Compromise OPA Price Control Plan Outlined in Talks
House Senate conference on an OPA compromise bill meets for the third day with outlines favoring removal of meat price ceilings and limiting discretionary OPA power. Senator Taft opposes concessions, while President Truman’s stance hinges on restoring control of market basket items. No quorum ends session as debates continue.
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Eutive
Sui
Saeki
Capitol Hill
Ed Truman
House-Senate
Senate
Truman
House
Taft
Ohio
OPA
Millikin
R-Cole
Barkley
Senate House Conference Committee
Ohioan
Hutchinson Seeks Democratic Senate Nomination in Virginia
Richmond attorney Hutchinson campaigns in the Second District for the Democratic nomination opposite Sen Byrd. He argues press opposition to real democracy, speaks at WTAR radio and Blair Junior High, with public stops in Cradock High School and Norfolk. He criticizes state leaders as reactionary and cites Bank of Virginia President Boushall over Byrd comments.
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Martin A. Huemond
Richmond
Byrd
Portsmouth
Roosevelt
Virginia
Hutchinson
WTAR
Blair Junior High
Cradock High School
Norfolk County
Wicker
John Jr. Wicker, Jr
WRNL
Colgate W. Darden, Jr
Ginter Park
Fort Mosby
Post 200
American Legion
Thomas C. Boushall
Bank of Virginia
Moscow
London
Gas Explosion Kills Six in Onset Buzzards Bay Resort
State Fire Marshal Edward Whittemore reported six people killed and 25 injured when a massive gas explosion rocked the center of Onset, Massachusetts, blowing down four wooden buildings at a Buzzards Bay resort.
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Buzzards Bay Resort
Onset
Mass
Edward H. Whittemore
Buzzards Bay
Robertson Pushes Sugar Relief To Save Virginia Peach Crop
Rep. A Willis Robertson says federal officials will try to supply enough sugar to Virginia to meet coupons and safeguard the peach crop. A shortage persists as Winchester stores receive limited shipments and prices rise. distributors warn relief is uncertain and may take years to normalize.
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Baltimore
Robertson
Associated Press
Washington Today
Willis Robertson
Virginia
Warrant Issued for Milburn in Slicing Case
Judge Rice issues a warrant for Robert L. Milburn on a felonious assault charge filed by John V. Eddy, stepfather of William Dunn. Milburn posted $1000 bond and retained attorney J. Sloan Kuykendall while Dunn remains hospitalized after a bullet wound above the ankle with condition reported as good.
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Rice
John V. Eddy
Robert L.milburn
William Dunn
Eddy
Dunn
Millburn
Milburn
J. Sloan Kuykendall
T. G. Scully
Transmission line project delayed but completed May 31
The Potomac Edison System finished the Millville to Double Toll Gate transmission line at a cost of 127000, with 204 poles and 3 400 insulators. Despite scarce manpower, crews used new methods and machines, aiming for fall operation and boosting Southern district capacity including Winchester and Strasburg.
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Millville
Potomac Edison System
Cecil McVay
Clearbrook
Wilbur Krise
Northern Virginia Power Company
Winchester
Front Royal
Strasburg
Luray
Kroll Chosen Administrative Head of CIO PAC
Washington reports Jack Kroll was named administrative head of the CIO Political Action Committee. A five member executive board will hold top level policy authority and guide the group.
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Ack Kroll
CIO Committee
Washington
CIO
Jack Kroll
Civil War Looms as Communists March Yangtze Trade Artery
Rival Chinese government and Communist armies move along the Yangtze north of Nanking and Shanghai threatening full scale civil war. Peng Hsueh-Pei denies, while Gen Chou En-Lai accuses government of aggressions. General Marshall travels to Kuling to report to Chiang Kai-Shek as Manchuria remains quiet and old cease-fire frays.
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Yangtze
Nanking
Yangtze River
China
Chou En-Lai
Peng Hsueh-Pei
Shanghai
Peng
Chungking
Marshall
U. S
Kuling
Chiang Kai-Shek
Stuart
John Leighton Stuart
United States
Manchuria
Lewis New Toehold In Coal Deal
A government granted wage agreement covering 136 mine supervisors gives John L. Lewis a new foothold in the soft coal industry. The pact, signed by Interior Secretary J A Krug and coal mines administrator Ren Moreell, is valid only during government possession and may be voided if courts rule improper action. It applies to 136 supervisors at four Jones and Laughlin Steel mines in Western Pennsylvania Vesta No 4 5 6 and Shannopin Mine at California Pa. The National Labor Relations Board involvement followed.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Lewis
United Mine Workers
UFL
Interior
J. A. Krug
Adm
Ren. C. Moreell
Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation
Pennsylvania
Vesta
St Swithin’s Day Rain Legend Wanes in City
The St Swithin’s Day rain omen loses strength as for a third dry day passes with no trace of rain locally. Observers recall past years when rain followed the saint’s day, noting the 862 birth and the 40 day storm legend linked to Winchester.
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St. Swithin’s Day
St. Swithin's Day
Winchester
J. Swithin
England
William Heirens Held on 29 Charges in Chicago Jail
William Heirens the 17 year old is jailed in Chicago on 29 counts including 24 burglaries and 4 assaults with intent to kill plus one more assault and robbery. Bail set at 290000 dollars as fingerprints match at Frances Brown apartment per State's Attorney W Tuohy.
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Chicago
William Heirens
W. Tuohy Heirens
Frances Brown
International
Middletown Eyes Water System Bond Vote
Middletown plans a bond election on whether to install a town water system after tests show a 55 gallon per minute flow from a deep well. Officials estimate the project at about 20000 dollars and may opt for fire use only if the vote fails. Trial runs occur each evening with the fire company testing water pressure and pumps.
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Middletown
Fred J. Larrick
Larrick
Middletown Fire Company
Csos Barden Treae
Otter Ser Stee Enterprises
Virginia Beach Grand Jury Returns Indictments in Slot Machine Raid
A special Princess Anne County grand jury reported no direct evidence beyond hearsay in an investigation of gambling in Virginia Beach. It returned six indictments for illegal possession of slot machines following a raid led by Police Chief C E Hobeck and ABC investigator Perry Downing, with 17 machines seized.
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Virginia Beach
Princess Anne County
Floyd E. Kellam
Princess Anne
Vrginia Beach
Kellam
Tuck
C E. Hobeck
Perry Downing
ABC
Welcome Home Veterans of Frederick Clarke and Winchester
The Star welcomes home veterans and former residents who have received discharges and are resuming civilian life. Helen Marie Hudson notes the list will be supplemented daily and asks the public to supply names of local men who have received discharges.
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Frederick and
Clarke Counties
Winchester
The
Star
Drill Notice for First and Second Platoons at Armory
Regular weekly drill for First and Second Platoons and Headquarters Detachment set for tomorrow evening at 7 30. All members urged to report on time. CAPT. W A Baker.
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W. A. Baker
New Elks Lodge Welcomes 19 New Members in Winchester
Winchester Lodge No. 867 initiates 19 new members, pushing total rosters to nearly 500. The meeting, led by Exalted Ruler W. Lee Fisher, approved a July 31 membership picnic at Jordan Springs. New members include Gustav Bornscheuer Jr and John B. Scully III among others.
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Winchester Lodge No
W. Lee Fisher
Jordan Springs
Elks
Local notices and ads mix: openings and jobs
The page lists service ads and notices including Ruth J. Yeakley hats, a certified surveyor, the Ru Ja Beauty Shop opening, a presser wanted, extended hours for East End Service Station, Eagles initiation details, and a summer bags sale with discounts.
Talmage Leads Carmichael In Georgia Primary
In Georgia's gubernatorial race, Eugene Talmadge holds a wide lead based on unit votes with 232 to Carmichael's 158 at 10 15 a m EST. Carmichael trails in popular vote 221 767 to 197 621 though leading overall in raw counts. Pulton County favors Carmichael by 31 161.
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Atlanta
Eugene Talmadge
Georgia
Talmadge
James V. Carmichael
Ellis Arnall
U. S
Carmichael
Putton County
Talmadge Mae
Carmic
EB. D. Rivers
Hoke O'Kelly
Rivers
O’kelley
Susanne Degnan Case Climax Reported Nearer
Chicago papers report the Degnan case nearing a climax as the young college student is set to make a formal written confession. A reported agreement between defense and prosecution seeks a life sentence instead of the death penalty, with State's Attorney Tuohy and defense counsel reiterating positions.
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Max
Chicago
William J. Tuohy
Heiners
Senate War In Committee Hears New Evidence In Munitions Probe
The Senate War In Committee reported new evidence in a Midwest munitions combine inquiry delaying a decision on next steps. Testimony described aid to the Illinois firm during wartime, with assertions of personal profit and past official ties. The panel debated reopening hearings and the nonappearance of a key witness, while amplifying calls for cross examination and records.
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Washington
Senate War In Committee
May
D.ay
Housetary Committee
Elzeaty
Man Mead
Illinois
Yew
Combine
Francis
Milk Prices Jump To 17 Cents Quart Sunday
Winchester milk prices rise from 15 to 17 cents per quart starting Sunday July 21 after a Winchester Cooperative Milk Producers Association meeting. The group votes a 5 per hundred increase for fluid milk to cover higher costs and subsid y loss, with other dairy products and future price rises noted. Local supply shortages and rising costs push producers to seek higher city market prices or exit, as officials warn the milk supply may soon be insufficient.
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Winchester
Winchester Cooperative Milk Producers’ Association, Inc
Front Royal
Brey BP
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C. D. Lanaham
Lanaham
Winchester Wholesale Grocery Corporation
Krug
Va. Beach
Winchester Evening Star
People’s Paper
Helen Marie Hudson
Gustav Bornscheuer, Jr
R. E. Buncutter
J. Howard Cather, Jr
St. Elmo Cooper
Clarence A. Emmons
F. Dove, Jr
H. B. Ons
Haymaker
George Hohanness
William H. Mill
Kenneth C. Patton
Frank C. Pieree
Noble C. Pierce, Jr
Walter B. Robinson
John 8. Scully
James D. Shockey
F. E. Schumacher
John L. Thornton
Jack Zimmerman
Mary S. Yeakley
Richard Goode
W. Boscawen St
Ru Ja
National Ave
Edith Johnson
Pingley & Carper
East End
National
Berryville Aves
Deb” Sibert
Aerie
Talmage
Susanne
Mead
Renee Mead
Murrayson
Congress
Mes
Batesseph Freeman
Hall
Mrs. Hall
Paul Haldeman
Haldeman
I. Fred Stine
Stine
Charles FE. Staples
Stephens City
Associa
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