May to testify on wartime profits in Lumber combine case
Senator Ferguson urged Rep. May to tell the Senate War Investigating Committee about the Cumberland Lumber combine. Testimony has shown advances totaling 48000 dollars from Erie Basin Metals and Batavia Products for lumber not delivered, with 25000 refunded. May is linked as Kentucky agent. he denies profiting, says efforts aided the war, and seeks counsel and cross examination rights before appearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ferguson
R-Mich
Rep
May
D-Ky
Senate War Investigating Committee
Lumber Company
Senate
Garssons
Cumberland Lumber
Wes m
Henry M
Murray Garsson
Senate Commie
Cumberland Company
Erie Basin Metals Company
Elgin, Ill
Batavia Products Company
Batavia, Iil
A. J. May
Kentucky
Cumberland
Prestonsburg
War Department
Combine
Garsson Brothers
Winchester Sees Surge in Monthly Marriage Licenses
The city clerk reports June as a busy month with 148 licenses issued in Winchester. 21 were local couples and 127 from five states and the District of Columbia. Most Pennsylvanians, seven Ohio, six West Virginia, two Maryland, one New York and one DC. Of 34 couples, one or both had prior marriages and divorces. 109 grooms were older, 17 brides older than the groom. The oldest applicant was a 65 year old widow. County totals reached 91 licenses, city and county combined 239 for the 30 day period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
States
District of Columbia
Maryland
New York
Byrd Address Moves Up For Williams Funeral
Senator Harry Byrd’s noon rally address at Holliday Lake was advanced from 12:30 to noon due to his plans to attend the funeral of R. Gray Williams in Winchester. The event is sponsored by Byrd-For-Senate groups across Buckingham Appomattox and Prince Edward counties with broad Fourth District invitation.
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Buckingham
Harry Byrd
Holliday Lake
Byrd
Winchester
R. Gray Williams
Appomattox
Prince Edward Counties
Fourth District
Nassau County Police Hunt For Negro Murder Rapist
Nassau County police combed Long Island’s North Shore for a six foot assailant who shot and killed a 52 year old society matron and raped her daughter in Flower Hill. Mrs Marjory Church Logan 52 and Miss Jeanne Logan 26 were victims in a violent home invasion.
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Flower Hill
N. Y
Nassau County
Long Island
North Shore
Marjory Church Logan
War Production Board
Marjory Jeanne
New York
WAC
Miss Logan
Nassau Hospital
Mineola
Residents plan year round farm and homemaker market
About twenty one attendees at the Golden Glow in Winchester pledged 1200 toward a cooperative building for a year round farm and homemakers market. Funds target 2500 cash and 7500 loan from Bank For Cooperatives in Baltimore. Committees formed to canvass funds and plan incorporation with Dr J L Maxton of VPI.
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Winchester
Bank For Cooperatives
Baltimore
I. Fred Stine
C. W. Sollenberger
Shenandoah
Frederick County
VPI
Lovett
H. P. Lovett
Lester Dailey
H. A. Snapp
J. L. Larrick
Fred Oates
I. W. Scothern
William M. Stickley
Clarence E Stckley
T. N. Cather
Walter Larrick
Walter Adams
N. C. Williams
Coors Schlack
Milk Commission of State promises quick price decision
The State Milk Commission in Richmond vows a swift decision on proposed increases to minimum price schedules for 27 state markets after two days of hearings. Producers and distributors argued for adjustments due to higher production and distribution costs and ending federal subsidies. Representatives from about a dozen markets attended the sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
State Milk Commission
Commission
Welcome Home Veterans Rejoin Civilian Life in Area
The Star welcomes Frederick Clarke county and Winchester veterans home after discharge. The daily list will grow as more names are received and public assistance is sought to supply local men’s names.
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Frederick and
Clarke Counties
Winchester
The
Star
Williams Dies at Peak of Virginia Legal Career
R Gray Williams a prominent Winchester lawyer civic and financial figure in Virginia died at his North Washington street home after a May illness He was 68 leaving a wife two children and a sister Funeral services were set for Friday at the Episcopal Church with interment in Mt Hebron Cemetery He was born July 10 1878 at Leesburg and educated at Shenandoah Valley Academy and the University of Virginia He never sought office but served 12 years as city solicitor and held many professional roles including rector of UVA and board member of the university He leaves a large family and a wide circle of friends across the state
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Virginia
R. Gray Williams
Winchester
Snarr Apartments
North
Washington Street
Mr. Williams
Union Memorial Hospital
Baltimore
Williams
Episcopal Church
James Roe
Mt. Hebron
Harry F. Byrd
Alee Nelson Page
J. Sloan Kuykendall
Harold G. Brown
Joseph Massie, Jr
Clifford D. Grim
Harry K. Benham
Frederick County
Leesburg
Loudoun County
John J. Williams
Emily Gray Williams
Robert Gray
Hilda B. Dean
William C. Stuart, Sr
Newport News
John J. Williams 2d
Washington, D. C
Richard E. Griffith
William C., Jr
Arthur King
Gray Williams
Rhett Stuart
Averitt Stuart Williams
John Williams
Elizabeth King
Washington
Shenandoah Valley Academy
James B. Lovett
University of Virginia
John B. Minor
Minor
Raleigh Minor
University
Collonade Club
Raven Society
Democratic Executive Committee
Roanoke College
Salem
Northern Lee Power Company
Virgini Woolen Company
Baltimore and Ohio
Pennsylvania
George Washington
Byrd recalls Gray Williams as a dear friend and public servant
Washington Senator Harry F. Byrd issued a statement expressing deep sorrow at Gray Williams's death. He called Williams a fine and noble figure with a long, devoted friendship and noted Williams's generous public spirited activities in Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry F. Byrd
Washington
Gray Williams
Historic Battle ship Arkansas sinks after atomic test
The 26 100 ton battleship Arkansas, closest major vessel to a submerged atomic bomb, vanished in Bikini Lagoon after a ten minute ascent and broadside blast. Observers reported a momentary green mist and a hull torn asunder before the Arkansas disappeared.
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Kwajalein
Arkansas
Bikini Lagoon
Lagoon
Taft
Cana
Fleet
Normandy
Iwo Jima
Saratoga Sinks in Lagoon After Kamikaze Attacks
The 33,000 ton USS Saratoga, once a battle cruiser converted to an aircraft carrier, was reportedly sunk in a former Japanese lagoon after near misses by torpedo and kamikaze strikes. Reports include Allied acknowledgments of partial hits and battle damage.
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Adelaide
Australia
Bikini
Adelaide Observatory
George F. Dodwell
Sydney
Hike in Newsprint Prices Anticipated After Controls
Washington officials expect a second price rise for newsprint after price controls end. The ceiling could jump about four to six eighty dollars per ton as OPA steps back, with discussions still under consideration as of June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sanaeie Goh
OPA
Five Submarines Submerged Found At Bottom
The first underwater atomic blast sank the battleship Arkansas and the Saratoga along with seven vessels in pearl mist. The 1000 ton Arkansas and two small craft disappeared seven hours later the 33,000 ton Saratoga settled to the lagoon bottom, later found partly. Radioactivity remained high hours after the blast as Navy crews and scientists returned with instruments to assess danger and damage.
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Arkansas
Saratoga
Bikii Lagoon
Nagasaki
Adm
W. H. P. Blandy
Congressional Reorganization Up In House
The text discusses a proposed House reform to reduce committees from 48 to 18 and plans for joint sessions at each Congress start to estimate receipts and set maximum appropriations. Backers claim current spending bills lack adequate scrutiny. The remarks contrast costs with potential savings.
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House
Senate
Tees
Appropriations
Hutchinson Attacks Senator Byrd in Virginia Primary
Richmond attorney Martin A. Hutchinson targets Senator Harry F. Byrd in the August 6 Democratic primary. He criticizes Byrd on veterans benefits education farming labor and world affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gate City
Martin A. Hutchinson
Richmond
Harry F. Byrd
Memorial Services Planned for R Gray Williams Tomorrow
Memorial services are arranged for R Gray Williams tomorrow at 2 30 PM at the County Court House. Distinguishing jurists and bar members from Winchester Harrisonburg and surrounding counties will attend with Judge Burr P Harrison presiding. A Willis Robertson will deliver the principal address as circuit offices close for the service.
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Winchester
Harrisonburg
Frederick, Clarke
Shenandoah
Warren
County Court House
R. Gray Williams
Virginia
Harrison
Burr P. Harrison
A. Willis Robertson
Seventh Congressional District
United States
John Paul
Bar Association
Frederick, Clarke, Warren
Edith Johnson
Ru Ja
National Ave
Va. State Guard
W.A
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Rep. May
House Military Committee
Sen. Ferguson
Story of Lumber Co
By John W. Henderson
Marriage Bent Couples Swate
William
Hutchinson
Milk Commission of State
Margaret L. Hodgson
Sen. Byrd
Wier
Panama
World
Sarah
John H. Waddell
Crossroads
Nagato
Iiao
Dammne
Dependence
Fallon
Pensacola
Senator Byrd
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