Senators push plan to revise United Nations charter
A group led by Truman seeks a general conference to amend the United Nations charter. Senators Tobey Baldwin Flanders Cain O Mahoney Taylor Byrd McMahon Sparkman confer with Secretary Marshall aiming to strengthen world peace. Proposal would review veto power of the big five and require two thirds of the General Assembly plus seven Security Council approvals.
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Ent
Truman
Ferguson
Tobey
Rnh
Baldwin
R-Conn
Flanders
R-Vi
Cain
R-Wash
O'Mahoney
D - Wye
Taylor
D-Idaho
Byrd
D-Va
Mc Mahon
D-Conn
Sparkman
Marshall
Senate of the United States
House ¢ ‘ Representatives
Congress of the United States
United Nations
U. N
Warren R Austin
General Assembly
Security Council
United States
Russia
Britain
France
China
Secret files stolen at Los Alamos incident stated recovered
Senator Hickenlooper said secret atom energy files were taken by two demobilized army sergeants from Los Alamos New Mexico. The FBI located the men and recovered the documents fully. The incident involved souvenir hunters and the joint committee found no effective security breach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hickenlooper
Iowa
Senate
Los Aamos
N.M
FBI
Joint Committee
Britain May Seek Lend-lease Renewal to Avoid Economic Hardship
London July 9 Parliament received a hint from the government that renewed United States lend-lease could be needed before fall to prevent Britain from unproductive poverty. Deputy Prime Minister Herbert Morrison told the House of Commons Britain must cut imports by 25 percent and make large production and living standard adjustments to match paying ability.
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London
United States
Britain
Herbert Morrison
House of Commons
Corn Holds at 2.30 and Local Feed Prices Rise
Corn held at 2.30 a bushel at Winchester Milling Corp with the same price as yesterday. Broiler feed with corn content sold locally at 5.45 per 100 pounds, up 10 cents from two weeks ago. Also listed are local upcoming events at Ole Mill Wheel and Stonewall School with benefit details and rain date.
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Winchester Milling Corp
Chicago
7 Way Floor Lamps At J W Grove
7 Way floor lamps priced at $9.95 advertised by J W Grove Co at 125 S Loudoun St. Shop location indicated for readers viewing the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Grove Ere Co
S. Loudoun St
Royal Romance October Wedding Hinted For Princess Elizabeth
A royal announcement was expected today that Princess Elizabeth would marry Lt. Philip Mountbatten in October. Reports say Buckingham Palace would issue an official statement within the next day or two confirming the match.
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London
Elizabeth
Philip Mountbatten
Evening Standard
Philip
Evening Star
Press Assn
Buckingham Palace
Southern Coal Operators Sign Contract
The Southern Coal Producers Assn. announced it will accept the new soft coal wage contract already signed by 75 percent of the industry. Henry F. Warden said the 13-member group authorized associations and companies to sign, with some mines possibly operating tomorrow. About 150,000 miners would be covered, while Virginia Tennessee and Alabama operations delayed for clarification of a conflict.
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Washington
Southern Coal Producers Assn
Henry F. Warden
Warden
Virginia
Lewis
Tennessee
Alabama
Vote buying alleged in 1946 West Virginia election
Senate subcommittee investigator Jack W. Hardy testified that votes were bought for two dollars and whisky in the 1946 West Virginia Senate race. The Jenner committee urged a full fraud inquiry across 12 counties, saying both parties engaged in purchases with Democrats reportedly more funded.
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Washington
West Virginia
Jack W. Hardy
Senate
Jenner
R-Ind
Hardy
Thieves Steal Model Farm in Columbus Garage
Daniel P. Ryan reported that thieves stole his complete model farm, built over two years at a cost of $500, including a log cabin, several farm buildings, and furniture from his garage in Columbus Ohio on July 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Daniel P. Ryan
City Council Reviews Six Month Surplus and Reappropriations
City reports a general fund unappropriated surplus of 56000 and a 3000 water fund surplus for the year half. Finance Chairman L F Glaize Jr outlines an ordinance to reallocate 21736 for city work while earmarking 25000 for city hall improvements and 9000 for emergency. An array of line-item improvements and a 1500 water main project are approved.
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FP. L. Glaize, Jr
Council
Kent St
National Avenue Malden Drive
Patterson Ave
Jefferson St
Armory
Monmouth St
Glaize
City Hall
Winchester Broadcasting seeks 1000 watt station permit
Winchester Broadcasting Corp. applies for a 1000 watt station permit correcting yesterday's erroneous report that it sought a 100 watt license. The station hopes to operate at a higher power under the new permit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Broadcasting Corp
City Delegates to World Federalists Meeting in Richmond
Winchester Frederi ck county chapter officers Thoms G Scully and Mrs John M Steck will join delegates from Virginia chapters in Richmond Saturday at 2 p m for a World Federalists of Virginia session. A state convention and executive council will be elected this fall.
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Thoms G. Scully
John M. Steck, Jr
Winchester - Frederick County
United World Federalists
Richmond
United World Federalists of
Virginia
St. James’ Parish
Scully
Virginius Dabney
Douglas Southall Freeman
St. George Tucker
W. R. Mason
Edgar Gammon
Hampden-Sidney College
Martha Lucas
Sweetbriar College
Carter
Frank Walker
Woodberry Forest School
United Nations
Orange
Charlottesville
Norfolk
Staunton
Waynesboro
Lynchburg
Fairfax County
Roan
Greek Leftists Rounded Up in Dawn Raids
Athens arrests exceed 2000 in pre dawn raids aimed at quelling a Communist plot to trigger urban civil war. Police units, with pledges of exile or hearing, report arms distribution planned and many leaders fled to mountains or Athens areas.
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Athens
Napoleon Zervas
Grece
Zervas
Greece
Communist Party
Council of Ministers
All
KKE
Flying Saucer Sighting Reported by Winchester City Chef
Richard Washington Jr night chef at the Metropolitan restaurant says he saw a luminous saucer shaped object in the southern sky headed north and moving fast. The sighting lasted only seconds before the object vanished behind a cloud or out of view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Washington, Jr
Metropolitan
Winchester
Washington
Memorial Hospital to Host Tumor Clinic This Fall
Local American Cancer Society unit reports their $2,500 fund drive has exceeded target by 200 dollars and plans to establish a tumor clinic at Memorial Hospital this fall working with the Virginia Cancer Foundation. Civic groups and clubs across Winchester and nearby counties contributed to the effort.
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American Cancer Society
Memorial Hospital
Ronald Wilson
Committee For
Cancer Education
Winchester
Virginia Cancer Foundation
Civic Club
American Legion Auxiliary
VFW Auxiliary
Rotary
Lions
Kiwanas
Elks, Eagles
Stephens City
Bronze Tablet To School Patron Hailed At Winchester Meeting
J Henkel Henry urged Winchester council to fund a bronze tablet honoring late R Gray Williams for his work with Handley schools. Cost cited 295 dollars plus base 50 to 75. Council referred to school and finance committees for recommendation. Others sought permits for a dry cleaning building and porch extension at Kurtz chapel with owner consents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Henkel Henry
Winchester Council
R. Gray Williams
Handley School
Handley Building
Stewart St
S. Lee Grant
F. L. Glaize, Jr
J. T. Kremer
School and Finance Committee
Lowell G Brannon
Baker Knight and
Conway Sts
P. D. Miller
Lucy Kurtz
Kurtz
A. T. Hawthorne
Wartime Note Reports U S Troops Opium Addicts in India
The State Department issued a wartime note to Britain noting a considerable number of American troops became opium addicts while stationed in India. It discusses postwar drug traffic controls in Burma and says soldiers will require special attention on their return.
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Washington
Great Britain
State Department
India
Burma
Buses to Use Loudoun Street Under New One-Way Plan
Winchester council approved first and second readings of a one-way northbound plan for Loudoun Street from Cork to Piccadilly and one-way traffic on Rouss Avenue to Cameron. Parking would be allowed on both sides of Loudoun and north side of Rouss, with final action set for August. The bus company supported the plan as a solution to traffic and theater district access.
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Loudoun Street
Rouss
Winchester Common Council
Loudoun St
Cork
Piccadilly Sts
Rouss Ave
Cameron
J T. Kremer
Public Safety Committee
Frederick County Board of Supervisors
Court House
Kremer
Winchester Bus Co
F. L. Largent, Jr
H. P. Kern
Movie Window Hold Up Fizzles in Santa Monica
In Santa Monica July 9 a would be bandit attempted a robbery at a movie theater window but Wanda June Phillips, the cashier, laughed off the threat and urged the robber to move on. The next customer chased the suspect and alerted police.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Wanda June Phillips
Apple Industry Film Projected For School Use
The State board of education plans a 30 minute technicolor documentary on the apple industry for Visual Education in state schools and for out of state use. Script writer Paul C. Woodbridge met with Winchester chamber officials to map plans. Filming to begin during the next harvest season in Winchester. Henry T. Hardenburg called the project a publicity boost for local apple men.
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State Board of Education
Henry T. Hardenburg
Chamber of Commerce
Paul C. Woodbridge
Vienna
Winchester
Hardenburg
Apple
Death of Dr. Hugh P Newbill Linked to Sleeping Medicine
Dr. Hugh Page Newbill, 38, superintendent of DeJarnette State Sanitarium, died in Crozet Virginia. Coroner E D Davis ruled death by own action, citing probable overdose of sleeping medicine. The July 9 report notes official determination though other details were not provided.
Husband Held In Silk Stocking Strangulation
Antonio Mondragon, 26, a sheet metal worker, was booked on suspicion of murder after the nude battered body of his estranged wife, 20, was found strangled with a silk stocking in a gutter near city hall. The slaying is linked to a wave of brutal killings in Los Angeles, including the unsolved Black Dahlia case.
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Los Angeles
Antonio Mondragon
University Division Jail
Trunk Murder Mystery Solved. Schreil Confesses
Plainfield New Jersey prosecutor Edward Cohn says the three month old trunk murder case is solved after Philip Schreil aged 59 admits involvement and provides details. The admission ends a lengthy investigation and points to Schreil as the principal suspect in the case.
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Plainfield
N. J
Edward Cohn
New Jersey
Philip Schreil
Tall Blonde Woman Found Dead in New York Apartment
Police said the nude body of a tall blonde woman was found in a West 57th Street apartment with a bed sheet tied around the throat and a towel in the mouth. A maid identified her as Bessie K True. others know her as Sheila Mannering and Betty K True. Police noted luggage with initials B E T and that the victim used multiple names. Investigators described facial injuries and identified the case as a murder.
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New York
West 57Th St
Bessie K. True
Sheila Mannering
Edward J. Mullin
Betty K. True
Betty True
Braddock Methodists Welcome to Missionaries Judy
Rev and Mrs Carl W Judy arrive from Charleston West Virginia to spend a week in Winchester with Braddock St Methodist Church. They were commissioned as missionaries for Korea and will be supported by Braddock St. during their service. The visit includes a Sunday morning service led by Rev Judy and a Sunday evening youth supper and discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl W. Judy
Charleston
W. Va
Winchester
Bradock St. Methodist Church
Judy
Korea
Methodist Board of Missions
Christ Church
New York City
Braddock St
Yale University
Judys
Board of Missions
W. E. Bridgeford
P. G. Ireland
WSCS
Thomas J. Hawkins
Pas
Tor
Hawkins
Orient
Senate Finance Committee Approves Tax Cut Bill
The Senate finance committee approved a 4.0 billion dollar income tax cut in 43 minutes by a 10 to 3 vote. Democratic senators Barkley and Lucass-Connally opposed. committee rejection of Lucas substitute also passed 10 to 3. If enacted, the change moves the effective date from July 1 to January 1.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Barkley
Lucass — Connally
Tex
Millikin
R - Cole
Peor
House
Truman
Lucas
Senate
White House
GOP
Seika
Congress
General Foods predicts small price drop by harvest time
Clarence Francis, chairman of General Foods, predicted prices may fall as much as 2 percent by harvest. The Commerce Department warned that if the Marshall Plan for European rehabilitation takes effect, it could push up many commodity prices significantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Clarence Francis
Board of
General Foods
United States
of Commerce
Yaicoma
Congressional Committee On the
Europe
Powell Appointed Cadet Corporal at The Citadel
Cadet Alton Linwood Powell is named cadet corporal at The Citadel effective Sept. 29. Son of Mr and Mrs Alton L Powell of 110 Handley Bldg is a chemistry major active in intramural athletics. ROTC appointments rely on efficiency and a new cadet rating by peers.
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Alton Linwood Powell
Alton L. Powell
Handley Bilvd
Citadel
Military College of
ROTC
Powell
For Sale 1947 Kaiser and 1946 Ford sedans
Two used cars offered by Pine Motor Co and associates. The 1947 Kaiser four door has 4,000 miles and is priced $300 under new. The 1946 Ford four door is listed at 1385 dollars. Also details on food truck deliveries and a Sears catalog notice.
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Kaiser
Pine Motor Co
Ford
Zlwood Ward
Winchester
Norval Palmer
Valley Food Co
W. Gerrard St
Valley Food Company
Sears New Catalog
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Senate Group
Atom
Stonewall School
Clearbrook Fire Dept
Princess Elizabeth
Mountbatten
England
Southern Coal Operators
Prober
City
George Gordon Battle
Iran
Tehran
Zabool
Shosef
Sarbisheh
Mehri Iran
Fort Worth
New Mexico
Gene Miller
Cancer Society Unit
R. G. Williams
Apple Industry
State Education Board
N. Y
Braddock Methodists
O.K
Sears Roebuck and CO
Vacati Cammer
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