Gas Company Adopts Automatic Plant for Winchester
William A. Starkey, manager of Winchester Gas Co, announced a new automatic plant boosts heating content by 43 percent. He said the State Corporation Commission approved the equipment purchase and a technical rate increase, effective June 1, with bills not materially changed. The coal gas plant shut down May 30.
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William A. Starkey
Gas Com
Winchester Council
Starkey
State Corporaton Commission
State Corporation Commission
Red Pencil Signature Delays Gasoline Form Return
A ration board clerk received an unsigned gasoline application despite directions to sign in red. Miss Jones at Elm City reported she could not locate a red pencil and borrowed one from the bank, resulting in the signature being written in red on the form.
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Elm City
Armel Sluggers Suffer First Loss of Season
The Ash Hollow Sluggers defeated Armel Super Suds 11 to 6. Harry Arnold earned the win with 12 strikeouts and five hits allowed in a strong outing. L Willis caught, while Armel used pitchers E Elliott and R Snider in relief.
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Ash Hollow
Armel “Super Suds
Harry Arnold
L. Willis
E. Elliott
R. Snider
Aerial Car Ferry Planned for Isle of Wight Route
In Southhampton England Ports mouth Aviation Ltd plans an postwar air car ferry to transport tourists and their autos from the mainland to the Isle of Wight signaling a new cross channel transport service.
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Southhampton
England
Isle of Wight
Portsmouth Aviation Ltd
Council Approves Alley Shortcut to School for City Children
Winchester council passed a final reading approving an alley behind the Shendon property to connect Gray Avenue with an eastward alley near Highland. The move would give a short cut for Highland Avenue students to Virginia Avenue School. A proposal to open a Handley Avenue link to Handley School grounds was also considered, with officials instructed to study feasibility.
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Winchester Council
Tulsa
Shendon
Gray Avenue
Highland
Highland Avenue
Virginia Avenue
Handley Avenue
Handley School
Fred Glaize
J. T. Kremer
S. Lee Grant
Boyer Murder Case Heads To Jury
The murder charge against Joseph Medley in the death of Nancy Boyer headed toward jury deliberation. The case included a defense statement, prosecutor rebuttals, and jury instructions as a three woman nine man panel heard the closing arguments about the slaying after a poker party.
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Washington
Joseph Medley
Nancy Boyer
Denny Hughes
Joan W. Fihelly
T. Alan Goldsborough
U. S
Daniel B. Maher
Boyer
Medley
Michigan
Ice cream crowds prompt doorman at Leicester Square shop
In London crowds queuing for ice cream in Leicester Square forced a shop to hire a special doorman to keep customers in line. The measure reflects the high demand in the entertainment district as the line grows long and traffic clogs nearby streets.
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London
Leicester Square
Star News Summary for Local National World Events
The Star delivers concise briefs on local updates, national developments, and world news, highlighting key figures, dates, and places while preserving the paper’s period tone and urgency.
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the Star
Will Not Press Charges Against Poultry Firms in City Violation Case
Winchester council voted 11 to 0 to withhold charges against C F Nicholas of Winchester Poultry Company and Charles R Bish of Hanover Poultry Company for 30 days. The firms operate slaughter houses within 200 feet of a dwelling and processing 83 000 pounds of poultry for the armed forces weekly. Plans considered include altering the distance rule and extending time until July 1 for Nicholas to complete his Stephens City plant. James P Reardon city solicitor to hold action until July 5 or further notice.
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C. F. Nicholas
Winchester Poultry Company
Charles R. Bish
Hanover Poultry Company
Winchester Council
A. Lee Coble
J. T. Kremer
James P. Reardon
J. H. Henry
Mr. Coble
Winchester
Nicholas
Stephens City
Henry
City Board Weighs Hanover Company Request Favorably
City governing body members debated a Hanover Company proposal with several members expressing support while others remained cautious about potential impacts on the community and finances.
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Hanover Company
Origin of the slogan The ee Seventh in city conflict
The discussion asks where the slogan The ee Seventh originated amid a dispute over businesses displaced by a forced relocation. The note cites a remark by L. F. and implies concerns about fairness if one firm keeps operating at its current site while another must move.
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