeks. Police committee member J T Kremer notes wide complaints fade as meters prove useful and better once fully tested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Kremer
Virginia House backs $1.506 million school pay raise addition
Virginia lawmakers join in boosting supplemental education funding by 1.506 million for 18 months to raise public school teachers pay. The House Schools and Colleges committees approve the amendment by Delegate Robert Whitehead. The bill now goes to the House Appropriations Committee for final action.
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Richmond
House Schools and Colleges
Tuck
Robert Whitehead
Nelson County
House Appropriations Committee
Appropriations Committee
Staunton
Newport News
Schools’ Board of Visitors
Virginia General Assembly
Senate
House
Capitol
Senate Finance Committee
Virginia Livestock Producers Association Plans and Costs
The Virginia Livestock Producers Association set a meeting for January 29 to discuss the annual meet and director terms. Treasurer Donovan presented a balance of 337.91 dollars with receipts from Tri Breed and Feeder Calf Sales, and membership fees totaling 49 dollars. A plan to hire bookkeepers was referred to a committee, and a one percent deduction on purebred sales and 0.5 percent on commercial sales was approved.
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A. S. Pener
Winchester
Graham Y Bergville
J. Herbert
Marshall
E. Clay Rogers
Frederick County
David Donovan
Clarke County
R. R. Reynolds
Shenandoah County
Owen Thomas, Jr
Loudoun County
Donovan
Stine
Julian Everley
Virginia Beef Cattle Producers Association
J. H. Cunningham
Fauquier County
C. C. Funkhouser
E. ©. Carpenter
J. W. Olcott
Berryville
Truman Rent Control Hit Snag in Senate
President Truman seeks extension of rent control beyond June 30 but faces a Senate clash over a measure to end controls. Senator O Daniel of Texas leads the drive to eliminate controls. supporters include Wherry Moore and Bushfield. Others argue for continued controls with rent increases up to 15 percent. Real estate groups push to free rentals for houses and apartments.
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Washington
Truman
Senate
O’daniel
Texas
Wherry
Neb
Moore
Okla
Bushfield
Office of Temporary Controls
Herbert A. Nelson
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Fund Raising Methods Explored At Regional Red Cross Meet
Representatives from ten Maryland and two Virginia Red Cross chapters will meet in Salisbury to study fund raising techniques. C Leo Wilhelm regional director will head the eastern area group with officers from Alexandria and speakers including Charles Andreas and Miss Page Price.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Virginia Red Cross
Salisbury
C. Leo Wilhelm
Virginia
District of Columbia
Pennsylvania
Eastern Area
Alexandria
Charles A. Andreas
Berryville
H Zane PA
Sarah Zane Hall
W. B. Snider & Sons
J. H. Seal
W. Boscawen Street
Honolulu Teacher Trails Wife Home After Byrnes Success
An unnamed Honolulu teacher travels with his wife on the way home from China where he served as a special representative of President Truman. He is slated to succeed James F. Byrnes as Secretary of State.
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Honolulu
James F. Byrnes
China
Truman
Marshall Arrives in Honolulu En Route to Washington
General Marshall landed at Hickam Field late last night with his wife greeting him warmly. He described plans to rest in Hawaii before heading to Washington to assume duties as Secretary of State amid a cleared security posture. He avoided political questions, stressing his role as an army officer.
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Honolulu
Marshall
United States
China
Hickam Field
Nanking
Guam
Washington
Army
British Cabinet to decide Palestine future after talks
London Jan 9 prime minister Attlee called a cabinet session to map a long term plan for Palestine likely creating independent Jewish and Arab states. Officials said martial law would not be imposed to curb extremist violence, though General Sir Alan Cunningham has broader authority to act. Relative calm followed last Thursday night’s flare up as leaders weighed peace measures.
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London
Attlee
Palestine
Ernest Bevin
Arthur Greech Jones
Alan Cunningham
Loften
Sir Alan
Irgun Svai
Wright backs Bilbo for interim U.S. Senate seat
Mississippi Governor Pielding L. Wright says he would appoint Theodore G. Bilbo to an interim Senate term if the seat is denied without a hearing or on election campaign charges. Bilbo, awaiting mouth surgery in Poplarville, says he is honored and vows to fight on.
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Jackson
Miss
Pielding L. Wright
Theodore G. Bilbo
Senate
Mississippi
Bilbo
Wright
Washington
Dream House
Poplarville
New Orleans
Jackson Business and Professional Women’s Club
Thomas L. Bailey
Pensioners in Colorado receive $220.80 monthly jackpot
Colorado paid its 42 old age pensioners a $220.80 jackpot atop their $45 monthly pensions. Welfare Director Earl M. Kouns called it the highest monthly pension payment in the United States. The amount comes from January fund distribution due to higher sales and liquor tax receipts.
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Denver
Colorado
Earl M. Kouns
United States
Rate Hike Requests Reach Virginia Utilities and Carriers
The State Corporation Commission in Richmond hears requests from Western Union Telegraph and 21 trucking firms for higher intra state charges. The filings precede hearings on Virginia rail carriers seeking about 17.6 percent freight increases and a 10 percent rise in passenger rates.
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Richmond
State Corporation Commission
Western Union Telegraph Company
SCC
Virginia Rail
Central Watch and Clock Repair Shop Ad and Notices
Central Watch and Clock Repair Shop at 1312 W Piccadilly St offers dial refinishing and repair of watches and clocks under the sign Central. Wood for sale stove length call 6414 Oates Lumber Yard 112-5-1p-tf. Diamond Cab Office moves to 20 E Piccadilly St between Brooks Pharmacy and Duff’s Record Shop. Service phone 4106. Bank stock wanted buy commercial and savings bank write Finance P O Box 4 City.
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Central Watch & Clock Repair Shop
W. Piccadilly St
Central
Oates Lumber Yard
Diamond Cab
E. Piccadilly St
Brooks’ Pharmacy
Duff's Record Shop
Commercial & Savings Bank
P. O
Poultry Conference to Draw Hundreds Here
County Agent I Fred Stine says 200 to 300 poultrymen are expected for the first annual Poultry Conference tomorrow at Sarah Zane Hall. The program features nearly a dozen experts. arrivals begin this evening. Conference begins 9 30 Friday morning and runs into the afternoon with lunch served at noon.
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Sarah Zane Hall
I. Fred Stine
Legion Ladies Night Plans Set for January 23 at Post Home
Conrad Moorer Post 31 finalizes event details for an Open House and Ladies Night on January 23 at Sarah Zane Hall. Mrs. Philip Fowle leads the Ladies Auxiliary, with $25 Savings Bond prizes for Oratorical and Essay contest winners and a path to district and state honors.
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Conrad Moorer
Sarah Zane Hall
Comple
Post
Philip Fowle
Winchester
Frederick County
L. EB
Middletown
Stephens City
Clearbrook
Less
Harrisonburg
Roy Earl
Versus Sirbaugh
Capitol Theatre
Richmond
Governor Tuck Pushes Anti Snake Handling Law
Governor Tuck endorses a bill to ban handling snakes at public gatherings in Virginia to curb deadly cult exhibitions. Introduced by Senators Fuller and Stephens, the measure would bar displaying or handling snakes at religious services and gatherings with penalties up to a fine of 50 to 150 dollars or six months in jail.
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Richmond
Tuck
Virginia
E. R. Fuller
Stephens
Isle of Wight
Republicans Clash Over Defense Budget Cuts
Congress Republicans split on defense costs with Taber backing drastic cuts and Taft opposing deep reductions. Briges and others seek savings in purchasing, intel, and base operations while aiming to avoid harming military efficiency.
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Walington
Rep
Taber
Taft
Ohio
New House Appropriations Committee
Truman
Congress
Defense
Senate Gop
Senate Reee
Senator Bridges
R-Ny
Senate Appropriations Committee
Bridges
Val Seebeurtatines
Ana Atlons Committee
Senate
Case Proposes Labor Bill to Ease Strikes and Preserve Peace
Representative Francis Case introduces legislation to authorize government injunctions in labor disputes affecting public welfare and essential services. The proposal seeks to legalize prior injunctions, empower the attorney general, expand the labor relations board, and limit sympathy strikes while preserving the right to organize and bargain.
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Case
U. S
Senate
Ball
Taft
Ohio
H. Smith
John L
Temperature Extremes Report
Temperatures ranged from a high of 35 to a low of 24 this period. Compared to last year, highs were 13 degrees cooler and lows 16 degrees cooler.
Churchman Urges Christian Action in Politics
Dr. Russell Henry Stafford urged Christians to study civilization faults and engage in politics. He said social action informs civic thought and urged Christians to consider political life as part of their faith. The Rev F G Senger and Rev J B Duckwall spoke on judgment as a Christian duty.
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Russell Henry Stafford
F. G. Senger
Dr. Stafford
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Citizens For Conservation
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Whitehead
Livestock Producers Asso
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Holy Land
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Legion
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Week of Prayer
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