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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1948

Page

2

Moscow Rejects Yugoslav Bid To Red Congress

Moscow refused to participate in the Yugoslav invitation to a four power conference in Belgrade on future control of the Danube and Europe’s inland waterway. The plan included the U S S R Britain France and Yugoslavia to meet July 21. Tass and Moscow radio reported the rejection and Albania warned Belgrade of “strong measures” until it resumes economic relations with Yugoslavia.

NCON Rus Podiaretn Marshall Tito Yugoslavia Belgrade Europe U. S Russia Britain France Tass Moscow Tito Albania Tirana

July sales directory of household goods and antiques

July listings show multiple auctions for household effects at 1018 S Kent St by Thomas Cain July 10 and at 1040 S Kent St Winchester by Jack Brown July 14. Further sales include Mrs B Green 22 E Cork St July 24 and Miss Ida Wyndham 234 Amherst St July 24 with antiques noted.

S. Kent St Thomas D. Cain Jack Brown Winchester B. Green E. Cork St Ida Wyndham Amherst St Ee Hee Ete

Rumors of Russian Moves Rise as Eastern Europe Jostles

Washington dispatch notes a surge of nationalist sentiment in Eastern Europe fueling rumors of Moscow tightening control over satellites. Unconfirmed reports speak of union movements in Romania and Bulgaria toward Yugoslavia, and fears Russia may annex Romania and Bulgaria or deploy the Red Army to Czechoslovakia, though officials doubt open military action will occur soon. Belgrade warns Albania after its Cominform alignment.

Washington Europe Romania Bulgaria Russia Red Army Czechoslovakia State Department National Defense Establishment Albania Belgrade

Arab Command Member Quits U N Session

Jamal Husseini, Arab higher committee representative, walked out of the United Nations Security Council Palestine talks in protest over designation of Israel’s representative. The walkout followed a long debate delaying moves to extend the Palestine truce as Egypt and Lebanon stayed.

Palestine Faris el Khoury Syria Security Council Egypt Lebanon Husseini Council Folke Bernadotte

Community Canners Open Monday at Stephens City

The Stephens City community cannery opens at 9 a.m. Monday for the first time this season with beets beans greens and apples to be canned. A broken boiler delayed the start but repairs are complete and the plant will run Monday through Thursday as long as needed. Call 92-1 between 9 a.m. and noon to apply for use of the facilities.

Stephens City W. M. Stickley

California Delegates Demand Roosevelt Quit at Philadelphia Caucus

California Democrats traveling east with Patrick McDonough saying James Roosevelt has dishonored the delegation by renouncing Truman pledge. Roosevelt backs Eisenhower as the nomination effort unfolds. Delegates merge trains at Ogden Utah, McDonough vowing to press resignation at Saturday Philadelphia caucus.

Oakland Calif California Philadelphia James Roosevelt Patrick W. McDonough Truman Roosevelt Gen Eisenhower Ann McDonough Los Angeles

Shenandoah Park Sees 17000 Visitors Over Weekend

A weekend visitor report records 17 000 people traveling in 5000 cars at Shenandoah National Park. The turnout was counted at the park entrance gate.

Shenandoah National Park

Milk Co-op Forced Sale Sought in Strasburg Plant

C. E. Andrick and others filed suit in Shenandoah circuit court to compel sale of the Shenandoah Valley Co op Milk Producers plant at Strasburg. Proceeds would be divided among stockholders after about $18,000 in debts are settled. a $25,000 offer for the plant is reported.

C. E. Andrick Shenandoah Shenandoah Valley

Poland protests ignored by State Department

Washington July 7 The United States rejected Poland’s formal protest against Western Allied policy for Western Germany under the Marshall Plan. Undersecretary Lovett told Polish Ambassador Winiewicz that Poland should address concerns to Russia and that U S focus on Western Europe, including Western Germany, stemmed from Russia’s refusal to join a continent-wide recovery program.

Washington United States Poland Germany Russia Europe Robert A. Lovett Josef Winiewicz Western Winiewicz Lovett

Police Functions To Be Studied by State Commission

Gov. Tuck unveils an interim commission to study coordination of police functions in Virginia. Members include Col. C. W. Woodson, John W. Hardy, A. A. Anderson, with delegates John Daniel and J. Addison Hagan previously named, and Robert Y. Button added by Lt. Gov. Collins. The panel will report on coordination among the ABC board, State police, and counties to boost enforcement efficiency.

Richmond Tuck Virginia Col C. W. Woodson John W. Hardy State ABC Board A. A. Anderson Elizabeth City John Daniel Charlotte Court Ouse J. Addison Hagan Norfolk Preson Collins Robert Y. Button Culeper ABC Card

Col James Pleasant Woods Dies at 80 in Roanoke

Roanoke veteran attorney Col James Pleasant Woods former Virginia Sixth District congressman died at home aged 80. He chaired Roanoke College trustees and served as rector of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and sat on Randolph-Macon College board.

Roanoke James Pleasant Woods Virginia Sixth District Roanoke College Virginia Polytechnic Institute Randolph-Macon College

Heat Shift Across Nation Divides West Hot East Cool

The Mississippi River marks a divide with the West returning 90s to near 100 while the East cools. Canadian air ebbs southward over the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley. Showers and storms accompany the cooler air along the North Atlantic coast.

Chicago Mississippi River Mississippi Big River Hudson Bay Canadian Great Lakes Ohio Valley North Atlantic New York

Carrier Rites Set for Myron Racey Carrier

Funeral services for Myron Racey Carrier, 72, will be held 3 30 p m tomorrow from his Lehew West Virginia home. Burial is in Shiloh cemetery. Pallbearers include C Ross LaFollette L W Franks H H Franks EB 2 Anderson and L W Anderson. He was a son of the late Isaac and Sarah Carrier of Lehew.

Lehew W. Va Myron Racey Carrier Shiloh C. Ross LaFollette L. W. Franks H. H. Franks EB. 2. Anderson L. W. Anderson Isaac and Sarah Carrier

Groundbreaking gifts boost Marlow Heights Baptist Church

Front Royal First Baptist members presented checks totaling 900 dollars for the newly organized Marlow Heights Baptist Church project. The completed church is valued at about 35 000 dollars, pastor Rev. Robert A. Bobbit said, with Dr. E. T. Clark from this city attending.

Marlow Heights Baptist Church Front Royal First Baptist Church Robert A. Bobbit E. T. Clark

Quiz Answers From Page Four

The listed solutions identify items such as South Carolina and The Supreme Court for question one, Brazil for question three, Ben Hogan for question four, Aries and Aquarius for question five, Richard Doddridge Blackmore for question six, the false statement about state holidays for question seven, Vitamin C for question eight, University of California Berkeley for question nine, and Mustang for question ten.

South Carolina The Supreme Court Brazil Ben Hogan Aries and Aquarius Richard Doddridge Blackmore University of California, Berkeley Calif Mustang

Exchange Club Funds Two Youth Scholarships

Winchester Exchange club awarded scholarships to Richard Orndorff and Miss Evelyn Rogers, both 18, to the Christian Church summer camp at Charlottesville. The two $30 scholarships, funded by the Exchange board of control, will rotate to a different church annually and be selected by the church pastor on merit.

Winchester Exchange Club Richard Orndorff Millwood Ave Evelyn Rogers Berryville Ave Christian Church Charlottesville Cork St. Christian Church Exchange Board of Control P. T. Grove

Peach Freight Rise Request Denied by ICC

The Interstate Commerce Commission rejected a proposed 25 percent rise in basic railroad freight rates for fresh peaches from six states to Eastern markets. It found current railroad revenue needs do not justify higher charges now, noting a 1928 finding of 47 percent as fair and a 1939 voluntary reduction to 36 percent of first class rate.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission

Victory Ointment advertisement for skin relief

Advertisement promotes Victory Ointment for eczema psoriasis rashes and other skin troubles. Claims quick relief antiseptic grease free formula once used by soldiers now available to civilians. Sold in Winchester at Miller's Rhodes Brooks' Rexall Peoples and Silco Cut-Rate.

Winchester Miller’s, Rhodes Brooks Rexall Peoples Silco

At Auction Bank Stock To Settle Florence V. Miller Estate

Executors will sell at public auction in front of the Frederick County Court House 31 shares of Commercial and Savings Bank stock several shares George Washington Hotel Corporation stock 10 shares Farmers & Merchants National Bank stock along with one Studebaker fed in A-1 condition for cash Thursday July 8 at 12 noon DST The automobile can be viewed at Dellinger Bros Garage before sale.

Phillip C. Bowman County Court House Winchester Florence V. Miller Frederick County Court House Commercial and Savings Bank George Washington Hotel Corporation Farmers & Merchants National Bank Studebaker

Russ Troop Moves Rumored in Trieste

MILAN Italy July 7 Corriere Lombardo printed an un confirmed dispatch saying Russian motorized troops have moved in Romania since Monday. The report, from the Trieste Free Territory, cited unconfirmed sources among US British and Yugoslav forces and claimed they would act around the Yugoslav Communist congress opening July 21 in Belgrade.

Milan Italy T Corriere Lombardo Romania Trieste Free Territory U. S Belgrade

Kerr and Smith Face July 27 Run-off for Senate

Former Governor Robert S Kerr and ex Congress member Gomer Smith advance to a July 27 run-off primary for the Oklahoma Democratic nomination to the U S Senate. Kerr led with 111 751 votes to 58 022 for Smith from 3148 precincts. The winner will meet Republican Ross Rizley in November.

Kerr Smith Oklahoma City Robert S. Kerr Gomer Smith Oklahoma U. S Ross Rizley

Soap Box Derby Wheels At B F Goodrich Store

The ad lists Soap Box Derby wheels priced at 10.95 at B F Goodrich Store located on 106 S Loudoun St with phone 31227.

SOAP Derby Wheels B. F. Goodrich S. Loudoun St

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Marshal Tito Danube Parts & Service J. L.case Farm Equipment Greece Cominform Communist International Information Bureau Warsaw Arab Command U.N Myers Water Myers Myers Water Systems C. . Brumback & Sons Cameron Street State Dept J. P. W Dies M. R. Carrier Rites Church Exchange Club Peach Freight James L. Bowman Robert E. O’neal Mountain Falls Road Guernsey Frank Artrip, Jr Loula Heltzel William Hetzel Tae. Pitts Ie N. Cameron St Earl Clowser W. T. Chamberlin G. G. Baker Coleman Dunn Dellinger Bros Trieste Gibbs Duncan C. Wipps Calvary Episcopal Church Fr Royal RALES Paratex Glaize & Bro Ours M.M. Adams Amherst & Boscawen Sts Winchester FurniTure CO Main ST REDDY Northern Virginia Power CO
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