Idle workers drop to about fourty thousand in nationwide strike
The Associated Press reports a cooling of labor disputes with about 40 000 idled workers, the lowest in four weeks. A 11 000 Detroit lumber yard workers and 4 000 distillery workers in 10 plants loom as potential end dates, while several major strikes in Detroit and Baltimore show tentative settlements and hopeful timelines for resuming work.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Afl-Carpenter’s
Joseph E. Seagram and Sons, Distillers
Baltimore
United States Rubber Company
CIO
United Rubber Workers Cers
The
Midland Steel
Rail Brotherhood Seeks 25 Percent Wage Increases
Five railroad brotherhoods with all U S railroads demand a 25 percent wage increase and adjustments in sewer working agreements. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen and the Brotherhood of Trainmen filed their requests today and similar action will be taken soon by the Order of Railway Conductors and others. Overtime pay terminal delay rules pay while away from home terminals and yard work definitions are also involved.
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Cleveland
U. S
Brotherhood of Locomotive Today
Eers
Brotherhood of Trainmen
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Switchmen’s Union of North America
Police Court Docket in Winchester Presents Reckless Driving and DUI
Judge John Rice presiding lists recent Police Court cases. Richard Carl Baker of RFD 1 Winchester faces reckless driving with $10 fine plus costs. Floyd F. Washington of 2145 S Loudoun Street cited for improper registration with $5 fine plus costs. Frederick Maxwell Mason of Winchester charged with drunk driving fined $10 plus costs.
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John Rice
Richard Carl Baker
RFD
Winchester
Floyd F. Washington
S. Loudoun Street
Frederick Maxwell Mason
Army redeployment plan questioned by Johnson
Johnson asserts partial information hindered effective use of equipment and plans for Army redeployment remain unclear. He says better briefing could have improved outcome and urges authority to reveal full strategy.
Ratior Calendar Update on Stamp Validity and Expirations
The notice outlines stamp validity by product category under wartime rationing. It lists meat and processed foods with blue stamps, sugar book four stamps, shoes airplane stamps, gasoline A and related coupons, oil period coupons, and new 1945 46 season stamps with expiration dates through August and September, noting no cancellation plans by the OPA.
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The
Associated Press
OPA
Winchester Car Demolished In Route 55 Crash
Robert Coontz 17 of 1009 Kent street Winchester drove a 1941 Studebaker on U S Route 55 near Strasburg when a flat tire caused loss of control. The car overturned several times, ending inverted in a cornfield, leaving the vehicle completely demolished. Three passengers sustained minor injuries. driver treated for a leg laceration. Insurance coverage noted. Town Officer James Moreland investigated.
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Robert Coontz
Kent Street
Winchester
Studebaker
Strasburg
Coontz
Martha Pries
Buddy Everhart
Donald Ritter
Ted Sanderlin
J. M. Winkfield
James Moreland
Record Floods Across Eastern Areas In United States
Rivers and creeks burst banks in the east with severe floods hitting New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Vermont, and parts of Pennsylvania and Virginia. Damages exceed 3.5 million dollars in NY and MA with Paterson at 1 million. two drownings occurred in Hancock river and a woman missing in Little Falls. Nationwide heat and storms noted with several high temperatures.
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New York
Massacchusetts
New Jersey
Vermont
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Paterson
N. J
Hancock River
Little Falls
Peckman River
Two More Cabinet Changes Hinted
Washington July 24 speculation grows that a seventh and possibly an eighth cabinet change are in the works. Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson, aged 77, is viewed as the most imminent departure after Potsdam, with Harold L. Ickes possibly leaving interior. Potential successors include Robert P. Patterson John J. McCloy Sherman Minton and Milton as interior pick depending on Ickes retirement.
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Washington
Truman
Henry L. Stimson
Harold L. Ickes
Stimson
Potsdam Bie
Robert P. Patterson
John J. McCloy
Sherman Minton
Indiana
Minton
Ickes
Appraisement of Lena I Garber Estate Recorded
An appraisement of the estate of Mrs Lena I Garber deceased fixed at 812 50 has been recorded in the city clerk s office. Appraisers listed are Cecil Peer George T Hyde and C L Lockhart.
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Lena I. Garber
Cecil Peer
George T. Hyde
C. L. Lockhart
Grimm Will Is Probated
The last will of Rose A. Grimm written last September was admitted to probate. It leaves the estate to sister Emma Grimm for life with the remainder to Louis Clifton and Harry Grimm after her death. Louis Grimm qualified as administrator and appraisers named were W. E. Jones R. G. Wolverton John Sloat Frank McCormick and John Bywaters.
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Rose A. Grimm
W. E. Jones
R. G Wolverton
Emma Grimm
Louis, Clifton
Harry Grimm
Louis Grimm
R. G. Wolverton
John Sloat
Frank McCormick
John Bywaters
If We'll Buy The Bonds Theyll Drop The Bombs
A compact wartime slogan item notes a pledge to purchase bonds as a means to fund defense efforts. It highlights public morale and financial support during a period of tension and imminent conflict.
Rites Wednesday For Mr. Branner
Funeral services for William H. H. Branner, a prominent county citizen, will be held Wednesday at 2 p m from his late home in the Relief section. The Rev R B Moore will officiate with burial in Green Hill Cemetery Stephens City. Eight nephews will serve as active pallbearers and a long list of honorary pallbearers is named.
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William HH. Branner
R. B. Moore
Green Hill Cemetery
Stephens City
Alfred Snapp
Frederick Gore
Vernon Ridings
Ralph Gore
Nelson Gruver
Welton Grubbs
Robert Pifer
Donald Womeldorph
Walker McC. Bond
Ashley Graves
Brisco Williams
Stanley S. Ginn
Ernest Funkhouser
Ernest Adams
Lee N. Whitacre
Charles N. Rosenberger
Carl Martin
Wilson Derflinger
T. Benjamin Massie
Luther Snapp
Robert Glass
Charles ©. Dearmont
Fred Brumback
FE. A. Sours
Wife of Former Local Pastor to Speak at Mission Conference
Mrs. J. F. Morgan wife of a former Winchester Congregational pastor now in Norfolk will be guest speaker at the 18th annual Virginia Valley Central Congregational Christian Church Woman's Missionary Conference. The event at New Hope Church near Harrisonburg features her address Bulwarks For Today with reports by Mrs. A K Sirbaugh and Mrs Grover Daughterty. Local youth group presents Visit Our Convention alongside expected attendees Mrs. Edgar Nelson and Mrs. Cecil Whitlock.
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J. F. Morgan
Winchester Congregational Christian Church
Norfolk
Woman's Missionary Conference
Virginia Valley Central Congregational Christian Churches
New Hope Church
Harrisonburg
Robert A. Whitten
Morgan
A. K. Sirbaugh
Grover Daughterty
Winchester
Edgar Nelson
Cecil Whitlock
Fleet Will Is Recorded
The late Robert J. Fleet died in February 1929 and a will witnessed by M. M. Lynch and Margaret Kelchner names wife Cora Fleet as sole beneficiary. She also serves as executrix under a $3,000 bond without surety. Appraisers are Harry Athey, William Huyett, J. W. Lup ton, H. M. Linkous and D. L. Larrick.
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Robert J. Fleet
M. M. Lynch
Margaret Kelchner
Cora Fleet
Harry Athey
William Huyett
J. W. Lupton
H. M. Linkous
D. L. Larrick
Landlords Urged to Register Rentals for 1944 Forms
The JBT urges landlords to register apartments and houses with detailed 1944 rent, services, and occupancy data. Landlords should provide exact March 1 1944 rent, property details, and any changes since then. Mr Loving and Mr Harrell will assist at the City Court Room in Winchester tomorrow to Thursday 11 am to 4 pm.
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Loving
Harrell
City Court Room
Wincheser
Japs Harassed in Two Provinces
Chinese troops threaten Japanese communications between Kwangsi and human provinces bombarding a village near Lingchwan and approaching Kweilin. A road block 41 miles northeast of Kweilin obstructs the route, with U. S. 14th Air Force aiding a Chinese column advance.
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Chungking
Kwangsi
Lingchwan
Kweilin
U. S. 14Th Air Force
Weather forecast predicts rising temperatures through week
Local readers note a 83 degree afternoon as forecasters warn a trend toward above normal temperatures for July 25 to 29. District five including West Virginia may see thundershowers by Friday or Saturday while farmers hope for sunshine to finish wheat fields. County agent Fred Stine notes rain hindered work but sun is needed.
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West Virginia
Fred Stine
Capias Issued For Herbert Raemsch
The court revoked probation after a violation of terms by Herbert Raemsch. Judge Burr P. Harrison ordered a capias for his arrest and appearance. Raemsch pled guilty to assault on Arthur Spaid last August and received five years. eight months to serve then ten years probation.
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Herbert Raemsch
Susa
Burr P. Harrison
Raemsch
Arthur Spaid
State Penitentiary
Winchester photographer Barr is laid to rest
Clarke County Historical Association portrait photographer and longtime community member Barr dies. He owned an apple orchard near Winchester and served on civic and Masonic groups, Grace Lutheran Church, and the Winchester Rotary Club. He is survived by Mary Elizabeth Wall Barr, Elizabeth Barr, Edward Wall Barr, two sisters-in-law, and Grace Kerr. Funeral Wednesday at his West Boscawen home with interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Clarke County Historical Association
Virginia
Middle Road
Winchester
Virginia State Board of Photographic Examiners
Hiram Lodge
Rouss Fire Company
Winchester Rotary Club
Barr
Grace Lutheran Church
Mary Elizabeth Wall
Elizabeth Barr
Edward Wall Barr
Julia Wall
Grace W. Kerr
University of Virginia
Johnson continues calls to preserve peace amid charter debate
Hill says ratification will not surrender American rights or sovereignty and will deter interference in domestic affairs. He asserts the United States will remain in control of its own affairs, with a vote possible in the next days barring unforeseen developments.
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Hill
United States
Answers to the Daily Quiz Quiz Key
Answers to page four questions list correct responses including False Purity majesty A Pound Sterling Untrue Five June 21 A drop in military requirements Paper Afghanistan Edward Osubka Morawski
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Afghanistan
Edward Osubka-Morawski
Mrs. Linda M. Ritenour Dies at Riverton Home
Linda May Ritenour died at about 3 o clock yesterday in her Riverton home at age 59 after a paralytic stroke two weeks earlier. She is survived by her two daughters, two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 2:30 PM at Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal, with burial at Prospect Hill Cemetery.
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Linda May Rienour
Riverton
Taylor Ritenour
Elizabeth Messick Ritenour
C. R. Gandenhead
Front Royal
Emma Ritenour
L. C. Ritenour
Andrew Ritenour
Clarke County
Della Rosenberry
Artie Pennett
Chapel of Maddox Funeral Home
C. C. Bush
Prospect Hill Cemetery
Custody Awarded to Mother in Frederick Court
An order from Frederick Circuit Court grants Georgie Miller custody of her two infant daughters under Public Welfare supervision. Paul Miller is directed to pay $50 on the 9th and 24th of each month for maintenance and support.
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Frederick
Georgie Miller
Public Welfare Department
Paul Miller
Trial Justice Court Disposes Cases in W Erle Edwards Court
Woodrow Teets of Stephens City fined 25 dollars with costs and 30 days suspended for drunk and disorderly conduct. Floyd Dodson of Middletown fined 5 dollars with costs for driving drunk on the highway. Carson Walters of Middletown...
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Court of Trial
W. Erle Edwards
Woodrow Teets
Stephens City
Floyd Dodson
Middletown
Carson Walters
Forces Hammer Japan In Pacific War Update Amid Losses
Allied war news reports heavy damage to Japanese naval assets including carriers and cruisers. Yamato and several destroyers were sunk near Kyushu and Paramushiro came under shelling as Allied air and sea strikes target key targets in Korea and Shanghai areas.
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Japan
Kyushu
Kore
Paramushiro
Suribachi
General MacArthur
Shanghai
Navy
Yellow Sea
Korea
Wellington
F. Jones
New Zealand
Europe
RAF
French Premier Reynaud Recalls Armistice Struggles and Darlan
Former French premier Reynaud testified about his cabinet's minority position on terms of the armistice with Germany and the plan for a union with Britain. He described clashes with Darlan over the fleet, the shielding of Mandel, and his own arrest in Riom.
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Chamille Chautemps
France
Chautemps
Albert Lebrun
Roosevelt
Petain
United States
Germany
Adm
Jean Darlan
Darlan
Bordeaux
Algiers
Fleet Command
Churchill
Mers el Khebir
Oran
Riom
Mandel
Riem
Bank of France
Petain Accused as France Faces Historic Trial
Reynaud testified that Joffre doubted Petain after Verdun and that Petain urged abandoning France. He described Petain’s defiance toward government transfer to North Africa and claimed Roosevelt promised 1940 aid to keep France fighting. Weygand and Darlan cited in discussions as France collapsed.
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Marshal Joffre
Petain
Verdun
Joffre
Reynaud
France
Marshal Petain
Vichy
High Court of Justice
North Africa
Paris
Hitler
Roosevelt
United States
Admiral Darlan
Germany
Belgium
Maxime Weygand
Sedan
Middletown Fire Company Calls Special Meeting
A special call meeting of the Middletown Fire Company is set for tonight at 8 o'clock in the fire hall. Members and the public are invited as matters of interest to residents will be explained and considered.
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Middletown Fire Company
Fire Company
Rites Tomorrow For Mrs Thompson of Front Royal
Mrs Eliza beth Hitt Thompson widow of C Edward Thompson of Front Royal died Monday at 6 AM at her daughter Mrs Norman Mauck’s home on Cloud street. A paralytic stroke preceded her illness. she was 79. Survived by three sons a daughter two sisters and many relatives. Funeral Wednesday at 2 30 PM from the daughter’s Cloud street home in Front Royal.
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Ward
Elizabeth Hitt Thompson
C. Edward Thompson
Front Royal
Thompson
Norman Mauck
Cloud Street
Winchester
Pront Royal
4-H Members Sponsor Farm Safety Week Here
Frederick County 4-H Council safety committee sponsors Farm Safety Week July 22 28 with Carlton Ramey Jr as chairman and Raymond I Hoover overseeing boys 4-H Club work. A farm safety display is set up at the Northern Virginia Power Co office on Loudoun Street for public viewing.
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Frederick County
4-H Council
Carlton Ramey, Jr
Raymond I. Hoover
Early End For Potsdam Meet
Potsdam talks ended early as new government formation loomed. Churchill heads an interim government after the June coalition breakup while speculation grows over Truman Stalin discussions during the British leaders absence and potential extended stay to push boundary and economic issues.
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Potsdam
Churchill
Truman
Stalin
Ncessary
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