Bevin Restates Stance Against Jewish Immigration to Palestine
Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin told the Labour Party conference in Bournemouth that Britain would reject immediate Jewish immigration to Palestine, would seek separate peace treaties with defeated European nations, and would not apply economic sanctions to Spain. He urged both sides in Palestine to disarm and warned against prolonging war.
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Bournemouth
Eng
Ernest Bevin
Palestine
Spain
Bevin
Labor Party
Council of Foreign Ministers
Paris
Europe
Butler Wins Nebraska Nomination Clash Over GrIswold
Senator Hugh A. Butler defeated Governor Dwight Griswold in Nebraska for the Republican nomination amidst U S Senate race tensions linked to Harold Stassen. Butler led by about two to one as results counted, while Stassen backs Minnesota bid and faces shrinking Nebraska influence.
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Associated Press
Hugh A. Butler
Dwight Griswold
Nebraska
Harold E. Stassen
C. Gossett
Idaho
George E. Conart
Gossett
Glen Taylor
Stassen
San Francisco
Griswold
America
Griwold
Butler
UNRRA
Bretton Woods
Minnesot
Edward J. Thye
Henrik Shipstead
Minnesota
Stasseh
Brooks
Rtil
U. S. Congress
Army platoon muster at Armory two nights in May
All members of First Platoon and Headquarters are ordered to attend at the Armory Thursday May 13 at 7 30 p m and Second Platoon Friday May 14 at 7 30 p m Captain W A Baker notes the necessity of full attendance on both nights.
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W. A. Baker
Virginia Apple Commission nominees named by horticultural society
The Virginia Horticultural Society recommended seven fruit growers for Virginia Apple Commission seats to manage an 11 4 cent per bushel advertising fee. Names include E. Blackburn Moore and William F. Young for four year terms, J. B. Bonham, Roy McClanahan for three years, B. J. Wood and Robert Rea for two years, and T. J. Beasley for one year. Graves asked his name be omitted. Convention set for Richmond December 16–18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Horticultural Society
Virginia Apple Commission
Virginia
E. Blackburn Moore
Winchester
William F. Young
Staunton
J. B. Bonham
Chilhowie
Roy McClanahan
Charlottesville
B. J. Wood
Robert Rea
Mount Jackson
T. J. Beasley
Richmond
Campfield
Department of Agriculture
Formation of a Winchester Safety Council Discussed
Winchester junior board of trade members and safety directors from local industries met at a luncheon to plan forming a Safety Council for Rafeka and Frederick Counties. National Safety Council representative John S. Cuthbert urged a broad scope covering home school farm and traffic safety, beyond industrial aims. Attendees included Richard Petrie John Wolfolk Gle Snyder Andrew Babb Paul Ayres Godfrey Prelip Robert Dechert and George Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Rafeka
Frederick Coun
John S. Cuthbert
National Safety Council
Safety Council
Richard Petrie
Junior Board of Trade Safety Committee
John Wolfolk
Gle Snyder
O'Sullivan Rubber Co
Andrew Babb
Paul Ayres
The
National Fruit Co
Godfrey Prelip
Virginia Woolen Co
Robert Dechert
Winchester Woolen Co
George Jones
Boyce Voters Elect New Mayor
Leonard H. Bell was reelected mayor of Berryville and W B Stuart defeated Dr J M Casey for Boyce mayor in an all write in race. Berryville also elected Walker D Wisecarver Jr recorder and council members Seldon O'Brien L N Russell D Blanton Allen Roy E Potts. Berryville total 167 votes. Boyce vh recorded Mrs Howard Locke and four councilmen C Van Deventer PH Grim Hugh Copenhaver John Zombro. total 36 votes.
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Leonard H. Bell
Berryville
W. B. Stuart
J. M. Casey
Boyce
Walker D. Wisecarver Jr
Seldon O’brien
L. N. Russel
D. Blanton Allen
Roy E. Potts
Tojo War Crimes Trial Delayed to July Opening
Tokyo reports the opening of Hideki Tojo's war crimes trial will be postponed until late next month. Prosecutors said the initial proceedings will cover Japan's campaigns in Manchuria and China before addressing other charges.
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TOJO
Tokyo
Hideki Tojo
Japan
Manee
China
Brooklyn Marks Tercentenary With Quiet Festive Mood
Brooklyn observes its 300th birthday from Grenpoint to the Gowanus with flags and speeches. The piece recounts Flatbush’s 1646 Dutch recognition, Brooklyn’s growth, notable figures, and the borough’s incorporation into New York City amid nostalgic pride.
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Nathan Polowetzeky
New York
Grenpoint
Gowanus
Gravesend Bay
Ebbets Field
Flatbush
Coney Island
Brooklyn
Moiie
Joe
Parm Me
Rockaway
Ceilings Set for 1946 Apple Crop Prices Rise Slightly
Washington June 12 A P A says apples will cost housewives about a cent more per pound in 1946 than early 1945. The OPA explains the rise covers higher production and packing costs and is roughly a cent below late 1945 ceilings. From today through August 31 the ceiling is 3 60 per standard box or bushel at shipping points, and 3 08 from September 1 to October 31.
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Washington
OPA
Teacher Dies After Bicycle Collision Near Albin
Miss Dorothy Belle Snyder 24 a Round Hill School teacher died at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a bicycle accident on Route 622 north of secondary road 678. She was struck by Katherine Pauline Snyder 17. Survived by parents Mabel and John Snyder and sisters Mildred Ruth and Elizabeth Ann. Funeral Friday 3 p.m. at Albin residence. Burial Mt Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Remains at Jones Funeral Home.
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Dorothy Belle Snyder
Round Hill
Mabel Braithwaite Snyder
Albin
John Snyder
Pennsylvania
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Katherine Pauline Snyder
Mildred Ruth
Elizabeth Ann Snyder
A. S. Gear
Chaplin Carlyle McDonald
Mt. Hebron
Douglas Butler
Jack Butler
Gene Hoover
Davis Baughman
Raymond Carpenter
Maurice Carpenter
Jones Funeral Home
Forest Fire Out of Control in Arizona
A large Arizona forest fire in eastern Arizona near the San Carlos Indian Reservation burned over 3,000 acres and remained out of control as of June 12. Indians from the reservation joined 40 firefighters and other crews fighting the blaze, described as the worst of the year.
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Arizona
Clifton
Ariz
San Carlos
Police Seek Frolicking Nudes in Landover
Police in two cruisers patrolled Landover streets at night seeking frolicking nudes after complaints of petting parties and unclad couples. No such activity was found, despite residents’ protests to Prince Georges county authorities.
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Landover
Unions Reject Compromise Offer On Work Week
Washington June 12 unions reject a new compromise on the seamen work week as joe Curran NMU president warns of a long bitter strike to begin Friday midnight unless pay or hours change. Ship operators say a 56 hour week with paid days off is unacceptable and arbitration is still possible. Curran criticizes government and Navy for stance while seeking equal wages and protections for maritime workers.
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Washington
Frank J. Taylor
Joseph Curran
CIO National Maritime Union
House
Labor Department
Tomrrow
Taylor
Curran
Capitol Hill
NMU
Sam
Truman
Navy
Buck
R.N. Y
Merchant Marine Committee
Clark protests Russian target practice over U S airfield
Vienna June 12 Gen. Mark W Clark U S member of the Allied control council for Austria protested twice to the Russian command against target practice by Russian fighter planes over the American air field at Tulin A red flag atop the American radio tower was fired upon during one burst
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Vienna
Mark W. Clark
U. 8
Allied Control Council For
Austria
Tulin
Friendship Fire Company Sets June Meeting
The regular monthly meeting of the Friendship Fire Company will be held Thursday evening June 13 at 8 o'clock. All members are asked to be present. Marion Anderson, Capt.
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Friendship Fire Company
The
Marion Anderson
Eye care services by Hodgson and Brown in Winchester
Hodgson and Brown, registered optometrists in Winchester Virginia, offer eye examinations, frame fitting, repairs, and lens duplication. The notice promotes their eye care practice and services available to residents.
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Hodgson and Brown
Winchester
Round and Square Dance at Armory Wednesday Night
The Ladies' Aid Society of F. W. invites all to a Round and Square Dance at the Armory on Wednesday night June 12 at 9 o'clock. Music by Paul Miller's Band. Also notices seeking a colored nurse for a two year old and two men for permanent sales work with addresses in Amherst Street and Sharp Street.
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Ey Vv. F. W
Armory
Paul Miller
Amherst Street
B 29 Crashes In Great Smoky Mountains And Local Elections
A B 29 crash is noted in the Great Smoky Mountains alongside a city council election with 93 votes cast. Winners in the first ward are Dr W P McGuire and Michael Steck. second ward winners are Earl Baker Fred L Glaize Jr and Michael Steck. Write ins none. Totals show Glaize 37 McGuire 53 Sirbaugh 48 Peery 50 Baker 35. Costs: 89 cents per vote with 75 dollars official costs and 8 25 for ballot painting. First voters listed by precinct. Also noted: William Arthur Whitcomb, 73, of Dedham Mass shot in Boston.
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Whch
W. P. McGuire
W. Allen Peery
Leonard Sirlough
Earl Baker
Fred L. Glaize Jr
Michael Steck
Dr. McGuire
Frank Barr
J. H. Henry
Glaize
McGuire
Sirbaugh
Peery
Baker
John Kater
Friendship Fire Hall
Frank Miller
Rouss Fire
Forrest Fansler
City Hall
E. Miller Streit
Sarah Zane
Great Northern Paper Co
William Arthur Whitcomb
Dedham
Mass
Boston
U. S. Treasury
International
Viscose Workers To Vote on Union Representation
Employees at seven American Viscose plants will vote Monday and Tuesday on whether to remain with Textile Workers of America CIO or join United Construction Workers AFL United Mine Workers. NLRB and union representatives will supervise. A Front Royal mass meeting is set for Thursday at 5 30 p.m. at the High School auditorium with speakers Balbanzi Weber Payton Meyers. A June 20 strike could occur over a shift change dispute between Meadville workers and the company.
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American Viscose Corporation
Textile Workers of America, Cio
United Construction Workers Afl
United Mine Workers
J. J. Pickeral
Textile Workers of America
Front Royal
National Labor Relations Board
Front Royal High School
George Balbanzi
TWA
Charles Weber
CIO Industrial Council of Virginia
Boyd Payton
George Meyers
Cumberland, Md
Meadville, Pa
Father McGilley Transferred to Arlington Church
The Most Rev Peter L Ireton bishop of Richmond transfers Father McGilley to an Arlington assignment with reporting date July 3. No successor named in Winchester. Father Julian Bullock was in Richmond for comment. McGilley, three years in Winchester, founded the Sacred Heart Athletic Club for Boys and improved youth recreation.
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Peter L. Ireton
Richmond
Father McGilley
Winchester
Julian Bullock
Joseph B. Fettig
Philadelphia
Winchester Church
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Alexandria
Virginia Beach
Holy Ghost College
Cornwell Heights
Villanova
St. Josephs College
Mt. St. Mary’s College and Seminary
Emmitsburg
Sacred Heart Athletic Club
Labor Law Drive Stalls Amid Public Reaction Hopes
Washington reports the drive for a broad new labor law stalled as advocates await a public outcry or a major strike crisis before renewing efforts. Bipartisan spokesmen warned a wave of public reaction could hinge on President Truman’s veto of the Case bill and House voting. Republican opposition centers on a rider for emergency strike control and fear of vetoes, while Democrats split over strategy and timing.
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Washington
Truman
House
Cmergency
House Rules Committee
Allen
R-Jl
Park Rangers Report 10 or 11 Died in Dome Crash
Park rangers reported that a four engine Army aircraft crashed into Clingmans Dome in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Gatlinburg Tennessee. All 10 or 11 aboard were killed. The plane was en route from Tampa to Chicago with origins and destination uncertain.
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Gatlinburg
Tenn
Clingman’s Dome
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Here
Tampa
Fila
Chicago
H. F. Holt
Mississippi
Holt
Nashville
Tennessee-North Carolina
Ranger
Fla
MacDillield
Great Smoke Mountains National Park
Sng
Greenville
MacDill Seid
Gissee
Mercury Hit 94 Here Yesterday
The humid heat rose to 94 degrees as Winchester reported storms nearby and the day stayed hot with a 78 degree thermometer reading earlier.
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Mercury
Winchester
Tornado Claims Two in Great Barrington Collision
In northern Connecticut a tornado killed Merritt B Heady a 58 year old wholesale lumber dealer and William Klahan a 60 year old employee when a tree crashed into their car. Five others were injured in the same episode.
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Connecticut
Merritt B. Heady
William Klahan
Great Barrington
Veterans Now Employed in Winchester Firms
The Star lists veterans recently employed in Winchester, noting Robert P. Smith who served fourteen months in the Navy at Firestage Store 28 N Braddock St and Ray Hinkle who served sixty months in the Army including thirty in the Pacific Theater at Miller and Anderson Plumbing.
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Mufti
Winchester
Robert P. Smith
Navy
Firestage
N. Braddock St
Ray Hinkle
Army
Pacific Theater
Miller and Anderson
Star
Florists Closed for Important Meeting
All florists will close Thursday at 3 o clock and remain closed Friday to attend a very important meeting. B. Smalts. Just received a shipment of Nestle Farm Brassieres. Shop.
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Just
Nestle Farm
Wanted War Veteran Stewart for Local Club
Local club seeks a sober veteran steward with cooking ability and reasonable hours. Requires one salary. Apply to Q. P. West care of Star.
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Stewart
Q. P. West
Star
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