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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1946

Page

2

Edward Lineburg Dies In Hospital

Edward Franklin Lineburg sixty farmer of Mountain Falls Frederick county died Saturday afternoon at Winchester Memorial Hospital after two days of illness from an ulcerated stomach. Surviving are his wife Elsie from his third marriage three sons James in Washington Douglas and Clyde in Winchester one daughter Esther and three grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 from Jones Funeral Home with burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Edward Franklin Lineburg Mountain Falls Frederick County Winchester Memorial Hospital Jacob Lineburg Capon Springs W. Va Rebecca Himeiright Lineburg Mountain J. H. Brill Opequon Jones Funeral Oine F. T. Pulcher Brucetown Mount Hebron Cemetery Edwin R. Marker Hugh Brill Perry B Loring J. Wright James E. Keffer, Sr G. Harry Richard

Job Taking Continues as Governor Runs for Re election

The article reports ongoing political maneuvering as a governor seeks reelection. It notes May’s assertion of innocence and mentions investigations into Murray Garsson’s son Joseph, alleged wartime favoritism for a contract broker, and an inquiry into Col. Wyman Jr.’s actions during Pearl Harbor.

May Murray Garsson Joseph Garsson Garson Detroit Washington Yatee Combine 5 Col. Wyman, Jr Hawaii Earl Harbor Pearl Harbor

Card of Thanks for Mrs Agg Pitcock Kin

The grandson of the late Mrs Agg E Pitcock thanks friends for sympathy shown with flowers and cars. Signed by Mr Ira Haines.

Agg E. Pitcock Ira Haines

Triple Shooting Is Investigated in Pittsylvania Co

Three bodies found in a Pittsylvania County farmhouse prompt ongoing probe. Victims include 55 year old bus driver John Kizee Sr his wife Beatrice 25 and his 70 year old stepfather George Johnson. Authorities suspect robbery as the motive while Commonwealth's Attorney Joseph Whitehead Jr. of the county says no reason to change that belief.

Danville Pittsylvania County Commonwealth Joseph Whitehead, Jr John Kizee, Sr Beatrice George Johnson

Price Hearing Board Forecasts Week to Start August 7

Radcliffe says the board will need about a week to organize before hearings begin on August 7 and notes the price hearings will last at least a week. The board holds broad power over ceilings on all commodities and may restore ceilings if needed. Industry committees may petition for removal of ceilings if basic requests are rejected by the OPA or Agriculture Department. After July 1 the agency shifted to setting new and higher ceilings and officials expect action on automobile and farm machinery prices this week.

Radcliffe OPA Agriculture Department

Open Meetings Debate at Peace Conference Sparks Policy Split

President and aides clash over disclosure as most treaty terms remain unofficial. Full texts urged for Paris London Washington Moscow yet Britain and Russia resist timing. Byrnes rejects a goldfish bowl approach and may push for representative groups to brief press on closed sessions.

Paris London Washington Moscow United States France Byrnes

Answers to the Daily Quiz Corrected list

The page provides the quiz answers: 1 Portuguese 2 Franklin Delano Roosevelt 3 Pribilof Islands 4 $75 per month 5 Leningrad 6 Oklahoma 7 Is not the Act expired June 30 1946 8 Was 9 False 10 Ann Bridge.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Pribilof Islands Leningrad Oklahoma Ann Bridge

Citizens Urged To Attend Chest Meeting Tonight

Citizens are urged to attend the general meeting at City Hall eight o'clock tonight regarding the Winchester Frederick County Community Chest. Nineteen directors will be elected from the general membership and two for each agency. by laws and constitution will also be submitted for approval.

Winchester-Frederick

Three Kinsmen Die in Tragic South Boston Shooting

In South Boston three kin members died after a shooting in front of Brooks Funeral Home on lower Main Street. Virginia Shields Whitt 21 William Holt Whitt 26 and Mrs Charlie Henderson 31 were killed as Whitt allegedly shot at the women and then turned the gun on himself as onlookers failed to intervene. Chief W A Lewis cited taxi driver Dean Anderson as the source of the account.

South Boston Brooks Funeral Undertaking Establishment Lower Main Street Virginia Shields Whitt William Holt Whitt Charlie Henderson

Straw Rick Burns on Eagle Farm Fire Causes Minor Damage

A straw rick burned on George H Eagle farm this afternoon likely started by a hay baler in use. Damage reported as slight. Trucks were called out after a car on Stonewall Avenue caught fire Saturday.

George H. Eagle Farm Stonewall Avenue

British spy networks report Bormann sighting in Munich

Muernburg July 29. American intelligence officers say Martin Bormann Hitler’s deputy, missing since Berlin’s fall, was seen in Munich a week ago and a house to house search is underway. Bormann long thought dead.

Muernburg Ameerican Martin Bormann Hitler Berlin Munich Bormann Long

Paris Peace Conference opens amid anxieties and bold forecasts

The Paris Peace Conference begins as tensions rise between the Western Allies and Soviet Russia. Byrnes departs for Paris with support from President Truman, while De Gaulle warns of a divided Europe and a possible third world war. Key spark points include Hungary reparations, Austrian industry seizures, and Russia’s aims.

Paris General de Gaulle de Gaulle America Russia France Byrnes Washington Truman Sam United Nations Molotov Moscow Hungary Austria Balkans Britain London England United States

Walter Twins Born Dead at Winchester Memorial Hospital

Twin sons of Mr and Mrs Garvin J Walter of the city were born dead Sunday afternoon at Winchester Memorial Hospital and will be buried in Mt Hebron Cemetery. Mrs Walter formerly Anna Belle Russell was reported in satisfactory condition at the hospital today.

Garvin J. Walter Winchester Memorial Hospital Mt. Hebron Walter Anna Belle Russell

British church leaders urge prayers for Paris Peace Conference

London July 29: church leaders urged all who trust in God to pray for the success of the Paris Peace Conference.

London

State Political Picture Takes On Sharper Tinge

The Virginia political scene sharpened with Robert Harrison Woods named Republican candidate for the unexpired Carter Glass term. He will run with Lester S. Parsons in November against the Democratic contenders to be chosen by convention in September. At Roanoke GOP convention Western districts nominated Frank Angell and W. L. Creasy for Congress. Taft condemned inflation tied to government spending and wage rises. Hutchinson attacked Byrd as obstructive while Byrd urged work over 30 hour weeks to avoid financial peril.

Virginia Robert Harrison Woods Pearisburg Carter Glass Lester S. Parsons GOP Harry F. Byrd Martin A. Hutchinson Richmond Roanoke Congress Frank Angell W. L. Creasy Carroll County Angell J. Lindsay Almond John M. Goldsmith Radford Thomas B. Stanley Stanleytown Lindsay Robert A. Taft Ohio Truman Hutchinson Byrd America Senate Spottswood Labor

University Mourns Death of Virginia Rector Gray Williams

The University of Virginia laments the loss of Robert Gray Williams rector of the board of visitors since 1939. A Winchester lawyer and former Virginia State Bar president, Williams served from 1932 on the board, guiding during war years and postwar recovery. The board will elect a successor next meeting with gubernatorial appointment filling the vacancy.

R. Gray Williams John Lloyd Newcomb Winchester of Virginia Robert Gray Williams Board of Visitors University of Virginia Wiliams Virginia State Bar Association Virginia Williams

21 Nation Conference Should Succeed Says Pravda

Pravda dispatch from Paris reports the 21 nations at the peace conference will likely face difficulties but the work of the council ministers should ease the conference task.

Pravda Moscow Paris Council

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Edward Lineburg New Work Pittsylvania Co Johns-Manville John W. Roser Iberger & Co S. Braddock St War Investigating Committee Alden H. Waitt Chemical Warfare Service International Rick Eagle Farm Bormann Gulf Spray Miller’s Hardware N. Loudoun St Molden Electric Co Painter Arrow Container Corporation of America Chicago Willard Carlan Lawrence Rader Robert H. Woods Glass The Associated Press University Gray Williams Clarke County News Service American Growers Supply Company Weatherstrip Aubrey J. Gills ATH Erstrip & Awning CO P. O. Box 242 Virginia Loan & Thrift Corporation Just Brumback’s Farm & Orchard Goodb Cammer Tire CO J. G. Holsinger & Son Court Square Nichols Bros. Garage General Auto Repair & Welding Fairfax Inn Cameron and Kent Sts Chapman Motor Coo E. R. Crampton W. Burke St Martinsburg Winchester Furniture CO South Loudoun St Life Insurance Company of Virginia G. ©. Masters Sara Life Insurance CO Loudoun St Winchester, Va
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