Du Pont Offers Licenses to Competing Cellophane Makers
The Du Pont Co plans to license its cellophane patents and aid plant construction as it seeks partners to expand production in a $65 million market. Despite DOJ actions accusing monopoly practices in 1947, Du Pont argues current capacity is insufficient to meet rising demand of 10 to 20 percent next year.
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Lower Berth Rape Case Tied to Rail Investigators
In Los Angeles on January 17, the reported attack in a lower berth of the Southern Pacific West Coast Limited was left to railroad and Oregon investigators. Two sailors were questioned for seven and a half hours and released. no one else held. Opal Holmes, 35, who reported the assault, declined to speak and will consult an attorney. District Attorney Dayton Van Vacter said he has no arrests yet and will forward evidence to Lane County prosecutors in Oregon. The case echoes a 1943 murder aboard the same train.
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Steps to Fight Flu Taken in Britain
The Ministry of Health completed advance preparations and alerted local health authorities amid a reported flu outbreak in France. Forty seven influenza deaths occurred in London and major English and Welsh cities in the past week, up from the prior week and the same period last year.
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Killed and Wounded in Quarrel Over Dog Near Williamsburg
In Williamsburg a six month dispute over a dog led to a shotgun duel near the city. James W. Montague, 44, Newport News plumber, was killed and Douglas Hubbard, about 55, York County landowner, wounded. Hubbard refused to answer questions. Deputy Sheriff H. D. Riley said no witnesses observed the shooting.
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Grand Jury Probes Police Activities in Norfolk
A Norfolk special grand jury began sessions to probe alleged ties between some officers and the numbers racket. City officials keep an inquiry active after lists naming over 100 policemen were found during a December 2 raid on a numbers establishment on Church Street.
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Masterpiece Found in Trunk After Composer’s Death
The C major Symphony by Franz Schubert was discovered in a trunk in Vienna after his death and brought to light by Robert Schumann. The find highlights the composer’s late works and reshapes appreciation of Schubert’s catalog.
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Du Pont Cellophane Plant Sale Debate Cited
The passage notes that merely locating existing facilities would not relieve the current shortage of cellophane and seems linked to the Justice Department argument that Du Pont should divest some cellophane plants to other firms.
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du Pont
Capital Finishes Dressing Up for Inaugural Festivity
Washington prepares for the 41st inaugural as crowds converge for a week of events. The day will feature the oath ceremony for Harry S Truman and Alben W Buckley, a grand parade, and a series of receptions and galas including a Hollywood themed pre inaugural event.
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AT and T Stock Slides in Three Day Decline
AT and T shares fell sharply in New York trading. The stock dropped about three points, the steepest drop in a three day decline. It briefly hit around four and a half points before easing. Market activity was slow and most losses were fractional.
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Homer L Souder Carpenter Dies at 55
Homer L Souder a 55 year old carpenter of 601 S Cameron St died at 9 am of a heart attack Born January 22 1893 in Mathias West Virginia he was the son of George and Lydia Souder and husband of Viola Howdyshell He leaves two sons two brothers and five grandchildren The body rests at Jones funeral home awaiting arrangements.
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Rites Held For Mrs Gussie S Thomason
Mrs Gussie Sargent Thomason 59 wife of R C Thomason of Riverton died yesterday at Winchester hospital. Survived by husband three children a brother and a sister. Services 2 30 p m tomorrow at Riverton Methodist Church.
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Carpenter Succumbs at 96 Carding Career in Winchester
Isaac S. Carpenter aged 96, a carder for 37 years at the Virginia Woolen mill, died suddenly of a heart attack at his home 712 Washington St. He was born June 15, 1879, in Frederick county. Survived by son Hugh S. Carpenter of Capon Bridge, two daughters, three brothers, a sister, and a host of relatives. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday at Jones funeral home with Rev. Lewis F. Havermale. burial Mount Hebron cemetery. pallbearers named.
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Six on Superfort Died in Crash at Scottish Mountain
LOCHGOSHEAD Scotland January 17 A US B 29 crash in Succoth Glen northwest of Greenock killed at least six airmen aboard and injured others. The wreck occurred 3000 feet up Ben Bheula amid rain and low mist as the A S aircraft from Scampton England headed toward Reykjavik Iceland encountered bad weather. A second B 29 proceeded to Scampton.
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Shenandoah County Fair Dates Set at Woodstock
The annual Shenandoah county fair will run August 30 through September 3 in Woodstock. Secretary Donald Garman announced five free acts and Jack Perry shows are booked for the event.
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Detailed Weather Forecasts Across The Midwest And East
Ohio sees snow flurries and colder air with lows around 15 to 20 degrees across regions tonight. Tuesday brings cloud cover and rising temperatures. Kentucky remains mostly cloudy and colder tonight with warmer trends in the west and north. West Virginia reports light snow flurries and colder temperatures tonight, with a cloudy cold Tuesday. Maryland and Virginia expect rain and colder air tonight with mountain snow flurries and a cloudy cold Tuesday. Western Pennsylvania faces occasional rain turning to snow flurries and colder air today and tonight with mostly cloudy and moderately cold Tuesday.
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Front Royal-Warren Committee Renews Festival Membership
The Front Royal Warren County Advertising Committee renews its membership in the Apple Blossom Festival, authorizes an advertisement in Spring Travel, and instructs R. E. Pwum to erect a highway sign at the R. 11 and R. 12 intersections near Greenville Virginia, mirroring a recent sign on R. 50 west of Winchester.
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Winchester Lions Plan Festival Role Discussion
The Winchester Lions meet tomorrow at 12:15 p m in Sarah Zane hall and will hear a recording of Ted Malone's broadcast during Founder's week. The business session will cover their participation in the annual Blossom Festival on April 28 29.
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Funeral services for John Mc Phail Jr. held in Baltimore
Funeral services were held today in Baltimore for John Mc Phail Jr., 75, formerly of Winchester, who died Saturday. Survived by his son Walter McPhail, owner of McPhail Paint Co., now residing in Hagerstown. A note on a wasp species in Ceylon mentions a six foot long home.
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Federated Clubs Directors Meet in Richmond
Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs directors meet in Richmond for a two day session starting tomorrow. Mrs. Roy E. Kyle of Hillsville, federation president, said the resolutions address safety education and conservation.
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Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs
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