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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1946
Page
4
Crime Up 1945: Uniform Reports Highlight Big City Increases
The FBI notes 1945 saw a 12.4 percent rise in serious crime in 2,000 cities with populations over 65 million, led by robberies up 23.6 percent and auto thefts up 18.7 percent. Arrests for youths surged, while 543,852 records showed 51.9 percent with prior arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tura
Montreal investors buy into atom-bomb project scam
The Provincial police described a share selling racket in the Montreal area where investors were drawn to a new atom-bomb project amid wartime fear of city destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Swindlers Target Investors In Atomic Project Shares
The report notes more than 500000 dollars and many people deceived, including a Montreal physician who allegedly invested 20000 dollars. Promoters promised rich dividends from a new atomic project and urged securities purchases while implying large fortunes. Officials caution that government work is privately contracted and that profiting from atom bomb factories seems unlikely and unclear on collection methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
U. S
Hobbs anti racketeering bill signed to curb union crimes
The President signs the Hobbs anti racketeering bill amid broad public support. The measure targets robbery and extortion by labor unions in interstate commerce, with explicit reservations protecting labor rights under major statutes. Supreme Court rulings on picketing and racketeering shaped the debate and the bill’s framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Sun
Truman
House of Representatives
Senate
Supreme Court
Congress
Teamsters
Mr. Truman
Morrison appointed Berryville telephone manager in place of Green
Reginald G. Morrison is named manager of the Berryville telephone exchange to succeed William R. Green who has entered the armed forces. Twelve county men leave for Roanoke for induction and 28 are called for pre induction psychials. Miss Anne Woolfolk and Wilson Pugh win the Scotch Foursome medal play at Winchester Golf Club where 44 members participated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reginald G. Morrison
Berryville
Kiwanis Plans Picnic at Ralph Pifer Cabin on Capon River
Kiwanis committee plans the annual club picnic to be held tomorrow at Ralph Pifer's cabin on the Capon River. O'Sullivan officials and AFL representatives sign a one year contract and bargain over pay and working conditions. Winchester chosen as one of two Virginia cities for Civilian Pilot Training summer courses needing 50 students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Committee
Ralph Pifer
Capon River
O'Sullivan
Winchester
Virginia
City Treasurer urges curb on city expenditures
W. A. Baker in his monthly report urges the council to reduce city spending. Miss Agnes Page Mitchell is named Clarke County Centennial queen by Senator Carter Glass. Britain debates a one billion dollar defense program in the House of Commons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Baker
Agnes Page Mitchell
Clarke County
Carter Glass
Britain
House of Commons
Red Cross Clinic For Babies And Adrenoid Checks
The local Red Cross will sponsor a baby care clinic at the District Nurses office and offer medical adenoid examinations. A reader asks if the county fair will be a breezy circus or a Coney Island style event. Capt. S A Seabright of the city police pursues a man attempting melon theft at the B and O yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Red Cross
Coney Island
S. A. Seabright
Local Council Seats Filled by Willis and Brown
In 1901 Lawson Clark Glen Roy Holiday Rosen berger Arthur Dean Charles Henry and Archie Davidson visit out of town. William R Willis and Albert C Brown are officially seated as council members after election to fill vacancies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawson Clark
Glen Roy
Holiday Rosenberger
Arthur Dean
Charles Henry
Archie Davidson
William R. Willis
Albert C. Brown
Editorial note on Truman veto highlighted by Winchester Star
The Wilmington News Journal reprinted The Star's editorial praising President Truman's veto of the Case Bill. Editor Frank L Clevedger shared a copy from the Evening Star of Winchester Virginia, edited by Harry F Byrd Jr, calling it one of the Souths leading Democratic papers. The piece appeared in the June 19 issue.
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The
Star
Ers
Wilmington
Ohio
News-Journal
Frank L. Clevedger
Winchester
Virginia
Evening Star
Harry F. Byrd, Jr
Truman
the Star
How's Your I Q Quiz Questions Turn to Page 2
A playful quiz prompts readers with questions about government mergers puree meaning author of a poem ship renaming Balkan Axis satellites and planetary order. The page requests turning to page 2 for correct answers.
Thirty Quizzes On American Topics Advertisement
An ad from the Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau promotes the American Quiz Book with 750 questions on Presidents politics government history and more. It invites readers to send fifteen cents by mail to receive a copy and asks for the sender’s name and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Strength For The Day By Ear
This piece reflects on Clara Barton’s early nursing years and the mindset needed to meet unbearable duties. It emphasizes forgetting self, focusing on the need, and trusting strength will return as trials pass.
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Clara Barton
Navy surplus compasses and sextants sale announced
The Navy announces $241,000 worth of compasses and sextants surplus and for sale. Contact the Materials Disposals Section, Contract Settlement and Surplus Materials Division, U S Maritime Commission, Washington 25, D C.
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Navy
U. S. Maritime Commission
Washington
D. C
Week of Activities Planned by Home Agent Myers
Mrs Madeline B Myers County Home Agent submits a calendar for July 8 to 13. Activities include 4 H girls meeting at Lucille Carpenter home on Tuesday at 1 30 PM for housekeeping projects. West Frederick girls gather at Mrs Stanley Bishops on Wednesday at 10 AM for project work. The North Frederick H D C hosts a salad demonstration at Mrs Julian Larricks at 2 PM. The Middle Road H nic at Mr and Mrs D C home will hold their annual picnic at 7 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madeline B. Myers
Round Hill
Lucille Carpenter
West Frederick
Stanley Bishop
North Frederick H. D. C
Julian Larrick
Middle Road
H.nic
D. C
4-H and Club Meetings and Demonstrations Schedule
C C Bauserman outlines Thursday events including Hayfield 4-H girls clothing projects with Mrs Marcus Adams at 10:00 a m. Albin H D C carving at Burnt Church 2:00 p m. Gore H D C Food demonstration with Mrs Joe Seldon 2:00 p m. Friday 10:00 a m Miss Cath erin Perry 4-H agent works with Mrs William Cockerille Homes Agent Loudoun and Mrs Myers on Camp Handicraft. North Frederick 4-H called meeting 7:30 p m at E Clay Rogers home for July 27 yard party. Mt Williams 4-H at Community House 8:00 p m.
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C. C. Bauserman
William Cockerille
Loudoun County
Myers
North Frederick
E. Clay Rogers
Mt. Williams
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