Czechoslovakia Hints At Paris Conference Withdrawal
Prague reports say the cabinet may withdraw acceptance of the Paris invitation after Moscow telephoned with a Soviet preference. Prime Minister Gottwald and Communist leaders met in Moscow discussions as Hungary Albania Romania Yugoslavia Poland reject the invitation, Finland undecided, and only Czechoslovakia remains uncertain amid trade pact tensions with the Soviet bloc.
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Prague
Iase
Czechoslovakia
Moscow
Paris
Iiits
Klement Ttwald
Stalin
Europe
Hungary
Albania
Algaria
Romania
Yugoslavia
Poland
Finland
Koslovaks
Gottwald
Russia
East
Auto theft charges linked to pair from Winchester
Joe Lofton and Melvin Herring of Highland Ave Winchester were arrested for auto larceny after allegedly stealing a car from Edward Embrey and wrecking it on the return trip to Winchester Lofton was treated and discharged from the hospital A separate case involves George Wilson of Frostburg Md charged with taking a car in Virginia Beach and larceny of gas from B M Chevalet Co while AWOL from Fort Jackson S C
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Joe” Lofton
Melvin Herring
Highland Ave
Winchester
Edward Embrey
Loudoun &J
Kernstown
Lofton
George Wilson
Frostburg
Wilson
Virginia Beach
B&m Chevalet Co
Fort Jackson
S. C
Stephens City Lions Install New Officers
Stephens City Lions install new officers led by James Galladay as president with Robert Ayler Rev. E C Day and P E Lineburg as vice presidents A R Marks secretary treasurer Howard Mills lion tamer French Reid tail twister Co F Schenck of the Winchester club installed them Visitors included Hoye Riley who presented perfect attendance awards to 18 members Bryant R Harper spoke on the state convention Charles Lanahan and Paul Anderson New member Eldridge M Lemley introduced Lions plan softball vs Stephens City July 18 at 8 p m Elwood Mauck town team manager guest and meetings will be held in the fire hall after purchase of tables chairs dishes and silverware.
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James Galladay
Stephens City Lions
Robert Ayler
E. C. Day
P. E. Lineburg
A. R. Marks
Howard Mills
French Reid
Co. F. Schenck
Winchester Club
Hoye Riley
Stephens City Club
Bryant R. Harper
Charles Lanahan
Paul Anderson
Eldridge M. Lemley
Lions Club
Stephens City
Elwood Mauck
Unification bill moves through House group
A House group led by Chairman Hoffman discusses a bill to unify agencies and end waste and duplication seen in past wars. Leaders say the measure echoes a Senate version approved with broad support, urged by President Truman as a national defense priority before adjournment.
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National Security
House
GOP
Hoffman
R- Mich
Senate
Gurney
Armed Services Committee
State Secondary Road Expenditures Double in Virginia
Expenditures on Virginia secondary roads for the year ending June 30 soared to about 23.0 million dollars, nearly double the 12.1 million high of 1945-46. The report notes 844 miles of new hard surfacing and 11.1 miles of school bus routes, with progress aided by a 1946 one cent gasoline tax. Governor Tuck calls the gain gratifying but warns many miles remain substandard.
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Richmond
Virginia
Tuck
Highway
Highway Department
General Assembly
Staunton
Groves Named Vice President of Firemen's Association
Bernard F. Groves Jr. of Winchester was elected third vice president of the Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association at the Waynesboro convention. Other officers include William Dando first vice president and C B. Bradshaw second vice president. John Boyd becomes executive committee chairman. The event drew 200 to 300 Winchester officials and a 20,000 spectator parade.
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Arles Dailey
Pioneer _ kk and Ladder Co
Hagerstown
John Boyd
William Dando
Monteburg
C B. Bradshaw
Martinsburg
C. L. Jacobs
Waynesboro
George Ridgely
Frankstown
Benjamin Blubaugh
Baltimore
Winchester
Alice O. Groves
B. F. Groves
Elkins
W. Va
Handley High School
Groves
Army Ordinance Corps
Kentucky
Pacific
Orndorff Memorial Works
Charley Rouss Fire Co
Lois Shorter
Charlotte Court House
Boyd
Sarah Zane
South End
Broiler raisers report slim profits amid high corn costs
Martinsburg poultryman C Irvine Cather says rising feed costs and a weak market squeeze profits for broilers. He cites a need for 36 cents per pound to break even versus 31 cents, notes eggs offer some cash return, and mentions local fowls remain cheaper than western beef.
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C. Irvine Cather
Martinsburg Pike Poultryman
Cather
Coal Production Mounts Hartley Spur on Signing
The nation’s bituminous production spurted toward normal today as AFL miners from the north and south dug coal under a new wage agreement. Rep. Fred Hartley warned operators risk criminal prosecution for signing the Lewis contract. Laurence E. Tierney Jr. responded with a wry remark on potential jail time.
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Pittsburgh
AFL
Washington
Fred Hartley
Laurence E. Tierney, Jr
Southern Association
Hartley
One legged veteran buys old mount at army surplus sale
At an army surplus horse sale in Virginia July 10 Maj. Philip Re presided over the sale of a 10 year old bay gelding that fetched $50. The auctioneer noted the horse mare carried the DSC and had lost a right hind leg in France. The veteran's home is Memphis.
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Ate
Philip Re
DSC
France
Memphis
Effect of Coal Contract on Cost Of Living Studied
President Truman's economic advisory council studied how John L. Lewis new coal contract could affect living costs. Dr Edwin G Nourse said a mid year report will be published later and would consider wage rises and their impact on the economy.
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Washington
Truman
Economic Advisory Council
John L. Lewis
Edwin G. Nourse
White House
Nourse
Lewis
United Mine Workers
County honey output grows as local beekeepers expand
County Agent I. Fred Stine reports a noticeable rise in bee colonies after a county tour of honey producers. Bee specialist H. W. Weatherford joined visits to Stephens City Opequon Middletown Winchester Wade sville Kernstown and others with 117 55 10 and 8 colonies. Discussions covered diseases and spray impacts on bees and plans for a public beekeeping meeting later in the year.
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Fred Stine
Mr. Stine
H. W. Weatherford
VPI
B. F. Trenary
Stephens City
C. E. Wright
Opequon
C. E. Stickley
Middletown
Norman Cooper
Winchester
R. O. Fitch
Wadesville
C. T. Owens
Kernstown
Weatherford
Stine
Cave disappearance in Tennessee hoax debunked
Nashville reports State Safety Commissioner Lynn Bomar says John T Hurn vanished from Nicka jack cave Shellmound Tennessee was found in New York City and the cave disappearance was a hoax from beginning to end.
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Nashville
Lynn Bomar
John T (Tuck) Hurn
Nickajack Cave
Shellmound
Jinnah Slated For Governor Of Pakistan
London reports that Muhammad Ali Jinnah, leader of the Indian Muslim League, has been recommended as governor general of the new Dominion of Pakistan to be created August 15. Attlee announced in Parliament that the king would accept the recommendations of Jinnah and Mountbatten. He noted Britain’s pledge to sever ties with India by next June if needed, hoping both dominions join the Commonwealth.
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London
Mahomed Ali Jinnah
India
Pakistan
Jinnah
Lord Mountbatten
Britain
Attlee
Hindustan
British Commonwealth
British India
Property Exchange Report In Karachi Surfaces New Dominion Idea
Karachi report claims a proposed exchange of two dominions Pakistan for the Moslems and Hindustan for the Hindus. Landlords and business men seek to move from hostile areas and are ready to swap properties and businesses.
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Karachi
India
Statesman of
Calcutta
Tridiet
Ween
Pakistan
Hindustan
Business Man Quizzed in New York Slayings
New York police questioned a bald headed married businessman found among six address book names in the West 57th Street apartment of former actress Sheila Mannering 49 whose nude strangled body was discovered by a maid. Autopsy indicated prior intimate relations and the slaying likely occurred Tuesday afternoon. A bed sheet knot and towel in the mouth were noted. Housing storage checks revealed mink coats and $52 in several handbags along with jewelry.
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New York
West 57Th St
Shelia Mannering
Byrd Seeks Stronger United Nations Reform Plan
Senator Byrd urged strengthening the United Nations after two years of operation. He cited Soviet obstruction and joined colleagues in introducing a Senate resolution for reorganization to better preserve world peace. A note from the era mentions a village event at Stonewall School on July 16 with a Clearbrook Fire Dept. benefit and a rain plan for Thursday.
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WSCS
Welltown
Welltown Church
Washington
Byrd
United Nations
Russia
Senate
Stonewall
Clearbrook Fire Dept
Buying Spree Ruled Out for Royal Wedding
The narrative notes Princess Elizabeth and her fiancé face rationing limits for wedding preparations. It details coupon constraints, housing shortages, and domestic ware scarcities likely to affect the royal couple, who previously lived on the standard wartime allocation.
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Elizabeth
Britain
South Africa
Wheat yields seen in Frederick county amid rain delays
County agent I Fred Stine says harvest is 90 percent done in Frederick county with rain slowing thrashing. Early yields range 20 to 30 bushels per acre while some farms using combines push toward 40 bu per acre. Paul Haldeman thrashing 27 acre field reports 28 to 30 bu and expects about 40 bu on his home farm.
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Frederick County
I. Fred Stine
Stine
Mr. Stine
Paul Haldeman
Truman Unworried By Slaughter Talk
President Truman dismissed talk of a looming scandal as unfounded saying he is not worried about former Representative Roger Slaughter's warning. Slaughter, a Missouri congressman defeated last year, claimed a threat to the presidency in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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Washington
Truman
Roger Slaughter
Slaughter
Missouri
Tulsa
Ohls
Grant
Harding
Regular monthly meeting notice for Charlie Rouss Fire Co
Regular monthly meeting of the Charlie Rouss Fire Co will be held Friday evening July 11 at 8 o'clock. All members urged to attend. B F Arthur Jr president. Also a sales position advertised with interviews July 10 at Valley Food Co office Winchester Virginia. Notice of vacation closure July 14 through 19 by Ammer's Quality Cleaner.
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Redland Methodist Church
Whitacre
Virginia
Moose Club
Kaiser
Pine Motor Co
B. F. Arthur, Jr
Zlwood Ward
Winchester
Vicinity
Norval Palmer
Valley Food Co
W. Gerrard St
Valley Food Company
Ammer’s
Four-Legged Two-Headed Plymouth Rock Hatches
In New York on July 10 a barred Plymouth Rock chicken in Brooklyn hatched from a double yoke egg. The bird reportedly has four legs two tails and a double barreled egg laying apparatus. Poultrymen observed the extraordinary creature with amazement.
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New York
Brooklyn
Coal Contract Not Law Breach Says Taft
Washington July 10 The authors of the Taft Hartley act clash over a coal contract Taft says it is not a law violation Hartley argues a provision on union initiation fees breaches the statute Taft notes possible minor issue in the free collections clause and insists workers and employers may freely negotiate contracts Hartley contends only union dues may be withheld from paychecks and the operators paid money for an illegal reason.
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Washington
Rep. Hartley
R-Nj
House
Taft
Joint Committee On the Economic Report
B. C. Forbes
Lewis
Hartley
Think China May Get New U.S. Ambassador
Shanghai July 10 A fresh flurry of speculation over possible replacement of Dr. J Leighton Stuart as U S ambassador to China followed the summoning of US Minister counselor Walton Butterworth to Washington for talks with Secretary of State Marshall Lt Gen Albert C Wedemeyer is seen by many observers as a likely successor if Stuart resigns.
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Shanghai
J. Leighton Stuart
U. S
China
Washington
Walton Butterworth
Marshall
Albert C. Wedemeyer
Stuart
Doubtful If Truman Veto Can Be Beaten
President Truman announced he would veto the new four billion dollar income tax cut bill. Senate leaders expect a veto override vote, with strong Republican support and some Democratic backing. House leaders expect an override if needed, while Truman argues the bill adoption time is wrong and urges adequate tax relief in January.
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Washington
Ional
Millikin
Rcolo
Finance Committee
Senate
Truman
Erry
Wherry
Ned
Reepublican
Stewart
Keshga
House
Aiken
R-Vi
Congress
Senate Nomination Race Appears Close in 24th District
Page county Democrats back H F Minter of Front Royal for the Democratic nomination at the district convention this Saturday. He leads with 52 votes behind him. Rockingham and Harrisonburg instruct 54 delegates for Lawrence Hoover. Rappahannock has 7 delegates uninstructed.
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Luray
Page County
H. F. Minter
Front Royal
Warren County
Rockingham County
Harrisonburg
Lawrence Hoover
Rappahannock
Virginia tourist facilities seen needing a cleanup
Henry T. Hardenburg of the Winchester chamber of commerce says Virginia's tourist facilities lag behind other states. Robert F. Nelson of the State Chamber of Commerce calls for a state wide improvement effort, noting dirty roadsides and poor food with discourteous service. Winchester reports steady visitor interest and growing stays as tourists praise local options and courtesy.
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Virginia
Winchester
Henry T. Hardenburg
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Robert F. Nelson
State Chamber of Commerce
Nelson
Hardenburg
Chamber of Commerce
Pennsylvania
New York
New
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