Truman Adopts Deficit Spending Plan on Economic Outlook
President Truman urges deficit financing to expand output and improve farm supports, unemployment benefits, and social security. He endorses extending veteran readjustment allowances, broadening unemployment coverage, and accelerating federal works planning while urging careful budgeting and restraint on tax increases.
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Russians Restrict Traffic to Berlin
Berlin reports say Soviet forces blocked most routes to West Berlin with Helmstedt road limited to four to six trucks per hour and inspections delaying loads. Allied officials suspect aims beyond curbing black market goods, signaling leverage ahead of Four-Power talks. Russian stores in the occupation zone cut prices to boost East mark perceptions before negotiations.
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Inch and Half Rain Ends Northeast Drought
Thirsty crops across eight northeast states received first beneficial rain in 49 days. A steady shower delivered nearly an inch and a half in parts of New York and New Jersey, with New Jersey crop damage estimated at 31 million dollars. Western New York drought broke, New England reports over an inch of moisture as cooler air arrives.
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New York
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Lynchburg Built on Seven Hills Overlooking James River
Lynchburg Virginia is described as perched on seven hills above the James River. The hills named include Diamond Hill White Rock Hill College Hill Garland Hill Daniel's Hill Franklin Hill Federation Hill.
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Strike Indicated At Inland Steel In Chicago
Harry Powell president of local 1010 CIO United Steel Workers says a strike is likely at Inland Steel Co as the contract expires July 15. Powell cites no concessions on pensions or wage increases after talks with company officials. A further meeting was set for 2 p.m. Wednesday to discuss the pension and group insurance plan. John Jeneske warned the strike would occur if the plan remains unchanged.
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Two Slightly Hurt In Road Accidents
Two non collision accidents occurred yesterday on Route 522 south of Winchester. Miss Bertha Hirch berger of Butler Pennsylvania skidded off the road near Opequon creek bridge and escaped injury though her car suffered about 125 dollars in damage. Later a 1948 Hudson driven by Walter J Patterson of Baltimore skidded off the highway and over a bank eight miles south of Winchester injuring Patterson his wife and daughter minor injuries to others and about 800 dollars damage to the car.
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Opequon Creek Bridge
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Walter J. Patterson
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Farm Pair Slain in Virginia Triple Shooting
In Green Springs near Abingdon Virginia a Washington county couple were killed in a triple shooting. Lula Dillow 53 and William W Dillow 46 died. Their son-in law Frank Hill 16 was wounded in the chest. Louise Hill Cullop 38 the estranged husband of Dillo s daughter remains under guard in Abingdon hospital.
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C. N. Baldwine
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William W. Dillow
Frank Hill
C. O. Henton Dies at 171 After Illness in Harrisonburg
Claude O. Henton, 171, a Harrisonburg contractor and builder, died Saturday at Rockingham hospital after a nine week illness. He is survived by his widow Belle Adams and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Adams of Stephens City. Funeral services set for 11 a m tomorrow at Lindsey and Sons. Interment will be in Green Hill cemetery, Stephens City, Tuesday afternoon.
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Rockingham Hospital
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William H. Adams
Stephens City
Lindsey and Sons Funeral Home
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White Sox Lose Streak Grows to 10 In Doubleheader
The White Sox fell 1-3 and 3-5 to Strasburg, extending their losing streak to ten games in the Northern Virginia league. They outhit Strasburg 9-6 in the second game and 9-10 in the opener, as new manager Albert Lacy awaits a victory. Baker started game one and S Purtlebaugh started game two. practice is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday at Rouss Park.
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Sox
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Answers to Daily Quiz Corrected for Page Four
The page lists the quiz answers: Iowa for question one, one month for two, approx 93 million for three, Alexander Hamilton for four, Oliver for five, April for six, Hoover for seven, a West Coast labor leader for eight, the Office of Defense Transportation for nine, and Come, ye faithful for ten.
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Alexander Hamilton
Oliver
Hoover
West Coast Labor Leader
Office of Defense Transportation
Calf Sale and Estate Furniture Auction Notice
July 13 at 8 pm H. J. Dyche farm near Stephenson Virginia hosts a calf sale. July 16 at 10 am the estate of Charles B. Henry at 728 S Loudoun St. lists furniture and household goods for auction.
Britain Faces Dollar Crisis With September Deadline
Britain seeks a solution to its dollar shortage by September after three days of talks with United States Treasury Secretary John Snyder Sir Stafford Cripps and Abbott. The joint communique promises immediate fact finding and further ministerial talks in Washington in September. It cites a $400 million drop in Britain’s dollar and gold reserves and a three month mora torium on non urgent dollar purchases.
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Brussells
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British Commonwealth
Dominions
CIO and U S Steel Hold Latest Wage Fight in Pittsburgh
The CIO and U S Steel clashed over wages and benefits as talks broke down in Pittsburgh. Murray, leading CIO action, cites economist Nathan to push for a fourth postwar wage round. A July 16 strike could affect roughly 500 000 to 750 000 steel workers under current contracts.
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Pittsburgh
Murray
CIO
Robert R. Nathan
Steelworkers’ Policy Committee
Scouts Route Detailed on 1700 Mile Trip
Scouts and leaders travel in an Emory Motor Lines bus camping from 10 Mile River in Port Jervis New York to Lake George and Lake Placid New York. They head to New Hampshire and Vermont then Maine Massachusetts and Gloucester Plymouth Boston sightsees. return via New London Connecticut and Westchester New York. The 1700 mile loop ends back in Winchester.
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Winches
Troop 9 Tour to Canada in 1947 Costs Highlighted
Fundraising efforts including yard parties rummage sales and curio shows raised most of the $1450 needed for a Scout troop trip. Seventeen Scouts, thirteen of them Sunday leavers, joined the 1947 Sun day tour into Canada.
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King Act of 1920 Sparks Government Power Debate
The text notes the Act of 1920 allowing extraordinary government measures to protect food, water, and transport. The dispute started when British dock workers refused to handle ships linked to a Canadian Seamen's Union strike. Attorney General Sir Hartley Shawcross labeled the walkout a communist attack on democracy.
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Canadian Seamen's Union
Hartley Shawcross
Fay Washington Dies. Funeral Set At Christ Episcopal
Fay Washington, survivor of the Hackwood sale, leaves two nieces Miss Margaret Fay of New York City and Mrs Polly Fay Watson of Woodmere New York and two nephews John L Fay of Short Hills New Jersey and Thomas M Fay of Katonah New York. Funeral services scheduled for 4 p m tomorrow at Christ Episcopal Church with Dr Charles Tyndell officiating and burial at Mt Hebron cemetery. Pallbearers named: B F Arthur Jr Dr George Smith Jr W Nelson Page B B Wright C R McCann Dr B B Dutton Sen Harry F Byrd John H Minnigerode and B M Sullivan.
Virginia Governor and Candidates Clash Over Labor and Suffrage
Civil war of words centers on Right to Work and Public Utilities Labor Relations Acts with Miller denying CIO ties while Byrd and Battle defend labor reforms. Governor Tuck denounces Miller as absentee and accuses labor racketeers, as Robinette and Whitehead attack suffrage amendments. Byrd cites Miller's disputed CIO linkage in Washington remarks.
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Byrd
Miller
Richmond
Lloyd M. Robinette
Lee County
Robert Whitehead
Nelson
Tuck
Francis Pickens Hiller
Virginia
Harry F. Byrd
Commonwealth
Sen
Washington Today
Francis P. Miller
CIO
Sen. Byrd
Hutchinson
Martin A. Hutchinson
Election returns link CIO to Hutchinson support
The election results show Hutchinson backed by CIO and related groups, boosting nearly all votes. Commentary notes Hutchinson as Miller's mentor guiding campaign tactics.
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CIO
Formation of the American Bar Association
The American Bar Association was founded in 1878 to uphold the honor of the legal profession and promote uniformity of legislation throughout the United States. Its national headquarters are in Chicago.
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