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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1946
Page
2
A Soviet spokesman in New York rejected the UN Security Council subcommittee findings on Franco Spain. He said Spain is not a threat to peace and argued the General Assembly, not the council, should push severance of relations.
The Richmond Times Dispatch reports that several high ranking Democrats expect the party convention to occur after the August 6 primary. State Democratic chairman Jace H Edwards says a date announcement from the state executive committee is forthcoming and that the convention timing will be decided by the committee. A special election will require filings if the convention occurs after the primary.
The article notes a Senate vote of 53 to 26 on a draft extension and a House passage of 67 to 4 approving a graduated pay increase for enlisted personnel. Privates and sailors would see monthly hikes from 50 to 75 dollars, and leaders aimed to solidify the Selective Service intact.
In March 1946 federal employment reached 2 379 389 with about 851 452 in 1946. The text records postwar workforce totals across agencies and notes large civilian hiring shifts during the transition from wartime to peacetime.
Washington reports a tentative hold on certain naval discharges as unions and ship operators debate the 56 hour work week at sea. Officials warn a full maritime strike could trigger a sugar shortage within days and slow industry within two months. Louis Saillant predicts French dock workers may back CIO strike by blocking strike-breaking ships.
Former Prime Minister Churchill praised Bevin in the Commons noting a contribution to world peace through denunciation of aggression. Churchill also remarked on cautious restraint in British internal affairs and critiqued the current government amid shifting power and prestige.
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Washington reporters note on June 5 that the House Affairs committee approved a Truman backed plan for broad military cooperation with Western Hemisphere nations. The measure authorizes the President to arrange for war goods transfers, training of personnel, and repair of armaments. The report cites committee action and outlines the program scope.
Washington June 5 The Senate banking committee reaffirmed by an 11 to 7 vote its proposal to lift price controls on livestock meat dry and dairy products on June 30 The move follows a prior 10 to 8 vote to remove meat controls and 9 to 8 to lift dairy controls The committee pushes an OPA repeal bill with Chester Bowles noting shaping up for consideration and a decision on whether removal will set prices and affect agency funds by $400,000
The coal mine administration announced a six day work week for soft coal mines to meet minimum fuel needs. The six day schedule follows a five day government contract with optional sixth day, with miners paid time and a half. The policy aims to offset added costs while production recovers from the 1959 strike.
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Stuart man and Clarke county resident died and another seriously hurt when a car and truck collided near Winchester. The victim died in Memorial Hospital while the injured man remained hospitalized. the deceased’s body rests at Royston Funeral Home in Middleburg.
In Virginia Governor Tuck and Republican leaders clash over nominating six candidates for a State Board of Elections seat. Dovel resists submitting a list, citing courtesy, while Tuck says the appointment rests with him and notes GOP support for Robert Woods.
The La Salle Hotel, opened in 1908 and built by the Stevens Hotel group, suffered a destructive fire ending its renowned era. The hotel had boasted grandeur and modernization plans with a valued land and structure investment of around 700,000, according to the Hotel TaBalte company.
A prospectus outlines a 22 story hotel at Madison and La Salle in Chicago's financial district. It describes fireproof construction using steel, concrete, and stone, with 1 048 guest rooms and 100 for operations. The property, leased to Roanoke Hotel Corporation in 1940, underwent a $200 000 modernization over 11 years.
Fire Commissioner says today’s La Salle Hotel blaze was deadly but not Chicago’s worst. About 58 killed or injured. famed 1871 Great Fire remains the city’s most destructive with 200 deaths and $200 million in damages across 18,000 buildings and 2,100 acres.
Coroner announces inquest after a deadly hotel blaze that trapped guests in the lobby and sent smoke and heat through elevator shafts. Fire crews and volunteers worked through chaos as investigators plan to hear from hotel managers and engineers.
Fire at Madison and La Salle hotel in Chicago kills one firefighter and injures 20 to 30. More than 50 rescued through windows, nets, and first aid stations as victims, including a mother and child, perish or are found amid rubble. City Hall morgue set up. 600 police and Red Cross workers assist.
City official Paul Gerhardt stated the hotel built in 1909 had not been cited for any violation of the baking code. A May 106 notice listed 10 points needing correction and addressed the hotel with outstanding corrections issued on various occasions since writing in.
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