Police Probe Three Robberies
Police investigate three break ins occurred Thursday night two in the country and one in the city all likely by the same offender. Stolen from Farmers Restaurant on N Loudoun Street were 26 dollars between eight and ten was taken from a safe at Valley Wrecking Co and three dollars in pennies were taken from Gulf Oil service at the bulk plant on Martinsburg Pike. Captain F M Funk says the restaurant entry was from prying a window screen then a cash register opened and a dollar taken and a jukebox back pried with 25 dollars in coins removed. Sheriff Rosehaven notes county entries were through windows while Valley Wrecking Co safe was forced open to raid contents. The pennies were removed from a cigar box at Gulf service.
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Farmer's
N. Loudoun St
Valley Wrecking Co
Gulf Oil Co
Martinsburg Pike
F. M. Funk
RoseHaven
Valley Wrecking Co. Safe
Gulf Service Station
Clearwater
New York State
Stephen Darrell
Catherine
Nicky
Hal
Stephen
Tarrytown
Mike
Hat
Courtly scheme unravels as couple travels to wed
Catherine and Nicky, with Hal and Stephen Darrell, flee by car to Clearwater to marry in Judge Fountain’s chambers after eluding police tricks. Snow bound journeys, tense glances, and a dramatic arrival at a distant house frame a plan that meets immediate resistance and a shocked reunion.
DeGroot Named WVU Head Football Coach
Dudley DeGroot, returning from four professional seasons, will become the head football coach at West Virginia University on July 1, succeeding William F. Other details indicate a transition plan as the Mountaineers prepare for the upcoming season.
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Morgantown
W. Va
Bill Kern Led Redskins To 1945 Division Title
Bill Kern guided the Washington Redskins to the NFL Eastern division title in 1945, establishing a landmark season for the team.
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Bill) Kern
Washington Redskins
January Auto Output Hits About 425000 Vehicles
Detroit reports fuel curtailment lowered this weeks passenger car and truck production, but impact was lighter than expected. Automotive News estimates US output at 70731 passenger units and 26020 trucks, Ward's counts 69096 cars and 26914 trucks, totaling about 425000 vehicles for January.
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United States
Automotive News
Ward
United State
Life term for man who shot wife to scare her
Uniontown, Pa. report says 21 year old James Townsend pleaded guilty to fatally wounding his wife after claiming he wanted to wound her in the shoulder to scare her into affection. Townsend testified he pointed a rifle at his bride of three months as she bathed in a wash tub.
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Uniontown
James ‘Townsend
Gas Plant Seized to Avert Boston Gas Strike
The Everett plant of the Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates was placed under State control to prevent a strike feared to cut gas to 350000 homes in 34 Boston-area communities. The CIO union refused a further 10 day extension of the 1947 contract.
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Boston
Everett
Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates
Robert F. Bradford
CIO
Network Program Notes Modify Relay Hours
Stations adjust relay times to fit local schedules. Last minute program changes are not included in this notice.
Evening Radio Schedule Features Classic Shows and Music Hours
A detailed listing of broadcast times across networks CBS NBC and ABC, featuring programs from The Life of Riley Truth or Consequences The Grand Ole Opry Saturday Serenade and Dance Hour. Includes dance bands news commentary and musical variety segments across late afternoon to midnight slots.
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Cbs Network
Abe Dance
Mbs
Cbs
NBC Symphony
Jack Bealliee
Hawk Larabee
Cbs Modern Music Museum
Abe
Hawaii
Abe Abe Burrows
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H. Carmichael
Cbs Twin
Riley
Cbe Ross Dolan
Abe Joan Davis
Judy Canova
Abe Vaughn Monroe
Abc
Kay Kyser
News
M. Downey
Abe West
Incubators Built In Harry When Babes Arrive Prematurely
An electrical firm rushed to St Luke's Hospital in Boise to build four homemade incubators for premature babies arriving in quick succession. With two incubators available, St Alphonsus loaned one, and workers from a lighting company completed the improvised incubators in ten hours, delivering warm, unpainted units for two infants.
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Harry
Babes
Boise
Iadho
St. Luke's Hospital
St. Alphonsus Hospital
G. L. McKelvey
Pair of escapees tied to Parkway Hotel theft
Winchester police link two National Dicotheting Boys escapees to a Monday theft of about $50 at the Parkway Hotel. Robert S Mackenzie and John E Millasevich escaped from a training school and were identified after papers at the scene pointed to the youths.
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Winchester
Parkway
J. Thomas Boyd
Roberts. Mackenzie
John E. Millasevich
Boyd
Washington
F. M. Funk
Big Power Force For U N Suggested
Philippines delegate on the United Nations Palestine mission urged a big power military force to back U N decisions. Sen Vicente Francisco said five big powers should lead in forming an international army to enforce U N resolutions where circumstances require.
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Lake Sucess
Philippines
United Nations Palestine Comission
U.N
Vicente J. Francisco
United Nations
U. N
Public Auction Notice in Winchester Virginia
Sale notice announces a public auction on February 2 1948 at 1 00 PM in front of the County Court House Winchester Virginia. Property includes a 1932 Chevrolet Standard Coupe in running condition and a 1934 Chevrolet Truck 142 tons in running condition. Attorney in Fact Florennoy L Largent acts for James Robert Walker under a power of attorney.
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County Court House
Winchester
Virginia
James Robert Walker
Flournoy L. Largent
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