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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1948

Page

2

Tito's Ticket Elected by Yugoslav Reds

Belgrade delegates elected Premier Marshal Tito and his complete list to the party central committee as part of a week-long congress. Tito's re-election as general secretary was anticipated, while the Cominform pressed for Tito’s ouster, accusing him of deviation. Delegates praised Tito and vowed to uphold the party line despite Cominform censure.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Marshal Tito Tito Stalin International Communist Information Bureau Russia

Inflation Plan Spurred by Taft Warns of Persistent Pressure

Senate Republican Leader Taft addresses inflation as a permanent home concern, saying the administration’s plan requires a $60 billion annual federal budget. GOP leaders urge Congress to consider Truman’s revised price and wage control requests while signaling no intent to grant them.

Senate Taft Truman GOP House Banking Committee

Answers to daily quiz questions printed on page four

Daily quiz answers list shows correct responses: 1 Wheeling West Virginia 2 Left arm 3 By placing right hand over heart 4 A foolish person Canada 212 degrees 7 Flaxseed 8 One side 9 divine 10 Federal Deposit Insurance on.

Wheeling W. Va Canada Federal Deposit Insurance On

Auction Notices in Winchester and Berryville Areas

Household and kitchen furniture to be sold August 21 in Winchester by Mrs W A Sale at 371 Ave. Dairy herd other livestock and farm machinery to be auctioned September 1 at 10 a.m. by A M Nicodemus, 312 miles northwest of Berryville.

W. A. Sale Ave Winchester Nicodemus Berryville

Emmart Defense Witnesses Deepen Corroboration in Trial

Emmart defense witnesses corroborate his wife's testimony about the death by self harm plan. Agnes Crabill Ludwig named as the other woman amid claims of jealousy and threats. Mrs Marguerite Snarr aided Emmart at his Strasburg home the night of the shooting.

Emmart Carey Asbury Commonwealth Allen Harry F. Emmart Agnes Crabill Ludwig Marguerite F. Snarr Strasburg H. Marshall Winkfield

Emmart Trial Reveals Threats Before Aug. 30 Shooting

Testimony details Julia Emmart’s threats against husband George Allen Emmart and others. Witnesses describe her nervous state and a plan to kill, culminating in a fatal shooting in Strasburg. Police later arrested her after she reportedly warned others of harm.

Harry Emmart Strasburg Emmart Harry Linden Stickley Linden E. Stickley George Allen Eimmart Julia Emily Emmart Julia Emmart Spaulding’s Stickley George Allen Emmart Julia Allen Agnes Crabill Ludwig

Plane crash in Buenos Aires kills eighteen people

Maritime police report 18 dead and four injured after a flying boat crash landing near Buenos Aires. The incident contrasts with a note that diamond dust is recovered from hard metal dies and reused.

Buenos Aires

Germans Deny Blasted Plant Made Munitions

Ludwigshafen dispatch reports German investigators reject communist charges that the Farben plant produced war materials. The blast killed hundreds, injured thousands, and devastated 18 buildings as rescuers labored amid toxic fumes and ongoing fires.

Ludwigshafen Germany Farben Rhine Mannheim U. S. Army

Wartime Scene at Rhine Fire Fight After Blast

Farben executive Karl Ludwig reported a blast near his office as flames erupted 300 to 400 meters away. Ambulances roared through the night while 600 American soldiers crossed the Rhine from Mannheim to aid in firefighting and rescue.

Farben U. S. Army William H. McKee Murfreesboro Karl Ludwig Rhine Mannheim

Dreams and How To Interpret Them

A 32 page booklet explains dream interpretation using modern practice. Send 10 cents with name address and city to The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau Washington DC.

Julia Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau Eye St N. Washington D. Cc

Enlistment Rate Tops Army Draft Projections

Washington July 29 Lt Gen Willard Paul reported 18 085 volunteers in the first two weeks of July surpassing the 30 000 monthly average the Army needs to lift strength from 542 900 to 790 000. Three year enlistments about 240 000 are expiring as the Army urges new signups. Draft officials move to form a manpower stockpile for use around October 1.

Washington Willard Paul

Diamond Dust Polishes Tungsten Carbide Dies

Diamond dust is employed to polish dies of tungsten carbide, one of the hardest compounds used in industry. The abrasive aids precision shaping in tooling and manufacturing processes.

Local contest to pick state title winner at Granby High

Eleven contestants compete for the state crown and a trip to Atlantic City for nationals. Miss Rinker may sing Nature Boy or Full Moon and Empty Arms, with possible selections How Deep Is the Ocean or the Willow Lawn pool song. The event Saturday at Granby High School pits talent against evening wear and swimwear as Winchester JET sponsors attend. The Rinkers plan to return to Baltimore Monday with Miss Rinker staying with relatives until Aug 9.

Rinker Willow Lawn Atlantic City Granby High School Rinkers Baltimore Miss Rinker

Farmers urged to support credit cooperatives for loans

Water will permit them under any economic conditions to provide means for adequate credit service to farmers who qualify. Rising costs require larger operating funds, and credit cooperatives are created to fulfill this need. Walker McC Bond of Winchester led the conference urging membership understanding and support. Attendees from Winchester include Walker McBond, J M Fishpan, Clifton Price, D W Burruss and Julian A Everly.

Walker McC. Bond of Winchester Walker McBond J. M. Fishpan Clifton Price D. W. Burruss Julian A. Everly

Storms Leave Light Damage Near Woodstock

Storms passed with little trouble in the area as the City Manager’s office reported no local problems. A half hour downpour at Stephens City farm caused brief concerns, but crops remained intact. A barn on the Rush farm near Woodstock was struck by lightning at 4 10 pm. rain and fire department crews quickly extinguished the blaze.

C.E. Staples Stephens City Woodstock E. W. Newman

Governor Warren of California Height Report

The article states Governor Warren is six feet tall and weighs about two hundred pounds. It identifies him as the California governor and notes the reported measurements.

Harl Warren California Warren

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